Lutheran Brethren Hospice Care Services

“The organization has an Executive Committee that can make decisions on behalf of the governing board in between board meetings. The Executive Committee consists of two or more board members that are designated by the Board of Directors.”

“All members of the Lutheran Brethren Church can be members of this organization.”

“Each congregation of the Church of Lutheran Brethren is allowed two delegates to the annual meeting for the first fifty adult communicant members, and an additional delegate for each additional fifty adult communicant members. These delegates will elect the Board of Directors.”

“A two-thirds majority vote of the delegates at the annual meeting is required to approve an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation.”

“The Form 990 is available to the Board Chairman/President for review prior to filing with the IRS.”

“Annually, the board of directors and CEO review the conflict of interest policy. If a potential conflict arises, the remaining board members without the potential conflict will discuss and determine if an actual potential exists. If a conflict does exist, that individual will abstain from voting.”

“The Organization does not establish the compensation of the CEO. Compensation is determined by a related organization and the organization relied on a related organization to establish compensation.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request at the organization's office.”

“Transfer of Net Assets to Lutheran Brethren Homes -686,577.”

“The Organization's 990 is prepared based on unaudited financial information due to the FY 2025 audit not being complete at this time due to impacts of staffing changes and ability to complete needed reconciliations. It is noted that upon the completion of the FY 2025 audit, there could be adjustments that are identified. If this occurs, the 990 for the period would be amended to report these changes if any.”