Life House
- Assets
- $7.1m
- Revenue
- $7.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Gonzales, LA
- Founding
- 03/2001
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 72-1481992
Organization Overview
Life House is located in Gonzales, LA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Life House 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, Life House generated $7.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 19.0% per year over the past 9 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO WORK WITH GOVERNMENT & BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CITIZENS BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, TRAINING, CHARACTER, & LEADERSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP MEN GET REACCLIMATED INTO SOCIETY AFTER BEING INCARCERATED. AS PART OF THE PROGRAM, A THRIFT STORE WAS OPENED TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING AND EMPLOYMENT. IT ALSO PROVIDES HOUSING FOR UP TO 24 MONTHS TO HOMELESS OR NEAR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.
HUD PERMANENT HOUSING PROJECT PROVIDED PARTIAL FUNDING TO THE ORGANIZATION TO BUILD AND OPERATE A MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING UNIT IN GONZALES, LOUISIANA. THE ORGANIZATION USED THIRD PARTY CONTRIBUTIONS TO FINANCE THE REMAINDER OF THE PROJECT. THE CONSTRUCTION FOR A FOUR-UNIT HOUSING BUILDING WAS COMPLETED AND OPENED IN 2008. THE NEW BUILDING WILL BE ORGANIZED AS A PERMANENT HOUSING SITUATION FOR INDIVIDUALS OR FAMILIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mark Stermer President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $18,755 |
Casey Tanner Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gene Mills Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sam Smith Jr Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $504,663 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,159,067 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,900,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,663,730 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,074,609 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $28,700 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,673 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,776,992 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $16,020 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,755 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,755 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,173,253 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $35,184 |
| Payroll taxes | $238,589 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $9,923 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,439 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $175,383 |
| Advertising and promotion | $16,907 |
| Office expenses | $73,106 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $183,650 |
| Travel | $51,337 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $56,639 |
| Interest | $29,398 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $137,326 |
| Insurance | $248,162 |
| All other expenses | $24,571 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,884,243 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $298,487 |
| 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 | $6,835,661 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $7,134,148 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $17,296 |
| 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 | $1,458,995 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $123,111 |
| Total liabilities | $1,599,402 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,376,612 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $158,134 |
| 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 | $7,134,148 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Life House has awarded $92,941 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
THE CHURCH INTERNATIONAL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $76,705 |
THE CHURCH ACADEMY OF BATON ROUGE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,080 |
THE CHURCH IN ST AMANT PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,156 |