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Lutheran Social Services of Metropolitan New York Inc

To provide social service programs for families and individuals.

Lutheran Social Services Of Metropolitan

New York, NY EIN 132658548 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
65/100 · methodology

About Lutheran Social Services of Metropolitan New York Inc

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

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Church (170(b)(1)(A)(i))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Mission

To provide social service programs for families and individuals.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 1 SDG 1 · No Poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere. SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 90%
Peer average: 78%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 30.69%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 65
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 29.6% of total expenses ($17,171,021 of $57,952,561).

Where every $1 goes

$0.90
Program expenses$0.90 ($52.4 million)
90% to programs beats the peer average (78%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Lutheran Social Services of Metropolitan New York Inc is a registered social services nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1990 and has been operating for 36 years. Its EIN is 132658548. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 91/100 for social services charities in United States. The organization reports $56M in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Lutheran Social Services of Metropolitan New York Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. 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 65 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 91/100.

Lutheran Social Services of Metropolitan New York Inc is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1990 and has been active for 36 years.

Based on official tax filings, Lutheran Social Services of Metropolitan New York Inc has $56M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 78% for social services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Lutheran Social Services of Metropolitan New York Inc is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Church (170(b)(1)(A)(i)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $56M in annual revenue.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Lutheran Social Services of Metropolitan New York Inc. 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 Social Services of Metropolitan New York Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 90% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 78%. Visit the Lutheran Social Services of Metropolitan New York Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

To provide social service programs for families and individuals. Lutheran Social Services of Metropolitan New York Inc is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1990.

Among social services charities registered in United States: Lutheran Social Services of Metropolitan New York Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $56M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Lutheran Social Services of Metropolitan New York Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lutheran Social Services of Metropolitan New York Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 132658548, 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.

Verified against 6 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
90% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From the latest filing

Employees
554

Leadership

AB
Abbi Robinson-Hobson
Interim CFO

Officers & trustees (2)

Source: Public filings

AB
Abbi R••••••••••••••
Interim CFO
RI
Rinku B•••••••••••
CFO
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$56.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$48.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990

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Peer charities

Other social services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Lutheran Social Services of Metropolitan New York Inc This page 65 $56.0 million 90%
Food Gatherers 93 $23.7 million 96%
Carenet 90 $10.7 million 78%
Aclu Foundation of Southern Calif 90 $15.3 million 66%
Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Inc 90 $40.0 million 80%
New York Civil Liberties Union Foundation 90 $23.3 million 73%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 2 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 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

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Lutheran Social Services of Metropolitan New York Inc

What is Lutheran Social Services of Metropolitan New York Inc?
Lutheran Social Services of Metropolitan New York Inc is a social services church (170(b)(1)(a)(i)) based in New York, United States. To provide social service programs for families and individuals.
When was Lutheran Social Services of Metropolitan New York Inc founded?
Lutheran Social Services of Metropolitan New York Inc was founded in 1990.
Who leads Lutheran Social Services of Metropolitan New York Inc?
Abbi Robinson-Hobson serves as Interim CFO.
Where is Lutheran Social Services of Metropolitan New York Inc located?
Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
What is Lutheran Social Services of Metropolitan New York Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
Is Lutheran Social Services of Metropolitan New York Inc trustworthy?
Lutheran Social Services of Metropolitan New York Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65 out of 100 (Partial 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 Social Services of Metropolitan New York Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 132658548.
What is Lutheran Social Services of Metropolitan New York Inc's website?
http://www.lssny.org