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 12/2021, Vitae Foundation employed 28 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 12/2021, Vitae Foundation generated $3.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.2% 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
TO ENCOURAGE A CULTURE OF LIFE THROUGH RESEARCH-BASED MESSAGING AND MASS MEDIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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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 32 PREGNANCY HELP CENTERS WITH 51 LOCATIONS ACROSS THE U.S., VITAE USES ITS RESEARCH TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN THEIR CUSTOMIZED MARKETING PROJECTS. SUCCCESS 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 IVOLVED. 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 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 ACCESS TO THE VITAE VAULT, AN ONLINE COLLECTION OF RESOURCES. VITAE'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ACTIVITIES REACH A BROAD SPECTRUM AS THEY TOUCH PREGANCY CENTER STAFF; WOMEN AND COMMUNITES 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 ACCESS TO THE VITAE VAULT, AN ONLINE COLLECTION OF RESOURCES. VITAE'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ACTIVITIES REACH A BROAD SPECTRUM AS THEY TOUCH PREGANCY CENTER STAFF; WOMEN AND COMMUNITES 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 32 PREGNANCY HELP CENTERS WITH 51 LOCATIONS ACROSS THE U.S., VITAE USES ITS RESEARCH TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN THEIR CUSTOMIZED MARKETING PROJECTS. SUCCCESS 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 IVOLVED. 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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Carl Landwehr Director | Officer | 32 | $105,460 |
Deborah Stokes President | Officer | 51.5 | $85,530 |
Thomas Krause Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Lindsey Bachman Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jennifer Schmidt Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kyle Mentges Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Google Adwords Adword Campaigns | 12/30/20 | $274,943 |
Premiere Speakers Bureau Event Speaker Fees | 12/30/20 | $124,883 |
Google Adwords Adword Campaigns | 12/30/20 | $274,943 |
Premiere Speakers Bureau Event Speaker Fees | 12/30/20 | $124,883 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $1,991,899 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $248,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,368,500 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $330,513 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,608,399 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $12,309 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$4,303 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$262,298 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,355,474 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $55,178 |
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. | $194,114 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,058 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,411,599 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $239 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $34,407 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $66,734 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $113,740 |
Information technology | $91,844 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $69,912 |
Travel | $56,986 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $389,727 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,020 |
Insurance | $10,789 |
All other expenses | -$389,428 |
Total functional expenses | $2,857,913 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $879,260 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $71,302 |
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 | $14,120 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $35,356 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $1,142,208 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,000 |
Total assets | $2,145,247 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $147,851 |
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 | $147,851 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,658,583 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $338,813 |
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 | $2,145,247 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 16 grants that Vitae Foundation has recieved totaling $422,800.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HEALTH | $197,750 |
Dorea Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $64,500 |
Columbian Charities Of Mo Inc St Louis, MO PURPOSE: RELIGIOUS INFORM | $40,000 |
Council For Life Dallas, TX PURPOSE: GEOFENCING/CAMPAIGN DISCOVERIES | $35,750 |
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: CULTURE | $18,000 |
Roman Catholic Foundation Of Eastern Missouri St Louis, MO PURPOSE: DONOR RECOMMENDED GRANTS | $16,000 |
Beg. Balance | $302,401 |
Earnings | $16,768 |
Ending Balance | $319,169 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Vitae Foundation Jefferson City, MO | $2,145,247 | $3,355,474 |
Kansans For Life Inc Wichita, KS | $883,173 | $2,134,961 |
Kansans For Life Educational Fund Wichita, KS | $517,600 | $1,271,551 |
Pro-Life Action League Chicago, IL | $603,626 | $1,120,526 |
Family Council Little Rock, AR | $1,058,345 | $1,361,043 |
Birthright Counseling St Louis St Louis, MO | $3,729,959 | $1,293,519 |
Life Center Inc Elgin, IL | $828,465 | $859,247 |
Assurance For Life Inc Lexington, KY | $928,640 | $853,109 |
Embrace Of Wichita Inc Wichita, KS | $1,284,893 | $988,142 |
Wedignify Champaign, IL | $184,179 | $538,044 |
Biking For Babies St Charles, MO | $466,739 | $605,435 |
Birthright Of Memphis Inc Memphis, TN | $485,316 | $535,718 |