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LUTHERAN CHAUTAUQUA ASSN
ORCHARD PARK, NY · EIN 160843667 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K) · lutheranhouse.org
revenue
$88K
expenses
$106K
net assets
$595K
employees
2
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

Providing a Lutheran identity on the grounds of the Chautauqua Institution through Christian witness, worship, fellowship, hospitality, lodging and recreation.

profile · synthesized from sources

Lutheran Chautauqua Association maintains a Lutheran presence at the Chautauqua Institution in New York through worship, fellowship, and hospitality. The organization operates the Lutheran House, a lodging facility offering accommodations to visitors during the Chautauqua season. It supports religious engagement and community by hosting weekly services, providing shared spaces for gatherings, and offering grant-funded stays to increase access for underrepresented groups.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    During the 2024 Chautauqua season facility was open and we held weekly worship services there.
  2. #2 $0
    During the 2024 Chautauqua season our facility offered weekly fellowship opportunities to our guest and all visitors at the Chautauqua Institution. We also began celebration of our 100th Anniversary.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Chautauqua Grant Program
Provides grant-funded lodging and gate passes to individuals of color or non-English primary language speakers, with preference given to Lutheran laity.
Fellowship Opportunities
Offers weekly fellowship events, including social hours with treats and special 100th anniversary cupcakes, fostering community engagement.
First Time Chautauquan Grant
Offers grants for a week’s stay at the Lutheran House to Lutheran individuals or families who might not otherwise afford the experience.
Weekly Worship Services
Holds regular worship services during the Chautauqua season at the Lutheran House for guests and visitors.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Regular Religious Worship Services 2 activities
    • Establish and maintain Lutheran presence at Chautauqua Institution
      Has provided a continuous Lutheran presence at Chautauqua since 1890, beginning with the founding of the first Lutheran worship and meeting space, and continuing through the operation of the current Lutheran House since its dedication in 1925.
    • Provide Lutheran worship and fellowship services during Chautauqua season
      Holds weekly worship services and fellowship opportunities during the annual Chautauqua season as part of its religious ministry, with documented programming in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
  • Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
    • Administer grant programs to increase access to Chautauqua
      Offers annual grants to Lutheran individuals or families and provides targeted support for diversity by funding access to Chautauqua for persons of color and non-English speakers, including lodging, gate passes, parking permits, and Kids Club access for eligible participants.
  • Managed Campground and Retreat Operations 1 activity
    • Operate and maintain Lutheran House as a retreat and gathering space
      Operates a guest house with thirteen furnished rooms, shared dining and kitchen facilities, communal gathering spaces, and wireless internet access, providing lodging accommodations during the Chautauqua season and off-season at subsidized rates. The facility has been continuously maintained since 1925 as part of a long-standing Lutheran presence at the Chautauqua Institution.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Preserve and share Lutheran House history and heritage
      Displayed historical presentation boards from 1925 to 2025 and hosted a 100th anniversary celebration including a rededication service, screening of a commemorative video, and distribution of special cupcakes during the 2025 season.
    • Provide community living accommodations with shared responsibility
      Operates a guest house under a community living model requiring residents to maintain cleanliness of shared kitchen and living spaces to help keep lodging costs affordable.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$88K
Contributions & grants$22K25%
Program service revenue$65K74%
Investment income$7101%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$106K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead100%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$20K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$595K
Cash$49K
Investments$174K
Liabilities$117
Net assets$595K
Liquid reserves25.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -1.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Denise Sager Hostess 15 $7K
Linda Ward Treasurer 2 $5K
board members · 10
  • Catherine Mott-Logan — Director
  • Doug Kirsop — Director
  • John Bloomquist — Director
  • Kurt Johnson — Vice President
  • Marnie Brown — Secretary
  • Pastor Johanna Rehbaum — Director
  • Rev Ann Schmid — Vice President
  • Rev Brian Armen — President
  • Rev Phil Roushey — Director
  • Sandra Hoehn — Director
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • Chautauqua Institution Partner — Coordinates grant offerings in alignment with Chautauqua Institution's diversity goals and access initiatives.
  • Chautauqua Institution Partner — LUTHERAN CHAUTAUQUA ASSN operates on the grounds of the Chautauqua Institution to provide a Lutheran identity.
  • Chautauqua Institution Partner — Lutheran Chautauqua Association maintains a presence and provides programming on the grounds of the Chautauqua Institution.
  • Chautauqua Institution Partner — Lutheran House operates on the grounds of Chautauqua Institution, requiring guests to purchase gate passes for access.
  • ELCA Network — Aligns grant programming with ELCA Diversity Goals.
  • Lutheran Chautauqua Association Partner — Owns and governs the Lutheran House through a nine-member elected board of directors.
  • Lutheran Chautauqua Women's Association Partner — Partnered with the Lutheran Chautauqua Women's Association to fundraise for and construct the current Lutheran House.
  • Lutheran House Hosts Partner — Individuals managing reservations and guest coordination for Lutheran House accommodations.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Cross-Denominational Unity Through Shared Gathering Space
    methodology: inter-synodical_unity
    By offering a unified space for Lutherans across synodical, linguistic, and national differences, the organization promotes inter-synodical fellowship and inclusivity, because shared physical and ritual space fosters connection and reduces fragmentation within the broader Lutheran community.
  • Faith-Based Community Engagement to Strengthen Lutheran Identity
    methodology: faith_based_community_engagement
    By integrating worship, witness, fellowship, and hospitality into a cultural-educational setting, the organization fosters a distinct Lutheran spiritual community and sustained religious presence, because shared spiritual practices deepen identity and belonging among participants.
  • Inclusive Participation Through Targeted Access Grants
    methodology: access_expansion_through_grants
    By providing financial grants to Lutherans with limited access—particularly persons of color and non-English speakers—the organization increases diversity and broadens participation in the Chautauqua experience, because removing financial and cultural barriers enables more equitable engagement with faith-based communal life.