Nonprofit · EIN 36-4898214
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF SOUTH SUDAN
Also known as THOMAS SANDERSFELD MBR
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43212
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $262,621 | $246,320 | $16,301 | $65,340 | $0 | $65,340 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $196,203 | $159,480 | $36,723 | $49,039 | – | $49,039 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $116,683 | $141,323 | -$24,640 | $12,315 | – | $12,315 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $262,621
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $237,563
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $1,671
- Program services (functional)
- $237,563
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,465
- Fundraising (functional)
- $5,292
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $49,039
- Total assets, end of year
- $65,340
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $65,340
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $65,340
- Gross receipts
- $262,621
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 2022
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID BARTELS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 7 | $0 |
| CAROL DAVIS | ASSISTANT TR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID MANN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| STEVE MELLUM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| DOUG MORTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JIM RASMUSSEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 |
| ROBERT GILLETTE | ACCOUNTANT Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID MANN | CHAIRMAN | 3 | $0 |
| JOHN KLINE | TREASURER | 3 | $0 |
| JAMES RASMUSSEN | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| MARK LOCHER | DIRECTOR | 4 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS MORTON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID BARTELS | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| ROBERT GILLETTE | ACCOUNTANT | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID MANN | CHAIRMAN | 3 | $0 |
| JOHN KLINE | TREASURER | 3 | $0 |
| JAMES RASMUSSEN | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| MARK LOCHER | DIRECTOR | 9 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS MORTON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID BARTELS | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
| ROBERT GILLETTE | ACCOUNTANT | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 12041, COLUMBUS, OH 43212-0041
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DAVID MANN, PO BOX 12041, COLUMBUS, OH 43212
- Signed the 990
- ROBERT GILLETTE, ACCOUNTANT
- Phone
- (614) 766-9101
- Website
- LCSS.CHURCH
- Return prepared by
- WELLS CPA LLC
Mission
SUPPORTING TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, TRINITY LUTHERAN SEMINARY, AND TRINITY LUTHERAN COLLEGE IN ETHIOPIA.
Program accomplishments
- THE LUTHERAN CHURCH OF SOUTH SEDAN - NORTH AMERICA SUPPORTS THE PEOPLE STRUGGLING THROUGH THE THIRD LARGEST REFUGEE CRISIS IN THE WORLD IN ONE OF THE POOREST PLACES ON THE PLANET. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING FUNDING, WE ALSO PROVIDE PRAYER SUPPORT, ENCOURAGEMENT TO THOSE GOING TO EAST AFRICA TO SERVE ON A MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING TEAM IN GAMBELLA, ETHIOPIA, MISSION TRIPS, AND ASSISTED IN ARRANGING THE ITINERARY FOR TEN SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS FOR PASTOR JORDAN LONG, PRESIDENT OF THE LUTHERAN CHURCH OF SOUTH SUDAN (LOCATED IN EAST AFRICA). THE LUTHERAN CHURCH OF SOUTH SUDAN IS SERVING IN THE MIDST OF A GROWING HUMANITARIAN CRISIS. IT IS A VIBRANT CHURCH THAT IS MEETING NEEDS DAILY AS WE PLANT CONGREGATIONS IN SOUTH SUDAN AND IN SUDANESE REFUGEE COMMUNITIES AND CAMPS IN ETHIOPIA, KENYA, AND UGANDA. WE ARE COMMITTED CHRISTIANS WHO HAVE BEEN TOUCHED BY JESUS OUR SAVIOR. WE HAVE RESPONDED TO HIS GOSPEL BY REACHING OUT TO OTHERS IN EAST AFRICA WITH THE LIFE-GIVING MESSAGE OF JESUS, AS WELL AS PROVIDING FOR THE PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF THE REFUGEES, WIDOWS, ORPHANS AND THE POOR. BECAUSE OF THE CIVIL WAR IN SOUTH SUDAN, THE CHURCH BODY HAS MADE ITS HEADQUARTERS IN GAMBELLA, ETHIOPIA, A FEW MILES OVER THE BORDER FROM SOUTH SUDAN. THE LUTHERAN CHURCH OF SOUTH SUDAN RUNS TRINITY LUTHERAN SEMINARY AND SUPPORTS TRINITY LUTHERAN COLLEGE, ALSO IN GAMBELLA. GROUNDED IN THE SCRIPTURE AND INSPIRED BY GOD'S WORD, THE LUTHERAN CHURCH OF SOUTH SUDAN MAKES "DISCIPLES OF ALL NATIONS, BAPTIZING THEM IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER AND OF THE SON AND OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, AND TEACHING THEM TO OBEY EVERYTHING I (THE LORD) HAVE COMMANDED" (MATHEW 28:19-20). THE LUTHERAN CHURCH OF SOUTH SUDAN ENGAGES ON CARRYING OUT THIS GREAT COMMISSION THROUGH: TRAINING PASTORS IN LCSS SEMINARY TRAINING NATIVE, LOCAL PASTORS TO LIVE AND PREACH THE WORD OF GOD AS LEADERS AMONG THE COMMUNITIES EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR. TRINITY LUTHERAN COLLEGE HAS 2500 STUDENTS IN 6 LOCATIONS. IT GRADUATES 300-500 STUDENTS ANNUALLY IN A VARIETY OF HEALTHCARE AND BUSINESS MAJORS. CLOSE TO 250 STUDENTS GRADUATE ANNUALLY FROM DIPLOMA OR BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMS WITHIN THE TWO LARGEST CLASSES AT THE TRINITY LUTHERAN COLLEGE - NURSING AND MIDWIFERY.Expenses $237,563 · grants $237,563
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-4898214
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $65,340
- Income (IRS master file)
- $262,621
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $262,621 | $246,320 | $65,340 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | August 2024 | $196,203 | $159,480 | $49,039 | XML |
| 990-EZ | August 2023 | $116,683 | $141,323 | $12,315 | XML |
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 36-4898214).
Questions about LUTHERAN CHURCH OF SOUTH SUDAN
- What is the EIN of LUTHERAN CHURCH OF SOUTH SUDAN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LUTHERAN CHURCH OF SOUTH SUDAN is 36-4898214.
- Is LUTHERAN CHURCH OF SOUTH SUDAN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to LUTHERAN CHURCH OF SOUTH SUDAN tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LUTHERAN CHURCH OF SOUTH SUDAN 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 OF SOUTH SUDAN due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LUTHERAN CHURCH OF SOUTH SUDAN last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LUTHERAN CHURCH OF SOUTH SUDAN?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names DAVID MANN.
- Who are the officers and directors of LUTHERAN CHURCH OF SOUTH SUDAN?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LUTHERAN CHURCH OF SOUTH SUDAN have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $262,621, expenses of $246,320 and total assets of $65,340 at year end.
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