Martha and Mary Lutheran Services
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Martha & Mary has been caring for children, seniors, and families in Kitsap County since 1891.
Mission
We provide 24 affordable independent living apartments to seniors who live on their own.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar religion in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Martha and Mary Lutheran Services has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented religion charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Established in 1984, it predates 84% of the religion charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation (present for 89% of comparable organizations)
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMartha and Mary Lutheran Services is a registered religion nonprofit based in Poulsbo, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. Its EIN is 911249343. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $284K in annual revenue. 99 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Martha and Mary Lutheran Services's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 911249343. 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.
Martha and Mary Lutheran Services has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.
Martha and Mary Lutheran Services is located in Poulsbo, WA, United States. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years.
Based on official tax filings, Martha and Mary Lutheran Services has $284K in annual revenue. It allocates 69% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 87% for religion charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Martha and Mary Lutheran Services is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $284K in annual revenue. The organization has 99 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Martha and Mary Lutheran Services. 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, Martha and Mary Lutheran Services is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 69% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). 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.
Martha & Mary has been caring for children, seniors, and families in Kitsap County since 1891. Martha and Mary Lutheran Services is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1984.
Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 69% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $284K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Martha and Mary Lutheran Services are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Martha and Mary Lutheran Services is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 911249343, 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.
MARTHA AND MARY LUTHERAN SERVICES 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
From FY2024 filing
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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 99 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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 99 officers on file
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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 · 1984
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Martha and Mary Lutheran Services
- What is Martha and Mary Lutheran Services?
- Martha and Mary Lutheran Services is a religion supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Poulsbo, United States. Martha & Mary has been caring for children, seniors, and families in Kitsap County since 1891.
- When was Martha and Mary Lutheran Services founded?
- Martha and Mary Lutheran Services was founded in 1984.
- Who leads Martha and Mary Lutheran Services?
- Lynette Ladenburg serves as CEO.
- Where is Martha and Mary Lutheran Services located?
- Headquartered in Poulsbo, WA, United States.
- What is Martha and Mary Lutheran Services's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 69% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Martha and Mary Lutheran Services trustworthy?
- Martha and Mary Lutheran Services has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Martha and Mary Lutheran Services's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 911249343.
- What is Martha and Mary Lutheran Services's website?
- http://www.marthaandmary.org