The Lutheran Village at Millers Grant Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
THE LUTHERAN VILLAGE AT MILLER'S GRANT IS ORGANIZED TO RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER FUNDS FOR, TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, SUPERVISE, COORDINATE, ASSIST AND PERFORM PLANNING AND OTHER FUNCTIONS FOR THE BENEFIT OF, OR TO CARRY OUT THE CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND SERVICE PURPOSES OF THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS.
- Income
- $28.0 million
- Spending
- $25.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 79%
- Reserves
- -71.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 86%
- Employees
- 297
- Volunteers
- 60
- Highest pay
- $562,742, president/ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 105% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1579% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 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
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
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 June 30, 2025, 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 (1)
- $19.7 million spent. THE LUTHERAN VILLAGE AT MILLER'S GRANT OFFERS THE AGING ADULT QUALITY SERVICES ON A PROPERLY AND BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED CAMPUS WHERE QUALITY OF LIFE AND A SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY ARE EMPHASIZED. RESIDENTS MAY SELECT ACCOMMODATIONS FROM A WIDE RANGE OF UNIT SIZES WITH ENTRANCE FEES IN ACCORD WITH AREA HOME VALUES. HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND FITNESS PROGRAMMING IS INCLUDED IN MONTHLY FEES, AS IS ACCESS TO AN ART STUDIO, INDOOR POOL, AND WOODSHOP. RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ENGAGE IN ALL ASPECTS OF WELLNESS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND HAVE ACCESS TO MULTIPLE ACTIVITY ROOMS, A BILLIARDS ROOM, PUB AND VARIOUS LOUNGES. RESIDENCES ARE EQUIPPED WITH AN EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM. RESIDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE SERVICES ON SITE AND VIA THIRD PARTY HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS.ORGANIZATIONAL GOVERNANCE IS ACHIEVED BY VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBERS WITH SKILLSETS THAT COMPLIMENT THE NEED AND MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION. BOARD MEMBERS INCLUDE TWO RESIDENT BOARD MEMBERS. THE RESIDENT ASSOCIATION IS ENCOURAGED TO PARTNER WITH MANAGEMENT TO ENHANCE RESIDENT LIFE AND OTHER SERVICES. THE COMMUNITY ALSO OFFERS APPETIZING AND NUTRITIONAL DINING SERVICES IN A VARIETY OF VENUES, TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS WITHIN A RADIUS OF THE COMMUNITY, SHOPPING EXCURSIONS, AND HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES. THE LUTHERAN VILLAGE AT MILLER'S GRANT ENCOURAGES RESIDENT PARTICIPATION IN ALL OF ITS ACTIVITIES AND ENDEAVORS TO PROVIDE PROGRAMMING TO MEET THE INTERESTS OF ITS DIVERSE POPULATION. ALL LEVELS OF RESIDENCY ARE SUPPORTED BY ON-CAMPUS ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE, THERAPY SERVICES, DIVERSE RELIGIOUS SERVICES, AND SALON SERVICES. THE LUTHERAN VILLAGE AT MILLER'S GRANT CURRENTLY PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL LIVING WITH 205 APARTMENTS AND 36 HOMES TOTALING 241 INDEPENDENT LIVING UNITS. 20 ASSISTED LIVING SUITES AND 12 SKILLED NURSING BEDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR LONG-TERM CARE OR SHORT-TERM REHABILITATION. THE LUTHERAN VILLAGE AT MILLER'S GRANT IS DEDICATED NOT ONLY TO ITS RESIDENTS, BUT ALSO TO ITS STAFF, THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. THE PLAN FOR AN ANNUAL RESIDENT APPEAL TO RAISE FUNDS FOR STAFF SCHOLARSHIPS IS WELL UNDERWAY TO SUPPORT STAFF IN THEIR PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT. THE VILLAGE OFFERS SUPPORT TO OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH SPONSORSHIP OF EVENTS AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS. STAFF IS ENCOURAGED TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ADVISORY OR LEADERSHIP ROLES IN THE NON-PROFIT SECTOR. AS THE VILLAGE MATURES, IT WILL PROVIDE DIRECT BENEVOLENT CARE TO RESIDENTS WHO MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA WITHOUT CHARGE OR AT AMOUNTS LESS THAN ESTABILISHED TO HELP FUND THIS NEED.RESIDENTIAL LIVING - THE VILLAGE OFFERS THE AGING ADULT ACCESS TO QUALITY SERVICES ON A BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED CAMPUS WHERE QUALITY OF LIFE AND A SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY ARE EMPHASIZED. RESIDENTS MAY SELECT ACCOMMODATIONS FROM A WIDE RANGE OF UNIT SIZES WITH ENTRANCE FEES CONSISTENT WITH THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY HOUSING VALUES. HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND FITNESS PROGRAMMING IS INCLUDED IN MONTHLY FEES. RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ENGAGE IN ALL ASPECTS OF WELLNESS. RESIDENCES ARE EQUIPPED WITH ACCESS THROUGH A CALL SYSTEM. HEALTH CARE AND ASSISTED LIVING - THE ASSISTED LIVING AND SKILLED NURSING WINGS OF THE LUTHERAN VILLAGE AT MILLER'S GRANT ARE FULLY LICENSED. THE VILLAGE PROVIDES QUALITY ASSISTED LIVING, REHABILITATION AND SKILLED NURSING CARE IN A COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT TO ALL RESIDENTS, INCLUDING THOSE WHO HAVE OUTLIVED THEIR ASSETS OR WHOSE ANNUAL INCOME IS NO LONGER SUFFICIENT TO MEET EXPENSES. EARNINGS FROM A RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT WILL BE USED TO SUBSIDIZE RESIDENTS AS NEEDS ARE DEMONSTRATED. THE VILLAGE PARTICIPATES IN MEDICARE AND HAS APPLIED FOR MEDICAID. THE VILLAGE ALSO PARTICIPATES IN THE HOWARD COUNTY MODERATE INCOME HOUSING UNIT PROGRAM.ADDITIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES - RESIDENTIAL LIVING IS CURRENTLY SUPPORTED BY ON-CAMPUS ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE (INCLUDING PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS, PODIATRY, DERMATOLOGY, AUDIOLOGY, LAB SERVICES AND RADIOLOGY), NUTRITIONAL FOOD SERVICE, TRANSPORTATION, HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES, THERAPY SERVICES AND DIVERSE RELIGIOUS SERVICES.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2007.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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