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The 990 read · EIN 59-2198911 · FL · Fiscal year FY ending Jun 2025

Lutheran Services Florida

Lutheran Services Florida Inc: CEO salary, finances and where donations go

In its own words

“Lutheran Services Florida helps communities build healthier, happier, and hope-filled tomorrows by impacting the lives of 1 in 50 floridians through various services offered across the state.”

Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.

Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated

Top pay
$601K Samuel M Sipes, 0.1% of spending
Revenue
$443.7M 99.4% from donations and grants
Spent
$439.8M 97% on programs, as reported
Net assets
$34.8M end of FY ending Jun 2025
Savings
1.0 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
People
2,650 employees, 4,254 volunteers
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Parts I, VII, IX, X
01 · Red flags

1 thing to look at.

We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

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Loans to or from officers, directors or key employees

Part IV line 26 answered yes.

Form 990 Part IV, line 26; Schedule L Part II
02 · Where $1 goes · FY ending Jun 2025

Of each dollar it spent, 97.0¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.
97.0¢
Programs, $426.6M
0.2¢
Fundraising, $679K
2.9¢
Admin, $12.6M
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part IX, line 25
Cost to raise $1
0¢
as reported

For each dollar donated, Lutheran Services Florida spent 0¢ on fundraising.

Fundraising ÷ $440.9M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX
03 · What it does

What it told the IRS it spent on.

The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.

Program 1 · 18.9% of program spending · $4.7M in grants $80.6M

Head start and early head start services are vital to children and families across florida, as they provide a strong foundation for lifelong learning and development. These programs offer high-quality early childhood education during the first five years of a child's life, a critical period for growth that helps break the cycle of poverty and places children on a path toward long-term success. Through a comprehensive, family-centered approach, head start ensures that children are not only academically prepared but also emotionally and socially supported, currently serving 2,538 head start…

Program 2 · 22.1% of program spending · $6.5M in grants $94.4M

Lsf family focus makes a profound difference in the lives of vulnerable families and children in florida by providing comprehensive support and services that address their unique needs. Through programs that span from infancy to senior care, lsf ensures that every family member receives the necessary assistance to overcome challenges and thrive. For children facing abuse or neglect, lsf's child welfare case management offered protective services to more than 4,500 children ensuring their safety and well-being. 1,840 adolescents benefited from residential youth shelters and group homes, which…

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part III
04 · The savings

Net assets: $6.5M to $34.8M in 11 years.

Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2025.

Net assets at year end, $ millions
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Form 990 history via ProPublicaForm 990 (FY ending Jun 2025)
05 · Who gets paid

The 8 highest-paid people.

Reportable pay in FY ending Jun 2025, from the charity and related organizations.

Samuel M Sipes
President and CEO
$600,948
Christine a Cauffield
CEO & Exec VP Samh
$312,388
Michael P Carroll
Chief Operating Officer
$287,875
Amelia Fox
Cso
$214,578
Robert W Haley
EVP Legal & Gen Counsel
$213,660
Robert J Wydra Jr
CFO
$213,317
Lisa Mayrose
EVP Family Focus
$212,652
Robert Bialas
EVP Children & Hs Serv
$210,107
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VII, Section A
Largest outside contractors
ContractorServicePaid
School District of Palm BeachChild services$4,773,400
Hispanic Human ResourcesChild services$2,701,567
R'club Child Care IncChild services$2,053,252
Duval County School BoardChild services$1,489,476
Vesta Housing Solutions LLCGeneral contracting$1,301,963
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VII, Section B
06 · Questions

The questions people ask about the Lutheran Services Florida.

Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.

How much does the Lutheran Services Florida CEO make?

Samuel M Sipes, President and CEO, received $600,948 in reportable compensation in FY ending Jun 2025, 0.1% of Lutheran Services Florida's $439.8M in spending.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VII

What percentage of Lutheran Services Florida donations go to programs?

Lutheran Services Florida reported 97% of FY ending Jun 2025 spending as programs, 0.2% as fundraising and 2.9% as management.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part IX

How much money does Lutheran Services Florida have?

Net assets were $34.8M at the end of FY ending Jun 2025, about 1.0 months of spending.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part X

Does Lutheran Services Florida have any red flags in its filing?

Its latest Form 990 triggered 1 of our twelve screening rules: loans to or from officers, directors or key employees. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025)
07 · Sources and citing

Every number, traced.

  1. Lutheran Services Florida Form 990, FY ending Jun 2025 (IRS e-file)
  2. Lutheran Services Florida Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page

Amir Arani, “Lutheran Services Florida: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/lutheran-services-florida/