Lutheran Adoption Services Inc

“Part vi, section a, line 3 the organization signed a management agreement with lutheran social services of michigan and lutheran child and family service of michigan to provide services, oversight, and staffing for the facility.”

“Part vi, section a, line 6 & 7a lutheran adoption services was organized in 1977 as a joint venture between lutheran social services of michigan (lssm) and lutheran child and family services of michigan (lcfs). In 1997, las was incorporated with both lssm and lcfs each owning 50% of the shares. Each organization appoints two board members for governance purposes.”

“Part vi, section b, line 11b prior to submission to the irs, the form is provided to the board of directors for their review.”

“Part vi, section b, line 12c the organization regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with the written conflict of interest policy by monitoring contracts, invoices, and personnel, and also by requesting information at all board meetings.”

“Part vi, section b, line 15a & 15b ceo compensation: the executive committee determines ceo compensation using comparative data compiled by internal and external human resource division sources, along with specific goal achievements. Other top compensation: at direction of the human resources department, comparable data and budgetary guidelines are used to determine compensation.”

“Part vi, section c, line 19 the organization's form 990 is available upon request. Wendy perry has public inspection copies available at 8131 east jefferson avenue, detroit, mi 48214.”

“Part vii, section a the staffing of the organization is provided by the employees of lutheran social services of michigan for which they are fully reimbursed. Roosevelena wilson is compensated by lutheran social services of michigan in her capacity as the administrator of lutheran adoption services.”

“Schedule r, part ii lutheran adoption services, inc. (las) is an organization owned 50% by lutheran social services of michigan (lssm) and 50% by lutheran child and family service of michigan (lcfs). The financial statements include management service charges for accounting and administrative services from lssm of $185,186 and from lcfs of $67,341 for 2014. In addition, the financial statements include program revenue for unmatched children from lssm of $44,382 and from lcfs of $15,400 in 2014. These revenues offset recruitment costs for children who have not been matched with a potential adoptive family and are classified as grants from related organizations in the form 990. Las also charges lssm and lcfs for late referrals. In 2014, charges to lssm and lcfs for late referrals were $1,483. Las rents office space in facilities operated by lssm and lcfs. Rental expense paid to lssm was $106,920 for 2014. Rental expense paid to lcfs was $24,000 for 2014. Las receives certain cash advances from lssm and lcfs and charged interest on these cash advances. Las did not receive any cash advances in 2014. In addition, lssm provides financial services for las, the fees for which are included in the management service charges. Las reimburses lssm and lcfs monthly for these services.”