Lutheran Child & Family Service of Michigan
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Lutheran Child & Family Service of Michigan is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saginaw, Michigan, registered in 1956, with $32,735,718 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2825 Wieneke Rd, Saginaw, MI, 48603 EIN 38-1359524 Since 1956
Revenue (FY2024)
$32.7M
▲ 20.8% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$29.9M
Net assets
$16.5M
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.
B
★★★★
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 of Michigan— 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 rating7 mo reserves · +9% 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 of Michigan: 7 mo reserves · +9% 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 of Michigan— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 of Michigan: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2825 Wieneke Rd, Saginaw, MI, 48603
- City
- Saginaw
- State
- Michigan
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Human Service Organizations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $18.0M (FY2013) to $32.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $12.2MNet assets $16.5M
Operating margin
8.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$28.7M
Total liabilities
$12.2M
Net assets
$16.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32,735,718▲20.8% | $29,850,462▲16.2% | $16,513,955▲120% | $28,703,148▲45.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $27,102,380▼4.7% | $25,690,686▲0.7% | $7,501,903▲30.9% | $19,694,575▲22.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $28,433,599▲23.2% | $25,510,105▲11.8% | $5,730,898▲69.0% | $16,091,858▲12.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $23,087,190▼16.6% | $22,816,267▼3.8% | $3,390,091▲12.0% | $14,301,633▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $27,667,327▲24.4% | $23,718,917▲4.6% | $3,027,197▲20.5% | $14,519,788▲34.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $22,237,303▲12.9% | $22,669,172▲15.1% | $2,512,492▲128% | $10,802,071▼11.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $19,702,391▲4.1% | $19,687,167▲9.2% | $1,104,234▼53.8% | $12,130,541 | 990 |
| 2017 | $18,919,618▲5.5% | $18,036,504▲3.2% | $2,391,663▲1455% | $12,127,450▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $17,933,228▲0.8% | $17,482,021▼9.8% | $153,763▲112% | $11,052,944▲14.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $17,782,113▼2.8% | $19,383,864▲3.5% | -$1,270,457▼167% | $9,617,845▼17.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $18,302,736▲1.6% | $18,732,263▲3.6% | $1,890,743▼26.6% | $11,701,523▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $18,022,229 | $18,084,423▼2.5% | $2,576,689▲163% | $11,245,923▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $18,556,813▲1.2% | $980,387▼38.7% | $10,600,953▼33.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $18,332,929▼6.5% | $1,599,397▼50.9% | $15,960,337▲25.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $19,600,930 | $3,255,903 | $12,747,263 | 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.
Grants received · $508K total
20 grants to Lutheran Child & Family Service of Michigan totaling $508K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeding America West Michigan | Fight hunger | 2023 | $14,821 |
| United Way For Southeastern Michigan | Designation | 2023 | $12,233 |
| United Way For Southeastern Michigan | Designation | 2022 | $18,527 |
| Feeding America West Michigan | Fight hunger | 2022 | $14,618 |
| United Way For Southeastern Michigan | Designation | 2021 | $51,160 |
| Feeding America West Michigan | Fight hunger | 2021 | $19,729 |
| Michigan Health Endowment Fund | Wellspring recovery high school | 2020 | $100,000 |
| Feeding America West Michigan | Fight hunger | 2020 | $43,126 |
| Feeding America West Michigan | Fight hunger | 2019 | $14,437 |
| Feeding America West Michigan | Fight hunger | 2018 | $23,861 |
| United Way For Southeastern Michigan | Community investment | 2016 | $31,634 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2016 | $21,801 |
| Feeding America West Michigan | Fight hunger | 2016 | $13,997 |
| Feeding America West Michigan | Fight hunger | 2016 | $12,426 |
| United Way For Southeastern Michigan | Community investment | 2015 | $23,754 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lutheran Child & Family Service of Michigan a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lutheran Child & Family Service of Michigan is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-1359524, based in Saginaw, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lutheran Child & Family Service of Michigan's EIN?
- Lutheran Child & Family Service of Michigan's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-1359524.
- How much revenue does Lutheran Child & Family Service of Michigan report?
- Lutheran Child & Family Service of Michigan reported $32,735,718 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lutheran Child & Family Service of Michigan have?
- CharityIndex grades Lutheran Child & Family Service of Michigan B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lutheran Child & Family Service of Michigan (EIN 38-1359524) 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.