Life Connections is located in Alexandria, MN. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (E40) the organization is classified as: Reproductive Health Care, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Life Connections 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 12/2022, Life Connections generated $207.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $143.1k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.7% per year over the past 4 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE EMOTIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND MATERIAL SUPPORT TO FAMILIES IN NEED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF PAYMENTS FOR CHILDCARE, CAR PAYMENTS, RENTAL HELP, CAR INSURANCE, UTILITY PAYMENTS.ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE OFFERED WITH GAS CARDS, FOOD CARDS, AND BUS PASSES309 CLIENTS RECIVED THIS AID.OUR LONG TERM GOAL IS TO INCREASE SELF SUFFICIENCY OF OUR CLIENTS THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT.
WE SERVED 1,765 CLIENTS,WHO RECEIVED CLOTHING, DIAPERING SUPPLIES, TOYS, BLANKETS, BOTTLES, AND OTHER ITEMS FOR BABY CARE. 73 FAMILIES RECEIVED FORMULA, AND WE CARRIED SOME FAMILIES THROUGH THE FORMULA SHORTAGE. OUR GOAL IS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY PREGANCIES AND FAMILIES.PART OF THESE FUNDS WENT TO PAYING AN OFFICE ASSISTANT TO HELP CLIENTS AND VOLUNTEERS, AND TO PAY CONTRACTORS WORKING WITH CLIENTS (TRANSLATORS, & SUPPORT GROUP LEADER). PART WENT FOR EVALUATION ACTIVITIES, ADVERTISING, AND OTHER SUPPORTS. PART WENT TO TRAINING OF CAR SEAT TECHS AND VOLUNTEER/SUPPORT TRAINING.
152 CLIENTS RECEIVED CRIBS OR PACK AND PLAYS, ALONG WITH SAFE SLEEP EDUCATION. THIS PROGRAM WAS DONE WITH PUBLIC HEALTH NURSES REPRESENTING A 17 COUNTY AREA IN CENTRAL MN. 83 CLIENTS RECEIVED CAR SEATS & EDUCATION THROUGH OUR OFFICE. AN ADDITIONAL 72 CLIENTS RECEIVED CAR SEAT EDUCATION ONLY.OUR GOAL IS TO REDUCE MATERNAL AND INFANT MORTALITY THROUGH EDUCATION AND THE PROVISION OF LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Julie Desautels Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $4,525 |
Chris Wieberdink President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Suzanne Sudmeier Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Greg Odell Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Anna Solheid Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nevin Smith Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $106,847 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $98,187 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $205,034 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $256 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $207,155 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,110 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $17,041 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $1,154 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,104 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,205 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,659 |
Office expenses | $2,475 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $18,796 |
Travel | $176 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $130 |
Insurance | $1,570 |
All other expenses | $300 |
Total functional expenses | $143,107 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $56,776 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $90,210 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $7,976 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $154,962 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,286 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $3,286 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $151,676 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $154,962 |