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Lutheran Braille Workers Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 95-6048152

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on Jul 07, 2025

Organization ProfileWWW.IBWLOVEWORKS.ORG
13471 California StYucaipa, CA 92399

(909) 795-8977

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

67th percentile

0.19x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

76th percentile

0.37x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

32nd percentile

-1.2%

Higher net margin than 32% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$122,100

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.4% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2022

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets67th percentile

Assets

$4,485,057

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$3,639,610

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$845,447

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue76th percentileNet Margin32nd percentile

Revenue

$2,262,362

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$2,289,664

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

-$27,302

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2022: $4,485,057Liabilities 2022: $845,447Net Assets 2022: $3,639,6102022Assets 2023: $4,641,652Liabilities 2023: $977,811Net Assets 2023: $3,663,8412023Assets 2024: $3,892,696Liabilities 2024: $727,646Net Assets 2024: $3,165,0502024

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$4,485,057
Liabilities$845,447
Net Assets$3,639,610
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Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2022: $2,262,362Expenses 2022: $2,289,664Net Income 2022: -$27,3022022Revenue 2023: $2,358,094Expenses 2023: $2,481,870Net Income 2023: -$123,7762023Revenue 2024: $8,369,516Expenses 2024: $9,351,989Net Income 2024: -$982,4732024

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$2,262,362
Expenses$2,289,664
Net Income-$27,302
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Jul 7, 2025
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$2,262,362
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Because god desires salvation for all...lutheran braille workers freely shares the gospel with people who are blind or visually impaired.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$1,494,296-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$1,007,789-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$487,726-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$410,954-
Accounts Receivable-$13,477-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$6,995-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$2,367-
Total Assets$0$4,485,057▲ $4,485,057
Other Assets Total-$1,061,453-
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property-$691,595-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$153,852-
Total Liabilities$0$845,447▲ $845,447
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions-$2,300,652-
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$1,338,958-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$3,639,610▲ $3,639,610
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$4,485,057▲ $4,485,057

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,044,108$798,548$1,842,656
Buildings$357,948$1,043,991$1,401,939
Land$92,240-$92,240
Other Assets Org$14,363--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2022$1,746,732$73,554▼ $342,723-$1,472,407
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay77th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Daniel JenkinsVP of Adv/inFT$118,000$4,100$122,100
Nathaniel P ParedesDirector ofFT$76,000$3,300$79,300

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Patti RossChair
Ruth MartinVice Chair
Aurelio MagarinoBoard Member
Dan MattsonBoard Member
Deborah RuttBoard Member
Glenn MahnkenBoard Member
Greg MoffittBoard Member
Paul DesariBoard Member
Priscilla NewtonSecretary
Ken LoeberTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,234,136
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$9,522
Other Revenue
$18,704
All Other Contributions
$2,234,136
Change in Net Assets
$-27,302
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,309,504
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$980,160
Total Fundraising Expense$184,963
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$447,373$138,341$-27,754$557,960
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$68,620$41,840$83,540$194,000
All Other Expenses$139,924$31,403$7,987$179,314
Depreciation Depletion$88,888$31,840$11,940$132,668
Travel$87,527$31,353$11,757$130,637
Other Employee Benefits$81,740$29,280$10,980$122,000
Office Expenses$73,366$26,281$9,855$109,502
Fees for Services Accounting-$66,416-$66,416
Payroll Taxes$36,515$13,080$4,905$54,500
Other Expenses$44,278$20,788$7,795$44,278
Occupancy$28,740$10,294$3,861$42,895
Interest-$33,245-$33,245
Insurance$21,532$7,712$2,892$32,136
Comp Disqual Persons$7,250$7,250$14,500$29,000
Pension Plan Contributions$15,209$5,448$2,043$22,700
Fees for Services Other$1,258$450$169$1,877
Total Functional Expenses$1,501,699$603,002$184,963$2,289,664
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
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
Audit committee
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
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The form 990 is reviewed and approved by the board members before filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Board members must avoid conflicts of interest with respect to their fiduciary responsibility. When a board member fails to recuse themself from a percieved conflict of interest, the member may be excused from the session with a 2/3 vote of the board.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“Lbw uses data derived from the annual publication of the lutheran church missouri synod pacific south west district to determine appropriate compensation. This publication is a compilation of compensation statistics for church workers employed in the district and related non-profits. The compensation amount is then reviewed and approved by the board of directors.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Lutheran Braille Workers Inc
EIN
95-6048152
Phone
9097958977
Address
13471 CALIFORNIA ST, YUCAIPA, CA 92399

Signing Officer

Name
Nathaniel P Paredes
Title
Director of Finance
Phone
9097958977
Signed
2025-07-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Nathaniel P Paredes
Formed
1965
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
19
Volunteers
3,200

Preparer

Firm
Altruic Advisors Cpas
Address
417 FOREST AVENUE, PLYMOUTH, MI 48170
Preparer
Ryan N Hagan CPA
Phone
8882985297
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Beginning net assets 4,013,849 although the lutheran braille workers inc. (lbw) is not required to file form 990, lbw chose to do so starting in 2022. The beginning balance of net assets per audited financial statements is 4,013,849.”

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2022 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$4,485,057
Liabilities
$845,447
Net assets
$3,639,610
Revenue
$2,262,362
Expenses
$2,289,664
Net income
-$27,302
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.89$0.73$3.17$8.37$9.35$0.98
2023Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.64$0.98$3.66$2.36$2.48$0.12
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.49$0.85$3.64$2.26$2.29$0.03