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Lutheran Family Services of Ne Inc

EIN 23-7267972 · Omaha, NE

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES OF NEBRASKA, INC.'S (LFS) MISSION IS TO EXPRESS GOD'S LOVE FOR ALL PEOPLE BY PROVIDING QUALITY HUMAN CARE SERVICES THAT BUILD AND STRENGTHEN INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY LIFE. OUR VISION IS SAFTEY, HOPE AND WELL-BEING FOR ALL PEOPLE. THE ORGANIZATION'S VALUES ARE ROOTED IN FAITH, FAMILY, DIVERSITY, EXCELLENCE, INTEGRITY AND COLLABORATION.

Income
$35.6 million
Spending
$35.3 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
-1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 63%
Employees
424
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$357,498, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 41% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $15.7 million spent. COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES OFFER COMPREHENSIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN TO THRIVE THROUGH FAMILY PRESERVATION INITIATIVES, INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SUPPORT, ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. THE WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDES REFUGEE ASSISTANCE, IMMIGRATION LEGAL SUPPORT, ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING EFFORTS, SAFE RELEASE SERVICES, GLOBAL LANGUAGE PROGRAMS, AND TRANSITIONAL LIVING OPTIONS FOR FORMER FOSTER CARE YOUTH.REFUGEE SERVICES ENCOMPASS RESETTLEMENT, HOUSING FACILITATION, JOB PLACEMENT, CULTURAL ORIENTATION, ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES, AND ADDITIONAL SUPPORTIVE RESOURCES. FAMILY IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDE GUIDANCE WITH FAMILY PETITIONS, CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS, PERMANENT RESIDENCE PROCESSES, TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION, APPLICATION ASSISTANCE, AS WELL AS REMOVAL OR DEPORTATION PROCEEDINGS FOR THOSE REQUIRING REPRESENTATION. ALL PRACTICING IMMIGRATION SPECIALISTS HAVE UNDERGONE RIGOROUS EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN IMMIGRATION LAW AND HOLD DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ) ACCREDITATION.WITHIN COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES, THE ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM DELIVERS EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT DESIGNED TO HELP REFUGEES IDENTIFY CAREER OBJECTIVES, RECOGNIZE THEIR SKILLS, AND ACCESS RELEVANT EDUCATION AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES. OFFERINGS INCLUDE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING CLASSES, ASSISTANCE WITH JOB APPLICATION COMPLETION AND INTERVIEW PREPARATION, JOB ORIENTATION, AND HELP ENROLLING IN VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS OR COMMUNITY COLLEGE.ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING SERVICES PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT AND LEGAL SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF LABOR TRAFFICKING. THE TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM OFFERS HOUSING TO FORMER FOSTER CARE YOUTH, ENABLING THEM TO ACHIEVE STABILITY, DEVELOP SKILLS, ACCOMPLISH PERSONAL GOALS, AND TRANSITION SUCCESSFULLY TO EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, AND INDEPENDENT HOUSING.IN 2024, COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES SERVED 3,034 CLIENTS.
  2. $11.4 million spent. HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES, ENCOMPASSING BOTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAMS, IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS IN ACHIEVING OPTIMAL WELL-BEING BY DELIVERING INTEGRATED SUPPORT SERVICES. OUR STAFF ARE COMMITTED TO ADDRESSING THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY THROUGH A HOLISTIC, CLIENT-CENTERED FRAMEWORK THAT ENSURES HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ARE RESPONSIVE TO SOCIAL, CULTURAL, AND LINGUISTIC REQUIREMENTS. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIA TELEHEALTH.BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES: ADULT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES: COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATIONS, ONGOING COUNSELING, SUBSTANCE USE ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, COMMUNITY AND PEER SUPPORT-SERVING CLIENTS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS, INCLUDING ACTIVE OR VETERAN MILITARY MEMBERS. OLDER ADULT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES: SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS ADDRESSING THE UNIQUE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS. CRISIS RESPONSE AND CO-RESPONDER SERVICES: AROUND-THE-CLOCK CRISIS INTERVENTION IN COLLABORATION WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT AND THE 988 HELPLINE. CERTIFIED COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICS (LINCOLN & FREMONT): HOLISTIC CARE COORDINATION THAT REMOVES BARRIERS, FOCUSING ON THE FULL SPECTRUM OF SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH AND MEETING CLIENTS WHERE THEY ARE. INTEGRATED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOME: COORDINATED CARE FOR CLIENTS NEEDING INTEGRATED SUPPORT ACROSS HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS. SERVICES DELIVERY: ALL SERVICES ARE OFFERED BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIA TELEHEALTH, ENSURING ACCESSIBILITY AND FLEXIBILITY FOR ALL CLIENTS.CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES: CHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATIONS AND ONGOING COUNSELING PROVIDED IN SCHOOL SETTINGS, ALONG WITH FAMILY SUPPORT AND SPECIALIZED TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY PROBLEMATIC SEXUAL BEHAVIORS OR CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE. EARLY INTERVENTION AND FAMILY PRESERVATION: PROGRAMS SUPPORTING INFANT AND WAITING CHILD ADOPTIONS, POST-ADOPTION SUPPORT, KINSHIP ADOPTIONS, AND KINSHIP NAVIGATION CARE. FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE PROJECT: SERVICES DESIGNED FOR FATHERS SEEKING TO STRENGTHEN BONDS WITH THEIR CHILDREN AND DEVELOP POSITIVE PARENTING SKILLS. FAMILY SERVICES: PARENT EDUCATION FOCUSED ON PREVENTING ABUSE AND NEGLECT, BUILDING FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY, ENHANCING PARENTING SKILLS, AND CONNECTING FAMILIES TO VITAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES. EDUCATIONAL AND LEARNING SERVICES: CLASSES ON NURTURING PARENTING, BUDGETING, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND PREVENTATIVE/EARLY INTERVENTION SUPPORT FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERS AND FAMILIES AT RISK.OUR STAFF TAKE GREAT PRIDE IN DELIVERING HOLISTIC, CLIENT-CENTERED CARE THAT RESPONDS TO THE INDIVIDUAL SOCIAL, CULTURAL, AND LINGUISTIC NEEDS OF EACH PERSON AND COMMUNITY.LFS SERVED 8,909 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLIENTS AND 1,595 CLIENTS IN OUR CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAMS. OVERALL, WITH ALL SERVICES, LFS SERVED 4,007 OTHER CLIENTS WITH ADDITIONAL AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1946.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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