Lutherans For Life

Organization Overview

Lutherans For Life is located in Nevada, IA. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (X21) the organization is classified as: Protestant, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Lutherans For Life employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lutherans For Life 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, Lutherans For Life generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.7% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

EQUIPPING LUTHERANS AND THEIR NEIGHBORS TO BE GOSPEL-MOTIVATED VOICES FOR LIFE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PRO-LIFE, PRO-FAMILY MINISTRY: LUTHERANS FOR LIFE HAS DEVELOPED A WIDE VARIETY OF PRO-LIFE AND FAMILY RESOURCES EDUCATING ON LIFE ISSUES FROM THE BEGINNING OF LIFE THROUGH THE END OF LIFE. RESOURCES FOR PASTORS, CONGREGATIONS, AND LAY PEOPLE ARE PROVIDED AT THE NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS AND IN THE FIELD THROUGH LUTHERANS FOR LIFE LEADERSHIP/SPEAKER TRAINING SEMINARS, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL EVENTS. WORD OF HOPE, LUTHERANS FOR LIFE POST-ABORTION MINISTRY, BRINGS HURTING WOMEN AND MEN TOGETHER WITH CHRISTIAN CAREGIVERS SO THAT HOPE, HEALING, AND RECONCILIATION WITH THE LORD MIGHT BE REALIZED. LUTHERANS FOR LIFE AFFILIATES HAVE ESTABLISHED CARING PREGNANCY CENTERS, POST-ABORTION MINISTRIES, AND CONGREGATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES.


LIFE TEAMS: LIFE TEAMS ARE AN INITIATIVE WITHIN THE MISSION AND MINISTRY DEPARTMENT TO EQUIP A GROUP OF MEMBERS WITHIN A SINGLE CONGREGATION, WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AN ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE PASTOR, TO BE GOSPEL-MOTIVATED VOICES FOR LIFE IN THEIR PATICULAR CONTEXT. A LIFE TEAM ENABLES THE CONGREGATION TO DEAL WITH LIFE ISSUES AS PART OF THEIR ONGOING MINISTRY OF THE GOSPEL LIKE STEWARDSHIP, EVANGELISM, OR MISSIONS COMMITTEES.


Y4LIFE: Y4LIFE IS AN INITIATIVE OF LUTHERANS FOR LIFE TO EQUIP YOUNG PEOPLE (HIGH SCHOOL THROUGH COLLEGE) TO BE GOSPEL-MOTIVATED VOICES FOR LIFE. THIS IS DONE THROUGH CAMPUS LIFE TEAMS, EDUCATION OF FUTURE CHURCH-WORKERS ON LIFE ISSUES, EDUCATING YOUTH ON SEXUAL PURITY, EDUCATIONAL SERVANT EVENTS, AND A VARIETY OF OTHER PROGRAMS.


OWENS MISSION & WORD OF HOPE: OWENS MISSION IS A PROJECT UTLILIZED TO HONOR JESUS BY PRESENTING A SET OF TOUCH OF LIFE FETAL MODELS TO EVERY LUTHERAN ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL IN THE COUNTRY. WORD OF HOPE IS A POST-ABORTION MINISTRY, WHICH BRING HURTING WOMEN TOGETHER WITH CHRISTIAN CAREGIVERS SO THAT HOPE, HEALING, AND RECONCILIATION WITH THE LORD MIGHT BE EXPERIENCED.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$210,653
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,546,049
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,756,702
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $1,387
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $27,695
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$4,468
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,790,858

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Lutherans For Life has recieved totaling $41,698.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: RELIGION RELATED

$14,900
Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing

Appleton, WI

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$12,331
Roy D And Ingaborg G Randolph Memorial Endowment Fund Inc

Kerrville, TX

PURPOSE: HELP SUPPORT MINISTRY

$10,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$2,467
Bolick Foundation

Conover, NC

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING FUND

$2,000
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