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Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois

Lutheran child and family services of illinois (agency) is a nonprofit statewide social service agency whose mission is to attract, develop, mobilize, and prvoide resources to improve the …

Lutheran Child And Family Services

Oakbrook Terrace, IL EIN 362167778 · IRS Reg 36-2167778 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1989

Mission

Lutheran child and family services of illinois (agency) is a nonprofit statewide social service agency whose mission is to attract, develop, mobilize, and prvoide resources to improve the well-being of children, individuals, families, congregations, and communities so that their lives are improved.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.48%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.00 ($39.2 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois is a registered community development nonprofit based in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1873 and has been operating for 153 years. Its EIN is 362167778. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $45M in annual revenue. 106 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 89/100.

Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois is located in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1873 and has been active for 153 years.

Based on official tax filings, Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois has $45M in annual revenue. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the typical benchmark of 65-75% and may warrant further review. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $45M in annual revenue. The organization has 106 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 0% of expenses go to programs. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Lutheran child and family services of illinois (agency) is a nonprofit statewide social service agency whose mission is to attract, develop, mobilize, and prvoide resources to improve the well-being of children, individuals, families, congregations, and communities so that their lives are improved. Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1873.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $45M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 362167778, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Leadership

MI
Michael A Bertrand
President & CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AN
Anthony S•••••••
Vice Chair
BE
Beverly J••••
Vice President & COO
BR
Brenna W••••••
At Large Board Member
BR
Bruce M••••
Board Trustee
CH
Cheryl W••••
VP and Chief Development Officer
CH
Christine P•••••
Board Trustee
DA
Darrin R H•••
AVP for Child Welfare
DH
Dhiren S•••
Chief Financial Officer
DO
Donald C••••••
At Large Board Member
GR
Gretchen W•••••
At Large Board Member
HE
Heidi J••••••••••••••••
Director
JI
Jill C••••••
Board Chair (until 1/21)
LA
LaTasha R••••••••••••••••
VP and Chief Strategy & Innov. Off.
LA
Laurie E•••••••
Secretary
MA
Mandy L••••
Board Trustee
MA
Maria A••••
Assistant Controller
MA
Martin S•••••••
Treasurer
MA
Marylyn R••••••
VP Adv. & Transform Res. (until 7/21)
ME
Melvin F•••••••
Treasurer
MI
Michael A B•••••••
President & CEO
MI
Michael B•••••••
President & CEO
MI
Michelle Y••••
At Large Board Member (until 1/21)
PA
Patrick S•••••
At Large Board Member (until 01/23)
PA
Paul B••••
At Large Board Member
RA
Ralph M•••••
At Large Board Member (until 01/23)
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$45.4M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$42.4M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$37.4M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$37.7M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$32.6M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois This page 89 $45.4 million 0%
Missouri Ozarks Community Action Inc 89 $13.6 million -
Calvin Community 89 $11.1 million -
Mobilization for Justice Inc 89 $24.2 million -
Memphis River Parks Partnership Inc 89 $10.8 million -
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside 89 $15.1 million -
Abilities in Motion 89 $40.5 million -
Capper Foundation 89 $17.0 million -
Mary Crane League 89 $10.2 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 106 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois

What is Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois?
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Oakbrook Terrace, United States. Lutheran child and family services of illinois (agency) is a nonprofit statewide social service agency whose mission is to attract, develop, mobilize, and prvoide resources to improve the well-being of children, individuals, families, congregations, and communities so that their lives are improved.
When was Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois founded?
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois was founded in 1873.
Who leads Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois?
Michael A Bertrand serves as President & CEO.
Where is Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois located?
Headquartered in Oakbrook Terrace, United States.
What is Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois trustworthy?
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois's registration number?
IRS EIN: 362167778. Registration: 36-2167778 (United States).
What is Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois's website?
http://www.lcfs.org