Nonprofit · EIN 36-2212704
LUTHERAN CHURCH CHARITIES FUND
Tax-exempt · NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,402,125 | $3,572,519 | -$170,394 | $4,373,069 | $303,555 | $4,069,514 |
| January 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,142,200 | $3,464,685 | -$322,485 | $4,481,245 | $173,837 | $4,307,408 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended January 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,984,557
- Program service revenue
- $197,975
- Investment income
- $192,257
- Other revenue
- $27,336
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $164,932
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $646,778
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,097,400
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,349,415
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $7,920
- Travel
- $189,701
- Depreciation
- $100,620
- Program services (functional)
- $3,030,785
- Management and general (functional)
- $213,139
- Fundraising (functional)
- $328,595
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,481,245
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,373,069
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $303,555
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,069,514
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,021,118
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,382,074
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,578,189
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $491,325
- Gross receipts
- $3,402,125
- Employees
- 45
- Volunteers
- 1,100
- Year formed
- 1944
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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 January 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 REV CHRISTOPHER SINGER | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 50 | $156,000 |
| 12 ANASTASIA PAPPAS | DIRECTOR OF K-9 MINISTRY Officer | 50 | $88,500 |
| 18 SHANNON BESHARA | EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT Key employee | 50 | $78,000 |
| 14 SARAH SEKKI | DIRECTOR OF HEART OF MERCY AND COMPASSION MINISTRY Officer | 50 | $76,000 |
| 15 DENISE SNIDER | DIRECTOR OF HUMAN CARE MINSITRY Officer | 50 | $76,000 |
| 16 RICHARD WATERS | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Officer | 50 | $71,058 |
| 13 KATHLEEN O'DAY | DIRECTOR OF DISASTER RESPONSE MINISTRY Officer | 50 | $71,000 |
| 17 SANDRA SMEDINGHOFF | FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Key employee | 36 | $30,221 |
| 2 TRICIA LEWIS | BOARD CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 |
| 3 LEAH COLLISTER | SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 |
| 4 LYNDA STREICH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| 5 TIM SCHMITT | TREASURER Officer | 2 | $0 |
| 6 REV DAN GILBERT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| 7 PHIL BANDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| 8 DR DEVIN CUSTONS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 NOEMI GUERRA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| 10 DR KENT SCHLICHTEMEIER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| 11 REV KRISTOPHER WHITBY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended January 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REV CHRISTOPHER SINGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $155,458 | $52,492 |
| LYNDA STREICH | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REV DAN GILBERT | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PHIL BANDY | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TRICIA LEWIS | PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEAH COLLISTER | SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM SCHMITT | TREASURER Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3020 MILWAUKEE AVE, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062-7120
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TIM SCHMITT, 3020 MILWAUKEE AVE, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
- Signed the 990
- TIM SCHMITT, TREASURER
- Phone
- (866) 455-6466
- Return prepared by
- Ezzy & Associates LLC
Mission
INITIATE, DEVELOP, COORDINATE, PROMOTE, AND SUPPORT A UNIFIED EFFORT OF CHRISTIAN HUMAN CARE.
Program accomplishments
- K-9 MINISTRIES - PLACES TRAINED COMFORT DOGS IN PARISHES. LCCF PROVIDES ONGOING TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR THE COMFORT DOG HANDLERS AND CAREGIVERS AND WORKS WITH THE CONGREGATIONS TO DEVELOP MINISTRY PLANS THAT UTILIZE THE DOGS. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES THE K-9 MILITARY MINISTRY, WHICH ENCOMPASSES OUTREACH DESIGNED TO SPECIFICALLY CONNECT WITH ACTIVE MILITAR, VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES, TO STAND BY THEM DURING ACTIVE SERVICE AND UPON RETURNING HOME. IT ALSO INCLUDES THE K-9 POLICE MINISTRY. THE K-9 POLICE MINISTRY HANDLERS ARE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS (CURRENT AND FORMER) WHO UNDERSTAND THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES FACING THE LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY.Expenses $1,051,498 · revenue $179,413
- DISCIPLESHIP PROVIDES FAITH-BASED TRAINING AND MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO EQUIP INDIVIDUALS, CHURCH LEADERS, AND CONGREGATIONS FOR CHRISTIAN SERVICE AND OUTREACH. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING, MINISTRY RESOURCES, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT THAT SUPPORT SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND STRENGTHEN CONGREGATIONAL ENGAGEMENT IN COMMUNITY SERVICE CONSISTENT WITH THE ORGANIZATIONS RELIGIOUS MISSION.Expenses $226,092 · revenue $12,308
- HUMAN MINISTRY CARE (HMC) PROVIDES SPIRITUAL CARE, MINISTRY SUPPORT, AND FAITH-BASED OUTREACH THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH PASTORS, CHURCHES, AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT, PRAYER MINISTRY, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING CRISIS, TRAUMA, OR OTHER LIFE CHALLENGES. THESE EFFORTS SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATIONS RELIGIOUS MISSION BY STRENGTHENING CONGREGATIONAL CARE AND COMMUNITY MINISTRY.Expenses $307,277 · revenue $6,244
- CARES MINISTRY PROVIDES DIRECT ASSISTANCE AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL, PHYSICAL, OR EMOTIONAL NEEDS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE DISTRIBUTION OF DONOR-FUNDED ASSISTANCE, COORDINATION OF VOLUNTEER SUPPORT, AND DELIVERY OF RESOURCES AND SERVICES THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH CHURCHES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE ORGANIZATIONS CHARITABLE AND RELIGIOUS MISSION.Expenses $430,197 · revenue $10
- DISASTER RESPONSE - COORDINATING AND DEPLOYING VOLUNTEER TEAMS TO RESPOND TO INDIVIDUAL PHYSICAL AND MATERIAL NEEDS AS A RESULT OF NATURAL DISASTERS, PROVIDING ON- GOING TRAINING FOR DISASTER RESPONSE VOLUNTEERS AS WELL AS PROVIDING TRAINING FOR CONGREGATIONS IN DISASTER READINESS PLANS AND RESPONSES. LCC COORDINATED AND DEPLOYED RESOURCES IN RESPONSE TO RECENT DISASTER IN HAITI AND CONTINUES TO RESPOND TO NEEDS RESULTING FROM NATURAL DISASTERS AROUND THE UNITED STATES.Expenses $929,594
- INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS PROVIDES FAITH-BASED HUMANITARIAN AND MINISTRY SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE COORDINATING VOLUNTEER-LED MISSION TRIPS, PROVIDING TRAINING AND RESOURCES TO LOCAL MINISTRY PARTNERS, AND SUPPORTING COMMUNITY OUTREACH EFFORTS THAT ADDRESS SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS. THESE EFFORTS ADVANCE THE ORGANIZATIONS CHARITABLE AND RELIGIOUS MISSION THROUGH GLOBAL SERVICE AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH CONGREGATIONS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.Expenses $86,127
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 January, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | January 31, 2026 | June 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | January 31, 2025 | June 16, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | January 31, 2024 | June 17, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-2212704
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- January
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20J)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,373,069
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,402,125
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | January 2025 | $3,402,125 | $3,572,519 | $4,373,069 | XML |
| 990 | January 2024 | $3,142,200 | $3,464,685 | $4,481,245 | XML |
| 990 | January 2023 | $4,010,814 | $3,405,232 | $4,714,888 | IRS |
| 990 | January 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | January 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | January 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | January 2019 | – | – | – | 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 36-2212704).
Questions about LUTHERAN CHURCH CHARITIES FUND
- What is the EIN of LUTHERAN CHURCH CHARITIES FUND?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LUTHERAN CHURCH CHARITIES FUND is 36-2212704.
- Is LUTHERAN CHURCH CHARITIES FUND tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to LUTHERAN CHURCH CHARITIES FUND tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LUTHERAN CHURCH CHARITIES FUND 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 LUTHERAN CHURCH CHARITIES FUND due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending January 31, 2026) is due June 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LUTHERAN CHURCH CHARITIES FUND last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended January 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LUTHERAN CHURCH CHARITIES FUND?
- The 990 for the year ended January 31, 2025 names TIM SCHMITT.
- Who are the officers and directors of LUTHERAN CHURCH CHARITIES FUND?
- The 990 for the year ended January 31, 2025 lists 18 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $156,000 (1 REV CHRISTOPHER SINGER, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does LUTHERAN CHURCH CHARITIES FUND have?
- On its 990 for the year ended January 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,402,125, expenses of $3,572,519 and total assets of $4,373,069 at year end.
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