Lutherans For Life
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $1.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Nevada, IA
- Founding
- 06/1980
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 41-1374293
Organization Overview
Lutherans For Life is located in Nevada, IA. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (X21) the organization is classified as: Protestant, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Lutherans For Life employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lutherans For 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 12/2021, Lutherans For Life generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EQUIPPING LUTHERANS AND THEIR NEIGHBORS TO BE GOSPEL-MOTIVATED VOICES FOR LIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRO-LIFE, PRO-FAMILY MINISTRY: LUTHERANS FOR LIFE HAS DEVELOPED A WIDE VARIETY OF PRO-LIFE AND FAMILY RESOURCES EDUCATING ON LIFE ISSUES FROM THE BEGINNING OF LIFE THROUGH THE END OF LIFE. RESOURCES FOR PASTORS, CONGREGATIONS, AND LAY PEOPLE ARE PROVIDED AT THE NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS AND IN THE FIELD THROUGH LUTHERANS FOR LIFE LEADERSHIP/SPEAKER TRAINING SEMINARS, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL EVENTS. WORD OF HOPE, LUTHERANS FOR LIFE POST-ABORTION MINISTRY, BRINGS HURTING WOMEN AND MEN TOGETHER WITH CHRISTIAN CAREGIVERS SO THAT HOPE, HEALING, AND RECONCILIATION WITH THE LORD MIGHT BE REALIZED. LUTHERANS FOR LIFE AFFILIATES HAVE ESTABLISHED CARING PREGNANCY CENTERS, POST-ABORTION MINISTRIES, AND CONGREGATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES.
LIFE TEAMS: LIFE TEAMS ARE AN INITIATIVE WITHIN THE MISSION AND MINISTRY DEPARTMENT TO EQUIP A GROUP OF MEMBERS WITHIN A SINGLE CONGREGATION, WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AN ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE PASTOR, TO BE GOSPEL-MOTIVATED VOICES FOR LIFE IN THEIR PATICULAR CONTEXT. A LIFE TEAM ENABLES THE CONGREGATION TO DEAL WITH LIFE ISSUES AS PART OF THEIR ONGOING MINISTRY OF THE GOSPEL LIKE STEWARDSHIP, EVANGELISM, OR MISSIONS COMMITTEES.
Y4LIFE: Y4LIFE IS AN INITIATIVE OF LUTHERANS FOR LIFE TO EQUIP YOUNG PEOPLE (HIGH SCHOOL THROUGH COLLEGE) TO BE GOSPEL-MOTIVATED VOICES FOR LIFE. THIS IS DONE THROUGH CAMPUS LIFE TEAMS, EDUCATION OF FUTURE CHURCH-WORKERS ON LIFE ISSUES, EDUCATING YOUTH ON SEXUAL PURITY, EDUCATIONAL SERVANT EVENTS, AND A VARIETY OF OTHER PROGRAMS.
OWENS MISSION & WORD OF HOPE: OWENS MISSION IS A PROJECT UTLILIZED TO HONOR JESUS BY PRESENTING A SET OF TOUCH OF LIFE FETAL MODELS TO EVERY LUTHERAN ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL IN THE COUNTRY. WORD OF HOPE IS A POST-ABORTION MINISTRY, WHICH BRING HURTING WOMEN TOGETHER WITH CHRISTIAN CAREGIVERS SO THAT HOPE, HEALING, AND RECONCILIATION WITH THE LORD MIGHT BE EXPERIENCED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Salemink Executive Director Of Mission And Ministry | Officer | 40 | $80,630 |
Scott Licht Executive Director Of Finance And Operations | Officer | 40 | $78,075 |
Stephenie Hovland Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sheila Page Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lynette Auch President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ronald Soule Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $210,653 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,546,049 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,756,702 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,387 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $27,695 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$4,468 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,790,858 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $165,847 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,178 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $463,990 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $50,167 |
| Other employee benefits | $108,004 |
| Payroll taxes | $33,132 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,483 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,900 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,338 |
| Office expenses | $125,727 |
| Information technology | $20,847 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $14,836 |
| Travel | $15,333 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $56,362 |
| Interest | $1,043 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $19,043 |
| Insurance | $7,064 |
| All other expenses | $83,340 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,298,530 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,204,444 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $978 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $37,698 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $218,919 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $7,150 |
| Other assets | $40,449 |
| Total assets | $1,509,638 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $17,769 |
| 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 | $22,006 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $39,775 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,439,550 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $30,313 |
| 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 | $1,509,638 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Lutherans For Life has recieved totaling $41,698.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: RELIGION RELATED | $14,900 |
Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing Appleton, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,331 |
Roy D And Ingaborg G Randolph Memorial Endowment Fund Inc Kerrville, TX PURPOSE: HELP SUPPORT MINISTRY | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,467 |
Bolick Foundation Conover, NC PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $2,000 |
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