The purpose of Lutheran Mission Society San Diego is to build relationships between local Lutheran congregations and the community as a means to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. in an effort to create compassionate Christ-centered relationships in our communities we 1) create and support opportunities for relationship building, 2) equip Christians to practice compassion in their interactions with community members, 3) seek to cultivate community-focused engagement by local Lutheran churches, and 4) support the community through such programs as food distribution, educational programs, counseling services and community enrichment.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Human Services organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Missionary Director Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $137k $147k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 5 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at LUTHERAN MISSION SOCIETY SAN DIEGO equaled 82% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
Based on 26,698 human services organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 1%
from 2023
From $135k in 2023 to $137k in 2024.
Estimated with San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Member pay rose 1% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 59%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about LUTHERAN MISSION SOCIETY SAN DIEGO
What does the Board Member of LUTHERAN MISSION SOCIETY SAN DIEGO earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of LUTHERAN MISSION SOCIETY SAN DIEGO received $137,027 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Member roles among Human Services organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at LUTHERAN MISSION SOCIETY SAN DIEGO compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Human Services organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at LUTHERAN MISSION SOCIETY SAN DIEGO falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at LUTHERAN MISSION SOCIETY SAN DIEGO equaled 82% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
What are LUTHERAN MISSION SOCIETY SAN DIEGO's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, LUTHERAN MISSION SOCIETY SAN DIEGO reported $49k in total revenue and $168k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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