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 …
Lutheran Military Veterans
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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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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Lutheran Military Veterans and Families Ministries has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 70 places it in the top 25% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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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. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 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's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 261153121. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Lutheran Military Veterans and Families Ministries has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('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 90/100.
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. It allocates 42% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. 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 an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Lutheran Military Veterans and Families Ministries holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 42% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 42% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 80%. 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
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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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (12)
Source: Public filings
12 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 33 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 33 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2007
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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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, IN, United States.
- What is Lutheran Military Veterans and Families Ministries's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 42% 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 70 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