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 12/2022, Project Defending Life employed 13 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 12/2022, Project Defending Life generated $527.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $598.5k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 20.8% 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
2022
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LA LUZ WOMENS CENTERS OFFER LIMITED-MEDICAL SERVICES INCLUDING MEDICAL-GRADE PREGNANCY TESTING, LIMITED OBSTETRIC ULTRASOUNDS TO CONFIRM PREGNANCY, STD/STI TESTING AND TREATMENT, AND PREGNANCY OPTIONS INFORMATION. LA LUZ WOMENS CENTER SERVED ALMOST 450 NEW PATIENTS. LA LUZ ALSO OFFERS SUPPORTIVE SERVICES LIKE PARENTING EDUCATION AND SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, MATERIAL SUPPORT, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE MOST IN NEED.
PUBLIC WITNESS & ENCOUNTER IS AN OUTREACH INITIATIVE TO PRAY IN FRONT OF ABORTION FACILITIES IN LAW-ABIDING, PEACEFUL VIGILS AS WELL AS EQUIP AND TRAIN INDIVIDUALS IN SIDEWALK ADVOCACY TO SERVE WOMEN AND MEN ENTERING ABORTION FACILITIES AND DIRECT THEM TO LIFE-AFFIRMING RESOURCES AND SERVICES.
HOLY INNOCENTS CHAPEL IS A EUCHARISTIC CHAPEL WHERE WE TRANSFORM LIVES DURING TWICE WEEKLY MASS AND DAILY ADORATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Michael Herrick Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Daniel Doughty Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dr Celia Valdez Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Lonnie Hurley Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert Singer Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Venessa Johnson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $452,000 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $140,165 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $592,165 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $42 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$64,375 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $527,832 |
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. | $81,818 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,182 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $225,695 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $23,461 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $11,119 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,890 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $10,535 |
Information technology | $13,668 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $23,497 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,432 |
Interest | $4,299 |
Payments to affiliates | $2,616 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $30,958 |
Insurance | $7,178 |
All other expenses | $41,595 |
Total functional expenses | $598,505 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $208,079 |
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 | $229,814 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $437,893 |
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 | $84,940 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $6,150 |
Total liabilities | $91,090 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $346,803 |
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 | $437,893 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Cobalt Foundation Denver, CO | $19,440,839 | $3,685,421 |
Provide Inc Round Rock, TX | $3,258,193 | $3,313,548 |
Avow Foundation For Abortion Access Inc Austin, TX | $1,726,107 | $756,340 |
Avow Inc Austin, TX | $652,162 | $1,140,435 |
Project Defending Life Albuquerque, NM | $437,893 | $527,832 |
Life Dynamics Inc Denton, TX | $0 | $347,204 |
Oklahoma Religious Coalition For Reproductive Choice Tulsa, OK | $495,386 | $243,000 |
Color Action Fund Denver, CO | $690,791 | $460,937 |
Abolish Abortion Texas Liberty Hill, TX | $30,395 | $0 |
Oklahoma Coalition For Reproductive Justice Oklahoma City, OK | $49,325 | $0 |
Planned Parenthood Of Greater Texas Action Fund Dallas, TX | $0 | $0 |