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Lutheran Senior Services

EIN 43-0654862 · Saint Louis, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak34 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

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

OLDER ADULTS LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST.

Income
$254.5 million
Spending
$278.1 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
-24.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
3,638
Volunteers
1,026
Highest pay
$655,988, 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: 34 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 106% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 (5)
  1. $220.9 million spent. OPERATIONS FOR EIGHT LIFE PLAN COMMUNITIES THAT OFFER A CONTINUUM OF CARE THAT INCLUDES INDEPENDENT LIVING, ASSISTED LIVING, MEMORY CARE, AND SKILLED NURSING, THE MAJORITY OF WHICH ARE MEDICARE/MEDICAID CERTIFIED. IN ADDITION, OPERATIONS OF ONE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY NOT ASSOCIATED WITH A CCRC.A TOTAL OF 3,218 UNITS ARE OFFERED WITH A SUSTAINED OCCUPANCY RATE EXCEEDING 89%. MORE THAN 3,300 CLIENTS ARE SERVED ANNUALLY.
  2. $9.3 million spent. A VARIETY OF HOME COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS WHO REMAIN IN THEIR OWN HOMES, INCLUDING MEDICARE CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH, PRIVATE DUTY HOME HEALTH SERVICES, HOSPICE SERVICES AND THREE PROGRAMS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNITED WAY: OUTREACH SOCIAL SERVICES, THE GOOD NEIGHBOR PROGRAM, AND VOLUNTEER MONEY MANAGEMENT.
  3. $6.6 million spent. PACE - PROGRAM OF ALL-INCLUSIVE CARE FOR THE ELDERLY-PROVEN, COST-EFFECTIVE PROGRAM LED BY AN INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS THAT PROVIDE HOLISTIC SUPPORT AT HOME AND IN THE EVERTRUE PACE CENTER. FROM MEDICAL CARE TO SOCIALIZATION, YOUR PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH WILL BE SUPPORTED THROUGH A ROBUST NETWORK OF RESOURCES.
  4. $4.7 million spent. ST. LOUIS HOME HEALTH - THE SAME CARE AND SUPPORT YOU'D EXPECT TO FIND IN AN ACUTE REHABILITATION FACILITY, BUT WITH ALL THE COMFORTS OF YOUR HOME. SHARE YOUR GOALS AND NEEDS WITH OUR TEAM AND WE WILL CREATE A PLAN TO HELP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ACHIEVE THEM, PLUS OFFER TOOLS TO CONTINUE TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN YOUR HEALTH JOURNEY. AND THERE IS NO LONG WAIT TO GET ACCESS! OUR COMPASSIONATE AND KNOWLEDGEABLE TEAM MEMBERS CAN GET STARTED QUICKLY.
  5. A BENEVOLENT CARE FUND EXISTS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO RESIDENTS OR CLIENTS WHO OUTLIVE THEIR ABILITY TO PAY.TOTAL BENEVOLENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROVIDED WAS $9,131,140, OF WHICH, $9,131,140 IS OFFSETTING PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE. THERE WAS ADDITIONAL BENEVOLENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY OTHER ENTITIES WITHIN THE LUTHERAN SENIOR SERVICES AFFILIATED GROUP BRINGING THE TOTAL TO APPROXIMATELY $9,903,000.

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 August 1946.

    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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