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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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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.") .. | ||||||
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | ||||||
| 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).. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | ||||||
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.. | ||||||
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | ||||||
| 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.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | ||||||
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 VI, SECTION A, LINE 1 | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL ESTABLISH AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE COMPOSED OF THE NON-COMPENSATED OFFICERS, A BISHOP SERVING AS DIRECTOR, AND ONE ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE BUSINESS OF THE ORGANIZATION IN THE INTERVAL BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | EACH SYNOD OF THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA LOCATED IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA ELECTS TWO DIRECTORS TO SERVE FOR A TERM OF THREE YEARS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY MANAGEMENT. ONCE THE RETURN IS AVAILABLE, IT IS REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT AND THE AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE. ONCE ANY CHANGES ARE INCORPORATED INTO THE FILING, THE PUBLIC INSPECTION COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW AND FEEDBACK PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | NO MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL BE EMPLOYED BY THE ORGANIZATION NOR SHALL THEY HOLD ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT FINANCIAL INTEREST IN THE ASSETS, LEASES, BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS OR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OF THE ORGANIZATION. EXCEPTIONS TO THIS POLICY MAY BE MADE BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PURSUANT TO THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: (1) SHOULD ANY MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO SERVES ON A COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD BE INVOLVED IN ANY WAY, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN A BUSINESS OR FINANCIAL TRANSACTION PERTAINING TO THE ORGANIZATION, THAT PERSON SHALL MAKE KNOWN SUCH INVOLVEMENT TO THE BOARD BY PROVIDING FULL DISCLOSURE OF ALL INFORMATION RELEVANT TO THAT INVOLVEMENT; (2) UPON NOTICE BY THE INDIVIDUAL OF A BUSINESS OR FINANCIAL TRANSACTION PERTAINING TO THE ORGANIZATION, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIDER SUCH INVOLVEMENT AND MAKE AN APPROPRIATE DECISION PERTAINING THERETO; AND (3) THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBER SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY WAY WITH RESPECT TO THE DECISION AS TO SUCH MATTERS NOR SHALL THAT PERSON PARTICIPATE IN ANY VOTE TAKEN WITH RESPECT TO SUCH TRANSACTION. LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICE OF MINNESOTA HOLDS THE REASONABLE EXPECTATION THAT EMPLOYEES AND THE ORGANIZATION WILL, AT ALL TIMES, BE GUIDED BY HONESTY, GOOD SENSE AND HIGH ETHICAL STANDARDS. THE ORGANIZATION EXPECTS EMPLOYEES TO HAVE A DUTY OF LOYALTY TO THE ORGANIZATION AND TO AVOID ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AS OUTLINED BELOW, BETWEEN THEIR PERSONAL INTERESTS AND THE INTERESTS OF THE ORGANIZATION: (1) EMPLOYEES MAY NOT USE THEIR POSITION TO MAKE A PERSONAL PROFIT OR GAIN OTHER PERSONAL ADVANTAGES; (2) SHOULD ANY EMPLOYEE BE INVOLVED IN ANY WAY, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN A BUSINESS OR FINANCIAL TRANSACTION PERTAINING TO THE ORGANIZATION, THAT PERSON SHALL MAKE KNOWN SUCH INVOLVEMENT TO MANAGEMENT BY PROVIDING FULL DISCLOSURE OF ALL INFORMATION RELEVANT TO THAT INVOLVEMENT; (3) SENIOR MANAGEMENT, VICE PRESIDENTS AND THE PRESIDENT ARE REQUIRED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ANNUALLY COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WHICH WILL BE MAINTAINED IN THE PERSONNEL FILES; (4) IF A MEMBER OF THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM, INCLUDING VICE PRESIDENTS AND THE PRESIDENT, HAS OR POTENTIALLY HAS SOME INVOLVEMENT IN A MATTER/ACTION THAT MAY BE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THAT INDIVIDUAL WILL EXCLUDE THEMSELVES FROM THE REVIEW AND DETERMINATION PROCESS OF THE MATTER. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A | THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONTRACTS WITH AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT ON A BI-ANNUAL BASIS FOR MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. EVERY TWO YEARS, A COMPLETE MARKET ANALYSIS IS CONDUCTED USING VARIOUS MARKET SURVEYS AND RECOMMENDATIONS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD BY THE CONSULTANT. IN THE YEAR THAT A FULL STUDY IS NOT CONDUCTED THE CONSULTANT PROVIDES ADVICE AND GUIDENCE BASED ON CURRENT DATA AND TRENDS IN THAT YEAR. THIS INFORMATION IS PRESENTED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW. THE BOARD USES THIS INFORMATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CEO PERFORMANCE REVIEW PROCESS AND THE ORGANIZATION'S SALARY ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM, TO DETERMINETHE APPROPRIATE SALARY ACTIONS. THE BOARD DOCUMENTS THE CEO'S PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND ITS APPROVAL OF ANY SALARY ACTION IS DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD'S MINUTES. THE MOST RECENT YEAR THAT INCLUDED A REVIEW BY AN EXTERNAL CONSULTANT WITH RECOMMENDATIONS PROVIDED TO THE PRESIDENT/CEO WAS 2018. IN MARCH 2018, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVISED THE BOARD POLICY MANUAL REGARDING THE CURRENT PERFORMANCE REVIEW PROCESS. FOR ALL OTHER POSITIONS WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION, THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT - COMPENSATION, CONDUCTS MARKET DATA ANALYSIS BASED ON RELIABLE SURVEY DATA AVAILABLE IN-HOUSE AND FROM EXTERNAL SOURCES. PERIODIC REVIEWS ARE CONDUCTED BY AN EXTERNAL CONSULTANT. THE MOST RECENT YEAR THAT INCLUDED A REVIEW BY AN EXTERNAL CONSULTANT WAS 2014. LSS OBTAINS MARKET DATA FOR ALL POSITIONS INCLUDING CABINET POSITIONS FROM RELIABLE AND VALID COMPENSATION SURVEYS EITHER BY PARTICIPATING IN THE SURVEYS OR PURCHASING THEM. WE LOOK AT THE MARKET MEDIAN AND OUR PAY PHILOSOPHY IS THAT WE COMPENSATE EMPLOYEES AT LEAST 90 PERCENT OF THE MARKET MEDIAN BASED ON FACTORS SUCH AS SKILLS, EDUCATION, GEOGRAPHY, ETC. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: | CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS -11,086. PENSION DECREASE -1,666,332. CHANGE IN VALUE OF TRUSTS 55,684. CHANGE IN VALUE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST IN HOUSING LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS -606,670. |
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