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Nonprofit · EIN 59-2994060

LUTHERAN COUNSELING SERVICES INC

Tax-exempt · WINTER PARK, FL 32789

Financials

$1.1M$1.2M2023$1M$1.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LUTHERAN COUNSELING SERVICES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,022,264$1,121,700-$99,436$327,966$1,115$326,851
June 30, 2024990$1,101,987$1,184,967-$82,980$448,996$22,709$426,287
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$170,083
Program service revenue
$847,730
Investment income
$4,451
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$98,034
Other salaries and wages
$314,776
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$487,779
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$12,745
Occupancy
$48,760
Travel
$8,984
Depreciation
$6,742
Program services (functional)
$979,340
Management and general (functional)
$142,360

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$448,996
Total assets, end of year
$327,966
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,115
Net assets, end of year
$326,851
Land, buildings and equipment
$174,370
Net assets without donor restrictions
$212,447
Net assets with donor restrictions
$114,378
Gross receipts
$1,022,264
Employees
16
Volunteers
11
Year formed
1990
State of legal domicile
FL

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MEGAN MEISSLEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$98,034
ROD JACKSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
PASTOR TOM LUBERGVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JILL SIMSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KATHY SCHULTZSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
REV KEN GREENMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ROB SINNINGERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
GREG SMITHMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KATHY LOVEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CASSIE MOOREMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MEGAN MEISSLEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$84,750
ROD JACKSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JILL SIMSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TOM LYBERGMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ROB SINNINGERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KATHY SCHULTZSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KATHY DUDAMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KEN GREENMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
GREG SMITHMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1505 ORCHID AVE, WINTER PARK, FL 32789-5649
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MEGAN MEISSLER, 1505 ORCHID AVE, WINTER PARK, FL 32789
Signed the 990
MEGAN MEISSLER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(407) 644-4692
Website
LCSFL.COM
Return prepared by
SCHAFER TSCHOPP WHITCOMB ET AL

Mission

MOTIVATED BY THE GRACE OF GOD, LCS' MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THE EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH NEEDS OF THE CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY WHILE REDUCING BARRIERS TO MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • LCS' LICENSED AND PROFESSIONALLY CERTIFIED THERAPISTS COMPASSIONATELY PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING AT SIXTEEN LOCATIONS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY DEAL WITH THE MANY ISSUES THAT HINDER HEALTHY GROWTH IN THEIR LIVES AND RELATIONSHIPS. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, FAMILIES AND GROUPS OF ALL AGES.
    Expenses $538,625 · revenue $462,972
  • AS A NATIONALLY CREDENTIALED (AAPC.ORG) PASTORAL COUNSELING SERVICE CENTER, LCS PROVIDES CONSULATATION AND COACHING IN A DOZEN DENOMINATIONS FOR A)PASTORAL CAREGIVERS AND FAITH COMMUNITIES, B)SCREENINGS AND ASSESSMENTS OF CANDIDATES FOR ROSTERED MINISTRY AND C)APPROVED TRAINING AND SUPERVISION FOR STATE OF FLORIDA LICENSURES AND/OR MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL THERAPY ORGANIZATIONS.
    Expenses $342,778 · revenue $294,633
  • LCS' SCHOOL COUNSELING MINISTRY IS DESIGNED TO PLACE A THERAPIST IN NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE ORLANDO AREA. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO HELP NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS THRIVE AS THEY MEET THE NEEDS OF DIVERSE POPULATIONS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY OFFERING COUNSELING SERVICES TO STUDENTS, THEIR FAMILIES AND FACULTY.
    Expenses $97,937 · revenue $84,182

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, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
59-2994060
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1990
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$327,966
Income (IRS master file)
$1,022,264

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,022,264$1,121,700$327,966IRS
990June 2024$1,101,987$1,184,967$448,996XML
990June 2023$974,738$1,006,296$517,130IRS
990June 2022$803,131$779,090$545,869IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––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 59-2994060).

Questions about LUTHERAN COUNSELING SERVICES INC

What is the EIN of LUTHERAN COUNSELING SERVICES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LUTHERAN COUNSELING SERVICES INC is 59-2994060.
Is LUTHERAN COUNSELING SERVICES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
Are donations to LUTHERAN COUNSELING SERVICES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LUTHERAN COUNSELING SERVICES 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 COUNSELING SERVICES INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LUTHERAN COUNSELING SERVICES INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of LUTHERAN COUNSELING SERVICES INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MEGAN MEISSLER.
Who are the officers and directors of LUTHERAN COUNSELING SERVICES INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $98,034 (MEGAN MEISSLER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does LUTHERAN COUNSELING SERVICES INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,022,264, expenses of $1,121,700 and total assets of $327,966 at year end.

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