Life Action Ministries
- Assets
- $13.6m
- Revenue
- $19.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 220
- Location
- Buchanan, MI
- Founding
- 09/1977
- Data as of
- 05/2023
- EIN
- 38-2157686
Organization Overview
Life Action Ministries, operating under the name Life Action Revival Ministries Life Action, is located in Buchanan, MI. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (X99) the organization is classified as: Religion-Related N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 05/2023, Life Action Revival Ministries Life Action employed 220 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Life Action Revival Ministries Life Action 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 05/2023, Life Action Revival Ministries Life Action generated $19.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $20.4m during the year ending 05/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.3% 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, Life Action Revival Ministries Life Action has awarded 62 individual grants totaling $1,006,447. 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
WE LEAD BELIEVERS THROUGH A PRACTICAL, BIBLICAL PROCESS OF REVITALIZING THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD AND RECONCILING THEIR RELATIONSHIPS WITH EACH OTHER, HELPING THEM TO BECOME AGENTS OF TRANSFORMATION IN THEIR COMMUNITIE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WOMENS BIBLE TEACHING MINISTRY
MANAGING AND TRAINING EVANGELISTIC TEAMS TO HOLD RETREATS AND CONFERENCES
OTHER MINISTRY
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Avant President | Officer | 40 | $187,038 |
Donnell Vanker CEO / Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $164,127 |
Nancy Demoss Wolgemuth President Revive Our Hearts | Officer | 40 | $139,248 |
Martin Jones Secretary/treasurer Part Year | Officer | 40 | $127,383 |
Byron Paulus President Onecry | Officer | 40 | $114,914 |
Aaron Paulus Chief Marketing Officer | Officer | 40 | $103,260 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Douglas Shaw Associates Inc Fundraising/direct Mail | 5/30/23 | $431,857 |
Ambassador Advertising Agency Media Program Syndication | 5/30/23 | $994,873 |
Holland Litho Printing Service Printing Services | 5/30/23 | $293,181 |
Gordon Food Service Inc Bulk Food Provider | 5/30/23 | $293,089 |
Moody Publishers Publishing Services | 5/30/23 | $243,777 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $261,142 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $15,996,927 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $221,653 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $16,258,069 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,492,334 |
| Investment income | $161,610 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $54,432 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $110,553 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $509,260 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $19,695,195 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $480,599 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $60,454 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $21,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,888,095 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $522,529 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $6,642,580 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $70,448 |
| Other employee benefits | $458,955 |
| Payroll taxes | $505,005 |
| Fees for services: Management | $110,671 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $13,662 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $136,630 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $66,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,753,296 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,522,176 |
| Office expenses | $1,685,706 |
| Information technology | $357,247 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $231,141 |
| Travel | $1,300,536 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $13,212 |
| Interest | $16,741 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $791,764 |
| Insurance | $162,954 |
| All other expenses | $883,252 |
| Total functional expenses | $20,370,781 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,251,938 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $7,200 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $77,218 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $425,077 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $102,459 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,365,099 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,408,744 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $13,637,735 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $889,453 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,202,153 |
| 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 | $182,468 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $915,570 |
| Total liabilities | $3,189,644 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,117,522 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $330,569 |
| 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 | $13,637,735 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Life Action Ministries has awarded $480,599 in support to 10 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
COMPASSIONATE HOPE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY SUPPORT | $6,000 |
FACT MINISTRIES INC PURPOSE: DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY SUPPORT | $12,000 |
COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH PURPOSE: EVANGELISM/DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY SUPPORT | $12,000 |
FAR EAST BROADCASTING COMPANY PURPOSE: DISCIPLESHIP | $10,000 |
LIFE PLAN PURPOSE: DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY SUPPORT | $17,400 |
REVIVED FAITH MINISTRIES PURPOSE: EVANGELISM/DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY SUPPORT | $10,045 |