Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry

Mission Statement

LPGM provides access to quality education for people at the margins–especially women and girls. We work together with global partners to listen, respond and bear witness to local needs and priorities. LPGM envisions a world where relationships transform boundaries and where all people have the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.

Impact and Programs

Accomplishments 1,072 students supported through Project Education India; 108 women in the Central African Republic had access to literacy training; 7,000 girls & boys joined Mwangaza Safe Schools training in Tanzania; 4,699 girls & boys received outreach from Eripoto in Tanzania; 140 Q'eqchi' Maya girls from 56 villages participated in 25-day WALC program.
Current Goals Sponsor 1250 students in India; Grow the women's literacy program in the Central African Republic; Provide scholarships to 125 young women in Guatemala; provide safe housing for 25 girls in Tanzania
Community or Constituency Served Students in primary, secondary, post-secondary, and vocational education living in low-income countries, especially women and girls.
Geographic Area Served Primarily rural, low-income countries. Central African Republic, Guatemala, India and Tanzania

Reports & Finances

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Major Program Expenses
Project Education India:
$448,993
Eripoto Safe House (Tanzania):
$108,091
Mwangaza Education (Tanzania):
$35,000
Community Cloud Forest (Guatemala):
$34,375
Women's Literacy (Central Africa):
$9,917
3 Year Average Expenses
Program Services
$826,955
75.5%
Management
$116,248
10.6%
Fundraising
$152,807
13.9%
Unrestricted Net Assets
End of Year:
Beginning of Year:
Difference:
2025
$969,876
$834,170
$135,706
2024
$834,170
$707,164
$127,006
2023
$707,164
$707,762
($598)

Notes from the Council

Organization Last Reviewed on 08/06/2026

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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Address:
4100 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55435
Phone: 6128235058

General Information

Alternative Name: Lutheran Partners, LPGM, Friends of Mwangaza
EIN: 41-1818525
Principal Staff: Daniel Ruth
Number of Full-Time Equivalents (FTE): 4.5
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
Number of Clients: 13018
Ruling Year: 1996

Board

Board Chair: Kathleen Hokemeir-Seim
Number of Board Members: 17
Board Meetings with Quorum: 9
Average Member Attendance: 15.1

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