Graceworks Lutheran Services
87% goes to programs $47 to raise $100
Graceworks Lutheran Services is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Dayton, Ohio, registered in 1985, with $63,219,996 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 87% of spending to programs.
6430 Inner Mission Way, Dayton, OH, 45459 EIN 31-0540159 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2023)
$63.2M
▲ 10.3% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$61.6M
Net assets
$27.3M
Employees
1,024
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →CProgram efficiency40% of the rating87% to programs · $47 to raise $100
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 Graceworks Lutheran Services: 87% to programs · $47 to raise $100 earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating5 mo reserves · +3% margin
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 Graceworks Lutheran Services: 5 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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 Graceworks Lutheran Services: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
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 Graceworks Lutheran Services: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To help people experience dignity & wholeness in relationship with god, family & community.
What they do
Community care: the preble county emergency assistance program became a standalone nonprofit organization called the common good of preble county during 2019. before that transition occurred, graceworks community care programs provided $53,000 in uncompensated charitable services during the period to people who needed counseling and to people with limited resources.
Contact & location
- Address
- 6430 Inner Mission Way, Dayton, OH, 45459
- City
- Dayton
- State
- Ohio
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Human Service Organizations
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $46.9M (FY2013) to $63.2M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $120.5MNet assets $27.3M
Operating margin
2.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$147.8M
Total liabilities
$120.5M
Net assets
$27.3M
Salaries & benefits
$31.7M
51% of expenses
Board members
19
19 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $63,219,996▲10.3% | $61,586,509▲3.9% | $27,317,380▲18.4% | $147,769,750▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $57,318,116▼3.4% | $59,265,810▲4.2% | $23,078,476▼27.4% | $141,040,927▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $59,310,713▲7.7% | $56,903,611▲3.4% | $31,796,726▲3.3% | $148,547,516▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $55,044,777▲12.1% | $55,028,138▲5.5% | $30,768,474▲8.2% | $150,507,862▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $49,115,623▲8.8% | $52,179,584▲10.6% | $28,427,653▲1.2% | $148,174,053▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $45,125,414▼4.3% | $47,160,856▲0.5% | $28,078,996▼15.3% | $146,301,227▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $47,150,111 | $46,937,006▼23.7% | $33,140,978▼1.0% | $149,305,236▲41.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $47,131,411▲3.2% | $61,538,131▲32.9% | $33,482,609▼31.5% | $105,238,324▼12.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $45,666,658▼1.9% | $46,288,977▼1.1% | $48,877,494▼1.7% | $120,869,207▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $46,572,547▼0.7% | $46,823,630▲2.7% | $49,746,270▼2.5% | $121,555,572▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $46,881,644 | $45,603,170▲3.0% | $51,002,082▲6.8% | $124,159,425▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $44,256,523▼0.2% | $47,747,842▲5.8% | $123,116,266▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $44,361,998▲0.9% | $45,123,315▲19.9% | $118,885,953▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $43,945,279 | $37,636,885 | $113,445,303 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Judy A Budi — $381,255 (0.62% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judy A Budi | President & Ceo | 26 | $381,255 |
| Robert A Reichard | Vp, Finance | 26 | $191,834 |
| Dawn L Barhorst | Vp, Human Resources | 28 | $180,616 |
| Jackie A D'aurora | Vp, Marketing & Public Relations | 34 | $173,448 |
| Lauren E Coyle | Administrator | 40 | $164,717 |
| William Eger | Director, Tis | 30 | $133,119 |
| Nancy J Turner | Manager, Tis | 30 | $125,407 |
| Jean B Mivumbi | Rct | 40 | $121,978 |
| Brett H Williamson | Director, Financial Analysis | 35 | $118,904 |
| Arthur A Astbury | Director | 1 | — |
| Daniel P Driskell | Director | 1 | — |
| Diane M Kimpel | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Eric A High | Board - Secretary | 2 | — |
| Dr Lora Cox-vance | Director (as of 04/23) | 1 | — |
| Eugene H Long | Director | 1 | — |
| Karen M Hurley | Director (until 04/23) | 1 | — |
| Kevin S Nels | Director | 1 | — |
| Mari E Townsend | Board - Vice Chair | 3 | — |
| Mark R Chilson | Director | 1 | — |
| Mark S Feuer | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Corna Kokosing Construction Co | Construction Services | $2,762,581 |
| Alto Health Care Staffing - Cirrus Consu | Staffing Services | $1,210,442 |
| Oberer Thompson Company | Construction Services | $876,368 |
| Arcadia Home Care & Staffing | Staffing Services | $568,571 |
| Sentrics | Technology Services | $541,177 |
Grants received · $1.2M total
28 grants to Graceworks Lutheran Services totaling $1.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Programatic support | 2023 | $75,000 |
| Dayton Foundation | Various projects | 2023 | $51,902 |
| Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | General support | 2023 | $36,848 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | General purpose | 2022 | $100,000 |
| Dayton Foundation | General support and various projects | 2022 | $59,023 |
| Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | General support | 2022 | $39,414 |
| Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | General support | 2021 | $226,371 |
| Dayton Foundation | General support and various projects | 2021 | $52,852 |
| Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | Children fund division | 2020 | $24,458 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | General purpose | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Dayton Foundation | General support and various projects | 2019 | $48,576 |
| Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | Bethany lutheran village benevolent care fund | 2019 | $22,196 |
| Dayton Foundation | General support and various projects | 2018 | $39,956 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Graceworks Lutheran Services a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Graceworks Lutheran Services is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-0540159, based in Dayton, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Graceworks Lutheran Services's EIN?
- Graceworks Lutheran Services's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-0540159.
- How much revenue does Graceworks Lutheran Services report?
- Graceworks Lutheran Services reported $63,219,996 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Graceworks Lutheran Services's spending goes to programs?
- Graceworks Lutheran Services spends about 87% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Graceworks Lutheran Services have?
- CharityIndex grades Graceworks Lutheran Services B, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Graceworks Lutheran Services's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Graceworks Lutheran Services's latest Form 990 is $381,255, paid to Judy A Budi (President & Ceo).
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Data for Graceworks Lutheran Services (EIN 31-0540159) 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.