Vitae Foundation is located in Jefferson City, MO. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (R62) the organization is classified as: Right to Life, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Vitae Foundation employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vitae Foundation 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 12/2023, Vitae Foundation generated $4.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.4% per year over the past 5 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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WE ENCOURAGE A CULTURE OF LIFE THROUGH RESEARCH BASED MESSAGING AND MASS MEDIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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VITAE BUILDS A CULTURE OF LIFE THROUGH ITS COOPERATIVE EFFORTS WITH OTHER PRO-LIFE ORGANIZATIONS AND STAFF INTERACTION WITH INDIVIDUALS, COMPANIES, AND INSTITUTIONS. COOPERATIVE EFFORTS INCLUDE SHARING RESEARCH FINDINGS WITH PRO-LIFE PEERS AND SUBSIDIZING DIGITAL OUTREACH AND PROGRAM MATERIALS FOR PREGNANCY HELP CENTERS. ADDITIONAL EFFORTS TAKE PLACE THROUGH NATIONAL TRAINING INITIATIVES AND ONLINE COLLECTION OF RESOURCES. VITAE'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ACTIVITIES REACH A BROAD SPECTRUM AS THEY TOUCH PREGNANCY CENTER STAFF; WOMEN AND COMMUNITIES SERVED BY THE CENTERS; AND THE PRO-LIFE PEER GROUPS IMPACTED BY VITAE'S RESEARCH. THESE EFFORTS HELP EXPAND THE PRO-LIFE KNOWLEDGE BASE OF A WORLDWIDE POPULATION.
VITAE BUILDS A CULTURE OF LIFE THROUGH ITS COOPERATIVE EFFORTS WITH OTHER PRO-LIFE ORGANIZATIONS AND STAFF INTERACTION WITH INDIVIDUALS, COMPANIES, AND INSTITUTIONS. COOPERATIVE EFFORTS INCLUDE SHARING RESEARCH FINDINGS WITH PRO-LIFE PEERS AND SUBSIDIZING DIGITAL OUTREACH AND PROGRAM MATERIALS FOR PREGNANCY HELP CENTERS. ADDITIONAL EFFORTS TAKE PLACE THROUGH NATIONAL TRAINING INITIATIVES AND ONLINE COLLECTION OF RESOURCES. VITAE'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ACTIVITIES REACH A BROAD SPECTRUM AS THEY TOUCH PREGNANCY CENTER STAFF; WOMEN AND COMMUNITIES SERVED BY THE CENTERS; AND THE PRO-LIFE PEER GROUPS IMPACTED BY VITAE'S RESEARCH. THESE EFFORTS HELP EXPAND THE PRO-LIFE KNOWLEDGE BASE OF A WORLDWIDE POPULATION.
THE VITAE FOUNDATION CONDUCTS RESEARCH INTO THE EMOTIONAL DYNAMICS SURROUNDING WOMEN FACING AN ABORTION DECISION, THEN PRODUCES AND DELIVERS LIFE-AFFIRMING MESSAGES TO MOTIVATE THOSE WOMEN TO CHOOSE LIFE FOR THEIR UNBORN CHILDREN. WORKING WITH A SELECT GROUP OF 29 PREGNANCY HELP CENTERS WITH 33 LOCATIONS ACROSS THE U.S., VITAE USES ITS RESEARCH TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN THEIR CUSTOMIZED MARKETING PROJECTS. SUCCESS IS MEASURED BY A CAMPAIGN'S EFFECTIVENESS IN CONNECTING WOMEN WITH LOCAL PREGNANCY HELP CENTERS FOR INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE. IN ADDITION, VITAE SHARES RESEARCH FINDINGS AND SUCCESSFUL MESSAGING STRATEGIES TO PRO-LIFE PEERS THROUGH ITS NATIONAL TRAINING INITIATIVE.
THE VITAE FOUNDATION CONDUCTS RESEARCH INTO THE EMOTIONAL DYNAMICS SURROUNDING WOMEN FACING AN ABORTION DECISION, THEN PRODUCES AND DELIVERS LIFE-AFFIRMING MESSAGES TO MOTIVATE THOSE WOMEN TO CHOOSE LIFE FOR THEIR UNBORN CHILDREN. WORKING WITH A SELECT GROUP OF 29 PREGNANCY HELP CENTERS WITH 33 LOCATIONS ACROSS THE U.S., VITAE USES ITS RESEARCH TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN THEIR CUSTOMIZED MARKETING PROJECTS. SUCCESS IS MEASURED BY A CAMPAIGN'S EFFECTIVENESS IN CONNECTING WOMEN WITH LOCAL PREGNANCY HELP CENTERS FOR INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE. IN ADDITION, VITAE SHARES RESEARCH FINDINGS AND SUCCESSFUL MESSAGING STRATEGIES TO PRO-LIFE PEERS THROUGH ITS NATIONAL TRAINING INITIATIVE.
VITAE USES COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL EVENTS TO INTRODUCE ATTENDEES TO ITS MISSION; SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT ITS PROGRAMS AND SUCCESSES; AND MOTIVATE THEM TO GET INVOLVED. DRAWING ON THE EXPERTISE OF WELL-KNOWN PRO-LIFE SPEAKERS AND PERSONAL TESTIMONIES, THESE EVENTS ENCOURAGE SUPPORT THROUGH TIME, TALENT, AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES, AS WELL AS TO ADVOCATE FOR VITAE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. AS A 501(C)(3), VITAE RELIES ON DONATIONS TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY FUNDING FOR ITS WORK. IN MODERN COMMUNICATION, DOMINATED BY THE INTERNET, EFFECTIVE MESSAGES MUST BE RESEARCH BASED, PROFESSIONALLY DESIGNED, AND CONNECT THE SPECIFIC MEDIUM WITH THE INTENDED AUDIENCE.
VITAE USES COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL EVENTS TO INTRODUCE ATTENDEES TO ITS MISSION; SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT ITS PROGRAMS AND SUCCESSES; AND MOTIVATE THEM TO GET INVOLVED. DRAWING ON THE EXPERTISE OF WELL-KNOWN PRO-LIFE SPEAKERS AND PERSONAL TESTIMONIES, THESE EVENTS ENCOURAGE SUPPORT THROUGH TIME, TALENT, AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES, AS WELL AS TO ADVOCATE FOR VITAE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. AS A 501(C)(3), VITAE RELIES ON DONATIONS TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY FUNDING FOR ITS WORK. IN MODERN COMMUNICATION, DOMINATED BY THE INTERNET, EFFECTIVE MESSAGES MUST BE RESEARCH BASED, PROFESSIONALLY DESIGNED, AND CONNECT THE SPECIFIC MEDIUM WITH THE INTENDED AUDIENCE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Craig Husting Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Larry Rohrbach Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jason Imlay Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kyle Menges Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Dr John Bruchalski Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Melissa Ohden Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Google Adwords Adword Campaigns | 12/30/22 | $445,947 |
Premiere Speakers Bureau Locate Speakers For Events | 12/30/22 | $124,500 |
Google Adwords Adword Campaigns | 12/30/22 | $445,947 |
Premiere Speakers Bureau Locate Speakers For Events | 12/30/22 | $124,500 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $1,644,941 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,595,565 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $324,809 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,240,506 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $36,653 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$5,819 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$276,656 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,998,146 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $67,963 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $368 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $171,065 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,522 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,765,032 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $9,570 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $35,892 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $4,762 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,710 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $107,221 |
Information technology | $126,990 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $71,073 |
Travel | $122,565 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $377,842 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $17,581 |
Insurance | $11,862 |
All other expenses | -$402,228 |
Total functional expenses | $3,309,660 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,407,667 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $185,221 |
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 | $6,797 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $21,081 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $1,116,507 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $109,396 |
Total assets | $2,846,669 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $192,412 |
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 | $69,020 |
Total liabilities | $261,432 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,770,389 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $814,848 |
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 | $2,846,669 |
Over the last fiscal year, Vitae Foundation has awarded $26,300 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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HEARTBEAT INTERNATIONAL PURPOSE: PROLIFE COMMUNICATION | $5,150 |
FELLOWSHIP OF CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY STUDENTS PURPOSE: PROLIFE COMMUNICATION | $8,000 |
FELLOWSHIP OF CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY STUDENTS PURPOSE: PROLIFE COMMUNICATION | $8,000 |
HEARTBEAT INTERNATIONAL PURPOSE: PROLIFE COMMUNICATION | $5,150 |