Lutheran Social Service of MN

Mission Statement

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota expresses the love of Christ for all people through service that inspires hope, changes lives and builds community.

Impact and Programs

Accomplishments 2021 is one for the books, with Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota providing more services in more places to more people than ever before. In fact, in 2021 we increasingly described the support of our donors, volunteers and staff as a movement of 25,000 people committed to making our state a better place for ALL people: one where all children and youth can get the support they need, from emergency shelter care to drop-in support (e.g. 26 street outreach employees made 10,354 contacts with youth to distribute survival items or life-saving naloxone or opportunities for transportation assistance; in addition 1,105 individuals were served at resource/drop-in centers and 288 young adults were housed); one where nutritious – and delicious – meals are available to all, regardless of age or location (e.g. 1,451,046 meals were served across Minnesota including 5,491 meals which were served to veterans); one where critical services are continued in support of the community, due to our knowledge, expertise and ability to scale with efficiency; and one where one in 65 Minnesotans are supported to live fuller and more abundant lives (e.g. 3,150 caregivers or older adults were supported to maintain healthy lives). -2021 CEO Report
Current Goals LSS will continue to take responsibility for the social determinants of health for the individuals we support, owning our role in helping our neighbors access housing, meals, community connection and other supports that are critical to holistic well-being. This strategic objective involves multiple programs such as LSS Meals, Housing Services, Portland House, Shelters, Life Haven and other independent living programs for youth, and Camp Knutson. LSS will innovate in services that are critical for helping Minnesotans overcome barriers to living full and abundant lives, including prevention, early intervention and family preservation. This strategic objective involves multiple programs such as Pregnancy Services, Refugee Services, Family Based Counseling, Family Home Visiting, Adoption and Camp Noah. LSS will deepen our commitment and understanding and increase our recognition of barriers to social justice and racial equity both within our organization and the greater community. This strategic objective impacts every program LSS of MN offers such as Resource Centers and Empowering Students to Achieve.
Community or Constituency Served Lutheran Social Service of MN provides a variety of supports (housing, mental health, financial support, employment, etc.) that focuses on serving the elderly, disabled and children/youth/families across Minnesota and surrounding states.
Geographic Area Served Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota provides supports across Minnesota and surrounding states.

Reports & Finances

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Major Program Expenses
Services for People with Disabilities:
$73,867,090
Services for Children, Youth & Families:
$32,279,539
Services for Older Adults:
$14,248,720
General & Administrative Costs:
$16,794,332
Fundraising Expenses:
$2,576,344
3 Year Average Expenses
Program Services
$107,401,020
86.4%
Management
$14,535,781
11.7%
Fundraising
$2,417,024
1.9%
Unrestricted Net Assets
End of Year:
Beginning of Year:
Difference:
2020
$30,922,941
$20,940,831
$9,982,110
2019
$20,940,831
$21,059,939
($119,108)
2018
$21,059,939
$11,178,366
$9,881,573

Notes from the Council

Organization Last Reviewed on 09/06/2022

This date is representative of when we completed our initial Accountability Wizard® nonprofit review, and provided the organization with their results. This review is good for three years from the date provided
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Connect

Address:
2485 Como Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
Phone: 651-642-5990
Website: www.lssmn.org

General Information

Alternative Name: Lutheran Social Service, Lutheran Social Service of MN, Lutheran Social Services, Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota Foundation, LSS, LSS of MN, LSSMN, Camp Knutson, Camp Noah, PICS/Partners in Community Supports, LSS Financial Counseling, Minnesota Hands and Voices (MNHV), CHLSS (Children’s Home and LSS), CFCL Duluth LLC, Center for Changing Lives, LLC, LSS Development LLC, LSS Park Avenue Apartments LP, LSS Rolling Hills LLC, LSS Supportive Housing LLC, CFCL Lending LLC, LSS Townhomes LLC, Rezek House LLC
EIN: 41-0872993
Principal Staff: Patrick Thueson
Number of Full-Time Equivalents (FTE): 1150
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
Number of Clients: 1,495,956
Ruling Year: 1988

Board

Board Chair: Judge Lucinda Jesson
Number of Board Members: 19
Board Meetings with Quorum: 5
Average Member Attendance: 18.2

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