Lutheran Church Charities

Mission

Lutheran Church Charities (LCC) was founded in 1947 to help support Christian human care ministries of the Church. We work throughout the United States and internationally in bringing the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those Suffering and in Need. We work with and in partnership with our churches. LCC is an Recognized Service Organization (RSO) of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. We operate with a Dollar In – Dollar Out funding process where EVERY dollar given for a cause goes directly to that cause or need, with LCC acknowledging the gift and overseeing that the money is used as intended.

Northbrook IL | EIN: 36-2212704
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501(c)(3) organization

Lutheran Church Charities

Mission

Lutheran Church Charities (LCC) was founded in 1947 to help support Christian human care ministries of the Church. We work throughout the United States and internationally in bringing the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those Suffering and in Need. We work with and in partnership with our churches. LCC is an Recognized Service Organization (RSO) of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. We operate with a Dollar In – Dollar Out funding process where EVERY dollar given for a cause goes directly to that cause or need, with LCC acknowledging the gift and overseeing that the money is used as intended.

Northbrook IL | EIN: 36-2212704
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501(c)(3) organization

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Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes
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Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public.

Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2025.

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Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes

Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public.

Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2025.

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No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes
100%
Financial Statements:Yes
100%
Audit Oversight Committee:Yes
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No Loans Reported To or From Officers:Yes
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Records Retention Policy:Yes
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Tax Form Disclosed on Website:No
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