Liabilities / Assets
82nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 82% of similar nonprofits.
Lutherans Concernednorth America
990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 36-3209636
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.20x
Liabilities / Revenue
80th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 80% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
72nd percentile
Higher net margin than 72% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
98th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 29.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
82nd percentile
Faster asset growth than 82% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
79th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 79% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$196,520
Up $71,067 (+57%) from 2020
Net Assets
Up$158,098
Up $105,744 (+202%) from 2020
Liabilities
Down$38,422
Down $34,677 (-47%) from 2020
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Up$348,659
Up $134,295 (+63%) from 2020
Expenses
Down$254,201
Down $1,376 (-0.5%) from 2020
Net Income
Up$94,458
Up $135,671 (+329%) from 2020
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jul 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021
- Signed
- Dec 15, 2021
- Return Version
- 2020v4.0
- Gross Receipts
- $348,659
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Lutherans concerned north america dba reconcilingworks: lutherans for full participation advocates, inspires and organizes for the welcome, inclusion and celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (lgbtq) identities in the lutheran communion of the united states and canada.
Provide support, education and advocacy for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $10,321 | $86,287 | ▲ $75,966 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $50,040 | $33,464 | ▼ $16,576 |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $866 | $866 | → $0 |
| Total Assets | $125,453 | $196,520 | ▲ $71,067 |
| Other Assets Total | $64,226 | $75,903 | ▲ $11,677 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Unsecured Notes Loans Payable | $32,058 | $31,660 | ▼ $398 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $41,041 | $6,762 | ▼ $34,279 |
| Total Liabilities | $73,099 | $38,422 | ▼ $34,677 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $52,354 | $108,394 | ▲ $56,040 |
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | - | $49,704 | - |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $52,354 | $158,098 | ▲ $105,744 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $125,453 | $196,520 | ▲ $71,067 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Assets Org | $26,199 | - | - |
Endowment Activity
| Period | Beginning | Contrib. | Gain/Loss | Other Uses | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $38,420 | - | ▲ $11,784 | - | $49,704 |
| 2019 | $47,621 | - | ▼ $174 | - | $38,420 |
| 2018 | $46,203 | - | ▲ $1,418 | - | $47,621 |
| 2017 | $44,485 | - | ▲ $1,718 | - | $46,203 |
| 2016 | $39,268 | - | ▲ $5,217 | - | $44,485 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aubrey Thonvold | Executive Di | FT | $100,981 | $100,981 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Rev Lauren Muratore | Vice Chair |
| Carley Houseman | At-large |
| Dan Michael | At-large |
| Jennifer Strunk | At-large |
| Merton Spencer | At-large |
| Deacon Liz Colver | Interim Chai |
| Rev Ellen Taube | Secretary-tr |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $296,612
- Program Service Revenue
- $30,480
- Investment Income
- $433
- Other Revenue
- $21,134
- All Other Contributions
- $264,554
- Change in Net Assets
- $94,458
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $169,777 |
| Other Expenses | $84,424 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $19,865 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $68,930 | $27,002 | $5,049 | $100,981 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $36,311 | $14,418 | $2,670 | $53,399 |
| Office Expenses | $1,654 | $25,215 | $6,001 | $32,870 |
| Payroll Taxes | $10,470 | $4,157 | $770 | $15,397 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $15,000 | - | $15,000 |
| Fees for Services Legal | - | $10,799 | - | $10,799 |
| Fees for Services Other | - | - | $5,375 | $5,375 |
| Insurance | - | $3,191 | - | $3,191 |
| Interest | - | $935 | - | $935 |
| Other Expenses | $700 | - | - | $700 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $184 | - | - | $184 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $133,619 | $100,717 | $19,865 | $254,201 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
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
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- 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
- Yes
- Other officer compensation reviewed
- Yes
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- Yes
- Audited financial statements prepared
- No
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 6
“The members elect the directors of the governing board.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7A
“The members elect the directors of the governing board.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B
“After review by the executive director, the 990 is emailed to the board for their review. After sufficient time for review by the board the 990 is filed.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C
“Conflict of interest policy is distributed and forms are completed on an annual basis.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A
“The board of directors approved the salaries and used the biennial minnesota council of nonprofits' salary and benefits survey results to get ranges, etc. For compensation levels.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B
“The board of directors approved the salaries and used the biennial minnesota council of nonprofits' salary and benefits survey results to get ranges, etc. For compensation levels.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19
“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Lutherans Concernednorth America
- EIN
- 36-3209636
- Phone
- 6516650861
- Address
- PO BOX 8070, SAINT PAUL, MN 55108
- Doing Business As
- Reconcilingworks
Signing Officer
- Name
- Aubrey Thonvold
- Title
- Executive Director
- Phone
- 6516650861
- Signed
- 2021-12-15
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Aubrey Thonvold
- Formed
- 1974
- Legal Domicile
- Il
- Voting Board Members
- 8
- Independent Board Members
- 8
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 100
Preparer
- Firm
- Nuance Financial
- Address
- 17850 KENWOOD TRL STE 214, LAKEVILLE, MN 55044-7035
- Preparer
- Nicholas D Meester CPA
- Phone
- 9528927723
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
“Lutherans concerned north america dba reconcilingworks: lutherans for full participation advocates, inspires and organizes for the welcome, inclusion and celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (lgbtq) identities in the lutheran communion of the united states and canada.”
Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4A
“Reconciling in christ (ric) program: working directly with lutheran congregations, synods, colleges, seminaries and organizations to provide outreach, education, and advocacy for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (lgbtq) people and their families in the lutheran church through resources, training and accompaniment focused on creating pathways to welcome, inclusion and celebration of lgbtq identities within the lutheran communion. Since the beginning of the reconciling in christ program in 1983, reconciliingworks has engaged thousands of lutherans changing hearts and minds. The ric program has seen a growth of participating communities by 49% over the last thirty months. There are 704 lutheran communities (as of this filing) partnered with reconcilingworks as ric settings. Each community follows a three step process to become a ric setting. Step one: settings must discern using resources, trainings and conversation guides how best to move their community through a journey of welcome to lgbtq people and their families. This process is tailored to meet the needs of each community. Step two: the community will write a specific statement of welcome to the lgbtq community. This statement will be voted on by the congregation or a council/board. Step three: the faith communities submit a free online profile survey to become an registered ric setting. The ric program is changing and saving lives of lgbtq people across the us and canada. Currently 75% of ric congregations report having lgbtq parents with children attending worship; nearly 50% engage in conversation about lgbtq identities with the young people of their community; 83% of communities perform same gender wedding services; and 45% of ric communities employ openly lgbtq persons. Over the last 24 months, reconcilingworks worked diligently to create updated, redesigned, and new educational resources that have been made easily accessible on the organization's webpage. The resources currently offered have all been updated using modern design techniques, recent scholarship, theology and language around lgbtq identities. Building an inclusive church trainings provide the bedrock of knowledge for communities to join the reconciling in christ program. These trainings are offered on a sliding scale fee of 100 - 25. Reconcilingworks staff and some volunteers are trained on the principles of this training and have been able to increase the number of training's offered around the country. These trainings are reaching more people than ever before and have become a stable source of program service revenue for the organization. This work is accomplished in part by 10 volunteer regional coordinators, 3 office volunteers and a 3 person central staff. This staff and volunteer team is supported by a year on year increase in support from individual members of lutheran communities, an increase in ric congregational support, and several granters funding specific initiatives.”
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9
“Change in endowment fund balance 11,286”
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | LUTHERANS CONCERNED NORTH AMERICA DBA RECONCILINGWORKS: LUTHERANS FOR FULL PARTICIPATION ADVOCATES, INSPIRES AND ORGANIZES FOR THE WELCOME, INCLUSION AND CELEBRATION OF LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER AND QUEER (LGBTQ) IDENTITIES IN THE LUTHERAN COMMUNION OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | RECONCILING IN CHRIST (RIC) PROGRAM: WORKING DIRECTLY WITH LUTHERAN CONGREGATIONS, SYNODS, COLLEGES, SEMINARIES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE OUTREACH, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY FOR LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, AND QUEER (LGBTQ) PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE LUTHERAN CHURCH THROUGH RESOURCES, TRAINING AND ACCOMPANIMENT FOCUSED ON CREATING PATHWAYS TO WELCOME, INCLUSION AND CELEBRATION OF LGBTQ IDENTITIES WITHIN THE LUTHERAN COMMUNION. SINCE THE BEGINNING OF THE RECONCILING IN CHRIST PROGRAM IN 1983, RECONCILIINGWORKS HAS ENGAGED THOUSANDS OF LUTHERANS CHANGING HEARTS AND MINDS. THE RIC PROGRAM HAS SEEN A GROWTH OF PARTICIPATING COMMUNITIES BY 49% OVER THE LAST THIRTY MONTHS. THERE ARE 704 LUTHERAN COMMUNITIES (AS OF THIS FILING) PARTNERED WITH RECONCILINGWORKS AS RIC SETTINGS. EACH COMMUNITY FOLLOWS A THREE STEP PROCESS TO BECOME A RIC SETTING. STEP ONE: SETTINGS MUST DISCERN USING RESOURCES, TRAININGS AND CONVERSATION GUIDES HOW BEST TO MOVE THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH A JOURNEY OF WELCOME TO LGBTQ PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES. THIS PROCESS IS TAILORED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF EACH COMMUNITY. STEP TWO: THE COMMUNITY WILL WRITE A SPECIFIC STATEMENT OF WELCOME TO THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY. THIS STATEMENT WILL BE VOTED ON BY THE CONGREGATION OR A COUNCIL/BOARD. STEP THREE: THE FAITH COMMUNITIES SUBMIT A FREE ONLINE PROFILE SURVEY TO BECOME AN REGISTERED RIC SETTING. THE RIC PROGRAM IS CHANGING AND SAVING LIVES OF LGBTQ PEOPLE ACROSS THE US AND CANADA. CURRENTLY 75% OF RIC CONGREGATIONS REPORT HAVING LGBTQ PARENTS WITH CHILDREN ATTENDING WORSHIP; NEARLY 50% ENGAGE IN CONVERSATION ABOUT LGBTQ IDENTITIES WITH THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF THEIR COMMUNITY; 83% OF COMMUNITIES PERFORM SAME GENDER WEDDING SERVICES; AND 45% OF RIC COMMUNITIES EMPLOY OPENLY LGBTQ PERSONS. OVER THE LAST 24 MONTHS, RECONCILINGWORKS WORKED DILIGENTLY TO CREATE UPDATED, REDESIGNED, AND NEW EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES THAT HAVE BEEN MADE EASILY ACCESSIBLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBPAGE. THE RESOURCES CURRENTLY OFFERED HAVE ALL BEEN UPDATED USING MODERN DESIGN TECHNIQUES, RECENT SCHOLARSHIP, THEOLOGY AND LANGUAGE AROUND LGBTQ IDENTITIES. BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE CHURCH TRAININGS PROVIDE THE BEDROCK OF KNOWLEDGE FOR COMMUNITIES TO JOIN THE RECONCILING IN CHRIST PROGRAM. THESE TRAININGS ARE OFFERED ON A SLIDING SCALE FEE OF 100 - 25. RECONCILINGWORKS STAFF AND SOME VOLUNTEERS ARE TRAINED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF THIS TRAINING AND HAVE BEEN ABLE TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF TRAINING'S OFFERED AROUND THE COUNTRY. THESE TRAININGS ARE REACHING MORE PEOPLE THAN EVER BEFORE AND HAVE BECOME A STABLE SOURCE OF PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE FOR THE ORGANIZATION. THIS WORK IS ACCOMPLISHED IN PART BY 10 VOLUNTEER REGIONAL COORDINATORS, 3 OFFICE VOLUNTEERS AND A 3 PERSON CENTRAL STAFF. THIS STAFF AND VOLUNTEER TEAM IS SUPPORTED BY A YEAR ON YEAR INCREASE IN SUPPORT FROM INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS OF LUTHERAN COMMUNITIES, AN INCREASE IN RIC CONGREGATIONAL SUPPORT, AND SEVERAL GRANTERS FUNDING SPECIFIC INITIATIVES. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | THE MEMBERS ELECT THE DIRECTORS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | THE MEMBERS ELECT THE DIRECTORS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | AFTER REVIEW BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE 990 IS EMAILED TO THE BOARD FOR THEIR REVIEW. AFTER SUFFICIENT TIME FOR REVIEW BY THE BOARD THE 990 IS FILED. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS DISTRIBUTED AND FORMS ARE COMPLETED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 6 | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVED THE SALARIES AND USED THE BIENNIAL MINNESOTA COUNCIL OF NONPROFITS' SALARY AND BENEFITS SURVEY RESULTS TO GET RANGES, ETC. FOR COMPENSATION LEVELS. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 7 | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVED THE SALARIES AND USED THE BIENNIAL MINNESOTA COUNCIL OF NONPROFITS' SALARY AND BENEFITS SURVEY RESULTS TO GET RANGES, ETC. FOR COMPENSATION LEVELS. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 8 | AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 9 | CHANGE IN ENDOWMENT FUND BALANCE 11,286 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 5 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 6 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 7 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 8 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 9 | FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 |
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $196,520
- Liabilities
- $38,422
- Net assets
- $158,098
- Revenue
- $348,659
- Expenses
- $254,201
- Net income
- $94,458