Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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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
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(a) 2018 | (b) 2019 | (c) 2020 | (d) 2021 | (e) 2022 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 2,370,783 | 2,453,226 | 3,740,169 | 3,881,365 | 3,743,410 | 16,188,953 |
| 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 | 2,370,783 | 2,453,226 | 3,740,169 | 3,881,365 | 3,743,410 | 16,188,953 |
| 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) .. | 1,050,707 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 15,138,246 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2018 | (b) 2019 | (c) 2020 | (d) 2021 | (e) 2022 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 2,370,783 | 2,453,226 | 3,740,169 | 3,881,365 | 3,743,410 | 16,188,953 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 104,518 | 91,748 | 82,605 | 64,234 | 72,805 | 415,910 |
| 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.).. | 17,840 | 10,178 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28,018 |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 16,632,881 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2018 | (b) 2019 | (c) 2020 | (d) 2021 | (e) 2022 | (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) 2018 | (b) 2019 | (c) 2020 | (d) 2021 | (e) 2022 | (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 on 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 0.015 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 0.035 | 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 | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2022 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2022 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2022 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2022 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2022 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022: | ||||
| a From 2017....... | ||||
| b From 2018....... | ||||
| c From 2019....... | ||||
| d From 2020....... | ||||
| e From 2021....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2022 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2017 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2022 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2022 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2022, 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 2022. 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 2023. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2022..... | ||||
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| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D | OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS THE ORGANIZATION'S TEEN PARENTING SERVICES (KNOWN AS EDUCATION CREATES HOPE AND OPPORTUNITY, OR ECHO) USES A CASE MANAGEMENT MODEL TO ASSIST TEEN PARENTS TO COMPLETE HIGH SCHOOL AND DEVELOP POST-HIGH SCHOOL GOALS. ADDITIONALLY, ECHO HELPS PREPARE STUDENTS FOR ENTRANCE INTO A POST SECONDARY EDUCATION PROGRAM SO THEY CAN WORK TOWARD A LIVEABLE WAGE WITH A CERTIFICATE OR ASSOCIATES OR BACHELOR'S DEGREE. THIS PROGRAM HAS CONSISTENTLY ACHIEVED A GRADUATION RATE ABOVE 95%, WHILE NATIONALLY ONLY 40% OF TEEN PARENTS GRADUATED. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 83 CLIENTS IN 2022. THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAM OFFERS CLIENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO UNDERSTAND AND BETTER MANAGE THEIR FINANCES AS THEY MAKE STEPS TO CREATE A MORE STABLE FINANCIAL FUTURE FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES. CLIENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND LESSONS THAT COVER TOPICS RANGING FROM BUDGETING AND EXPENSE TRACKING TO MANAGING CREDIT CARDS AND BECOMING AN INFORMED CONSUMER. EACH LESSON CAN STAND ALONE OR BE TAKEN IN A SERIES. FINANCIAL LITERACY CURRICULUM IS BUILT INTO EVERY PROGRAM THAT THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS. THE FAMILY AND CHILD SERVICES PROGRAM IS THE RESULT OF A CONTRACT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES TO PROVIDE FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES IN ALLEN AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER LOCSERVICE PROVIDERS TO OFFER HOME-BASED, FAMILY CENTERED SERVICES. THE GOAL IS TO HELP FAMILIES MEET NECESSARY GOALS THROUGH A STRENGTH-FOCUSED MODEL AND ACHIEVE FAMILY REUNIFICATION. ADDITIONAL SERVICE PROVIDED TO ASSIST AND SUPPORT PARENTS BY TEACHING AND DEMONSTRATING PROPER PARENTING AND HOMEMAKING FUNCTIONS. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 147 CLIENTS IN 2022. THE GEAR-UP PROGRAM PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH THE NECESSARY SAFETY ITEMS (PACK-NPLAY, OUTLET COVERS, BABY LOCKS, BABY GATES, HELMETS, LIFE JACKETS, ETC.) TO ENSURE THAT THEIR HOME IS A SAFE PLACE FOR THEIR CHILDREN. IN ADDITION, LSSI EMPLOYEES HELP WITH THE INSTALLATION OF THE SAFETY MATERIALS AND PROVIDE EDUCATION/TRAINING ON THE SAFETY TOPICS IDENTIFIED BY THE FAMILY. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 938 INDIVIDUALS DURING 2022. THE ORGANIZATION'S BALANCE WORKS PROGRAM IS NORTHEAST INDIANA'S FAITH-BASED MENTAL-HEALTH PROVIDER OFFERING PROVEN INTEGRATED MIND-BODYSPIRIT THERAPY FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS. THE PROGRAM EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS TO OVERCOME BARRIERS, CONQUER TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES, AND LIVE LIFE FREELY. THE PROGRAM OFFERS TARGETED HELP WITH A BROAD NETWORK OF SUPPORT. BALANCE WORKS PROVIDES SEVERAL DIFFERENT OFFICE-BASED THERAPY SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, AND FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM USES EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITIZATION AND REPROCESSING (EMDR) TO HELP LIVE IN THE PRESENT AND FREES FROM THE PAST. BALANCE WORKS USES TOOLS SUCH AS THE ADULT/ADOLESCENT PARENTING INVENTORY (AAPI) AND THE NURTURING PARENTING CURRICULUM. BOTH OF THESE ARE UTILIZED TO HELP FAMILIES RAISE CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS IN A WARM, TRUSTING, AND CARING HOUSEHOLD. THIS WILL HELP CHILDREN WHO ARE CARED FOR DEVELOP RESILIENCY AND ARE BETTER PREPARED FOR ADULTHOOD. This program served 126 individuals during 2022. THE ORGANIZATION'S RECOVERY CARE SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF AN INDIVIDUAL WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER WHO HAS BEEN THROUGH INITIAL TREATMENT. RECOVERY CARE PARTICIPANTS ARE AT THE STAGE IN THEIR RECOVERY WHERE THEY ARE INTEGRATING IT INTO EVERY-DAY LIFE. THE RECOVERY CARE TEAM CAN OFFER ADVOCACY AND RESOURCE REFERRAL, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, FINANCIAL STABILITY SERVICES AND AFTER-CARE AND FOLLOW UP FOR THOSE IN RECOVERY AS WELL AS ASSISTING FAMILY MEMBERS OF THOSE IN RECOVERY. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 69 INDIVIDUALS DURING 2022. THE ORGANIZATION'S PERSISTANCE PAYS OFF SERVES INDIVIDUAL COLLEGE STUDENTS CURRENTLY ENROLLED AND ATTENDING IVY TECH FORT WAYNE COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND PURDUE FORT WAYNE UNIVERSITY THAT NEED SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ADDRESS AND IDENTIFY BARRIERS TO THEIR EDUCATIONAL GOAL. THIS PROGRAMMED SERVED 75 INDIVIDUALS DURING 2022. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | A MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION SHALL HAVE THE QUALIFICATIONS SET FORTH IN THE BYLAWS AND THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION. A MEMBER SHALL BE A CHURCH CONGREGATION LEGALLY RECOGNIZED NONPROFIT, 501(C)(3), CORPORATION ORGANIZED IN THE STATE OF INDIANA. THE CONGREGATION MUST BE ORGANIZED AND OPERATED PURSUANT TO THE TENETS OF AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA, LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD, OR NORTH AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | EACH MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION SHALL ABIDE BY THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND THE BYLAWS OF THE CORPORATION AND ALL OTHER RULES AND REGULATIONS ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. EVERY MEMBER IS ALLOCATED A CERTAIN NUMBER OF DELEGATES WHO HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO VOTE ON BEHALF OF ITS MEMBER ON ANY MATTER THAT COMES BEFORE A MEMBER'S MEETING. AN ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS IS HELD EACH YEAR FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING DIRECTORS AND FOR THE TRANSACTION OF SUCH BUSINESS AS MAY COME BEFORE THE MEETING. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | THE CFAO WILL REVIEW BEFORE PRESENTING TO THE FINANCE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO REVIEW AND APPROVE, THEN IT IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | ALL DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES HAVE AN OBLIGATION TO AVOID CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, OR THE APPEARANCE OF CONFLICTS, BETWEEN THEIR PERSONAL INTERESTS AND THOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IN DEALING WITH OUTSIDE ENTITIES OR INDIVIDUALS. THEY MUST DISCLOSE REAL AND APPARENT CONFLICTS OF INTEREEST TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND REFRAIN FROM PARTICIPATION IN ANY DECISIONS ON MATTERS THAT INVOLVE A REAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR THE APPEARANCE OF A CONFLICT. THE ORGANIZATION HAS AN ANNUAL PROCESS WHERE THE ACCOUNTING MANAGER PREPARES A LIST OF VENDORS AND IT IS SHARED WITH ALL ALONG WITH AN ATTESTATION FORM. EACH BOARD DIRECTOR AND ALL STAFF MUST REVIEW AND SIGN ANNUALLY. ANY CONFLICTS DISCLOSED BY STAFF ARE REVIEWED BY CEO, ANY CONFLICTS DISCLOSED BY SENIOR STAFF OR BOARD ARE REVIEWED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FAILURE TO REPORT OR COMPLY WITH THE STANDARDS WILL RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY ACTION THAT MAY INCLUDE TERMINATION, REFERRAL FOR CRIMINAL PROSECUTION AND REIMBURSEMET TO THE ORGANIZATION OR TO THE GOVERNMENT FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THE VIOLATION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A & 15B | COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES SURVEYS LOCAL NON-FOR-PROFITS FOR COMPENSATION TRENDS. THE PRESIDENT/CEO'S COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. A REVIEW OF THE CEO'S COMPENSATION WAS CONDUCTED IN 2022 BY THE BOARD'S CHAIRMAN. A REVIEW OF THE OFFICER'S COMPENSATION WAS CONDUCTED IN 2022 BY THE CEO. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE, GUIDESTAR AND UPON REQUEST. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 | CHANGE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST $13,240 CHANGE IN VALUE OF PERPETUAL TRUST $(1,220) TOTAL $12,020 |
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