Lutheran Child & Family Services of Indiana
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Lutheran Child & Family Services of Indiana is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Indianapolis, Indiana, registered in 1942, with $13,126,538 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1525 N Ritter Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46219 EIN 35-0868123 Since 1942
Revenue (FY2024)
$13.1M
▲ 37.8% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$11.6M
Net assets
$65.9M
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
—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 Services of Indiana— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating68 mo reserves · +12% 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 Services of Indiana: 68 mo reserves · +12% margin earns a B+ 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 Services of Indiana— 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 Services of Indiana: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1525 N Ritter Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46219
- City
- Indianapolis
- State
- Indiana
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Family Services
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $4.5M (FY2013) to $13.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $15.3MNet assets $65.9M
Operating margin
11.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$81.3M
Total liabilities
$15.3M
Net assets
$65.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,126,538▲37.8% | $11,585,468▲18.4% | $65,912,695▲12.3% | $81,258,907▲13.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $9,529,001▲52.2% | $9,786,690▲7.2% | $58,676,944▲13.2% | $71,799,595▲15.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $6,261,253▼17.6% | $9,125,556▲4.6% | $51,857,594▼11.9% | $62,040,099▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $7,597,945▼14.6% | $8,725,700▼1.0% | $58,879,114▲13.1% | $66,445,351▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $8,891,918▲2.9% | $8,810,785▲3.7% | $52,057,663▲9.2% | $59,630,724▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $8,637,808▲6.7% | $8,494,684▲8.4% | $47,663,523▲13.8% | $55,665,581▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $8,097,557▲6.8% | $7,839,472▲2.8% | $41,894,226▼0.9% | $49,508,102▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $7,583,588▲6.9% | $7,625,648▲9.1% | $42,283,350▲37.0% | $50,386,260▲32.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $7,090,886▲1.6% | $6,987,540▲8.9% | $30,874,225▲10.7% | $38,088,455▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $6,976,036▲20.6% | $6,413,654▲5.7% | $27,892,005▲3.1% | $35,351,173▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $5,785,279▲27.5% | $6,069,383▲2.6% | $27,051,747▲5.1% | $34,620,689▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $4,538,669 | $5,917,839▼28.3% | $25,746,996▲6.7% | $31,992,363▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $8,252,741▼0.3% | $24,141,487▲10.8% | $29,428,624▲19.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $8,274,739▼5.6% | $21,784,350▼2.4% | $24,582,258▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $8,764,080 | $22,319,221 | $23,974,101 | 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 · $9.1M total
60 grants to Lutheran Child & Family Services of Indiana totaling $9.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Central Indiana Inc | Program and/or operating support | 2024 | $740,271 |
| Indianapolis Foundation Inc | Seed program and mental health | 2024 | $156,000 |
| United Way of Central Indiana Inc | Donor choice | 2024 | $46,786 |
| United Way of Central Indiana Inc | Program and/or operating support | 2023 | $807,192 |
| Indianapolis Foundation Inc | Lutherwood summer program | 2023 | $164,138 |
| Community Health Network Inc | General support | 2023 | $45,000 |
| United Way of Central Indiana Inc | Donor choice | 2023 | $24,361 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $15,800 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2023 | $15,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $6,335 |
| United Way of Central Indiana Inc | Donor choice | 2022 | $209,915 |
| Indianapolis Foundation Inc | Supportive services for pando aspen grove | 2022 | $194,000 |
| Indianapolis Foundation Inc | Team-up (trauma-informed education and mentoring f | 2022 | $99,492 |
| United Way of Central Indiana Inc | Program and/or operating support | 2022 | $46,218 |
| Community Health Network Inc | General support | 2022 | $45,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lutheran Child & Family Services of Indiana a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lutheran Child & Family Services of Indiana is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 35-0868123, based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lutheran Child & Family Services of Indiana's EIN?
- Lutheran Child & Family Services of Indiana's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 35-0868123.
- How much revenue does Lutheran Child & Family Services of Indiana report?
- Lutheran Child & Family Services of Indiana reported $13,126,538 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lutheran Child & Family Services of Indiana have?
- CharityIndex grades Lutheran Child & Family Services of Indiana B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lutheran Child & Family Services of Indiana (EIN 35-0868123) 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.