Nonprofit · EIN 23-7267972
LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES OF NE INC
Tax-exempt · OMAHA, NE 68124
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $35,556,699 | $35,257,061 | $299,638 | $35,952,595 | $14,773,622 | $21,178,973 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $37,433,364 | $32,168,172 | $5,265,192 | $37,256,647 | $16,457,224 | $20,799,423 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $28,960,991
- of which government grants
- $22,332,116
- Program service revenue
- $6,420,229
- Investment income
- -$431,105
- Net rental income
- $500,937
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$457,426
- Net income from fundraising events
- $105,647
- Other revenue
- $606,584
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,738,296
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $509,783
- Other salaries and wages
- $17,003,812
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $21,589,216
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $123,385
- Accounting fees
- $151,787
- Occupancy
- $1,436,369
- Travel
- $485,082
- Depreciation
- $887,555
- Program services (functional)
- $27,092,282
- Management and general (functional)
- $6,644,222
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,520,557
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $37,256,647
- Total assets, end of year
- $35,952,595
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $14,773,622
- Net assets, end of year
- $21,178,973
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $12,506,288
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,412,854
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $9,245,733
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $11,933,240
- Gross receipts
- $37,208,515
- Employees
- 424
- Volunteers
- 75
- Year formed
- 1971
- State of legal domicile
- NE
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER TONNIGES | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 42 | $321,438 | $36,060 |
| MOSAH GOODMAN | COO - LEGAL COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 45 | $212,760 | $32,283 |
| HEATHER WIESE | VP INTEGRATED HEALTH STRAT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $191,239 | $9,578 |
| AMY CAROLUS | CFO Officer | 44 | $188,346 | $9,410 |
| CORY RABE | NURSE PRACTIONER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $167,894 | $29,413 |
| JEFFREY BARNHART | CDO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $149,181 | $7,626 |
| SHIRLEY TERRY | VP BEHAVIOR HEALTH SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $146,452 | $6,564 |
| MIRANDA WATSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REV RICHARD SNOW | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA ADAMS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID ANDERSON JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON HAGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THAD CALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KERRY KERNEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ANN BORGESON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR MARK FOXALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIFFANY HENN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MEGAN CONNELLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MEGAN REAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRENDA SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER TONNIGES | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 42 | $302,647 | $50,592 |
| MOSAH GOODMAN | COO - LEGAL COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 45 | $190,658 | $45,889 |
| AMY CAROLUS | CFO Officer | 45 | $195,647 | $4,466 |
| CORY RABE | NURSE PRACTIONER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,749 | $34,663 |
| HEATHER WIESE | VP INTEGRATED HEALTH STRATEGY & OPS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $177,283 | $8,118 |
| JEFFREY BARNHART | CDO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $143,818 | $723 |
| BRENDA SMITH | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MIRANDA WATSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA ADAMS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID ANDERSON JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CALLI HITE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THAD CALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ANN BORGESON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR MARK FOXALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY HENN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KERRY KERNEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN REAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7929 W CENTER RD, OMAHA, NE 68124-3104
- In care of
- % RICHARD A HENRICHS CF
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHRISTOPHER TONNIGES, 7929 WEST CENTER RD, OMAHA, NE 68124
- Signed the 990
- MARTIN PRIMUS, CFO
- Phone
- (402) 978-5649
- Website
- WWW.ONELFS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- FRANKEL LLC
Mission
LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES OF NEBRASKA, INC.'S (LFS) MISSION IS TO EXPRESS GOD'S LOVE FOR ALL PEOPLE BY PROVIDING QUALITY HUMAN CARE SERVICES THAT BUILD AND STRENGTHEN INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY LIFE. OUR VISION IS SAFTEY, HOPE AND WELL-BEING FOR ALL PEOPLE. THE ORGANIZATION'S VALUES ARE ROOTED IN FAITH, FAMILY, DIVERSITY, EXCELLENCE, INTEGRITY AND COLLABORATION.
Program accomplishments
- COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES OFFER COMPREHENSIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN TO THRIVE THROUGH FAMILY PRESERVATION INITIATIVES, INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SUPPORT, ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. THE WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDES REFUGEE ASSISTANCE, IMMIGRATION LEGAL SUPPORT, ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING EFFORTS, SAFE RELEASE SERVICES, GLOBAL LANGUAGE PROGRAMS, AND TRANSITIONAL LIVING OPTIONS FOR FORMER FOSTER CARE YOUTH.REFUGEE SERVICES ENCOMPASS RESETTLEMENT, HOUSING FACILITATION, JOB PLACEMENT, CULTURAL ORIENTATION, ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES, AND ADDITIONAL SUPPORTIVE RESOURCES. FAMILY IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDE GUIDANCE WITH FAMILY PETITIONS, CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS, PERMANENT RESIDENCE PROCESSES, TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION, APPLICATION ASSISTANCE, AS WELL AS REMOVAL OR DEPORTATION PROCEEDINGS FOR THOSE REQUIRING REPRESENTATION. ALL PRACTICING IMMIGRATION SPECIALISTS HAVE UNDERGONE RIGOROUS EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN IMMIGRATION LAW AND HOLD DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ) ACCREDITATION.WITHIN COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES, THE ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM DELIVERS EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT DESIGNED TO HELP REFUGEES IDENTIFY CAREER OBJECTIVES, RECOGNIZE THEIR SKILLS, AND ACCESS RELEVANT EDUCATION AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES. OFFERINGS INCLUDE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING CLASSES, ASSISTANCE WITH JOB APPLICATION COMPLETION AND INTERVIEW PREPARATION, JOB ORIENTATION, AND HELP ENROLLING IN VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS OR COMMUNITY COLLEGE.ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING SERVICES PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT AND LEGAL SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF LABOR TRAFFICKING. THE TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM OFFERS HOUSING TO FORMER FOSTER CARE YOUTH, ENABLING THEM TO ACHIEVE STABILITY, DEVELOP SKILLS, ACCOMPLISH PERSONAL GOALS, AND TRANSITION SUCCESSFULLY TO EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, AND INDEPENDENT HOUSING.IN 2024, COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES SERVED 3,034 CLIENTS.Expenses $15,672,886 · grants $4,704,275 · revenue $6,420,229
- HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES, ENCOMPASSING BOTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAMS, IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS IN ACHIEVING OPTIMAL WELL-BEING BY DELIVERING INTEGRATED SUPPORT SERVICES. OUR STAFF ARE COMMITTED TO ADDRESSING THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY THROUGH A HOLISTIC, CLIENT-CENTERED FRAMEWORK THAT ENSURES HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ARE RESPONSIVE TO SOCIAL, CULTURAL, AND LINGUISTIC REQUIREMENTS. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIA TELEHEALTH.BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES: ADULT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES: COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATIONS, ONGOING COUNSELING, SUBSTANCE USE ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, COMMUNITY AND PEER SUPPORT-SERVING CLIENTS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS, INCLUDING ACTIVE OR VETERAN MILITARY MEMBERS. OLDER ADULT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES: SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS ADDRESSING THE UNIQUE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS. CRISIS RESPONSE AND CO-RESPONDER SERVICES: AROUND-THE-CLOCK CRISIS INTERVENTION IN COLLABORATION WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT AND THE 988 HELPLINE. CERTIFIED COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICS (LINCOLN & FREMONT): HOLISTIC CARE COORDINATION THAT REMOVES BARRIERS, FOCUSING ON THE FULL SPECTRUM OF SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH AND MEETING CLIENTS WHERE THEY ARE. INTEGRATED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOME: COORDINATED CARE FOR CLIENTS NEEDING INTEGRATED SUPPORT ACROSS HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS. SERVICES DELIVERY: ALL SERVICES ARE OFFERED BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIA TELEHEALTH, ENSURING ACCESSIBILITY AND FLEXIBILITY FOR ALL CLIENTS.CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES: CHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATIONS AND ONGOING COUNSELING PROVIDED IN SCHOOL SETTINGS, ALONG WITH FAMILY SUPPORT AND SPECIALIZED TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY PROBLEMATIC SEXUAL BEHAVIORS OR CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE. EARLY INTERVENTION AND FAMILY PRESERVATION: PROGRAMS SUPPORTING INFANT AND WAITING CHILD ADOPTIONS, POST-ADOPTION SUPPORT, KINSHIP ADOPTIONS, AND KINSHIP NAVIGATION CARE. FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE PROJECT: SERVICES DESIGNED FOR FATHERS SEEKING TO STRENGTHEN BONDS WITH THEIR CHILDREN AND DEVELOP POSITIVE PARENTING SKILLS. FAMILY SERVICES: PARENT EDUCATION FOCUSED ON PREVENTING ABUSE AND NEGLECT, BUILDING FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY, ENHANCING PARENTING SKILLS, AND CONNECTING FAMILIES TO VITAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES. EDUCATIONAL AND LEARNING SERVICES: CLASSES ON NURTURING PARENTING, BUDGETING, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND PREVENTATIVE/EARLY INTERVENTION SUPPORT FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERS AND FAMILIES AT RISK.OUR STAFF TAKE GREAT PRIDE IN DELIVERING HOLISTIC, CLIENT-CENTERED CARE THAT RESPONDS TO THE INDIVIDUAL SOCIAL, CULTURAL, AND LINGUISTIC NEEDS OF EACH PERSON AND COMMUNITY.LFS SERVED 8,909 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLIENTS AND 1,595 CLIENTS IN OUR CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAMS. OVERALL, WITH ALL SERVICES, LFS SERVED 4,007 OTHER CLIENTS WITH ADDITIONAL AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES.Expenses $11,419,396 · grants $34,021
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7267972
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1946
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $35,952,595
- Income (IRS master file)
- $37,208,515
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $35,556,699 | $35,257,061 | $35,952,595 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $37,433,364 | $32,168,172 | $37,256,647 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $34,427,234 | $32,900,743 | $29,617,893 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 23-7267972).
Questions about LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES OF NE INC
- What is the EIN of LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES OF NE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES OF NE INC is 23-7267972.
- Is LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES OF NE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1946.
- Are donations to LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES OF NE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES OF NE INC 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 FAMILY SERVICES OF NE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES OF NE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES OF NE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CHRISTOPHER TONNIGES.
- Who are the officers and directors of LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES OF NE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 20 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $321,438 (CHRISTOPHER TONNIGES, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES OF NE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $35,556,699, expenses of $35,257,061 and total assets of $35,952,595 at year end.
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