Civic Intelligence

Lutheran Charities

EIN 22-2510574 • 501(c)3 • Williamsville, NY

Profile

Lutheran charities is a ministry of the niagara frontier conference of the upstate new york synod of the evangelical lutheran church in america. It raises and manages funds in support of the lutheran church and other social ministry programs in western new york.

6540 Main StreetWilliamsville, NY 14221

wnylutherancharities.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

20th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 20% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

27th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 27% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

6th percentile

-54%

Higher net margin than 6% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

47th percentile

2.8%

Faster asset growth than 47% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

6th percentile

-43%

Faster revenue growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets20th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,507,865

Up $68,572 (+2.8%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$1,015

Down $2,861 (-74%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$2,506,850

Up $71,433 (+2.9%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue27th percentileNet Margin6th percentile

Revenue

Down

$134,779

Down $102,414 (-43%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$207,037

Down $44,088 (-18%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$72,258

Down $58,326 (-419%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth47th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $214,160Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $214,1602011Assets 2012: $233,751Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $233,7512012Assets 2013: $275,337Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $275,3372013Assets 2014: $349,417Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $349,4172014Assets 2015: $1,813,667Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $1,813,6672015Assets 2016: $1,884,272Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $1,884,2722016Assets 2017: $2,089,067Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $2,089,0672017Assets 2018: $1,895,435Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $1,895,4352018Assets 2019: $2,099,989Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $2,099,9892019Assets 2020: $2,283,188Liabilities 2020: $500Net Assets 2020: $2,282,6882020Assets 2021: $2,575,042Liabilities 2021: $2,195Net Assets 2021: $2,572,8472021Assets 2022: $2,257,380Liabilities 2022: $60,333Net Assets 2022: $2,197,0472022Assets 2023: $2,439,293Liabilities 2023: $3,876Net Assets 2023: $2,435,4172023Assets 2024: $2,507,865Liabilities 2024: $1,015Net Assets 2024: $2,506,8502024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$2,507,865
Liabilities$1,015
Net Assets$2,506,850
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth6th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2011: $279,1572011Revenue 2012: $305,475Expenses 2012: $290,237Net Income 2012: $15,2382012Revenue 2013: $304,707Expenses 2013: $274,484Net Income 2013: $30,2232013Revenue 2014: $398,218Expenses 2014: $331,396Net Income 2014: $66,8222014Revenue 2015: $1,752,939Expenses 2015: $288,906Net Income 2015: $1,464,0332015Revenue 2016: $151,050Expenses 2016: $177,104Net Income 2016: -$26,0542016Revenue 2017: $412,132Expenses 2017: $207,337Net Income 2017: $204,7952017Revenue 2018: $23,735Expenses 2018: $217,366Net Income 2018: -$193,6312018Revenue 2019: $122,371Expenses 2019: $231,500Net Income 2019: -$109,1292019Revenue 2020: $347,635Expenses 2020: $164,936Net Income 2020: $182,6992020Revenue 2021: $468,711Expenses 2021: $178,552Net Income 2021: $290,1592021Revenue 2022: $107,390Expenses 2022: $164,081Net Income 2022: -$56,6912022Revenue 2023: $237,193Expenses 2023: $251,125Net Income 2023: -$13,9322023Revenue 2024: $134,779Expenses 2024: $207,037Net Income 2024: -$72,2582024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$134,779
Expenses$207,037
Net Income-$72,258
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,507,865
Liabilities
$1,015
Net assets
$2,506,850
Revenue
$134,779
Expenses
$207,037
Net income
-$72,258
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.51$0.00$2.51$0.13$0.21$0.07
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.44$0.00$2.44$0.24$0.25$0.01
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.26$0.06$2.20$0.11$0.16$0.06
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.58$0.00$2.57$0.47$0.18$0.29
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.28$0.00$2.28$0.35$0.16$0.18
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.10$0.00$2.10$0.12$0.23$0.11
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.90$0.00$1.90$0.02$0.22$0.19
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.09$0.00$2.09$0.41$0.21$0.20
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.88$0.00$1.88$0.15$0.18$0.03
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.81$0.00$1.81$1.75$0.29$1.46
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.00$0.35$0.40$0.33$0.07
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.00$0.28$0.30$0.27$0.03
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.23$0.00$0.23$0.31$0.29$0.02
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.21$0.00$0.21$0.28
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$161,358
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Lutheran charities is a ministry of the niagara frontier conference of the upstate new york synod of the evangelical lutheran church in america. It raises and manages funds in support of the lutheran church and other social ministry programs in western new york.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments Other Securities$2,241,800$2,395,859▲ $154,059
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$196,393$111,256▼ $85,137
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,100$750▼ $350
Total Assets$2,439,293$2,507,865▲ $68,572
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$3,876$1,015▼ $2,861
Total Liabilities$3,876$1,015▼ $2,861
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,435,417$2,498,578▲ $63,161
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$8,272-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,435,417$2,506,850▲ $71,433
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,439,293$2,507,865▲ $68,572

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Securities$2,395,859--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2024$2,241,800$100,000▲ $143,691$89,632$2,395,859
2023$2,077,334-▲ $252,439$87,973$2,241,800
2022$2,481,220-▼ $319,109$84,777$2,077,334
2021$2,186,144-▲ $373,967$78,891$2,481,220
2020$2,037,413-▲ $228,329$79,598$2,186,144
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Melanie RushforthChief Executive OfficerFT$74,625$7,203$81,828

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
David MacroPresident
Emily KordasiewiczVice President
Allan SimmonsMember
Dr Alan AquilinaMember
John KinneyMember
Michael BiegerMember
Peter StoreyMember
Terry KinneySecretary
Barbara BiegnertTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$130,871
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$124
Other Revenue
$3,784
All Other Contributions
$117,434
Change in Net Assets
$-72,258

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$134,779
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$143,691
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$278,470
Total Revenue per Form 990
$134,779
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$124,750
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$59,392
Total Fundraising Expense$54,633
Other Expenses$22,895
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$40,914$40,914$81,828
Grants to Domestic Orgs$59,392--$59,392
Other Salaries and Wages$17,000$9,685$6,457$33,142
Other Employee Benefits$1,543$4,265$3,972$9,780
Occupancy-$6,000-$6,000
Fees for Services Other-$5,870-$5,870
Other Expenses-$432$1,726$2,158
Office Expenses-$391$1,564$1,955
Travel-$1,368-$1,368
Insurance-$531-$531
Advertising-$425-$425
Total Functional Expenses$77,935$74,469$54,633$207,037

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$207,037
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$207,037
Total Expenses per Form 990$207,037
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Niagara Area Habitat for HumanityNiagara Falls, NY501(c)(3)Bring People Together to Build Homes, Communities, and Hope$7,500
Massachusetts Avenue Project IncBuffalo, NY501(c)(3)Growth of a Diverse and Equitable Community Food System and Promote Local Economic Opportunities, Access to Affordable, Nutritious Food and Social Change Education.$6,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$30,363
Fundraising Direct Expenses$26,579
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Golf Classic$26,595$15,875$12,190$3,685
Awards Banquet$14,295$11,778$12,027$-249
Total Events$43,800$30,363$26,579$3,784
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Form 990 is reviewed by the board prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents and financial statements are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Lutheran Charities
EIN
22-2510574
Phone
7166322623
Address
6540 MAIN STREET, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221
Doing Business As
Lutheran Charities of Western New York

Signing Officer

Name
Melanie Rushforth
Title
Chief Executive Officer
Phone
7166322623
Signed
2025-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Melanie Rushforth
Formed
1980
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
3
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Lumsden & Mccormick Llp
Address
369 FRANKLIN STREET, BUFFALO, NY 14202
Preparer
Jill M Johnson CPA
Phone
7168563300
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Net appreciation of assets held in trust 143,691.”

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“The process has not changed from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART V, LINE 4:

“The purpose of the endowment fund is to provide support to lutheran charities.”

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Net appreciation of assets held in trust 143,691.”

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IRS990/MissionDesc0LUTHERAN CHARITIES IS A MINISTRY OF THE NIAGARA FRONTIER CONFERENCE OF THE UPSTATE NEW YORK SYNOD OF THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA. IT RAISES AND MANAGES FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF THE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND OTHER SOCIAL MINISTRY PROGRAMS IN WESTERN NEW YORK. LUTHERAN CHARITIES ALSO PROVIDES YOUTH FOCUSED SERVICES.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE PURPOSE OF THE ENDOWMENT FUND IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO LUTHERAN CHARITIES.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1NET APPRECIATION OF ASSETS HELD IN TRUST 143,691.
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0GROWTH OF A DIVERSE AND EQUITABLE COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM AND PROMOTE LOCAL ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES, ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, NUTRITIOUS FOOD AND SOCIAL CHANGE EDUCATION.
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt1BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD HOMES, COMMUNITIES, AND HOPE
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE PROJECT INC
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1NIAGARA AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0LUTHERAN CHARITIES REQUIRES REPORTING FROM RECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2NET APPRECIATION OF ASSETS HELD IN TRUST 143,691.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
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