Lifesong For Orphans Inc

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.

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:

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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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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
South Side Christian Academy
Program Services
$1,846,000
The Forgotten Initiative
Program Services
$675,030
Lifeline Childrens Services
Program Services
$339,529
4 Families
Program Services
$143,025
Kirsh And Kirsh Pc
Program Services
$131,050
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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

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Lifesong For Orphans Inc has awarded $1,052,438 in support to 16 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

SOUTH SIDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Peoria, IL

PURPOSE: PROGRAMS

$210,000

SOUTH SIDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Peoria, IL

PURPOSE: PROGRAMS

$210,000

SCHOOLS FOR HAITI INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Cassville, WI

PURPOSE: PROGRAMS

$130,225

SCHOOLS FOR HAITI INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Cassville, WI

PURPOSE: PROGRAMS

$130,225

HEART TO HEART INTERNATIONAL

Org PageRecipient Profile

Lenexa, KS

PURPOSE: PROGRAMS

$63,994

HEART TO HEART INTERNATIONAL

Org PageRecipient Profile

Lenexa, KS

PURPOSE: PROGRAMS

$63,994
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Lifesong For Orphans Inc has recieved totaling $121,560.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
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
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