Lutheran Family Services of Ne
Lutheran Family Services of Ne reported $35.6 million in revenue and $35.3 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $76.84 went to program services, $18.85 to management and general costs and $4.31 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 81.5% of the total. Government grants made up 62.8%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $357,498 (PRESIDENT & CEO). 9 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 56% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $35MFor context, the median across 3,614 covered human services charities: $88.27 programs, $11.52 management, $0.21 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $36M- Contributions & grants (non-government)$18.42 $6.6M
- Government grants$62.05 $22M
- Program service revenue$17.84 $6.4M
- Other revenue$1.69 $607K
Investment income was negative: −$431K. The bar shows the positive sources only.
The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 76.8% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 18.8% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 4.3% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.05 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 81.5% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 62.8% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 18.1% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $357,498 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.01% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 9 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 7.2 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 13 of 13 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseCommunity-based services offer comprehensive opportunities for families and children to thrive through family preservation initiatives, individual and family support, economic empowerment, and educational programming. The wide range of services includes refugee assistance, immigration legal support, anti-human trafficking efforts, safe release services, global language programs, and transitional living options for former foster care youth.refugee services encompass resettlement, housing facilitation, job placement, cultural orientation, english language courses, and additional supportive…
Health and wellness services, encompassing both behavioral health and children and Family Services programs, is dedicated to supporting individuals in achieving optimal well-being by delivering integrated support services. Our staff are committed to addressing the unique needs of each individual and community through a holistic, client-centered framework that ensures health and human services are responsive to social, cultural, and linguistic requirements. Services are available both in-person and via telehealth.behavioral health services: adult behavioral health services: comprehensive…
Highest reported compensation
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT & CEO Officer, 42.00 hrs/week | $321,438 | $0 | $36,060 | $357,498 |
| COO - LEGAL COUNSEL Highest compensated employee, 45.00 hrs/week | $212,760 | $0 | $32,283 | $245,043 |
| VP INTEGRATED HEALTH STRAT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $191,239 | $0 | $9,578 | $200,817 |
| CFO Officer, 44.00 hrs/week | $188,346 | $0 | $9,410 | $197,756 |
| NURSE PRACTIONER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $167,894 | $0 | $29,413 | $197,307 |
| CDO Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $149,181 | $0 | $7,626 | $156,807 |
| VP BEHAVIOR HEALTH SERVICES Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $146,452 | $0 | $6,564 | $153,016 |
9 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Lutheran Family Services of Ne (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $510K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b13 · 13 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5424
- Volunteers Part I, line 675
Largest outside contractors
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| CREDIBLE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH It software services | $440,794 |
| BIZCO INC It services | $342,005 |
| UNVERSITY OF NEBRASKA- LINCOLN Contracted services | $262,500 |
| FRANKEL LLC Accounting | $169,982 |
| COPPER RIVER CONSTRUCTION Construction | $136,956 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 11 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
7 private foundations reported grants to Lutheran Family Services of Ne totaling $440K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Lutheran Family Services of Ne's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, Lutheran Family Services of Ne reported that 76.8% of its $35.3 million in expenses went to program services, 18.8% to management and general and 4.3% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Lutheran Family Services of Ne pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Lutheran Family Services of Ne reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $357,498, for the role of PRESIDENT & CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Lutheran Family Services of Ne get its money?
Of $35.6 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 81.5% came from contributions and grants (including 62.8% from government grants) and 18.1% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Lutheran Family Services of Ne a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 23-7267972 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202533219349328933 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202413199349312466 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202333059349301833 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202213189349302316 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202103069349301025 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202043189349301579 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 23-7267972: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.