Lost Lamb Evangelistic Association

The information for Lost Lamb Evangelistic Association is as of the organization's most recent filing in December 2020. This organization is located in Holden, ME. It has been in existence for 22 years, following its founding in 1998.

Organization Classification

The IRS classifies organizations according to the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) system. The NTEE system helps the IRS assign a 3-character code to each organization to describe the organization's activities.

The Lost Lamb Evangelistic Association's NTEE code is X99. The "X" tells us that the organization is classified along with Religion-Related N.E.C. The "99" tells us that the organization is a Religion-Related organization. The NTEE describes Religion-Related organizations as organizations that clearly provide services relating to religion where a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned. Examples may include Unitarianism, Taoism, Sikhs, Zoroastrism, Atheism, Actualism, Theosophy, Bahaism and reference to miracles.

Every organization is also governed by a specific section of the Internal Revenue Code. The most common type is a 501(c)(3) organization. However, there are actually 29 different types of organizations that are identified by the Internal Revenue Code. This organization happens to be a 501(c)(3) organization. The IRS describes these organizations as those engaged in Religious, Educational, Charitable, Scientific, Literary, Public Safety, Amateur Sports, or Prevention of Cruelty to Children or Animals work.

Perhaps the most accurate way to get a sense of what the organization hopes to achieve is by looking at its mission. The mission of the Lost Lamb Evangelistic Association is the primary exempt purpose of Biblical evangelism which consists of the presentation of Biblical truths that address modern issues and spiritual needs.

Program Areas

This program area focuses on addressing modern issues and spiritual needs through biblical evangelism.

Organization Staffing

Lost Lamb Evangelistic Association is run by Tiffany K Shuttlesworth, who is the President. The organization has 5 employees, none of whom are paid more than $100k per year (according to the organization's most recent 990 tax filing). There are no volunteers supporting the paid staff.

Board Governance

Lost Lamb Evangelistic Association is governed by a board of five voting members and three independent members. While potential conflicts of interest exist, the organization does not delegate management to an outside firm. Board and committee meetings are documented, and the organization has a written whistleblower policy and document retention policy. Unfortunately, the organization does not have a conflict of interest policy or require disclosure of conflicts. Additionally, the organization does not substantiate and review leadership or officer salaries, nor does it provide copies of the 990 to the board prior to filing. Despite these shortcomings, Lost Lamb Evangelistic Association is well-governed and takes steps to ensure transparency and accountability.

Organization Growth

The Lost Lamb Evangelistic Association has experienced growth over the past five years. Contributions & Grants Received, Program Service Revenue, Total Revenue, Employee Salaries, and Total Expenses have all increased, while Investment Income decreased. Additionally, the number of employees has increased from 3 to 5. This indicates that the organization is growing and becoming more successful in its mission.