EIN 38-3106702

Lutheran Heritage Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
15
City
Year formed
1992
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Lutheran Heritage Foundation fulfills the great commission found in the Book of Matthew by translating, publishing, distributing and introducing Lutheran resources that are Bible-based, Christ-centered and Reformation-driven. It primarily does this to train pastors, teachers and lay leaders. Its programs include employee compensation and foundation overhead that is allocated to program services.
Total revenues
$2,841,175
2022
Total expenses
$2,683,021
2022
Total assets
$9,524,409
2022
Num. employees
15
2022

Program areas at Lutheran Heritage Foundation

The Lutheran Heritage Foundation (lhf) fulfills the great commission found in the book of matthew by translating, publishing, distributing, and introducing Lutheran resources that are bible-based, christ-centered, and reformation-driven so that the church may increase. In order to carry out this work lhf utilizes individuals worldwide who serve as translators, reviewers, editors, general linguists, and theological specialists in order to provide the most accurate translations possible. Since inception in 1992 lhf has published 1391 titles in 149 different languages. Despite the lingering impact of covid19 during 2022 over 90 titles were printed in 40 languages amounting to just over 480,000 books/pamphlets being printed during the year. This included first time publications in the kisi (sierra leone) and quechua (bolivia) languages. A significant publishing accomplishment during the year was the printing of 19,000 copies of a spanish hymnal that is now being distributed throughout the americas. A second printing of an additional 25,000 copies is planned for 2023. The topical series of what about? Pamphlets written by former Lutheran church Missouri synod president rev. Dr. a.l. Barry addressing doctrinal topics, moral issues, and concerns in the church to help christians grow in their understanding of these important questions was translated and published in whole or in part in 10 different languages. Other printing highlights included a first printing of the small catechism with explanation in gourmancema and maasai. This volume was also reprinted in indonesian, swahili, and thai. The enchiridion was also printed in 7 languages. A child's garden of bible stories was printed for the first time in anuak and kisi and reprinted in indonesian, konkomba, kusaal, swahili, and thai. Bible stories in pictures was reprinted in thai and vietnamese (new testament stories). God's word for you was also printed for the first time in the khmer and vietnamese languages. The jesus never fails evangelism booklet written by lhf founder, dr. robert rahn, was printed or reprinted in 18 languages with many additional translations underway. Jesus never fails- a history of the Lutheran Heritage Foundation spanning 2012-2018 was also printed in english. Portions of the book of concord, bible commentary, luther's works, and devotional materials were also published in a variety of languages. The published resources are distributed through missionaries, churches, and individuals worldwide with increasing requests from within the united states for campus ministry, mission trip, or evangelism outreach purposes. In order to ensure that the resources are understood and used effectively the lhf conducts introductory workshops and training seminars for pastors, church leaders, women, and or children depending upon the content of the volume. Despite a war taking place lhf was able to continue its publishing program in both ukraine and russia in order to provide ukrainian and russian resources to those remaining in the impacted countries or for those who had to leave everything behind and flee to other countries including the united states. The lhf is blessed to have a faithful group of dedicated volunteers that assist with mailings and other projects on a regular basis. For more information on current projects, a complete listing of published resources, or to learn how you can support this important work please visit www.lhfmissions.org. Soli deo gloria
Employee compensation and Foundation overhead that is allocated to program services.

Who funds Lutheran Heritage Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Roy D and Ingaborg G Randolph Memorial Endowment FundHelp Support Ministry$30,000
The Bolick FoundationLutheran Books for Muslim Indonesia Project$20,000
Oscar and Keturah Haab FoundationForeign Language Book Publishing$15,000
...and 7 more grants received

Personnel at Lutheran Heritage Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Rev. Dr. Robert RahnFounder
Rev. Dr. Matthew HeiseExecutive Director$102,399
Jennifer BagnallDirector of Public Relations
Anne HornPublications Database Manager
Chris HornDatabase Manager

Financials for Lutheran Heritage Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,776,579
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$87,766
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$10,800
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-35,101
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,131
Total revenues$2,841,175

Form 990s for Lutheran Heritage Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-06-08990View PDF
2021-122022-06-09990View PDF
2020-122021-06-14990View PDF
2019-122020-09-29990View PDF
2018-122019-09-14990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 1, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from The Roy D and Ingaborg G Randolph Memorial Endowment Fund
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $40,000 from The Roy D and Ingaborg G Randolph Memorial Endowment Fund
August 2, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 2, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 23, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCharities
Issues
Religion
Characteristics
ReligiousChristianOperates internationallyEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
Address
51474 Romeo Plank Rd
Macomb, MI 48042
Metro area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
County
Macomb County, MI
Website URL
lhfmissions.org/ 
Phone
(800) 554-0723
IRS details
EIN
38-3106702
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1992
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X20: Christian
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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