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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7031377

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · FARGO, ND 58102

Financials

$263K$322K2023$470K$357K2024$907K$409K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2026990$906,689$408,938$497,751$7,286,158$0$7,286,158
June 30, 2025990$469,733$357,251$112,482$6,601,783$0$6,601,783
June 30, 2024990$262,571$321,813-$59,242$6,174,471$0$6,174,471
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$268,034
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$638,655
Net gain from sales of assets
$352,905
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$365,298
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$30
Accounting fees
$2,573
Program services (functional)
$365,298
Management and general (functional)
$43,640

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$6,601,783
Total assets, end of year
$7,286,158
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$7,286,158
Publicly traded securities
$7,205,335
Gross receipts
$2,458,151
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1968
State of legal domicile
ND

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JILL INMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARYANN PHILLIPSSECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KEN RETZERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID TIBBALSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SINDY KELLERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHARLES SWANSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ALYSON BJORNSTADDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KATHY HELMINGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BILL SCHALOWDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2025: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JILL INMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
WAYNE DYBINGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARYANN PHILLIPSSECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHARLIE JORGENSENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KEN RETZERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID TIBBALSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SINDY KELLERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHARLES SWANSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ALYSON BJORNSTADDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JILL INMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
WAYNE DYBINGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARYANN PHILLIPSSECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHARLIE JORGENSENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KEN RETZERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRIS KENNELLYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SINDY KELLERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHARLES SWANSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ALYSON BJORNSTADDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
619 BROADWAY N, FARGO, ND 58102-4492
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
SINDY KELLER, 619 BROADWAY NORTH, FARGO, ND 581024492
Signed the 990
SINDY KELLER, PRESIDENT
Phone
(701) 235-7389
Return prepared by
BRADY MARTZ PLLC

Mission

TO EXPAND THE WITNESS AND MISSION OF THE FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH IN THE COMMUNITY, REGION AND WORLD.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • FOUNDATION FUNDS TOTALING $157,802 WERE DISBURSED IN SUPPORT OF FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH PROGRAMS INCLUDING BIBLE CAMP COSTS, MISSIONS, CURRICULUM, AND FURNISHINGS/REMODELING/EXPANSION.
    Expenses $157,802 · grants $157,802
  • AS PART OF THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH, EDUCATION AND MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION, IT ALSO DISTRIBUTED $13,682 TO YWCA CASS CLAY FOR NEW BUNK BEDS, $8,500 TO FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN FOR MEAL COSTS, $10,000 TO NEW LIFE CENTER FOR A SECURITY ENHANCEMENTS, $10,000 TO UNITED WAY OF CASS CLAY FOR BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES, $7,000 TO JEREMIAH PROGRAM FOR FAMILY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES, $5,000 TO LAKE AGASSIZ HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FOR BUILDING SUPPLIES, $12,000 TO EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY FOR BASKETS, $10,000 TO SANFORD HEALTH FOUNDATION FOR B UILDING SUPPLIES, $10,000 TO FURNITURE MISSION FOR EXPANSION, $10,000 TO HEART OF CLAY FOR NEW FAMILY HOME, $10,000 TO FARM IN THE DELL FOR TREE ROWS AND GARDEN SUPPLIES, $10,000 TO LEGACY CHILDRENS FOUNDATION FOR FOOD PANTRY AND CARE PACKAGES FOR HOMELESS YOUTH, $5,000 TO MATTHEWS VOICE PROJECT TO SUPPORT LOCAL HOMELESS STUDENTS, $5,000 TO FM REGIONAL CHAPLAINCY TO SUPPORT CHAPLAINCY FOR FIRST RESPONDERS, $10,000 TO HEART-N-SOUL COMMUNITY CAFE FOR LUNCH SERVING LUNCH BUNCH PROGRAM, $8,000 TO SOUL SOLUTIONS RECOVERY FOR FAMILY PROGRAMMING FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE, $5,000 TO FARGO MOORHEAD ROTARY FOR RECITAL WITH A CAUSE, $10,000 TO HERO FOR FREEDOM TO RISE PROGRAM, $5,000 TO FARGO ELIM FOR PATIO REPAIRS, AND SEVERAL SMALLER GRANTS UNDER $5,000 TO VARIOUS LOCAL CHARITIES.
    Expenses $207,496 · grants $207,496

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026990 on file
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-7031377
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization of unknown type
Exempt since
1969
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$7,286,158
Income (IRS master file)
$2,458,151

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2026$906,689$408,938$7,286,158XML
990June 2025$469,733$357,251$6,601,783XML
990June 2024$262,571$321,813$6,174,471XML
990June 2023$465,295$291,680$5,602,896IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7031377).

Questions about FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION is 23-7031377.
Is FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1969.
Are donations to FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
Which annual return does FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2026.
Who is the principal officer of FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 names SINDY KELLER.
Who are the officers and directors of FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $906,689, expenses of $408,938 and total assets of $7,286,158 at year end.

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