Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries
- Assets
- $234.4k
- Revenue
- $393.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 02/1991
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 94-3126113
Organization Overview
Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (X21) the organization is classified as: Protestant, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries generated $393.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $356.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EXTRAORDINARY LUTHERAN MINISTRIES ORGANIZES QUEER SEMINARIANS AND ROSTERED MINISTERS, CONFRONTS BARRIERS AND SYSTEMIC OPPRESSION, AND ACTIVATES QUEER IDEAS AND MOVEMENTS IN THE LUTHERAN CHURCH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROCLAIM - PROCLAIM IS A PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY FOR PUBLICLY IDENTIFIED LGBTQIA+ ROSTERED LEADERS, CANDIDATES, AND SEMINARIANS. ELM SUPPORTS A PROFESSIONAL NETWORK FOR PUBLICLY IDENTIFIED LGBTQIA+ ROSTERED LEADERS, CANDIDATES, AND SEMINARIANS FROM MULTIPLE LUTHERAN ROSTERS COMMITTED TO RAISING THE VISIBILITY OF EXTRAORDINARY LEADERS AND ENDING DISCRIMINATION TOWARDS PEOPLE FOR REASONS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY. THE PROCLAIM COMMUNITY GATHERS ANNUALLY FOR LEARNING AND RENEWAL AND CONNECTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR NETWORKING AND MUTUAL SUPPORT. PROCLAIM IS UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO HELP THE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SOCIETY BECOME MORE WELCOMING AND INCLUSIVE OF CHURCH LEADERS OF DIVERSE SEXUAL ORIENTATIONS AND GENDER IDENTITIES. PROCLAIM IS OPEN TO ROSTERED LEADERS OR THOSE PREPARING FOR ROSTERED MINISTRY FROM MULTIPLE LUTHERAN ROSTERS (FOR EXAMPLE, ELCA, ELCIC, LCMS, ELM).
CANDIDACY ACCOMPANIMENT - ELM STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS WORK DIRECTLY WITH CANDIDATES FOR ROSTERED MINISTRY IN THE ELCA AND ELCIC. ELM ALSO DEVELOPS RELATIONSHIPS WITH CHURCH-WIDE STAFF, SYNODS, AND SEMINARIES AND TO MAKE RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO CANDIDATES, CANDIDACY COMMITTEES, AND SYNOD STAFF TO ENSURE RESPECTFUL, EFFECTIVE, AND MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT THROUGHOUT THE CANDIDACY PROCESS. AS QUEER SEMINARIANS GRADUATE, THEY ARE PAIRED WITH A FIRSTCALL COACH WHICH DRAWS FROM WISDOM AND COUNSEL OF PROCLAIM MEMBERS IN SETTLED CALLS WHO HAVE REGIONAL CONNECTIONS AND COACHING SKILLS.
MINISTRY ENGAGEMENT - ELM WORKS TO ENCOURAGE A DIVERSITY OF CALLS FOR GIFTED LGBTQIA+ LEADERS, WHILE CELEBRATING AND HIGHLIGHTING EXTRAORDINARY CONGREGATIONS AND MINISTRIES IMPACTED BY THE MINISTRY OF LGBTQIA+ LEADERS.
OTHER - THE TOTAL AMOUNT INCLUDES VARIOUS "SHARED" EXPENSES WHICH SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM, MANAGEMENT, AND FUNDRAISING EFFORTS INCLUDING STAFFING AND OFFICE EXPENSES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Amanda Gerken-Nelson Thru 102021 Executive Di | Officer | 36 | $49,939 |
Margarette Ouji Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Michael Wilker Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Rev Jan Peterson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Clyde Andrew Walter Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
C Abel Arroyo Traverso Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $27,450 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $365,925 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $57,245 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $393,375 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $393,375 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $16,970 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $86,517 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,303 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $119,944 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,828 |
| Other employee benefits | $21,767 |
| Payroll taxes | $15,295 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,657 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,358 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $13,351 |
| Information technology | $6,663 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,200 |
| Travel | $4,443 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,227 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,063 |
| All other expenses | $2,413 |
| Total functional expenses | $356,247 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $234,381 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $234,381 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $234,381 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $234,381 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries has recieved totaling $54,451.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
E Rhodes And Leona B Carpenter Foundation Radnor, PA PURPOSE: HELP WITH GENERAL OPERATING COSTS | $30,000 |
Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing Appleton, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $19,300 |
St Olaf College Northfield, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,080 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $71 |
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