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Nonprofit · EIN 16-0746858

LUTHERAN SERVICE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK

Tax-exempt · BUFFALO, NY 14231

Financials

$286K$326K2023$312K$330K2024$435K$366K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LUTHERAN SERVICE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$434,978$366,064$68,914$428,817$27,330$401,487
December 31, 2024990$312,099$330,316-$18,217$361,203$28,630$332,573
December 31, 2023990$285,829$326,267-$40,438$382,878$32,088$350,790
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$180,122
Program service revenue
$253,388
Investment income
$908
Net income from fundraising events
$560
Other revenue
$560

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$71,542
Other salaries and wages
$98,951
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$193,354
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$101,156
Travel
$343
Depreciation
$27,718
Program services (functional)
$269,099
Management and general (functional)
$96,949
Fundraising (functional)
$16

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$361,203
Total assets, end of year
$428,817
Total liabilities, end of year
$27,330
Net assets, end of year
$401,487
Land, buildings and equipment
$226,649
Net assets without donor restrictions
$401,487
Gross receipts
$436,238
Employees
14
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1911
State of legal domicile
NY

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SUSAN LICHTENTHALEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
35$71,542$8,358
DENNIS GAUDAPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ISABEL DETTMERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MARTHA HELDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SARAH SALLY MCGINNISSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
REV DENNIS KRUEGERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SUSAN LICHTENTHALEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
35$67,403$6,169
DENNIS GAUDAPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ISABEL DETTMERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MARTHA HELDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SARAH SALLY MCGINNISSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SUSAN LICHTENTHALEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
35$65,853$6,073
DENNIS GAUDAPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ISABEL DETTMERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MARTHA HELDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SARAH SALLY MCGINNISSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1963, BUFFALO, NY 14231-1963
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
SUSAN LICHTENTHAL, 646 NORTH FRENCH ROAD 3, AMHERST, NY 14228
Signed the 990
SUSAN LICHTENTHAL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(716) 631-9212
Return prepared by
EFPR ADVISORY LLC

Mission

THE LUTHERAN SERVICE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION PROVIDING VARIOUS SOCIAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE WESTERN NEW YORK AREA. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE PROGRAMS FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED AND ELDERLY, PASTORAL CARE, ADOPTION AND FAMILY COUNSELING.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • HUMAN CARE SERVICES - ARE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, TO HELP IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. SERVICES MAY INCLUDE: LINKAGE AND REFERRAL, IDENTIFICATION OF BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, PROBLEM MANAGEMENT, AND ADVOCACY.ADOPTION SERVICES - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES HOME STUDY INVESTIGATION, REPORTS, DECISION MAKING CONSULTATION, AND FOLLOW-UP REPORTS FOR PERSONS INTERESTED IN PURSUING INTERNATIONAL ADOPTIONS.LUTHERAN MANOR APARTMENTS - AFFORDABLE RENTAL PROPERTY FOR ELDERLY.OTHER SOCIAL SERVICES
    Expenses $256,913 · revenue $251,288
  • PASTORAL/SPIRITUAL CARE (FACES)- PROVIDING AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND OTHER DISABILITIES TO CELEBRATE THEIR FAITH IN GOD VIA ACTIVITIES, CONNECTIONS, EXPRESSION AND SONG IN A NUMBER OF SETTINGS.
    Expenses $12,186 · revenue $2,100

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
16-0746858
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1966
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$428,817
Income (IRS master file)
$436,238

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$434,978$366,064$428,817IRS
990December 2024$312,099$330,316$361,203IRS
990December 2023$285,829$326,267$382,878XML
990December 2022$291,294$355,235$430,350IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 16-0746858).

Questions about LUTHERAN SERVICE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK

What is the EIN of LUTHERAN SERVICE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LUTHERAN SERVICE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK is 16-0746858.
Is LUTHERAN SERVICE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1966.
Are donations to LUTHERAN SERVICE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LUTHERAN SERVICE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of LUTHERAN SERVICE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LUTHERAN SERVICE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of LUTHERAN SERVICE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SUSAN LICHTENTHAL.
Who are the officers and directors of LUTHERAN SERVICE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $71,542 (SUSAN LICHTENTHAL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does LUTHERAN SERVICE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $434,978, expenses of $366,064 and total assets of $428,817 at year end.

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