2026-05-13T15:21:38+00:00 2025-12-31 440160260 Forvis Mazars LLP 111 E Wayne Street Suite 600 Fort Wayne IN 46802 990 2025-01-01 350868124 Lutheran Social Services Inc LUTH 2604263347 333 East Lewis Street Fort Wayne IN 46802 SHAWNA SQUIBB CFAO 2604263347 2026-05-13 true Lauren Denton P01571860 2604604000 2026-05-13 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Angela Moellering 333 East Lewis Street Fort Wayne IN 46802 5784116 false X www.lssin.org X 1951 IN TO EXPRESS THE LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST FOR ALL PEOPLE THROUGH SERVICES THAT EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO MOVE TOWARD SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL WHOLENESS. 15 15 93 47 0 0 2866176 1921438 2200845 3436715 129554 110318 0 0 5196575 5468471 235631 460534 0 4152407 4445997 0 0 285664 1722902 1450294 6110940 6356825 -914365 -888354 7344287 6741834 569620 491291 6774667 6250543 X TO PROMOTE THE OVERALL HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY, LSSI FOCUSES ON EQUIPPING WILLING FAMILIES FACING THE MOST CHALLENGING OBSTACLES WITH THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO MAKE POSITIVE LIFE CHOICES AS EVIDENCED BY ADVANCEMENT TOWARD ECONOMIC AND FAMILY STABILITY. false false 1714869 30500 136878 Children's Village Early Learning Center is a licensed and nationally accredited Early Learning and Child Care Center that provides social, emotional, and cognitive development curriculum along with intergenerational activities for children ages 6 weeks through PreK. The center is located on the campus of Lutheran Life Villages South Anthony Campus. During 2025, 86 children were served in this program. During 2025 we made the difficult decision to close this program in January of 2026. The changes made to the State of Indiana's Childcare Voucher funding resulted in our enrollment dropping and the costs to keep the program open were not sustainable for the organization. 620812 250787 1814325 Balance Works provides licensed therapy services to address the mental and behavioral health needs of children, adolescents, and adults in our community. This program served 383 clients during 2025. 461555 16324 80009 LSSI (LASTING STABILITY AND SUCCESS FOR INDIVIDUALS) WORKS IS A WORKFORCE INITIATIVE PROVIDING PARTICIPANTS PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT TO HELP THEM OBTAIN FULL TIME CAREER PATH EMPLOYMENT. THIS IS DONE THROUGH A SIMULATED WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT WITH INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY BUILDING, AND FOCUS ON REDUCING THE PARTICIPANT'S PERSONAL BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT. FOLLOWING THE INITIAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT, PARTICIPANTS CONTINUE TO LEARN PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND IDENTIFY THEIR PASSIONS. ONCE EMPLOYED IN A SUSTAINABLE POSITION, LSSI WORKS STAFF PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THOSE CLIENTS IN ORDER TO HELP ENSURE LONG-TERM SUCCESS. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 198 CLIENTS IN 2025. 2303785 162923 1405503 -Community Partners strengthens families and provides skills that prevent child abuse and neglect. Case Managers work with families to set parenting and life-skill goals, address their needs, and reduce self-sufficiency barriers. This program served 1,654 clients in 2025. -The Cup of Kindness/Financial Stability Program combines financial coaching, accountability, and skill development for families to set goals, develop a balanced spending plan, and achieve stability. This program served 600 clients in 2025. -Education Creates Hope and Opportunity assists teen parents in reducing barriers and achieving academic success with the goal of high school graduation. This program has consistently achieved a graduation rate above 95%, well above the national rates. This program served 82 clients in 2025. -Children and Family Services provides case management and counseling for families referred through the Department of Child Services. This program served 193 clients in 2025. -The Gear-up Safety Program offers individualized education and training for parents and assists with installing necessary safety items. This program served 587 clients in 2025. -Recovery Care provides wraparound recovery support to individuals and their families impacted by opioid and other substance use disorders. Participants are at the state in their recovery where they are integrating it into every-day life. The team offers advocacy and resource referral in home and community setting. This program served 99 clients in 2025. -Persistence Pays Off serves college students enrolled at and attending Ivy Tech and Purdue Fort Wayne to address and identify barriers to their educational goals and persist in degree completion. This program served 72 clients during 2025. 2303785 162923 1405503 5101021 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true true true true false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false true 14 0 93 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 15 15 false false false false true true false true true false false false true true true true true true true true false false IN X X X Shawna Squibb 2604263347 333 East Lewis Street Fort Wayne IN 46802 BETH NIETER BOARD VICE-CHAIRPERSON 3.0 X X 0 0 0 LAURA GOFF BOARD CHAIRPERSON 3.0 X X 0 0 0 MEREDITH TOURNEY BOARD SECRETARY 3.0 X X 0 0 0 MICHAEL MABEE BOARD Treasurer 3.0 X X 0 0 0 ANDY SCHUMM BOARD MEMBER 2.0 X 0 0 0 ANN TRZYNKA BOARD MEMBER 2.0 X 0 0 0 DENISE MILLS VANLANINGHAM BOARD MEMBER 2.0 X 0 0 0 JENNY REITH BOARD MEMBER 2.0 X 0 0 0 JILL CLEM BOARD MEMBER 2.0 X 0 0 0 JOHN NICHOLS BOARD MEMBER 2.0 X 0 0 0 REBECCA AHLERSMEYER BOARD MEMBER 2.0 X 0 0 0 REVEREND DANIEL MAY BOARD MEMBER 2.0 X 0 0 0 REVEREND MICHAEL WAKELAND BOARD MEMBER 2.0 X 0 0 0 RICH BIENZ BOARD MEMBER 2.0 X 0 0 0 THOMAS SCARE BOARD MEMBER 2.0 X 0 0 0 ANGELA MOELLERING PRESIDENT & CEO 50.0 X 195441 0 22197 SHAWNA SQUIBB CFAO 50.0 X 123313 0 23535 318754 0 45732 2 false true false 0 99167 578889 1243382 9563 1921438 COMMUNITY PARTNERS 624100 853938 853938 CHILD CARE FEES 624100 136878 136878 ECHO 624100 13316 13316 CLINICAL SERVICES & BALANCE WORKS 624100 1777008 1777008 RECOVERY CARE TEAM 624100 605677 605677 49898 49898 0 0 3436715 110213 110213 0 0 315750 315645 105 0 105 105 0 0 0 0 0 0 5468471 3436715 0 110318 460534 460534 364486 309813 54673 3236331 2750881 323633 161817 59436 50520 5944 2972 507882 431700 50788 25394 277862 236183 27786 13893 158836 158836 39600 39600 15964 15964 43281 41117 1298 866 35051 31546 3505 138419 131498 4153 2768 125427 119155 3763 2509 355929 338132 10678 7119 53822 51131 1615 1076 62561 62561 120169 114161 3605 2403 31845 30253 955 637 INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM COSTS 127531 127531 BANK FEES 22854 21711 686 457 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 9644 9162 289 193 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 24260 20621 2426 1213 85101 72624 8308 4169 6356825 5101021 970140 285664 391102 182243 0 0 1049790 649167 574713 452113 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 118636 86323 2888648 1732627 1252659 1156021 3111507 3363865 0 0 0 0 845880 852102 7344287 6741834 359120 189469 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 210500 301822 569620 491291 X 4811594 4795919 1963073 1454624 6774667 6250543 7344287 6741834 X -888354 295341 3989 64900 X false true true false X 3881365 3743410 4229457 2866176 1921438 16641846 0 0 0 0 3881365 3743410 4229457 2866176 1921438 16641846 332112 16309734 64234 72805 92441 129107 110213 468800 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17110646 10502967 0.95319 0.92531 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 97244 97244 741648 420428 321220 995846 618469 377377 1000749 691754 308995 53161 1976 51185 1156021 Beneficial Interest in Perpetual Trusts 711680 ROU ASSET - OPERATING LEASE 140422 852102 Federal Income Taxes LEASE LIABILITY 151822 LINE OF CREDIT 150000 301822 X 5561957 295341 3989 64900 364230 5197727 270744 270744 5468471 6086081 0 0 6086081 270744 270744 6356825 Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED THEIR INCOME TAX POSITIONS UNDER THE GUIDANCE INCLUDED IN ASC 740. BASED ON THEIR REVIEW, MANAGEMENT HAS NOT IDENTIFIED ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TO BE RECORDED OR DISCLOSED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2(d) Other revenues in audited financial statements not in form 990 CHANGE IN VALUE OF PERPETUAL TRUST - 64900 Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4(b) Other revenues in form 990 not in audited financial statements SCHOLARSHIPS RECLASS - 270744 Schedule D, Part XII, Line 4(b) Other expenses in form 990 not in audited financial statements SCHOLARSHIPS RECLASS - 270744 true RENT/MORTGAGE 56 68390 FOOD 182 7117 TRANSPORTATION 224 26157 UTILITY 36 18255 SCHOLARSHIPS 365 270744 OTHER 148 69871 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds The selection process used to determine who receives funds and how much is based on individual client needs. Every individual or family that receives funds has experienced issues that created a need for our help. These include things like financial abuse in relationships, domestic violence that prohibits them from making ends meet, long term debt issues, loss of job, reductions in work hours, the inability to make a livable wage, or barriers with physical and mental disabilities. LSSI meets with the individuals or family and provides weekly financial stability education including budgeting, money management, understanding credit reports and helping to develop a savings habit. X X X X false false false false false false false false false ANGELA MOELLERING PRESIDENT & CEO 188207 0 6000 0 1234 0 18168 0 4029 0 217638 0 0 0 Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services (Expenses $ 2,303,785 including grants of $ 162,923)(Revenue $ 1,405,503) -Community Partners strengthens families and provides skills that prevent child abuse and neglect. Case Managers work with families to set parenting and life-skill goals, address their needs, and reduce self-sufficiency barriers. This program served 1,654 clients in 2025. -The Cup of Kindness/Financial Stability Program combines financial coaching, accountability, and skill development for families to set goals, develop a balanced spending plan, and achieve stability. This program served 600 clients in 2025. -Education Creates Hope and Opportunity assists teen parents in reducing barriers and achieving academic success with the goal of high school graduation. This program has consistently achieved a graduation rate above 95%, well above the national rates. This program served 82 clients in 2025. -Children and Family Services provides case management and counseling for families referred through the Department of Child Services. This program served 193 clients in 2025. -The Gear-up Safety Program offers individualized education and training for parents and assists with installing necessary safety items. This program served 587 clients in 2025. -Recovery Care provides wraparound recovery support to individuals and their families impacted by opioid and other substance use disorders. Participants are at the state in their recovery where they are integrating it into every-day life. The team offers advocacy and resource referral in home and community setting. This program served 99 clients in 2025. -Persistence Pays Off serves college students enrolled at and attending Ivy Tech and Purdue Fort Wayne to address and identify barriers to their educational goals and persist in degree completion. This program served 72 clients during 2025. Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders A MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION SHALL HAVE THE QUALIFICATIONS SET FORTH IN THE BYLAWS AND THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION. A MEMBER SHALL BE A CHURCH CONGREGATION LEGALLY RECOGNIZED NONPROFIT, 501(C)(3), CORPORATION ORGANIZED IN THE STATE OF INDIANA. THE CONGREGATION MUST BE ORGANIZED AND OPERATED PURSUANT TO THE TENETS OF AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA, LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD, OR NORTH AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body EACH MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION SHALL ABIDE BY THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND THE BYLAWS OF THE CORPORATION AND ALL OTHER RULES AND REGULATIONS ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. EVERY MEMBER IS ALLOCATED A CERTAIN NUMBER OF DELEGATES WHO HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO VOTE ON BEHALF OF ITS MEMBER ON ANY MATTER THAT COMES BEFORE A MEMBER'S MEETING. AN ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS IS HELD EACH YEAR FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING DIRECTORS AND FOR THE TRANSACTION OF SUCH BUSINESS AS MAY COME BEFORE THE MEETING. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body THE CFAO WILL REVIEW BEFORE PRESENTING TO THE FINANCE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO REVIEW AND APPROVE, THEN IT IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy ALL DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES HAVE AN OBLIGATION TO AVOID CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, OR THE APPEARANCE OF CONFLICTS, BETWEEN THEIR PERSONAL INTERESTS AND THOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IN DEALING WITH OUTSIDE ENTITIES OR INDIVIDUALS. THEY MUST DISCLOSE REAL AND APPARENT CONFLICTS OF INTEREEST TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND REFRAIN FROM PARTICIPATION IN ANY DECISIONS ON MATTERS THAT INVOLVE A REAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR THE APPEARANCE OF A CONFLICT. THE ORGANIZATION HAS AN ANNUAL PROCESS WHERE THE ACCOUNTING MANAGER PREPARES A LIST OF VENDORS AND IT IS SHARED WITH ALL ALONG WITH AN ATTESTATION FORM. EACH BOARD DIRECTOR AND ALL STAFF MUST REVIEW AND SIGN ANNUALLY. ANY CONFLICTS DISCLOSED BY STAFF ARE REVIEWED BY CEO, ANY CONFLICTS DISCLOSED BY SENIOR STAFF OR BOARD ARE REVIEWED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FAILURE TO REPORT OR COMPLY WITH THE STANDARDS WILL RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY ACTION THAT MAY INCLUDE TERMINATION, REFERRAL FOR CRIMINAL PROSECUTION AND REIMBURSEMET TO THE ORGANIZATION OR TO THE GOVERNMENT FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THE VIOLATION. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES SURVEYS LOCAL NON-FOR-PROFITS FOR COMPENSATION TRENDS. THE PRESIDENT/CEO'S COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. A REVIEW OF THE CEO'S COMPENSATION WAS CONDUCTED IN 2025 BY THE BOARD'S CHAIRMAN. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES SURVEYS LOCAL NON-FOR-PROFITS FOR COMPENSATION TRENDS. A REVIEW OF THE OFFICER'S COMPENSATION WAS CONDUCTED IN 2025 BY THE CEO. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE, GUIDESTAR AND UPON REQUEST. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part VIII, Line 2f Other Program Service Revenue OTHER - Total Revenue: 49898, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 49898, Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ; Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances CHANGE IN VALUE OF PERPETUAL TRUST - 64900; Total - 64900; Works Connect LLC 333 East Lewis Street Fort Wayne IN 46802 823046532 Employment Agency IN LSSI