Lifesong For Orphans Inc
- Assets
- $55.1m
- Revenue
- $40.8m
- Investments
- $4.0m
- Employees
- 49
- Location
- Gridley, IL
- Founding
- 03/1994
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 35-1902841
Organization Overview
Lifesong For Orphans Inc is located in Gridley, IL. The organization was established in 1994. 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. As of 06/2022, Lifesong For Orphans Inc employed 49 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lifesong For Orphans 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 06/2022, Lifesong For Orphans Inc generated $40.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $27.1m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 9.3% 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.
Since 2015, Lifesong For Orphans Inc has awarded 55 individual grants totaling $4,528,165. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LIFESONGS MISSION IS TO BRING JOY AND PURPOSE TO ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN. WE DO THIS BY MOBILIZING THE CHURCH TO CARE FOR THE ORPHAN, WHERE EACH MEMBER CAN PROVIDE A UNIQUE AND SPECIAL SERVICE: SOME TO ADOPT, SOME TO CARE, SOME TO GIVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VULNERABLE CHILDREN/ORPHAN CARE PROGRAM (INTERNATIONAL) - PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE, BIBLICAL TRAINING, EDUCATION AND JOB-SKILL TRAINING THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS PROJECTS HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED AT SEVERAL PROJECT LOCATIONS. APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF ORPHANS REACHED WITH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST, EDUCATION AND TRAINING, AND BASIC LIVING NEEDS DURING THE YEAR WERE - RUSSIA REGION - 3,590; SUB-SAHARA AFRICA REGION - 4,186; SOUTH ASIA REGION - 110; SOUTH AMERICA REGION - 46; CENTRAL AMERICA REGION - 1,366; EAST ASIA REGION - 141; NORTH AMERICA REGION - 13
ADOPTION GRANT/LOAN PROGRAM - PROVIDE GRANTS AND LOANS TO ASSIST IN THE ADOPTION OF ORPHANS BY CHRISTIAN FAMILIES. POST-ADOPTION ASSISTANCE IS ALSO PROVIDED. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO OFFSET ONLY DOCUMENTED ADOPTION COSTS. COVENANT LOANS TO ADOPTIVE FAMILIES ARE ALSO PART OF THIS PROGRAM. LIFESONG HELPED FACILITATE THE ADOPTION/POST-ADOPTION SUPPORT OF 503 INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES DURING THE YEAR.
VULNERABLE CHILDREN/ORPHAN CARE PROGRAM (DOMESTIC) - LIFESONG PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT AND GRANTS TO OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE MINISTRIES ARE FOCUSED ON AT-RISK CHILDREN. SEVERAL OF THE ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTED ARE LISTED AT SCHEDULE I, PART II (AS REQUIRED). LIFESONG ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT TO CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE BY PROVIDING BACKPACKS WITH PERSONAL ITEMS TO CHILDREN WHEN THEY ARE BEING PLACED INTO FOSTER CARE, TRAINING MENTORS TO HELP FOSTER FAMILIES, AND PROVIDING TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TO FOSTER FAMILIES.
COORDINATION OF SHORT-TERM MISSION TRIPS TO PROJECT LOCATIONS SERVING ORPHANS. DUE TO THE COVID PANDEMIC, ACTIVITY IN THIS PROGRAM WAS GREATLY REDUCED - 3 TRIPS COORDINATED WITH 28 INDIVIDUALS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
N Andrew Lehman Vice-President | Officer | 40 | $204,048 |
Kory Kaeb VP - Operations | Officer | 40 | $172,197 |
Richard Metcalfe Program Director | 40 | $125,715 | |
Todd Block Orphan Care | 40 | $116,880 | |
Andrew Gerber Development Officer | 40 | $114,266 | |
Reed Yackley Creative Director | 40 | $107,490 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
South Side Christian Academy Program Services | 6/29/22 | $1,846,000 |
The Forgotten Initiative Program Services | 6/29/22 | $675,030 |
Lifeline Childrens Services Program Services | 6/29/22 | $339,529 |
4 Families Program Services | 6/29/22 | $143,025 |
Kirsh And Kirsh Pc Program Services | 6/29/22 | $131,050 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $885,121 |
| Related organizations | $154,511 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $38,075,600 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $88,738 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $39,115,232 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,207,516 |
| Investment income | $562,667 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$104,432 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$82,476 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $40,755,637 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,750,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $5,061,758 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $284,026 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $95,568 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,050,851 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $33,931 |
| Other employee benefits | $108,697 |
| Payroll taxes | $196,600 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $122,903 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $66,738 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $555,636 |
| Advertising and promotion | $403,180 |
| Office expenses | $504,375 |
| Information technology | $79,208 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $739,886 |
| Travel | $1,023,388 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $50,164 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,664,857 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $27,054,489 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $851,590 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,959,859 |
| 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 | $443,526 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $20,407,989 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $23,497,203 |
| Investments—other securities | $4,000,000 |
| Investments—program-related | $306,492 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $604,467 |
| Total assets | $55,071,126 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $223,641 |
| 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 | $305,000 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $528,641 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $29,118,301 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $25,424,184 |
| 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 | $55,071,126 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Lifesong For Orphans Inc has awarded $1,052,438 in support to 16 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Peoria, IL PURPOSE: PROGRAMS | $210,000 |
Peoria, IL PURPOSE: PROGRAMS | $210,000 |
Cassville, WI PURPOSE: PROGRAMS | $130,225 |
Cassville, WI PURPOSE: PROGRAMS | $130,225 |
Lenexa, KS PURPOSE: PROGRAMS | $63,994 |
Lenexa, KS PURPOSE: PROGRAMS | $63,994 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Lifesong For Orphans Inc has recieved totaling $121,560.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Maibach Foundation Southfield, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Jones Family Right Hand Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: JFRHF ADOPTION FUND | $45,000 |
Saving Street Children Inc Joplin, MO PURPOSE: ADOPTION OF CHILD | $11,460 |
Leaders Legacy Inc Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $5,100 |
Jireh Foundation Inc Oak Hill, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | $5,000 |
Jones Family Right Hand Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: TOWARDS UKRAINE RELIEF | $5,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Children International Kansas City, MO | $85,569,729 | $112,499,923 |
Lifesong For Orphans Inc Gridley, IL | $55,071,126 | $40,755,637 |
Nph-Usa Chicago, IL | $9,523,398 | $16,657,427 |
One Collective Nfp Elgin, IL | $3,863,320 | $13,470,210 |
International Disaster Emergency Service Inc Noblesville, IN | $11,197,489 | $11,811,244 |
One World Surgery Deerfield, IL | $14,992,462 | $10,254,872 |
Meds & Food For Kids St Louis, MO | $9,342,329 | $4,463,955 |
Destiny Rescue Usa Inc Fort Wayne, IN | $2,159,510 | $4,562,393 |
Certell Inc Indianapolis, IN | $2,456,190 | $3,831,177 |
International Call Organization Inc Bridgeview, IL | $172,328 | $3,856,996 |
Heroic Hearts Organization Nfp Wheaton, IL | $2,259,688 | $4,346,155 |
Fabretto Childrens Foundation Inc Evanston, IL | $2,557,246 | $3,318,965 |