American Lutheran Homes Inc

“American lutheran homes, inc. Has entered into a management services agreement with grace lutheran foundation, inc. (grace), a non-profit, religious based senior healthcare services organization based in eau claire, wisconsin. Under this agreement, grace provides general administrative, consulting, accounting, human resources, and facility management services to american lutheran homes. Under the management agreement, grace is also responsible for the selection and review of the administrators of american lutheran homes, inc. The amount paid for these services is shown on the statement of functional expenses. Included in the fees paid to grace lutheran is the compensation for amy duhr, ceo and jamie larson, coo. The compensation amount paid for services provided to american lutheran homes, inc. Include: amy duhr: base compenssation $57,437 deferred compensation $2,388 nontaxable benefits $2,215 jamie larson: base compenssation $36,473 deferred compensation $1,596 nontaxable benefits $5,375”

“The members of the organization are the pastors and congregations that belong to the american lutheran church and sponsor the activities of the american lutheran homes, inc.”

“The board members are elected by the congregations of the sponsoring churches and at a minimum must include the pastor of one of these congregations.”

“Decisions of the change in the structure of the american lutheran homes organization or governing documents must be approved by the american lutheran homes sponsoring congregations.”

“A copy of form 990 was provided to the members of the organization's governing body prior to the submission of the return. The form 990 was also reviewed by management prior to submission.”

“The organization annually reviews updated conflict of interest statements from members of the board of directors. Any noted conflicts are discussed, and during the year, if conflicts are noted during votes, those conflicting members abstain from voting.”

“American lutheran home, inc.'s executive level employees and key employees are provided under the management services agreement with grace lutheran foundation, inc. (a not-for profit organization which specializes in skilled nursing, long-term care, and housing services for elderly and disabled members of the community). The contract terms are renewed every five years. The board of directors of american lutheran homes, inc. Reviews the contract terms to ensure that quality services are being achieved at the lowest possible cost for the programs being provided. The board also consults with other wisconsin nursing home association members to ensure that the amounts being paid are consistent for administrative services of those paid throughout the region. The process described here was last completed in 2024.”

“American lutheran homes, inc. Makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request at its business location.”

“During 2024, american lutheran homes, inc. Purchased the oaks, a 36 apartment independent living facility located in menomonie, wi.”

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