Lutheran Services In America
Lutheran Services In America
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About this organization
Mission
Lutheran Services in America is called to strengthen Lutheran social ministry organizations, their connections to the church and to one another so that together we can create communities that are generous, inclusive and just.
About
CREATING MEMBER SOLUTIONS - LUTHERAN SERVICES IN AMERICA CREATES THE FERTILE ENVIRONMENT FOR OUR NATIONAL NETWORK TO LEARN, GROW AND THRIVE. WE CONVENE OUR NETWORK MEMBERS AT OPPORTUNE TIMES TO HELP SUSTAIN AND EXPAND THEIR VALUED SERVICES BY: CREATING LEARNING COLLABORATIVES TO BRING TOGETHER MEMBERS WITH SHARED CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO CRAFT INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS THAT IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES; PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES; SENIORS AND OTHERS. ESTABLISHING NATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS TO BRING RESOURCES AND EXPERTISE TO TACKLE MANY OF THE BIGGEST HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHALLENGES PEOPLE FACE TODAY-- FROM HELPING CHILDREN AND YOUTH GROW UP TO BE HEALTHY SUCCESSFUL ADULTS TO ENABLING SENIORS IN RURAL AND URBAN AREAS AGE IN THEIR HOMES AND COMMUNITIES WITH DIGNITY, RESPECT AND INDEPENDENCE. CREATING FREQUENT ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEER-TO-PEER AND NETWORK LEARNING INCLUDING CONFERENCES, WEBINARS AND GROUP PROJECTS ON PRESSING ISSUES. STRENGTHENING, INFORMING AND EXPANDING FAITH-BASED CONNECTIONS NATIONWIDE.PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:WE GROW NEW CAPABILITIES, DEVELOP SYNERGIES, AND PROVIDE FUNDING, SERVICE AND VALUABLE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ALL GEARED TOWARD IMPROVING THE LIVES OF THE ONE IN 50 AMERICANS WE SERVE EACH YEAR. THIS HAS TRANSLATED INTO DRAMATICALLY CHANGING THE TRAJECTORY OF 6,000 VULNERABLE CHILDREN, EMPOWERING THEM TO BECOME HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE AND SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. IT MEANS HAVING IMPROVED THE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR MORE THAN 1,100 VULNERABLE OLDER ADULTS IN 70 RURAL COMMUNITIES. AND IT MEANS HELPING A GROWING NUMBER OF SENIORS BATTLING CHRONIC CONDITIONS AND A VARIETY OF SOCIAL FACTORS AFFECTING THEIR HEALTH TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AT HOME.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “Lutheran services in america incorporated (lsa) champions lutheran social ministry by building valuable connections, amplifying our voices and empowering our members in their mission to answer god's call to love and serve our neighbor.”.
Their activities were defined as: “Provide service to over 300 lutheran health & social services agencies - see part iii, line 1.”.
- As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as MD.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 as per the filing is 100 MARYLAND AVENUE NE NO 500, WASHINGTON, DC, 20002.
- The form of the non-profit organization shows 19 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $23,455.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1984.
- The organization pays $1,633,170 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $214,900 in fundraising expenses.
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