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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Total |
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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 46,181,220 | 51,779,744 | 46,984,589 | 46,842,067 | 50,427,370 | 242,214,990 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.... | 0 | |||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | 0 | |||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 46,181,220 | 51,779,744 | 46,984,589 | 46,842,067 | 50,427,370 | 242,214,990 |
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. | 0 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 242,214,990 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 46,181,220 | 51,779,744 | 46,984,589 | 46,842,067 | 50,427,370 | 242,214,990 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 581,923 | 512,406 | 600,152 | 639,785 | 532,248 | 2,866,514 |
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | 112,492 | 69,496 | 50,654 | 501,006 | -12,832 | 720,816 |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 245,802,320 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by .035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | ||
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6 | ||
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | ||
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2019 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2019 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019: | ||||
| a From 2014....... | ||||
| b From 2015....... | ||||
| c From 2016....... | ||||
| d From 2017....... | ||||
| e From 2018....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2019 distributable amount | ||||
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i
Carryover from 2014 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2019 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2019 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2019, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2019. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2020. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2015..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2016..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2017..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2019..... | ||||
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| Form 990, Part III, Line 4D: | OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: LWR MAKES IMPACT INVESTMENTS THROUGH GROUND UP INVESTING (GUI). GUI HAS USED THOSE FUNDS TOWARDS INVESTMENTS IN MOUNTAIN HARVEST IN UGANDA, NEVACOS BEANS IN COLUMBIA - A MINORITY INTEREST INVESTMENT, AND UNCOMMON CACAO BASED IN BERKELEY (CK) - CONVERTIBLE DEBT INVESTMENT. BOTH GROUND UP (GUI) AND MOUNTAIN HARVEST (MH) ARE DISREGARDED ENTITIES WHOLLY OWNED BY LWR. EXPENSES: $123,560. GRANTS: $0. REVENUE: $0. HEALTH AND LIVELIHOODS: THE COMPLEXITIES OF HEALTH AND LIVELIHOODS CAN NOT BE DISTINCTLY SEPARATED IN MANY COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD. AS SUCH, LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF HAS STARTED ADDRESSING THE HEALTH AND LIVELIHOODS NEEDS OF THE MOST VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES IN AN INTEGRATED WAY. IN FISCAL YEAR 2020, WE IMPLEMENTED A TOTAL OF 9 PROJECTS FOCUSING BOTH HEALTH AND LIVELIHOODS IN AFRICA, MIDDLE EAST, AND EAST ASIA REGIONS. EXPENSES: $1,290,882. GRANTS: $838,789. REVENUE: $0. COST POOL FOR SUPPORT AND OPERATIONAL COSTS, ADMINISTRATION, SALARIES AND BENEFITS, OCCUPANCY COSTS, AND OTHER EXPENSES. EXPENSES: $6,033,236. GRANTS: $654,946. REVENUE: $0. Form 990, Part V, Line 4b: List of Foreign Countries: NICARAGUA, PERU, COLOMBIA, BURKINA FASO, MALI, NIGER, KENYA, UGANDA, TANZANIA, INDIA, NEPAL, PHILIPPINES, INDONESIA, EL SALVADOR |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6: | 13 MEMBERS WHICH ARE NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A: | MEMBERS MEET ANNUALLY TO ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7B: | MEMBERS MUST APPROVE ANY CHANGES TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, APPROVE NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND RECEIVE REPORTS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, LINE 11B: | THE ORGANIZATION'S CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS PREPARE THE 990 DRAFT COPY. THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PROVIDES THE DRAFT COPY OF THE FEDERAL FORM 990 TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR QUESTIONS AND COMMMENTS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. ANY POTENTIAL PROBLEMS OR CONCERNS ARE BROUGHT TO THE CHAIR OF THE AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE. ONCE THEIR REVIEW IS COMPLETE AND THE FINANCE COMMITTEE HAS APPROVED THE DRAFT FORM 990, THE FEDERAL FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE PRESIDENT AND CEO FOR SIGNATURE. A COPY OF THE FINAL FEDERAL FORM 990 SUBMISSION IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c: | - LWR's conflict of interest policy (applicable to board of directors and all employees) states that a conflict of interest exists whenever there is a proposed agency transaction in which a director, officer, or staff member has any actual or potential involvement, interest, or relationship, either directly or indirectly. - A conflict of interest may also exist when the interests or concerns of an employee, or such employee's immediate family, or any party, group or organization to which such person has allegiance, may be seen as competing with the interests or concerns of the agency. - Each employee has a duty to disclose to the president the material facts of any proposed transaction of the agency in which such person has any actual or potential conflict of interest. - The required disclosure must be made prior to any consideration of such proposed transaction by the agency. - An employee or board member having an actual or proposed conflict of interest shall not participate in the deliberations or decision-making process of the agency regarding the matter under consideration. However, he or she shall provide the agency with any, and all relevant information regarding the matter. - The president shall take such additional action as may be required to ensure that the conflict of interest is resolved and shall maintain a record. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a: | DETERMINATION OF PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION: AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT PERFORMS AN ANALYSIS ANNUALLY USING INDEPENDENT RESEARCH WHICH CONSIDERS THE ORGANIZATION'S CURRENT BUDGET, THE CURRENT SALARY OF THE PRESIDENT, AND THE NUMBER OF YEARS THE PRESIDENT HAS SERVED IN THAT POSITION. THE ANALYSIS IS BASED ON VARIOUS SALARY SURVEYS TO PROVIDE A SALARY RANGE COMPETITIVE WITH OTHER SIMILARLY SITUATED NONPROFITS IN THE GEOGRAPHICAL AREA. THE RESULTING FINDINGS ARE PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' OFFICERS, WHO REVIEWS THE FINDINGS AND MAKES A RECOMMENDATION TO THE FULL BOARD FOR THEIR APPROVAL REGARDING THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION FOR THE COMING YEAR. COMPENSATION OF ALL OTHER STAFF (INCLUDING OTHER OFFICERS): SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR ALL LWR STAFF ARE GUIDED BY A SALARY ADMINISTRATION POLICY DEVELOPED BY LWR. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS POLICY IS TO ENSURE THAT SALARIES ARE COMMENSURATE WITH COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COMPETITIVE LABOR MARKET AND THAT SALARY GRADES REFLECT THE RELATIVE INTERNAL RESPONSIBILITY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND KNOW-HOW OF ALL POSITIONS ACROSS THE ORGANIZATION. AN INTERNAL COMMITTEE EVALUATES EVERY JOB DESCRIPTION TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE SALARY RANGE FOR ALL POSITIONS; SALARY RANGES ARE INTENDED TO REINFORCE CAREER GROWTH, CONSIDER MARKET VALUES, AND ARE MANAGED IN AN EQUITABLE MANNER CONSISTENT WITH ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES. THE SALARY RANGES ARE ADJUSTED EVERY TWO YEARS BASED ON AN ANALYSIS CONDUCTED BY AN EXTERNAL COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO ENSURE THAT SALARY RANGES REMAIN COMPETITIVE WITH THE LOCAL LABOR MARKET. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19: | AS REQUIRED BY BOARD POLICY, THE ORGANIZATION MAKES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC IT'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, IRS FORM 990, A LIST OF CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND OTHER INFORMATION THAT MAY BE HELPFUL TO THE PUBLIC IN UNDERSTANDING THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSES, GOALS, ACTIVITIES, AND RESULTS. THIS INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE EITHER THROUGH LWR'S WEBSITE (LWR.ORG), VARIOUS CHARITY MONITORING WEBSITES, OR UPON REQUEST FOR THE SAME PERIOD OF DISCLOSURE AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 6104(D). |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24a: | PROGRAM INPUTS - EXPENSES INCURRED BY LWR THAT DIRECTLY SUPPORT PARTNER PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION, E.G. SEEDS, AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT, ETC. |
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