Lutheran Child & Family Service Auxiliary - Bay Chapter
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Lutheran Child & Family Service Auxiliary - Bay Chapter is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bay City, Michigan, registered in 1990, with $73,277 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
408 Columbus Ave, Bay City, MI, 48708 EIN 38-2892873 Since 1990
Revenue (FY2023)
$73K
▲ 16.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$48K
Net assets
$128K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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. Not scored for Lutheran Child & Family Service Auxiliary - Bay Chapter— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating32 mo reserves · +35% 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 Lutheran Child & Family Service Auxiliary - Bay Chapter: 32 mo reserves · +35% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for Lutheran Child & Family Service Auxiliary - Bay Chapter— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Lutheran Child & Family Service Auxiliary - Bay Chapter: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $20K (FY2010) to $73K (FY2023) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $39KNet assets $128K
Operating margin
34.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$167K
Total liabilities
$39K
Net assets
$128K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $73,277▲16.7% | $47,740▲17.9% | $128,438▲24.8% | $167,458▲16.2% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $62,797▼28.9% | $40,499▼15.3% | $102,901▲27.7% | $144,109▲8.4% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $88,383▲42.2% | $47,827▲30.1% | $80,603▲101% | $132,959▲28.8% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $62,154▲24.3% | $36,754▼27.4% | $40,047▲180% | $103,269▼0.9% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $50,018▲7.5% | $50,649▼2.5% | $14,295▼4.2% | $104,253▲2.3% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $46,519▲31.9% | $51,934▲55.3% | $14,926▼26.6% | $101,882▲383% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $35,274▲0.3% | $33,440▼6.0% | $20,341▲9.9% | $21,114▲14.1% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $35,180▼3.2% | $35,585▼3.6% | $18,507▼2.1% | $18,507▼2.1% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $36,351▲9.2% | $36,899▼5.0% | $18,912▼2.8% | $18,912▼2.8% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $33,288▲58.8% | $38,852▲83.7% | $19,460▼22.2% | $19,460▼22.2% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $20,962▲9.4% | $21,145▲30.2% | $25,024▼0.7% | $25,024▼0.7% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $19,161▼2.8% | $16,239▼14.0% | $25,207▲13.1% | $25,207▲13.1% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $19,717 | $18,874 | $22,285 | $22,285 | 990EZ |
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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Lutheran Child & Family Service Auxiliary - Bay Chapter a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lutheran Child & Family Service Auxiliary - Bay Chapter is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-2892873, based in Bay City, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lutheran Child & Family Service Auxiliary - Bay Chapter's EIN?
- Lutheran Child & Family Service Auxiliary - Bay Chapter's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-2892873.
- How much revenue does Lutheran Child & Family Service Auxiliary - Bay Chapter report?
- Lutheran Child & Family Service Auxiliary - Bay Chapter reported $73,277 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lutheran Child & Family Service Auxiliary - Bay Chapter have?
- CharityIndex grades Lutheran Child & Family Service Auxiliary - Bay Chapter C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lutheran Child & Family Service Auxiliary - Bay Chapter (EIN 38-2892873) 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.