Spiritrust Lutheran
85% goes to programs $19 to raise $100 Thin reserves
Spiritrust Lutheran is a 501(c)(3) organization based in York, Pennsylvania, registered in 1963, with $65,238,493 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+, and it directs about 85% of spending to programs.
1050 Pennsylvania Ave, York, PA, 17404 EIN 23-1476329 Since 1963
Revenue (FY2024)
$65.2M
▲ 3.5% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$68.7M
Net assets
-$25.6M
Employees
1,166
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
C+Program efficiency40% of the rating85% to programs · $19 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 Spiritrust Lutheran: 85% to programs · $19 to raise $100 earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating0 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 Spiritrust Lutheran: 0 mo reserves · -5% margin earns a D 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 Spiritrust Lutheran: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Spiritrust Lutheran: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Provides housing, healthcare & related services through the operation of retirement communities.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1050 Pennsylvania Ave, York, PA, 17404
- City
- York
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Residential Care
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $60.6M (FY2013) to $65.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $152.0MNet assets -$25.6M
Operating margin
-5.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$126.4M
Total liabilities
$152.0M
Net assets
-$25.6M
Salaries & benefits
$37.6M
55% of expenses
Board members
11
11 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65,238,493▲3.5% | $68,705,681▼3.4% | -$25,594,399▼91.2% | $126,409,797▼11.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $63,045,484▼5.3% | $71,155,046▼9.0% | -$13,387,406▼4057% | $142,143,661▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $66,591,789▼7.3% | $78,190,066▲9.9% | -$322,078▼104% | $151,208,525▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $71,838,005▲8.9% | $71,170,739▼7.9% | $7,416,949▲250% | $151,346,375▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $65,982,514▼3.1% | $77,284,969▲3.4% | $2,120,021▼85.9% | $157,568,368▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $68,085,658▲5.7% | $74,757,943▲8.2% | $15,023,059▼38.4% | $160,545,487▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $64,396,868▼3.1% | $69,062,793▲3.5% | $24,394,768▼14.8% | $149,465,016▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $66,489,682▲1.8% | $66,743,705▼0.2% | $28,619,461▲8.7% | $144,057,166▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $65,295,622▲7.9% | $66,904,424▲4.2% | $26,328,809▲1.1% | $142,295,366▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $60,498,455▼2.0% | $64,210,930▲4.8% | $26,041,538▼11.7% | $140,786,345▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $61,742,777▲1.8% | $61,276,247▲4.7% | $29,490,145▼12.4% | $131,225,893▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $60,647,296 | $58,504,687▲1.9% | $33,652,786▲15.2% | $127,778,343▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $57,439,308▲2.2% | $29,224,666▲2.2% | $124,266,732▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $56,199,455▲5.0% | $28,581,638▼4.7% | $121,651,163▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $53,547,168 | $29,989,944 | $119,405,144 | 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 (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Melissa Frownfelter — $301,125 (0.44% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Frownfelter | Interim President, Ceo/coo | 37.5 | $301,125 |
| Cheryl Irwin-bass | Chief Mission and Culture Officer | 37.5 | $194,084 |
| Ajeenah Hoover | Rn Supervisor | 37.5 | $177,229 |
| Nicole Watson | Vp of Clinical Excellence | 37.5 | $156,070 |
| Melissa Williams | Vp of Sales and Marketing | 37.5 | $146,506 |
| Casandra Jorgensen | Rn Supervisor | 37.5 | $140,521 |
| Lisa Mayes | Vp of Information Technology | 37.5 | $138,700 |
| Angela Thomas | Board Member - Vice Chair | 0.5 | — |
| Bishop James S Dunlop | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Christopher Jackson | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Edward Straley | Board Member - Treasurer | 0.5 | — |
| Kevin Stout | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Lawrence Young | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Robert A Bowen | Board Member - Chair | 0.5 | — |
| Samantha Smeltzer | Board Member - Secretary | 0.5 | — |
| Stan Combs | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Stephanie Kessler | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| William Nienstedt | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Flagship Rehabilitation | Therapy | $879,679 |
| Infinite Healthcare Services LLC | Agency Staffing | $550,811 |
| Baker Tilly Us LLP | Accounting Services | $424,832 |
| General Healthcare | Agency Staffing | $228,987 |
| Ready To Help Staffing LLC | Agency Staffing | $220,650 |
Grants received · $125K total
7 grants to Spiritrust Lutheran totaling $125K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2016 | $29,029 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2016 | $6,464 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2015 | $38,030 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2015 | $7,844 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2014 | $23,486 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2014 | $10,549 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Spiritrust Lutheran a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Spiritrust Lutheran is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-1476329, based in York, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Spiritrust Lutheran's EIN?
- Spiritrust Lutheran's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-1476329.
- How much revenue does Spiritrust Lutheran report?
- Spiritrust Lutheran reported $65,238,493 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Spiritrust Lutheran's spending goes to programs?
- Spiritrust Lutheran spends about 85% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Spiritrust Lutheran have?
- CharityIndex grades Spiritrust Lutheran C+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Spiritrust Lutheran's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Spiritrust Lutheran's latest Form 990 is $301,125, paid to Melissa Frownfelter (Interim President, Ceo/coo).
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Data for Spiritrust Lutheran (EIN 23-1476329) 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.