Lutheran Family & Children's Services of Missouri
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 Family & Children's Services of Missouri meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"To help families, children, and individuals experience greater hope and wholeness of life. Our services and programs include: Counseling, Adoption Services, Crisis/Unplanned Pregnancy Assistance, Foster Care, Child Care, Youth Development Services, Disaster Relief Services, and Advocacy on behalf of children and families. Over the past 30 years, LFCS has extended its physical presence from the St. Louis area across the state, expanding services into Cape Girardeau, Columbia, Springfield and St. Charles."
Year, State Incorporated:
1964, MO
Also Known As:
Lutheran Family & Children's Services Lutheran Family & Children's Services of MO
Beginning as an orphanage in 1868, the mission was to protect and nurture children without a home. LFCS opens doors for people who are challenged by poverty, violence, divorce, unemployment, illness, homelessness and more. The services provided by LFCS are open to everyone regardless of race, faith, national origin, gender, or age. Over 80% of the clients served are not of the Lutheran faith. Regional offices are located in St. Louis, Cape Girardeau, Columbia and Springfield. Services offered include: help with domestic and international adoptions; temporary foster care for infants and children; case management for foster care youth; counseling and support for women experiencing crisis pregnancies; quality child care; youth development programs; community advocacy; and counseling for individuals, couples and families. LFCS touches the lives of more than 29,000 individuals each year demonstrating measurable results from the services offered through the agency.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, Lutheran Family & Children's Services of Missouri's program expenses were:
| Programs | $16,122,770 |
| Total Program Expenses | $16,122,770 |
Chief Executive
Mike Duggar, President
Compensation*
$215,253
Chair of the Board
Tom Hohenstein
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Polsinelli PC
Board Size
16
Paid Staff Size
184
* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, 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 Family & Children's Services of Missouri's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Grants | $15,380,797 |
| Contributions | $1,167,463 |
| United Way | $477,644 |
| Client Fees | $444,437 |
| Special Events | $285,480 |
| Investment Return | $90,308 |
| Changes in Beneficial Interest in Third-Party Trusts | $86,648 |
| Miscellaneous | $62,741 |
| Total Income | $17,995,518 |
Programs: 87% Fundraising: 6% Administrative: 7%
| Total Income | $17,995,518 |
| Total expenses: | $18,441,499 |
| Program expenses | $16,122,770 |
| Fundraising expenses | $1,018,443 |
| Administrative expenses | $1,300,286 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-445,981 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $7,987,912 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $7,541,931 |
| Total Liabilities | $5,720,437 |
| Total Assets | $13,262,368 |
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