Lutheran Elementary School Association
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Lutheran Elementary School Association meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to work collaboratively to support and enhance Lutheran schools as they serve children and families in their respective, unique locations."
Year, State Incorporated:
2004, MO
LESA is a consortium of Lutheran schools in the metropolitan St. Louis area who work collaboratively to support and enhance Lutheran education as they serve children and their families in their own unique location.
LESA members are 31 Lutheran elementary schools, three affiliate member high schools, six Educational Resources Partner schools, and two affiliate agencies. LESA serves over 8,000 students and 400 teachers and administrators. The members of LESA have formally joined the Association and actively participate in LESAs mission.
For the year ended June 30, 2025, Lutheran Elementary School Association's program expenses were:
| Programs | $1,100,262 |
| Total Program Expenses | $1,100,262 |
Chief Executive
Libby Gutberlet, CEO
Chair of the Board
Alan Erdman
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
King of Kings Lutheran Church
Board Size
12
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Internet, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Lutheran Elementary School Association's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2025.
Source of Funds
| Unrealized Gain on Securities | $663,707 |
| Contributions | $479,431 |
| Fundraising | $349,892 |
| Realized Gain on Securities | $300,248 |
| Dividend and Interest Income | $262,312 |
| Dues | $43,348 |
| Investment Fees | $-85,139 |
| Total Income | $2,013,799 |
Programs: 79% Fundraising: 16% Administrative: 5%
| Total Income | $2,013,799 |
| Total expenses: | $1,392,736 |
| Program expenses | $1,100,262 |
| Fundraising expenses | $222,838 |
| Administrative expenses | $69,636 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $621,063 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $10,846,272 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $11,467,335 |
| Total Liabilities | $407 |
| Total Assets | $11,467,742 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Eastern & Southwest Missouri & Southern Illinois