Lutheran Services In Iowa Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Lutheran Services In Iowa Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Des Moines, Iowa, registered in 1961, with $32,640,168 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3125 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50311 EIN 42-0698267 Since 1961
Revenue (FY2024)
$32.6M
▲ 0.3% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$33.8M
Net assets
$22.7M
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 Services In Iowa Inc— 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 rating8 mo reserves · -4% 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 Services In Iowa Inc: 8 mo reserves · -4% 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 Services In Iowa Inc— 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 Services In Iowa Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3125 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50311
- City
- Des Moines
- State
- Iowa
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Children & Youth Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $33.5M (FY2013) to $32.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $3.5MNet assets $22.7M
Operating margin
-3.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$26.2M
Total liabilities
$3.5M
Net assets
$22.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32,640,168▲0.3% | $33,785,675▲0.4% | $22,742,338▼4.7% | $26,229,424▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $32,547,993▲4.5% | $33,665,728▲2.1% | $23,868,175▼4.3% | $27,133,617▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $31,144,221▼9.7% | $32,969,694▲12.2% | $24,952,220▼6.9% | $28,295,606▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $34,502,625▲11.0% | $29,385,379▼5.2% | $26,800,725▲23.6% | $29,699,936▲18.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $31,084,126▼10.6% | $30,990,705▼11.7% | $21,687,585▲0.4% | $25,023,543▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $34,750,438▲1.3% | $35,110,705▼3.3% | $21,591,143▲2.2% | $24,037,522▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $34,304,625▼0.1% | $36,317,121▲1.3% | $21,136,566▼10.2% | $24,762,672▼9.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $34,353,048▲5.4% | $35,867,477▲4.7% | $23,529,189▲1.1% | $27,371,486▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $32,583,256▲1.7% | $34,243,926▲2.9% | $23,278,492▼2.9% | $26,156,545▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $32,050,619▼5.0% | $33,280,862▲0.3% | $23,982,385▼9.8% | $26,847,958▼8.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $33,737,543▲0.7% | $33,185,898▲2.8% | $26,587,681▲2.1% | $29,484,341▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $33,513,548 | $32,287,569▼10.9% | $26,035,085▲4.9% | $29,572,895▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $36,230,370▲5.4% | $24,818,633▼5.7% | $28,549,117▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $34,373,301▼14.8% | $26,317,987▼2.2% | $30,245,052▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $40,362,242 | $26,918,601 | $32,153,701 | 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 · $12.9M total
162 grants to Lutheran Services In Iowa Inc totaling $12.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service | Children and family services; resettlement and integration services | 2024 | $5,089,187 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2024 | $52,438 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2024 | $12,764 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc | Support for global greens programming to benefit immigrants and refugees in central iowa | 2024 | $9,985 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $9,269 |
| Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service | Children and family services; resettlement and integration services | 2023 | $3,382,973 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $56,527 |
| Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | General support | 2023 | $37,274 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2023 | $35,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $22,714 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $18,998 |
| U S Committee For Refugees and Immigrants Inc | Agency payments | 2023 | $13,876 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2023 | $10,109 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc | Expanding food access and entrepreneurship for refugees/immigrants in central iowa | 2023 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $7,579 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lutheran Services In Iowa Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lutheran Services In Iowa Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-0698267, based in Des Moines, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lutheran Services In Iowa Inc's EIN?
- Lutheran Services In Iowa Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-0698267.
- How much revenue does Lutheran Services In Iowa Inc report?
- Lutheran Services In Iowa Inc reported $32,640,168 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lutheran Services In Iowa Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Lutheran Services In Iowa Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lutheran Services In Iowa Inc (EIN 42-0698267) 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.