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Martha and Mary Lutheran Services

EIN 91-0567265 · Poulsbo, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MARTHA AND MARY PROVIDES QUALITY, COMPASSIONATE CARE AND INTERGENERATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND SENIORS REGARDLESS OF FAITH, ETHNICITY OR ECONOMIC STATUS. WE DO THIS IN A CHRISTIAN MANNER BY OFFERING THOSE WE SERVE CARING REHABILITATION, A SAFE PLACE TO GROW AND LEARN, AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE WITH DIGNITY, HONOR AND INDIVIDUALITY.

Income
$3.5 million
Spending
$3.2 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
18.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
70
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$226,816, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 33 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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 (1)
  1. $2.8 million spent. SEE SCHEDULE OTHE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT, FUNDRAISING AND ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS PROVIDED BY MARTHA AND MARY LUTHERAN SERVICES TO ITS SUBSIDIARY ORGANIZATIONS IS CRITICAL TO THE SUCCESS OF THE OPERATION OF THEIR PROGRAMS, TO THE INDIVIDUALS MARTHA AND MARY ORGANIZATIONS SERVE, AND TO THE GREATER COMMUNITY. THE PROVISION OF THESE FUNCTIONS ALLOWS THE SUBSIDIARY ORGANIZATIONS THE FREEDOM TO FOCUS THEIR RESOURCES ON THE SUCCESS OF THEIR INDIVIDUAL MISSIONS WHILE AT THE SAME TIME ENSURING THAT THESE EFFORTS ARE COORDINATED TO MAXIMIZE THE IMPACT ON THEIR CONSTITUENTS AND THE COMMUNITY.AS A CONSOLIDATED COMPANY (ALL SUBSIDIARIES COMBINED), MARTHA AND MARY IS CURRENTLY ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE EMPLOYERS IN THE KITSAP REGION; DURING THE PAST YEAR WE EMPLOYED OVER 570 PEOPLE AND SERVED APPROXIMATELY 1,075 LOCAL CITIZENS. IN TOTAL, WE OFFER A WIDE ARRAY OF PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND SENIORS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DISTINGUISHED BECAUSE OF THE SIZE OF OUR PROGRAMS, BECAUSE OF THE QUALITY OF OUR PROGRAMS, AND BECAUSE OUR PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED NOT JUST TO THOSE WITH FINANCIAL MEANS, BUT ALSO THOSE WHOSE FINANCIAL SITUATION MAY HAVE OTHERWISE EXCLUDED THEM FROM UTILIZING SERVICES ESSENTIAL TO THEIR WELL-BEING.EFFECTIVE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT, FUNDRAISING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT HAS HELPED OUR PROGRAMS ACHIEVE THE FOLLOWING:- WE ARE THE LARGEST CHILDCARE PROGRAM IN THE COUNTY ASSOCIATED WITH LONG-TERM CARE. BRIDGING GENERATIONS AND ENRICHING LIVES IS PART OF OUR LOCAL BRAND. WE HAVE RECEIVED NATIONAL ACCLAIM FOR OUR UNIQUE INTER-GENERATIONAL PROGRAMS WHERE WE BRING CHILDREN AND SENIORS TOGETHER IN A MEANINGFUL AND AT TIMES INSPIRING WAY.- WE RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF WORK/LIFE BALANCE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES. WE OFFER A 40% DISCOUNT FOR ON-SITE CHILDCARE PROGRAMS TO THOSE EMPLOYED WITH MARTHA AND MARY.- WITHIN MARTHA AND MARY'S FAMILY OF SERVICES, WE ESTIMATE APPROXIMATELY $1.260 MILLION OF UNDER-FUNDED CARE HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO THOSE WE SERVE. THIS MAKES MARTHA AND MARY CONTINUALLY STAND OUT AS A LEADER, NOT ONLY IN THE REGION, BUT ALSO IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON BECAUSE OF OUR COMMITMENT TO ENSURING LOW INCOME SENIORS AND CHILDREN CONTINUE TO HAVE SIGNIFICANT ACCESS TO OUR QUALITY PROGRAMS. WE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR ENTRY-LEVEL WORKERS TO INCREASE THEIR SKILLS AND BECOME ASSISTANTS.- WE HAVE A PROVEN TRACK RECORD OF ADAPTING TO CHANGING NEEDS AND BEING ABLE TO PARTNER WITH OTHER AGENCIES IN THE COMMUNITY TO ENSURE SUCCESS FOR OUR CLIENTS, THEIR FAMILIES AND THE GREATER COMMUNITY. EFFORTS FROM MANY LUTHERAN SERVICES STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING OUR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT, FUNDRAISING, EVENTS PLANNING AND GRANT WRITING STAFF HAVE HELPED MARTHA AND MARY ACHIEVE MANY SIGNIFICANT MILESTONES IN OUR EXISTING OPERATIONS. HOWEVER, THE REAL FRUIT OF OUR EFFORT TODAY IS IN PREPARING FOR FUTURE COMMUNITY NEEDS. WE ARE ENGAGED IN PLANNING AND COMMUNITY COORDINATION EFFORTS TO DEFINE AND OFFER PROGRAMS THAT WILL BE NECESSARY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF TOMORROW.

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 July 1986.

    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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