Nonprofit · EIN 42-1254906
LUTHERAN SERVICES IN IOWA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · DES MOINES, IA 50311
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,153,430 | $772,408 | $381,022 | $12,249,638 | $12,249,638 | $0 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,536,927 | $789,730 | $1,747,197 | $10,063,893 | $10,063,893 | $0 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,396,169 | $804,169 | $592,000 | $9,840,533 | $9,840,533 | $0 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $840,297
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $304,453
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$414
- Other revenue
- $8,680
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $615,886
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $100,000
- Accounting fees
- $7,302
- Program services (functional)
- $615,886
- Management and general (functional)
- $56,522
- Fundraising (functional)
- $100,000
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,063,893
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,249,638
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $12,249,638
- Net assets, end of year
- $0
- Publicly traded securities
- $11,694,361
- Gross receipts
- $1,352,071
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 13
- Year formed
- 1984
- State of legal domicile
- IA
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARDMAN RENEE | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 1 | $0 | $242,116 | $28,568 |
| KNIEF RONI | CFO Officer | 1 | $0 | $135,578 | $8,345 |
| DEAN DANIEL | VP OF CAPACITY AND STRATEGY Officer | 1 | $0 | $119,540 | $12,683 |
| WUERTZ NICHOLAS | VP OF PROGRAMS & STRATEGY Officer | 1 | $0 | $101,892 | $7,380 |
| FOLDEN DENNIS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLMQUIST MARK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AKERBERG CLINTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BANTZ JOE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTENSEN TONY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EKHARDT REV BILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FERGUS KATIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HALAAS BISHOP LORNA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HAMILTON SCOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HULTGREN DAVID | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MONGAN JODI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATTERSON KLINTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| ZELLMER DARLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARDMAN RENEE | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 1 | $0 | $224,038 | $20,955 |
| DEAN DANIEL | INTERIM PRESIDENT/CEO THRU 1/23/24 Officer | 1 | $0 | $143,586 | $12,781 |
| KNIEF RONI | CFO Officer | 1 | $0 | $138,441 | $8,613 |
| FOLDEN DENNIS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLMQUIST MARK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AKERBERG CLINTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BANTZ JOE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BYL MIKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTENSEN TONY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EKHARDT REV BILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FERGUS KATIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HALAAS BISHOP LORNA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HAMILTON SCOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HULTGREN DAVID | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MONGAN JODI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTERSON KLINTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ZELLMER DARLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TWARDOS JOHN | PRESIDENT/CEO THRU MARCH 2023 Officer | 1 | $0 | $243,830 | $12,979 |
| DEAN DANIEL | INTERIM PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 1 | $0 | $205,828 | $14,646 |
| KNIEF RONI | CFO Officer | 1 | $0 | $116,605 | $8,820 |
| RICKLEFS STEVE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FOLDEN DENNIS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLMQUIST MARK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AKERBERG CLINTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BANTZ JOE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BYL MIKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTENSEN TONY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EKHARDT REV BILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FERGUS KATIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HALAAS BISHOP LORNA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HAMILTON SCOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HULTGREN DAVID | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MONGAN JODI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTERSON KLINTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ZELLMER DARLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3125 COTTAGE GROVE AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50311-3809
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- RONI KNIEF, 3125 COTTAGE GROVE AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50311
- Signed the 990
- RONI KNIEF, CFO
- Phone
- (515) 971-7402
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
THE MISSION OF LUTHERAN SERVICES IN IOWA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, INC. (LSI FND) IS TO ACCEPT GIFTS FROM BEQUESTS, LIFE INSURANCE, AND OTHER RESTRICTED DONATIONS. THESE FUNDS ARE INVESTED BY LSI FND'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH THE INVESTMENT EARNINGS USED FOR PERPETUAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF LSI IN PROVIDING SOCIAL MINISTRY SERVICES. THE MISSION STATEMENT OF LSI IS: LUTHERAN SERVICES IN IOWA RESPONDS TO THE LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST THROUGH COMPASSIONATE SERVICE.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO LSI AND THROUGH THAT FINANCIAL SUPPORT ASSIST LSI WITH ITS PURPOSE OF PROVIDING SOCIAL MINISTRY SERVICES TO CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND OTHERS IN NEED OF SOCIAL ASSISTANCE. LSI IMPACTS THE LIVES OF THOUSANDS OF IOWANS ANNUALLY THROUGH RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT, SERVICES TO FAMILIES, EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS, ADOPTION/FOSTER CARE SERVICES, REFUGEE COMMUNITY SERVICES, AND SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. LSI SERVES PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, GENDERS, NATIONALITIES, RELIGIONS, ETHNICITIES AND SEXUAL ORIENTATIONS AND IS AFFILIATED WITH LUTHERAN SERVICES IN AMERICA AND THREE IOWA SYNODS OF THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA (ELCA).Expenses $615,886 · grants $615,886
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 42-1254906
- 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
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P30Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,249,638
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,352,071
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,153,430 | $772,408 | $12,249,638 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,536,927 | $789,730 | $10,063,893 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,396,169 | $804,169 | $9,840,533 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $328,526 | $775,894 | $9,153,111 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 42-1254906).
Questions about LUTHERAN SERVICES IN IOWA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of LUTHERAN SERVICES IN IOWA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LUTHERAN SERVICES IN IOWA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC is 42-1254906.
- Is LUTHERAN SERVICES IN IOWA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to LUTHERAN SERVICES IN IOWA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LUTHERAN SERVICES IN IOWA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC 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 SERVICES IN IOWA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LUTHERAN SERVICES IN IOWA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LUTHERAN SERVICES IN IOWA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names RONI KNIEF.
- Who are the officers and directors of LUTHERAN SERVICES IN IOWA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LUTHERAN SERVICES IN IOWA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,153,430, expenses of $772,408 and total assets of $12,249,638 at year end.
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