Lifesong For Orphans Inc
- Assets
- $62.8m
- Revenue
- $39.8m
- Investments
- $4.0m
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Gridley, IL
- Founding
- 03/1994
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- 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. 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 06/2023, Lifesong For Orphans Inc generated $39.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $32.1m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.4% per year over the past 8 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 47 individual grants totaling $4,001,946. 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
2023
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
ORPHAN AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN CARE PROGRAM - PROVIDE SUPPORT TO ORPHAN AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, INCLUDING; HUMANITARIAN AID; ESTABLISHING SCHOOLS AND LIVING QUARTERS; ASSISTING AND TRAINING FAMILIES; BIBLICAL TRAINING IN SCHOOLS, HOMES AND ORPHANAGES; SUPPORT OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE MINISTRIES ARE FOCUSED ON AT-RISK CHILDREN; SUPPORTING MENTORS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF AT-RISK CHILRDEN; SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS OPERATIONS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS; SHORT-TERM MISSION TRIPS TO VARIOUS LOCATIONS; APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS REACHED - RUSSIA REGION - 3,850; SUB-SAHARA AFRICA REGION - 4,630; SOUTH ASIA REGION - 100; SOUTH AMERICA REGION - 68; CENTRAL AMERICA REGION - 1,365; EAST ASIA REGION - 150; NORTH AMERICA REGION - 34
ADOPTION AND POST-ADOPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - PROVIDE GRANTS AND LOANS TO ASSIST IN THE ADOPTION OF ORPHANS BY CHRISTIAN FAMILIES; PROVIDE POST-ADOPTION ASSISTANCE INCLUDING LITERATURE, COUNSELING AND TRAINING; SUPPORT OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SUCH ASSISTANCE; FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO OFFSET ONLY DOCUMENTED ADOPTION COSTS; COVENANT LOANS TO ADOPTIVE FAMILIES ARE ALSO PART OF THIS PROGRAM; LIFESONG HELPED FACILITATE ADOPTION AND POST-ADOPTION SUPPORT TO OVER 2,000 INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES DURING THE YEAR
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
N Andrew Lehman Vice-President | Officer | 30 | $0 |
Kory Kaeb VP - Operations | Officer | 30 | $0 |
Elizabeth Shaw Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Phillip Goad Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Hoerr Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joel Clousing Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
South Side Christian Academy Program Services | 6/29/23 | $734,000 |
The Forgotten Initiative Program Services | 6/29/23 | $780,288 |
Lifeline Childrens Services Program Services | 6/29/23 | $750,542 |
4 Families Program Services | 6/29/23 | $264,403 |
Clear Design Group Llc Support Services | 6/29/23 | $249,037 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $745,754 |
| Related organizations | $143,652 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $34,150,120 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $199,451 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $35,039,526 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,252,553 |
| Investment income | $1,246,156 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,266,482 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$56,412 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $39,806,626 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,500,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $6,825,940 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,416,473 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $23,831 |
| Payroll taxes | $81,447 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $45,823 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $65,750 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $437,511 |
| Advertising and promotion | $494,781 |
| Office expenses | $674,935 |
| Information technology | $91,652 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,153,819 |
| Travel | $1,235,966 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $104,007 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,952,716 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $32,143,911 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,972,780 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,977,733 |
| 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 | $1,940,377 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $22,765,309 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $28,020,940 |
| Investments—other securities | $4,000,000 |
| Investments—program-related | $360,614 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $712,498 |
| Total assets | $62,750,251 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $581,426 |
| 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 | $2,640 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $584,066 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $32,881,200 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $29,284,985 |
| 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 | $62,750,251 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Lifesong For Orphans Inc has awarded $526,219 in support to 8 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NCF GREATER CHICAGO PURPOSE: PROGRAMS | $32,000 |
SCHOOLS FOR HAITI INC PURPOSE: PROGRAMS | $130,225 |
SOUTH SIDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY PURPOSE: PROGRAMS | $210,000 |
HEART TO HEART INTERNATIONAL PURPOSE: PROGRAMS | $63,994 |
CHRISTIAN ALLIANCE FOR ORPHANS PURPOSE: PROGRAMS | $45,000 |
EASTVIEW CHRISTIAN CHURCH PURPOSE: PROGRAMS | $15,000 |