Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota
Provide social services for people of all ages, races, faiths, & economic levels in sd.
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LSS of South Dakota serves people of all ages, races, faiths and economic levels with professional, confidential and affordable services.
Mission
Provide social services for people of all ages, races, faiths, & economic levels in sd.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 4 similar youth development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1920, it is among the oldest youth development charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 53,450 youth development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 18,293 youth development charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation (present for 93% of comparable organizations)
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLutheran Social Services of South Dakota is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Sioux Falls, SD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1920 and has been operating for 106 years. Its EIN is 460224731. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $27M in annual revenue. 85 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 460224731. 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 Social Services of South Dakota has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.
Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota is located in Sioux Falls, SD, United States. The organization was established in 1920 and has been active for 106 years.
Based on official tax filings, Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota has $27M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 79% for youth development charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Church (170(b)(1)(A)(i)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $27M in annual revenue. The organization has 85 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 79%). 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.
LSS of South Dakota serves people of all ages, races, faiths and economic levels with professional, confidential and affordable services. Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1920.
Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 79%. Its annual revenue of $27M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 460224731, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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 SOCIAL SERVICES OF SOUTH DAKOTA 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 85 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 85 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 · 1920
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota
- What is Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota?
- Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota is a youth development church (170(b)(1)(a)(i)) based in Sioux Falls, United States. LSS of South Dakota serves people of all ages, races, faiths and economic levels with professional, confidential and affordable services.
- When was Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota founded?
- Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota was founded in 1920.
- Who leads Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota?
- Nathan Beyer serves as VP, Finance & Support Services.
- Where is Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota located?
- Headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD, United States.
- What is Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota trustworthy?
- Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Social Services of South Dakota's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 460224731. Registration: 46-0224731 (United States).
- What is Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota's website?
- http://www.lsssd.org