Lifewire is located in Bellevue, WA. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (P43) the organization is classified as: Family Violence Shelters, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Lifewire employed 44 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lifewire 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, Lifewire generated $8.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.8% 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
OUR MISSION IS TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BY CHANGING INDIVIDUAL, INSTITUTIONAL AND SOCIETAL BELIEFS, ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIORS THAT PERPETUATE IT. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SURVIVOR ADVOCACY SERVICES: ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. THE PROGRAM ENCOMPASSES SAFETY PLANNING; RESOURCE REFERRAL; LEGAL ASSISTANCE (FOR PROTECTION ORDERS, PARENTING PLANS, DIVORCE ETC.); SUPPORT GROUPS FOR ADULTS, TEENS, AND CHILDREN; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EDUCATION; AND ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY STABILIZATION ASSISTANCE. SURVIVOR ADVOCACY SERVICES WORKS WITH SURVIVORS WHO CONTACT US DIRECTLY EITHER PERSONALLY OR THROUGH OUR 24-HOUR HELPLINE AND WHO ARE REFERRED FROM HOSPITALS, DSHS, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS. WE ALSO PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT FOR SURVIVORS THROUGH THE LEGAL SYSTEM BY PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND PRO-BONO ATTORNEYS TO SUPPORT SURVIVORS AS THEY NAVIGATE THE LEGAL ENTANGLEMENTS NECESSITATED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. WE PROVIDE TRAUMA-INFORMED, SURVIVOR-DRIVEN SERVICES.
OTHERS
RENTAL ASSISTANCE, RAPID REHOUSING, AND HOUSING STABILITY: THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR FAMILIES IN NON-TIME-LIMITED HOUSING. SAFETY PLANNING, SUPPORT GROUPS, LEGAL ADVOCACY SERVICES, CHILDREN'S SERVICES, CRISIS SUPPORT SERVICES, REFERRALS, AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EDUCATION INFORMATION AND SUPPORT REMAIN AVAILABLE TO PARTICIPANTS IN THESE PROGRAMS. THE RAPID REHOUSING AND HOUSING STABILITY PROGRAMS PROVIDE FLEXIBLE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH INDIVIDUALIZED HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOCUSED ON OBTAINING AND/OR MAINTAINING HOUSING, AS WELL AS HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION EFFORTS.
EMERGENCY HOUSING: MY SISTER'S HOME IS AN EMERGENCY, CONFIDENTIAL SHELTER THAT PROVIDES INTERIM HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AND/OR INDIVIDUALS IN THE MOST DANGEROUS SITUATIONS. SAFETY PLANNING, SUPPORT GROUPS, LEGAL ADVOCACY SERVICES, CHILDREN'S SERVICES, CRISIS SUPPORT SERVICES, REFERRALS, AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EDUCATION INFORMATION AND SUPPORT ARE PROVIDED TO RESIDENTS DURING THEIR STAY. IN ADDITION, THE HOTEL MOTEL VOUCHER PROGRAM PROVIDES FAMILIES AND/OR INDIVIDUALS SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND EMERGENCY HOUSING IN A HOTEL OR MOTEL FOR SHORT-TERM STAYS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Karlah Ramirez-Tanori Co-Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $126,983 |
Amy Fitzgerald Operations Director | 40 | $117,899 | |
Alexis Harden Housing Director | 40 | $109,848 | |
E Jeannette Biffle Controller | 40 | $92,107 | |
Olivia Montgomery Services Director | 40 | $91,042 | |
Kelly Becker Development Director | 40 | $61,777 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $348,755 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $5,263,636 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $934,416 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $63,527 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,546,807 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $13,310 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,666,156 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$188,958 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $9,850 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $8,047,319 |
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. | $1,215,166 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $193,858 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,157 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,529,557 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $29,937 |
Other employee benefits | $253,148 |
Payroll taxes | $277,375 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,910 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $433,102 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $205,324 |
Information technology | $150,966 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $239,712 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $73,771 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $382,091 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $110,915 |
Total functional expenses | $6,098,832 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,001,616 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,530 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,216,155 |
Accounts receivable, net | $332 |
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 | $149,943 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $15,727,978 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $54,642 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $22,472 |
Total assets | $20,179,668 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $666,099 |
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 | $8,779,554 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $9,445,653 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,249,961 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $484,054 |
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 | $20,179,668 |