Project Defending Life is located in Albuquerque, NM. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (R61) the organization is classified as: Reproductive Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Project Defending Life employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Project Defending 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, Project Defending Life generated $422.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $412.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.9% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE ARE COMMITTED TO DEFENDING THE SACREDNESS OF HUMAN LIFE FROM CONCEPTION TO NATURAL DEATH, FOCUSED SPECIFICALLY ON ENDING ABORTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WOMEN'S PREGNANCY OPTIONS (WPO) OFFER MEDICAL SERVICES, INCLUDING A MEDICAL-GRADE URINE PREGNANCY TEST, LIMITED OBSTETRIC ULTRASOUND, AND STD TESTING AND TREATMENT. WPO SERVED 335 NEW PATIENTS IN 2021, 62 OF THOSE PATIENTS MADE AT LEAST ONE REPEAT APPOINTMENT. WPO ALSO OFFERS FURTHER CARE IN THE FORM OF CASE MANAGEMENT, CLIENT ADVOCACY, AND OUR EARN-WHILE-YOU- LEARN PROGRAM AT BOTH THE ALBUQUERQUE AND OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE PREGNANCY CENTER LOCATED IN SANTA FE.
WE HOST TWO 40 DAYS FOR LIFE CAMPAIGNS EVERY YEAR WHICH INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY IN PRAYER, FASTING, AND PUBLIC WITNESS OUTSIDE OF ABORTION CLINICS. IN ADDITION, WE HAVE OUR SIDEWALK ADVOCATE PROGRAM WHICH TRAINS PEOPLE TO REACH OUT TO MEN AND WOMEN GOING INTO THE ABORTION CLINICS THROUGH PEACEFUL OUTREACH. TO INVITE THE COMMUNITY INTO OUR MINISTRY, PROJECT DEFENDING LIFE (PDL) HAS VARIOUS EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR INCLUDING MONTHLY OPEN HOUSES, ANNUAL 5K AND GALANTINE'S DAY. DURING JANUARY, SANCTITY OF LIFE MONTH PDL HAS OUTREACH ACTIVITIES IN VARIOUS SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES.
PROJECT DEFENDING LIFE IS BLESSED TO HAVE A EUCHARISTIC CHAPEL AT OUR ALBUQUERQUE PREGNANCY MEDICAL CLINIC BUILDING. MASS IS OFFERED BY THE CAPUCHIN FRANCISCAN FRIARS OF THE RENEWAL OR VARIOUS DIOCESAN PRIESTS TWICE PER WEEK (TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS). PERPETUAL ADORATION IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN OUR CHAPEL DURING ALL THE HOURS THAT OUR CLINIC IS OPEN (MONDAY-FRIDAY, 9:00-4:00).
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dominique Davis President | Officer | 40 | $69,260 |
Michael Herrick Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Daniel Doughty Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bill Ortiz Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Robert Singer Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Celia Valdez Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $243,321 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $239,276 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $482,597 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $69 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$59,719 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $422,947 |
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. | $69,260 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,926 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $135,377 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $15,572 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,726 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,648 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $7,148 |
Information technology | $2,739 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $23,296 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $13 |
Interest | $4,472 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $27,679 |
Insurance | $8,366 |
All other expenses | $13,895 |
Total functional expenses | $412,717 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $254,345 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $259,602 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $1,167 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $515,114 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $88,529 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $9,109 |
Total liabilities | $97,638 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $417,476 |
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 | $515,114 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Project Defending Life has recieved totaling $24,806.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Knights Of Columbus Charities Inc New Haven, CT PURPOSE: DONATION TO PROMOTE THE CULTURE OF LIFE PROGRAM | $18,500 |
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: POVERTY | $6,100 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $206 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Provide Inc Round Rock, TX | $3,715,659 | $1,297,494 |
Cobalt Foundation Denver, CO | $20,599,118 | $21,451,677 |
Avow Foundation For Abortion Access Inc Austin, TX | $1,891,191 | $1,942,189 |
Project Defending Life Albuquerque, NM | $515,114 | $422,947 |
Life Dynamics Inc Denton, TX | $692,290 | $347,204 |
Avow Inc Austin, TX | $17,815 | $201,972 |
Abolish Abortion Texas Liberty Hill, TX | $20,080 | $0 |
Color Action Fund Denver, CO | $481,199 | $260,058 |
Oklahoma Religious Coalition For Reproductive Choice Tulsa, OK | $120,663 | $0 |
Oklahoma Coalition For Reproductive Justice Oklahoma City, OK | $95,449 | $0 |
Planned Parenthood Of Greater Texas Action Fund Dallas, TX | $31,754 | $0 |