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Christiania Lutheran Church Foundation

EIN 41-2009595 · Lakeville, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceFair67 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO ENCOURAGE, RECEIVE, AND MANAGE GIFTS FROM THE MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF CHRISTIANIA LUTHERAN CHURCH FOR THE PURPOSE OF FURTHERING CHRIST'S WORK AND TEACHING WITHIN THE CONGREGATION, THE LUTHERAN CHRUCH, AND ITS WORLD MISSION.

Income
$37,931
Spending
$17,767
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 79%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$84,655, director

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

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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

Governance

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (3)
  1. THE CEMETERY FUND IS COMPRISED OF MONIES INVESTED IN PERPETUITY WITH UP TO 4% OF THE PRIOR DECEMBER 31 ENDING BALANCE USED ANNUALLY TO PROVIDE CARE, UPKEEP, AND IMPROVEMENT TO THE CHURCH CEMETERIES.
  2. $12,568 spent. THE ENDOWMENT FUND IS COMPRISED OF MONIES INVESTED IN PERPETUITY WITH UP TO 4% OF THE PRIOR DECEMBER 31 ENDING BALANCE USED ANNUALLY, AS THE BOARD DETERMINES, FOR PROGRAM ENHANCEMENT, EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, YOUTH PROGRAMS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND OUTREACH. GRANTS DURING 2024 INCLUDED YOUTH CAMPERSHIPS, STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN MATERIALS, YOUTH GATHERING SUPPORT, YOUTH CAMP STAFF SUPPORT, IHEMI TANZANIA CONGREGATION SUPPORT AND FUNDING TO PURCHASE MATERIALS FOR YOUTH RECREATION AT THE CHURCH.
  3. THE SPECIAL PURPOSE FUND IS COMPRISED OF MONIES, WITH BOTH PRINCIPAL AND INCOME AVAILABLE FOR THE SPECIAL PURPOSES AS DETERMINED BY THE FOUNDATION BOARD, OR AS THE DONOR DIRECTS.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2002.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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