CENTRAL LUTHERAN CHURCH-VAN NUYS A RELIGIOUS CORPORATION Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

CENTRAL LUTHERAN CHURCH-VAN NUYS A RELIGIOUS CORPORATION

EIN 95-1683873 · Religion-Related (X)

What they do

Worship, Faith Formation and Revitalization, Prayer and Pastoral Care Within and Beyond Our Borders, New Mission to Proactively Connect With Our Community, Social Justice Through Food Security (food Distribution, Community Garden) and to Bring All Cultural and Economic Levels and Greater Community Groups to Engage With The Central Community.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $82.90 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2021The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders7 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

94.12%of revenue went to mission work82.9% of expenses · Program services

4.58%of revenue went to fundraising4.0% of expenses

$113.54spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

14.84%of revenue went to management and office costs13.1% of expenses

$2.62in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

34.2%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $28,219 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $65,470 for REVEREND MARSHA E HARRIS (PASTOR AND ADMINISTRATOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2021

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$208,365

Mission workProgram services$196,11894.12% of revenue82.9% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$30,92514.84% of revenue13.1% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$9,5414.58% of revenue4.0% of expenses

Total expenses$236,584113.54% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Money in and money out

Revenue$208,365

Expenses$236,584

Annual shortfall $28,219 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$196,118 · 82.9% of expenses

Management and office costs$30,925 · 13.1% of expenses

Fundraising$9,541 · 4.0% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$208,365

Expenses$236,584

Assets$620,000

Income$208,365

Contributions$71,365

Mission work (program services)$196,118

Fundraising$9,541

Management and general$30,925

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2021

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

REVEREND MARSHA E HARRISPASTOR AND ADMINISTRATOR · 60 hrs/week $65,470Base $20,470 · Other $45,000

GERARDO R CASTROVICE PRESIDENT · 8 hrs/week $2,528

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (7)

REVEREND MARSHA E HARRISPASTOR AND ADMINISTRATOR

GERARDO R CASTROVICE PRESIDENT

BARRY ALLEN SMEDBERGPRESIDENT

GABRIELA PELAYOCOUNCIL MEMBER

MARY ANN HARRISONTREASURER

OSA DANAMCOUNCIL MEMBER

ROBERT MCDUFFSECRETARY

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1988
Location: 6425 TYRONE AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-1926
County: Los Angeles
In care of: Marsha Harris
Primary officer: Marsha Harris, Pastor & Administrator

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(818) 785-5414 Officer phone(925) 708-6961

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2021
Tax period began: January 1, 2021
Return type: 990
NTEE classification: Religion-Related (X)
IRS tax category: Religion-Related