Meaningful Life Usa Inc is located in Pleasant Garden, NC. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Meaningful Life USA Inc 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, Meaningful Life USA Inc generated $145.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $152.7k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.6%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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MEANINGFUL LIFE USA SUPPORTS AND ENGAGES IN SOCIAL SERVICES AND CHRISTIAN MINISTRY IN AFRICA, AND ENCOURAGES AMERICANS TO VOLUNTEER FOR ITS MINISTRY EFFORTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DURING THE YEAR WE MADE MAJOR PROGRESS TOWARDS RAISING FUNDS NEEDED TO PROVIDE MEDICAL SERVICES IN POOR BUSH AREAS OF GHANA. WE ALSO PROVIDED SUPPORT TOWARDS DEVELOPING A SELF-SUSTAINING HOSPITAL FOR ONGOING MEDICAL SERVICES TO NEEDY AREAS OF GHANA. THE HOSPITAL BUILDING INITIAL STRUCTURE WAS COMPLETED AND THE HOSPITAL BEGAN ACCEPTING PATIENTS DURING THE YEAR.
EDUCATIONAL AND VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT EFFORTS.THIS YEAR SAW ANOTHER SUBSTANTIAL INCREASE IN IMPROVED AWARENESS OF MINISTRY EFFORTS AND WITH RESPECT TO ENCOURAGING AMERICANS TO VOLUNTEER IN MINISTRY EFFORTS BOTH IN AMERICA AND AFRICA. EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH IS EXPANDING TO MORE AREAS OF THE USA IN PERSON AND VIA INTERNET-BASED COMMUNICATIONS.
CHRISTMAS OUTREACH.THE SPECIAL CHRISTMAS OUTREACH EFFORT HAS BECOME AN ANNUAL EVENT. WE VISIT A POOR RURAL VILLAGE ON CHRISTMAS DAY TO SHARE CLOTHING, MEDICINE, AND OTHER PHYSICAL NEEDS ALONG WITH BASIC BIBLE STUDIES AND FUN GAMES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SO NON-CHRISTIANS CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT THE JOY OF JESUS BIRTH AND HIS OFFER OF SALVATION. THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS AN ORPHANAGE WHICH HOUSES AND EDUCATES CHILDREN RESCUED FROM A FORM OF SLAVERY. THE CHILDREN ARE GIVEN A HEALTHY, HOPEFUL NEW START IN LIFE DUE TO THIS CHRISTIAN CHILDRENS MINISTRY. WE ENGAGE IN CONSTRUCTION OF FRESH WATER WELLS (CALLED BOREHOLES IN AFRICA) TO PROVIDE CLEAN DRINKING WATER TO POOR RURAL RESIDENTS, PRIMARILY IS MUSLIM-DOMINATED BUSH COUNTRY AREAS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Frank Ciatto Executive Director | 20 | $2,500 | |
Kenneth Lenz Chairman | 10 | $0 | |
Godwin Ahlijah Founder,vpv | 10 | $0 | |
Tim Ochs Director | 1 | $0 | |
Grant Perryman Secretary/treasurer | 5 | $0 | |
Matt Perreault Director | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $145,034 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $145,034 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $2,691 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $162 |
Other expenses | $0 |
Total expenses | $152,727 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $20,262 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $20,262 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $20,262 |
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