Concordia Lutheran Ministries of Pittsburgh is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, registered in 2010, with $61,814,787 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 90% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$61.8M
▲ 6.1% vs prior year
Housing median: $408K
Expenses (FY2024)
$59.6M
Net assets
$60.1M
Employees
1,003
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Concordia Lutheran Ministries of Pittsburgh: 90% to programs · $6 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Concordia Lutheran Ministries of Pittsburgh: 12 mo reserves · +4% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Concordia Lutheran Ministries of Pittsburgh: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Concordia Lutheran Ministries of Pittsburgh: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Concordia lutheran ministries of pittsburgh strives to serve our aging community with a continuum of high quality care-giving options, provided in a christian environment, and to serve those with limited funds to the best of our ability.
Concordia of the south hills independent living is a one hundred and twenty-six unit apartment building located in the beautiful and highly regarded mt. lebanon neighborhood of the south hills of pittsburgh. with its luscious scenery and picturesque views, residents of our premier facility enjoy easy access to both healthcare and professional services, as well as an abundance of retirement amenities, all while enjoying the luxuries of retirement living. from our restaurant style, chef-inspired dining, to our engaging suite of exercise coaches, residents are able to choose from an abundance of social, educational, and fun activities each and every day. as a pillar of the south hills, concordia maintains a welcoming relationship with the entire public by way of social gatherings, holiday events and craft shows, and as a result offers engaging interactions between residents and the community. with a growing wait-list, concordia is committed to ensuring that our establishment upholds the highest caliber of retirement living, all at an affordable price. as part of our mission, however, concordia also understands the importance of giving back to the local community and strives to help others when given the opportunity. when concordia purchased this community over a decade ago, none of the entrance fees were transferred to concordia by the original owner. instead, out of good faith, the organization has honored the life care benefit of all of those legacy residents and continues to do so to this day.
In addition to concordia of the south hills, concordia lutheran ministries of pittsburgh also encompasses the stand alone personal care operations of concordia of cranberry, fox chapel, franklin park, wexford, and villa st. joseph. personal care is the largest component of the organization's operations with a combined total of 498 licensed personal care beds spread across its five facilities. although this seems like a high number, the residents in our care receive one-on-one assistance with engaging activities, three chef-inspired, restaurant quality meals, and regular housekeeping and laundry services each and every day. as a charity with an emphasis on benevolent care, concordia lutheran ministries also established the benevolent care fund to help provide charitable care to the residents of the stand alone personal care facilities. the individual organizations have also sponsored rotary clubs and various sports teams in their local markets; as well as supported local fire departments with donations to organizations such as the mount lebanon volunteer fire department and the franklin park volunteer fire department. memory support and dementia care is also very important to the organization with two of its facilities providing dedicated memory support care; in addition to providing care ourselves, the organization is also a sponsor of and a donor to the pittsburgh, pa chapter of the alzheimer's association.
Revenue grew from $25.4M (FY2013) to $61.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
3.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$114.6M
Total liabilities
$54.5M
Net assets
$60.1M
Salaries & benefits
$31.4M
53% of expenses
Board members
12
6 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61,814,787▲6.1% | $59,608,288▲14.2% | $60,143,251▲7.8% | $114,633,695▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $58,245,734▲5.0% | $52,191,044▲1.7% | $55,796,108▲19.9% | $111,753,410▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $55,498,214▲4.7% | $51,342,367▲16.2% | $46,547,804▲13.1% | $103,722,077▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $53,030,433▲23.8% | $44,190,914▲20.0% | $41,142,661▼2.6% | $101,176,687▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $42,844,424▼2.2% | $36,818,161▼9.5% | $42,231,152▲40.6% | $101,461,859▲23.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $43,787,953▲7.5% | $40,704,081▼5.9% | $30,035,391▲9.6% | $82,378,113▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $40,733,458▲11.1% | $43,278,817▲58.7% | $27,403,147▼6.7% | $79,554,892▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $36,672,396▲11.1% | $27,265,993▼17.5% | $29,368,505▲45.3% | $80,101,601▲42.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $33,017,881▲32.8% | $33,035,043▲25.2% | $20,217,597▲2.0% | $56,151,999▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $24,862,863▼16.6% | $26,391,006▼11.4% | $19,828,498▼12.2% | $55,156,014▼8.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $29,828,987▲17.5% | $29,800,869▲43.5% | $22,572,286▼1.0% | $60,529,459▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $25,382,563 | $20,774,118▲2.4% | $22,798,743▲37.0% | $61,274,179▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $20,287,295▲15.9% | $16,641,151▲54.8% | $58,171,905▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $17,507,858▲54.9% | $10,750,765▲39.1% | $54,799,843▲117% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $11,299,658 | $7,728,309 | $25,296,852 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: Kay Frndak-suder — $304,516 (0.51% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kay Frndak-suder | Executive Director | 42 | $304,516 |
| Rachelle Arnold | Administrator | 43 | $143,457 |
| Rebecca Waxter | Director of Nursing | 45 | $139,320 |
| Veda Reiser | Rnac | 45 | $133,689 |
| Mark Froelich | Director of Therapy | 45 | $118,991 |
| Angela Mccray | Director of Nursing | 45 | $114,126 |
| Shellee Deless | Resident Care Coordinator | 45 | $113,642 |
| Eric Peat | Administrator | 43 | $105,644 |
| Bonnie Jo Stapchuck | Administrator | 43 | $102,081 |
| Cole Reiser | Registered Nurse | 45 | $98,554 |
| Brian Hortert-see Schedule O | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Keith Frndak-see Schedule O | Chair/president | 5 | — |
| Melissa Sullivan-see Schedule O | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mena Louies | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Michael Falbo-see Schedule O | Secretary/treasurer | 5 | — |
| Phil Ricci-see Schedule O | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Concordia Care Network | Consulting and Support | $1,415,045 |
1 grant to Concordia Lutheran Ministries of Pittsburgh totaling $75K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $75,000 |
10 grants totaling $7.2M in FY2024. All grants made by Concordia Lutheran Ministries of Pittsburgh →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Concordia Lutheran Ministriesfoundation | Grant will be used to fund the mission of concordia lutheran ministries. | $7,000,000 |
| American Foundation For Suicide Prevention | To provide a home for the homeless and food for the hungry, and will build disciples for the kingdom of god among the poor, addicted, abused and needy. these funds specifically will assist with their spritual retreats for recovery addict clients. | $32,500 |
| The Lighthouse Foundation | Support for the lighthouse foundation mission which serves unhoused and underserved persons in butler county. | $30,000 |
| Pine Valley Bible Conference | Funding for a unique camp that assists inner-city organizations and churches in providing alternatives for underprivileged youth to begin healthy and productive lives. | $25,000 |
| Family Guidance Inc | General operating support for peer mentoring through camp scholarships. | $22,500 |
| First Trinity Lutheran Church | To provide material resources and counseling support services, including christian outreach, for the deaf population of pittsburgh, pennsylvania, as well as to provide support of the operation christ on campus program of the downtown pittsburgh area by expanding gospel outreach programs to college/university students in a defined urban center. | $22,500 |
| Washington City Mission Inc | Grant will be used to provide support for homeless, young mothers with children and for single women entering the women's next step program. | $15,000 |
| Shepherds Heart Fellowship & Ministries | Grant will support counseling and casework, where 15 veteran participants receive transitional housing and more for 4 to 6 months until they are graduated to independent living. | $12,500 |
| Hosanna Industries Inc | To provide material support for the labor construction program consisting of home rehabilitation and repair for needy residents of southwestern pennsylvania. | $10,000 |
| Bridgeville Community Food Bank | This grant supports the organization's education and mentoring programs in and out of schools to ensure at-risk students have the opportunity to develop literacy and math foundations to support their academic career and spiritual growth. | $10,000 |
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Data for Concordia Lutheran Ministries of Pittsburgh (EIN 27-0209886) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.