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The Concordia Lutheran Ministries Foundation is the primary charitable outreach arm for the Concordia Lutheran Ministries network of companies. In addition to supporting nearly 100 unique third-party organizations, the organization also helps support the operations of the other Concordia Lutheran Ministries companies within the network. These donations to affiliated organizations (listed in Part III, Line 1 and Schedule A) support the mission and purpose of those organizations by increasing the quality of care and quality of life in a Christian environment for all those being served. Through the use of these funds, related organizations have been able to establish a scholarship program for employees, help support adult day services within the network, and help fund Christmas parties at various locations during the year. Historically, grants and donations to related organization have been for the purpose of assisting in the acquisition of new locations and funding the construction of therapy gyms and chapels at various locations. Donors also contribute to the organization on the behalf of the related entities; donations of $514,863 were received by Concordia Lutheran Ministries Foundation on behalf of our affiliate organizations.

The Good Samaritan Endowment Fund was established to assist Concordia Lutheran Health and Human Care (EIN 25-0969458) in fulfilling its charitable mission by helping supplement the organization to allow for more benevolent care for residents with financial needs due to the exhaustion of funds. The fund has been supported through gifts from Concordia, gifts from gracious patients and their family members, and by gifts from the employees of Concordia. $1,421,775 in donations were received and restricted to the Good Samaritan Endowment Fund during the fiscal year. Concordia has a philosophy of providing care to residents regardless of their ability to pay and provided $1,401,907 in benevolent care in fiscal year 2023. The recipients of charity care reside in all levels of care and include residents served in skilled nursing, personal care, and independent living. In its nearly 140-year history, the organization has never discharged a resident for an in ability to pay. Concordia views benevolent care as a core tenant of its mission and would provide charity care even if the fund did not exist; but due to the support of the fund, Concordia can provide significantly more care to those in need compared to if the entire shortfall due to the benevolent care had to be offset with excesses from other operations.

The Angel Tear Ministries Fund was established for the purpose of assisting third-party 501(c)(3) organizations to better serve both domestic and foreign communities through Christ-centered programs that provide food, housing, education, and medical care to underserved and underprivileged children and families. Nearly 100 organizations were assisted during fiscal year 2023 including missions supported in over 30 countries and 15 churches. These grants include the funding of care to 1,404 children in Kenya and Ethiopia who have primarily been affected by the AIDs epidemic through Compassion International. Closer to home, the funds are used by organizations to operate soup kitchens, homeless shelters, afterschool programs, and ministry programs. Additionally, assisting those affected by natural disasters has been a core tenant of the organizations mission and the organization has donated to countless organizations to assist in recover effects after natural disasters. The Angel Tears Program houses a $100,000 discretionary fund that is used to help local area organizations and families with fundraising and/or hardship situations. Donations of $2,667 were received to the Angel Tear Ministries Fund.

The Concordia Lutheran Ministries Foundation Scholars Program assists deserving employees of all affiliates system-wide in reaching their educational goals. The employee scholarship program encompasses several different groups of students. The Concordia Lutheran Ministries Foundation Scholars Program also has a secondary component that targets schools based on our geographical "footprint" in relation to Concordia facilities. This program awards scholarships both on academic achievements and financial need to graduating seniors matriculating at an undergraduate institution to pursue a degree in a healthcare-related field. The organization also donates to outside organizations through the Stephen W Johnson Mission Award (SWJ Award) .The SWJ Award recognizes employees who exemplify the values of Concordia's mission through their everyday life. The award is Concordia's highest employee honor given in memory of the late Mr. Johnson who was a steward of compassion and spent countless hours supporting and preserving Concordia's mission. The winners are awarded funds to donate to the charity of their choice.