Lutheran Community Services Northwest
74% goes to programs $5 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Lutheran Community Services Northwest is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Tacoma, Washington, registered in 1965, with $71,095,820 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 74% of spending to programs.
1944 Pacific Ave Ste 206, Tacoma, WA, 98402 EIN 93-0386860 Since 1965
Revenue (FY2023)
$71.1M
▲ 10.4% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$74.7M
Net assets
$51.1M
Employees
902
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
BProgram efficiency40% of the rating74% to programs · $5 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 Lutheran Community Services Northwest: 74% to programs · $5 to raise $100 earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating8 mo reserves · -5% 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 Community Services Northwest: 8 mo reserves · -5% margin earns a B+ 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 Lutheran Community Services Northwest: 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 Lutheran Community Services Northwest: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Lcsnw serves individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope.
What they do
Behavioral health: lcsnw offers outpatient mental health services for children, adults, and families. specialties include working with immigrants and refugees, survivors of violence, and abused and neglected children. lcsnw also provides substance abuse treatment services and an array of supportive programs to help individuals and families regain control of their lives.
Immigration and refugee services: lcsnw provides both immigration and refugee resettlement services. services are focused on helping immigrants and refugees' transition successfully into their new communities. services are provided in multiple languages and include english as a second language, citizenship classes, health education, case management, and housing assistance.
Housing and emergency service: lcsnw provides support services to support its affiliate, compass housing alliance, to expand emergency and low income housing services.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1944 Pacific Ave Ste 206, Tacoma, WA, 98402
- City
- Tacoma
- State
- Washington
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Human Service Organizations
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $30.9M (FY2013) to $71.1M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $16.5MNet assets $51.1M
Operating margin
-5.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$67.6M
Total liabilities
$16.5M
Net assets
$51.1M
Salaries & benefits
$51.1M
68% of expenses
Board members
12
12 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $71,095,820▲10.4% | $74,724,151▲19.2% | $51,087,077▲0.2% | $67,575,424▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $64,415,100▼13.9% | $62,664,720▲22.1% | $51,004,275▲4.8% | $68,980,043▲16.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $74,778,489▲69.4% | $51,317,079▲15.6% | $48,647,799▲103% | $59,263,064▲52.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $44,142,497▼7.5% | $44,405,831▲1.4% | $23,933,970▲2.4% | $38,886,487▲17.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $47,700,677▼6.5% | $43,779,531▼12.1% | $23,379,651▲22.4% | $32,992,754▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $50,992,904▲0.5% | $49,817,401▲4.0% | $19,102,526▲5.5% | $30,733,682▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $50,738,506▲14.2% | $47,894,123▲10.0% | $18,104,103▲18.8% | $29,328,775▲15.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $44,423,352▲18.3% | $43,523,525▲20.1% | $15,241,657▲6.9% | $25,304,914▲15.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $37,565,839▲17.7% | $36,242,562▲15.7% | $14,259,373▲10.0% | $21,885,175▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $31,914,320▲3.2% | $31,314,893▲11.2% | $12,968,094▲3.8% | $20,065,165▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $30,917,910 | $28,167,811▲8.2% | $12,493,901▲29.8% | $19,476,247▼11.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $26,022,800▲1.2% | $9,622,880▼0.4% | $22,030,587▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $25,702,323▲2.2% | $9,657,185▲7.2% | $21,283,674▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $25,139,094▲3.2% | $9,009,645▲0.7% | $20,620,086▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $24,350,524 | $8,944,123 | $20,426,443 | 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: David G Duea — $270,339 (0.36% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David G Duea | Chief Executive Officer | 38 | $270,339 |
| Nicholas Lee | Chief Financial Officer | 38 | $198,916 |
| Sergio Razo | Chief Technology Officer | 38 | $185,267 |
| Heike Lake | President & Chief Operating Officer | 38 | $178,190 |
| Aija Stapars | Chief Human Resources Officer | 38 | $164,590 |
| Lakew W Adnew | Arnp | 38 | $163,346 |
| Brooke Gum | Arnp | 38 | $161,660 |
| Mir S Ansary | Sr Dir. Advocacy and Gov't Affairs | 38 | $136,883 |
| Peter D Vogelaar | District Director | 38 | $135,706 |
| Teresa R Robinson | Arnp | 38 | $128,520 |
| Jaimie K Fournier | Chief Advancement Officer | 38 | $124,098 |
| Amina Suchoski | Director | 1 | — |
| Anna Meekisho | Director | 1 | — |
| Carla Spaccarotelli | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Cathy Neer | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Emillie Binja | Director | 1 | — |
| Greg Gilbert | Chair | 1 | — |
| Jean Paul Mugisha | Director | 1 | — |
| Kim Nelson | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Kirby Unti | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Enforce LLC | Consultants | $371,075 |
| Clark Nuber Ps | Accounting | $314,571 |
| Cfo Selections | Professional Consulting | $290,538 |
| Eagle Graphics Inc | Graphic Design | $279,581 |
| Beacon Hill Staffing Group | Professional Staffing | $270,951 |
Grants received · $33.2M total
188 grants to Lutheran Community Services Northwest totaling $33.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service | Children's services | 2024 | $6,820,542 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Human services & religion | 2024 | $361,188 |
| Ocf Joseph E Weston Public Foundation | Human services | 2024 | $74,500 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | Human services | 2024 | $68,843 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | Human services | 2024 | $40,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $39,302 |
| Multicare Health System | Contribution from the multicare community partnership fund: general support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Providence Health & Services Oregon | Operational support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| University Impact | To support organization | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Ocf Joseph E Weston Public Foundation | Human services | 2024 | $16,000 |
| Multicare Health System | Contribution from the multicare community partnership fund: general support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2024 | $7,924 |
| American Gift Fund | Operations | 2024 | $7,583 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2024 | $7,495 |
| National Foundation For the Ctrs For Disease Contr & Prevention Inc | Preventing mpox resurgence | 2023 | $95,039 |
Grants made · $223K in FY2016
3 grants totaling $223K in FY2016. All grants made by Lutheran Community Services Northwest →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Relief Nursery Inc | Support program | $129,501 |
| Relief Nursery Inc | Support program | $65,000 |
| Hood River County | Support program | $28,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lutheran Community Services Northwest a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lutheran Community Services Northwest is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 93-0386860, based in Tacoma, Washington. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lutheran Community Services Northwest's EIN?
- Lutheran Community Services Northwest's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 93-0386860.
- How much revenue does Lutheran Community Services Northwest report?
- Lutheran Community Services Northwest reported $71,095,820 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Lutheran Community Services Northwest's spending goes to programs?
- Lutheran Community Services Northwest spends about 74% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Lutheran Community Services Northwest have?
- CharityIndex grades Lutheran Community Services Northwest B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Lutheran Community Services Northwest's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Lutheran Community Services Northwest's latest Form 990 is $270,339, paid to David G Duea (Chief Executive Officer).
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Data for Lutheran Community Services Northwest (EIN 93-0386860) 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.