Word Of Life
- Assets
- $368.6k
- Revenue
- $470.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Founding
- 04/1992
- Data as of
- 07/2024
- EIN
- 38-3023339
Organization Overview
Word Of Life is located in Ann Arbor, MI. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 07/2024, Word Of Life employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Word Of Life is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 07/2024, Word Of Life generated $470.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $541.9k during the year ending 07/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.3%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Word Of Life has awarded 28 individual grants totaling $1,378,292. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WORD OF LIFE IS AN ECUMENICAL, CHARISMATIC, CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF DISCIPLES ON A MISSION, DEDICATED TO WITNESSING TO, AND PROCLAIMING, THE WORD OF GOD AROUND THE WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PASTORAL MINISTRY WORD OF LIFE OFFERS CHRISTIAN TEACHING AND LEADERSHIP THROUGH PRAYER MEETINGS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. PRAYER BREAKFASTS AND OTHER EVENTS ARE ALSO HELD. IN ADDITION, FREE COUNSELING AND OTHER CHRISTIAN SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO MEMBERS AND OTHER CHRISTIANS ON LIVING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE.
UNIVERSITY EVANGELISM WORD OF LIFE SPONSORS UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN OUTREACH (UCO), A CAMPUS MINISTRY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN. THE STAFF TEACH ON VARIOUS ASPECTS OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE AND LEAD EVANGELISTIC EFFORTS OF THE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS.
OTHER CHRISTIAN GROUPS AND THE POOR WORD OF LIFE CONTRIBUTES TO THE SUPPORT OF OTHER CHRISTIAN GROUPS AND THE POOR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jhola Salazar Treasurer | Officer | 40 | $56,521 |
Paul Beckman President | OfficerTrustee | 4.5 | $0 |
Jim Bergler Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Robert Thornton Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $403,456 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,058 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $403,456 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $61,635 |
| Investment income | $8,844 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$3,970 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $469,977 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $126,947 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $14,880 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $202,981 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,914 |
| Payroll taxes | $15,528 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,800 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,938 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $3,210 |
| Information technology | $5,631 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $49,440 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $27,797 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,419 |
| All other expenses | $1,039 |
| Total functional expenses | $541,862 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $37,460 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $45,677 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $290 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $215,778 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $69,368 |
| Total assets | $368,573 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,145 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $64,143 |
| Total liabilities | $66,288 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $302,285 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $368,573 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Word Of Life has awarded $124,347 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
DETROIT COMMUNITY OUTREACH PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $9,733 |
GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY OUTREACH PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $7,221 |
THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $27,957 |
UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN OUTREACH PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $79,436 |