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Nonprofit · EIN 26-1251815

INSTITUTE OF LUTHERAN THEOLOGY

Tax-exempt · BROOKINGS, SD 57006

Financials

$1.8M$1.7M2022$1.7M$1.9M2023$1.9M$2.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of INSTITUTE OF LUTHERAN THEOLOGY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,876,886$2,269,596-$392,710$2,580,332$276,060$2,304,272
June 30, 2024990$1,690,669$1,932,529-$241,860$3,054,219$357,237$2,696,982
June 30, 2023990$1,775,264$1,707,323$67,941$3,257,580$318,738$2,938,842
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,027,054
Program service revenue
$739,940
Investment income
$109,579
Other revenue
$313

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$311,440
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$73,319
Other salaries and wages
$1,227,594
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,409,041
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$11,000
Occupancy
$67,275
Travel
$29,546
Depreciation
$5,005
Program services (functional)
$958,637
Management and general (functional)
$993,891
Fundraising (functional)
$317,068

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,054,219
Total assets, end of year
$2,580,332
Total liabilities, end of year
$276,060
Net assets, end of year
$2,304,272
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,218,567
Publicly traded securities
$737,703
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,304,272
Gross receipts
$1,876,886
Employees
16
Volunteers
5
Year formed
2007
State of legal domicile
SD

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KELLI AWANSKICFO
Officer
40$73,320
G BARRY ANDERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DR DOUGLAS BAHRBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
REV BECKY HANDSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
REV FRAN HILLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CURTIS LUNDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DR DAVID MAIERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
FRED SCHICKEDANZTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SEN KYLE SCHOELFISHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
REV DR DONALD SIMMONSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
REV ED SKUTSHEKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
REV CHARLES STEVENSONVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JOHN STIEGELMEIERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
REV KIP TYLERCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
PHILIP WOODRUFFBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DR DENNIS BIELFELDTPRESIDENT
Officer
40$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LEON MILESEXEC VICE PR
Officer
40$88,119
DR DENNIS BIELFELDTPRESIDENT
Officer
40$52,532
G BARRY ANDERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DR DOUGLAS BAHRBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
REV BECKY HANDSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
REV FRAN HILLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CURTIS LUNDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DOROTHY MCNAUGHTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
FRED SCHICKEDANZTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SEN KYLE SCHOELFISHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
REV DR DONALD SIMMONSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
REV ED SKUTSHEKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
REV CHARLES STEVENSONVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JOHN STIEGELMEIERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
REV KIP TYLERCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KELLI AWANSKICFO (AS OF 8
Officer
40$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LEON MILESEXEC VICE PR
Officer
40$88,120
DR DENNIS BIELFELDTPRESIDENT
Officer
40$52,532
G BARRY ANDERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DR DOUGLAS BAHRBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
REV BECKY HANDSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
REV FRAN HILLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CURTIS LUNDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DOROTHY MCNAUGHTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
FRED SCHICKEDANZTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
REV DR DONALD SIMMONSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
REV ED SKUTSHEKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
REV CHARLES STEVENSONVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JOHN STIEGELMEIERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
REV KIP TYLERCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
910 4TH ST, BROOKINGS, SD 57006-2169
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KELLI AWANSKI, PO BOX 833, BROOKINGS, SD 57006
Signed the 990
KELLI AWANSKI, CFO
Phone
(605) 692-9337
Return prepared by
DAVID C MOJA CPA

Mission

TO EDUCATE AND PREPARE ORDAINED AND LAY LUTHERAN LEADERS, FOLLOWERS OF JESUS CHRIST, FOR EVANGELICAL VOCATIONS SO THAT THEY MAY WALK IN THE WAY OF JESUS CHRIST, KNOW THE TRUTH WHICH IS JESUS CHRIST, AND WITNESS THEIR RESURRECTED LIFE IN CHRIST FOR ALL TO SEE.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • TO FULFILL ITS MISSION, THE INSTITUTE OFFERS: SCRIPTURALLY-GROUNDED, SOLIDLY LUTHERAN, PASTORAL PREPARATION; CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS; ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION; CONTINUING EDUCATION; OPPORTUNITIES FOR CLERGY GRADUATE DEGREES FOR TEACHERS OF THEOLOGY. THE INSTITUTE IS ACCREDITED AS A QUALIFIED ABHE (ASSOCIATION OF BIBLICAL HIGHER EDUCATION) HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTE.
    Expenses $958,637 · grants $311,440 · revenue $849,519

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-1251815
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
2008
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,580,332
Income (IRS master file)
$1,876,886

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,876,886$2,269,596$2,580,332XML
990June 2024$1,690,669$1,932,529$3,054,219XML
990June 2023$1,775,264$1,707,323$3,257,580XML
990June 2022$1,612,875$1,652,781$3,143,669IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 26-1251815).

Questions about INSTITUTE OF LUTHERAN THEOLOGY

What is the EIN of INSTITUTE OF LUTHERAN THEOLOGY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of INSTITUTE OF LUTHERAN THEOLOGY is 26-1251815.
Is INSTITUTE OF LUTHERAN THEOLOGY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
Are donations to INSTITUTE OF LUTHERAN THEOLOGY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does INSTITUTE OF LUTHERAN THEOLOGY 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 INSTITUTE OF LUTHERAN THEOLOGY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did INSTITUTE OF LUTHERAN THEOLOGY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of INSTITUTE OF LUTHERAN THEOLOGY?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KELLI AWANSKI.
Who are the officers and directors of INSTITUTE OF LUTHERAN THEOLOGY?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $73,320 (KELLI AWANSKI, CFO).
How much revenue does INSTITUTE OF LUTHERAN THEOLOGY have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,876,886, expenses of $2,269,596 and total assets of $2,580,332 at year end.

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