Jacksonville, FL

LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA INC

EIN 59-1965600

Housing, Food & Basic Needs Food Security & Nutrition Immigrants & refugees People with disabilities Low-income Patients & families

Mission

Motivated and guided by the compassion of Christ, the organization serves and cares for people in need.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA INC

Lutheran Social Services of Northeast Florida (LSS) is a faith-based social service organization founded in 1979 that operates community programs from its Jacksonville headquarters. The agency runs a Nourishment Network food pantry, HIV care and wraparound services (ACE), Representative Payee financial management, Steps 2 Success financial and career coaching (a Financial Opportunity Center), and comprehensive refugee resettlement services. LSS focuses on stabilizing lives through practical supports—food access, housing and income stabilization, employment and financial coaching, and health-related case management—and reports multi-year impact metrics demonstrating thousands of individuals served annually.

Notable achievements

2025 Impact Reach

Reported 46,004 individuals served in 2025 across programs, including 36,628 food-insecure individuals fed and 6,085 refugees receiving comprehensive support.

Steps 2 Success measurable outcomes

Steps 2 Success (LSS's Financial Opportunity Center) has increased clients' average credit score by 75 points and raised average monthly net income by approximately $1,200 for participating clients in recent reporting.

Major grant to support refugee housing

Awarded a $300,000 grant from the Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Fund (announced January 2024) to support refugee housing initiatives in Jacksonville.

At a glance

Total assets: $8.9M
Annual revenue: $9.8M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 59-1965600
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Website: www.lssjax.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Charity Navigator profile with a strong accountability/financial score (reported as 92% and identified as a Four-Star Charity profile indicator for recent fiscal data).

Selected recipient of a Women’s Giving Alliance grant (May 2024) to expand Steps 2 Success services for women, supporting career coaching and vocational certificate aid.

Consistent local public funding and partnerships: LSS has received municipal Public Service Grant consideration/awards and partners with local funders and intermediaries (examples include LISC, United Way and private foundations) to deliver refugee, housing and workforce services.

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