Lutheran Homes Society Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
LUTHERAN HOMES SOCIETY, INC. IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION THAT PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL CARE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND ELDERLY IN NORTHWESTERN OHIO AND SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN. AS A FAITH-BASED PROVIDER OF SUCH SERVICES, LUTHERAN HOMES SOCIETY CONTINUES TO HONOR ITS MISSION TO EXTEND ITS SERVICES TO THE VULNERABLE OF OUR POPULATION. OUR MISSION STATEMENT: INSPIRED BY THE CHRISTIAN FAITH, WE EMBRACE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH COMPASSIONATE CARE AND SERVICES THROUGHOUT LIFE'S JOURNEY. YOUTH ARE SERVED THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT GROUP HOMES, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND AN ASPERGER'S PROGRAM CONSISTING OF BOTH RESIDENTIAL AND DAY TREATMENT PROGRAMS. THE ELDERLY ARE SERVED IN INDEPENDENT LIVING, ASSISTED LIVING, AND EXTENDED CARE RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS. LUTHERAN HOMES SOCIETY ALSO SERVES THE COMMUNITY THROUGH SERVICE COORDINATION, WHICH ASSISTS THE ELDERLY IN ACCESSING NEEDED SERVICES, THEREBY ENABLING THEM TO CONTINUE LIVING IN INDEPEN
- Income
- $35.7 million
- Spending
- $36.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 75%
- Reserves
- -0.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 93%
- Employees
- 569
- Volunteers
- 165
- Highest pay
- $421,367, president/ce
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: 43 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 70% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 3% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1575% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 34 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 2511 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $17.0 million spent. SENIOR CARE PROGRAM: PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL CARE TO THE ELDERLY WITH SKILLED NURSING, ASSISTED LIVING, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITIES; PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY IN THOSE FACILITIES AND OUT IN THE COMMUNITY; PROVIDES HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES. IN 2024, OUR LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES SERVED 598 PATIENTS; OUR INDEPENDENT LIVING COMMUNITIES SERVED 627 RESIDENTS; AND OUR HOME HEALTH CARE PROGRAM SERVED 339 CLIENTS. OUR LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES, WHICH PROVIDE BOTH SKILLED NURSING AND ASSISTED LIVING OPTIONS, OFFER A WIDE ARRAY OF STANDARD AND SPECIALIZED SERVICES INCLUDING: INTENSIVE PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, AND SPEECH THERAPY PROGRAMS; SPECIALIZED DIETARY PROGRAMMING; DEMENTIA CARE AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES; PASTORAL CARE; PLANNED ACTIVITIES; TRANSPORTATION; AND SOCIAL SERVICES, JUST TO NAME A FEW. OUR INDEPENDENT LIVING COMMUNITIES OFFER AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO PEOPLE AGE 62 AND OLDER. EACH COMMUNITY PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECREATIONAL AND RELIGIOUS PROGRAMS, SOCIAL EVENTS, OUTINGS, AND DAILY PEER CONTACT. A SERVICE COORDINATOR IS ON SITE AT EACH LOCATION TO ASSIST RESIDENTS IN PROCURRING MEALS, HOME HEALTH CARE, HOUSEKEEPING, AND OTHER SERVICES THAT ENABLE THEM TO REMAIN INDEPENDENT. OUR HOME HEALTH CARE PROGRAM BRINGS THE SUPERIOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION SERVICES FOUND IN OUR FACILITIES TO PEOPLE IN THEIR OWN HOMES. SENIOR CARE PROGRAM: PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL CARE TO THE ELDERLY WITH SKILLED NURSING, ASSISTED LIVING, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITIES; PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY IN THOSE FACILITIES AND OUT IN THE COMMUNITY; PROVIDES HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES. IN 2024, OUR LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES SERVED 598 PATIENTS; OUR INDEPENDENT LIVING COMMUNITIES SERVED 627 RESIDENTS; AND OUR HOME HEALTH CARE PROGRAM SERVED 339 CLIENTS. OUR LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES, WHICH PROVIDE BOTH SKILLED NURSING AND ASSISTED LIVING OPTIONS, OFFER A WIDE ARRAY OF STANDARD AND SPECIALIZED SERVICES INCLUDING: INTENSIVE PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, AND SPEECH THERAPY PROGRAMS; SPECIALIZED DIETARY PROGRAMMING; DEMENTIA CARE AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES; PASTORAL CARE; PLANNED ACTIVITIES; TRANSPORTATION; AND SOCIAL SERVICES, JUST TO NAME A FEW. OUR INDEPENDENT LIVING COMMUNITIES OFFER AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO PEOPLE AGE 62 AND OLDER. EACH COMMUNITY PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECREATIONAL AND RELIGIOUS PROGRAMS, SOCIAL EVENTS, OUTINGS, AND DAILY PEER CONTACT. A SERVICE COORDINATOR IS ON SITE AT EACH LOCATION TO ASSIST RESIDENTS IN PROCURRING MEALS, HOME HEALTH CARE, HOUSEKEEPING, AND OTHER SERVICES THAT ENABLE THEM TO REMAIN INDEPENDENT. OUR HOME HEALTH CARE PROGRAM BRINGS THE SUPERIOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION SERVICES FOUND IN OUR FACILITIES TO PEOPLE IN THEIR OWN HOMES.
- $10.1 million spent. FAMILY & YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM: PROVIDES COMMUNITY-BASED RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR YOUTH WHOSE CIRCUMSTANCES AND NEEDS NECESSITATE NURTURE AND SPECIAL SERVICES OUTSIDE OF THEIR OWN HOMES; PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO YOUTH, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY, EMPOWERING THEM TO MEET THEIR OWN NEEDS AND CARE FOR OTHERS. FOR 2024, OUR RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES SERVED 111 INDIVIDUALS, WHILE ANOTHER 126 INDIVIUDALS RECEIVED SUPPORTIVE SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY. OUR COMMUNITY-BASED RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES PROVIDE A CARING AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS, IN WHICH THEY RECEIVE MENTORING, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, ASSISTANCE WITH DEVELOPING COPING SKILLS AND OVERCOMING BEHAVIORAL ISSUES, AND SUPPORT IN MAINTAINING RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEIR FAMILIES. WE ALSO OFFER A VARIETY OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING: DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENTS, PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES WHO ARE AT RISK OF AN OUT OF HOME PLACEMENT; AFTERCARE SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE HAD AN OUT OF HOME PLACEMENT; MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND EDUCATION; INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING; PARTNERS IN TREATMENT WEEKENDS; DAY-TREATMENT PROGRAMS, SBH OR SED CLASSROOMS, AND OTHERS. FAMILY & YOUTH SERVICES PROVIDES COMPASSIONATE, QUALITY CARE TO THOSE WE SERVE, BUT WE ARE ALSO COMMITTED TO IMPROVING AND CONTRIBUTING TO THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH WE LIVE AND WORK. IN ADDITION TO THE RESIDENTS AND CLIENTS SERVED DIRECTLY, A WIDE VARIETY OF BROAD COMMUNITY SUPPORT ACTIVITIES CONTRIBUTE TO THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF OUR TAX- EXEMPT PURPOSE. FAMILY & YOUTH SERVICES SENIOR LEADERSHIP ALSO PROVIDED SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY BY SERVING ON COMMUNITY BOARDS, COMMITTEES, OR TASK FORCES, TO ENHANCE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY. FAMILY & YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM: PROVIDES COMMUNITY-BASED RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR YOUTH WHOSE CIRCUMSTANCES AND NEEDS NECESSITATE NURTURE AND SPECIAL SERVICES OUTSIDE OF THEIR OWN HOMES; PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO YOUTH, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY, EMPOWERING THEM TO MEET THEIR OWN NEEDS AND CARE FOR OTHERS. FOR 2024, OUR RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES SERVED 111 INDIVIDUALS, WHILE ANOTHER 126 INDIVIUDALS RECEIVED SUPPORTIVE SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY. OUR COMMUNITY-BASED RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES PROVIDE A CARING AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS, IN WHICH THEY RECEIVE MENTORING, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, ASSISTANCE WITH DEVELOPING COPING SKILLS AND OVERCOMING BEHAVIORAL ISSUES, AND SUPPORT IN MAINTAINING RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEIR FAMILIES. WE ALSO OFFER A VARIETY OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING: DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENTS, PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES WHO ARE AT RISK OF AN OUT OF HOME PLACEMENT; AFTERCARE SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE HAD AN OUT OF HOME PLACEMENT; MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND EDUCATION; INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING; PARTNERS IN TREATMENT WEEKENDS; DAY-TREATMENT PROGRAMS, SBH OR SED CLASSROOMS, AND OTHERS. FAMILY & YOUTH SERVICES PROVIDES COMPASSIONATE, QUALITY CARE TO THOSE WE SERVE, BUT WE ARE ALSO COMMITTED TO IMPROVING AND CONTRIBUTING TO THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH WE LIVE AND WORK. IN ADDITION TO THE RESIDENTS AND CLIENTS SERVED DIRECTLY, A WIDE VARIETY OF BROAD COMMUNITY SUPPORT ACTIVITIES CONTRIBUTE TO THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF OUR TAX- EXEMPT PURPOSE. FAMILY & YOUTH SERVICES SENIOR LEADERSHIP ALSO PROVIDED SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY BY SERVING ON COMMUNITY BOARDS, COMMITTEES, OR TASK FORCES, TO ENHANCE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1998.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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