Lutheran Military Veterans and Families Ministries
Provide short-term pastoral counseling and needs evaluations for veterans and their families. Provide training and educational resources for church ministries and other outside organizations concerned with the needs …
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Lutheran Military Veterans and Families Ministries, Inc.
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Mission
Provide short-term pastoral counseling and needs evaluations for veterans and their families. Provide training and educational resources for church ministries and other outside organizations concerned with the needs of military veterans and their families. Assist veterans and family members in identifying available local community resources to provide for their long-term care needs which include: va services, counseling, social service organizations, church resources, etc. Serve as a congregational resource by equipping them in their ministry of outreach to veterans and their families in the church and local community. Provide encouragement and support for military families when their loved one is deployed.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLutheran Military Veterans and Families Ministries is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Fort Wayne, IN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its EIN is 261153121. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 91/100 for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. The organization reports $228K in annual revenue. 33 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Lutheran Military Veterans and Families Ministries has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 91/100.
Lutheran Military Veterans and Families Ministries is located in Fort Wayne, IN, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.
Based on official tax filings, Lutheran Military Veterans and Families Ministries has $228K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Lutheran Military Veterans and Families Ministries is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $228K in annual revenue. The organization has 33 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Lutheran Military Veterans and Families Ministries. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
Lutheran Military Veterans and Families Ministries has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 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.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: Lutheran Military Veterans and Families Ministries's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. Its annual revenue of $228K is below the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Lutheran Military Veterans and Families Ministries are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lutheran Military Veterans and Families Ministries is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 261153121, 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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Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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LUTHERAN MILITARY VETERANS AND FAMILIES MINISTRIES is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Quick facts about Lutheran Military Veterans and Families Ministries
- What is Lutheran Military Veterans and Families Ministries?
- Lutheran Military Veterans and Families Ministries is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Fort Wayne, United States. Lutheran Military Veterans and Families Ministries, Inc.
- When was Lutheran Military Veterans and Families Ministries founded?
- Lutheran Military Veterans and Families Ministries was founded in 2007.
- Who leads Lutheran Military Veterans and Families Ministries?
- Leslie Haines serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Lutheran Military Veterans and Families Ministries located?
- Headquartered in Fort Wayne, United States.
- What is Lutheran Military Veterans and Families Ministries's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Lutheran Military Veterans and Families Ministries trustworthy?
- Lutheran Military Veterans and Families Ministries has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Military Veterans and Families Ministries's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 261153121. Registration: 26-1153121 (United States).
- What is Lutheran Military Veterans and Families Ministries's website?
- http://www.lmvfm.org