Life Model Works Inc, operating under the name Life Model Works, is located in Leawood, KS. The organization was established in 1970. According to its NTEE Classification (P46) the organization is classified as: Family Counseling, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Life Model Works employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Life Model Works 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 Model Works generated $505.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $602.3k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.9%) per year over the past 9 years. 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
THE LIFE MODEL WORKS VISION IS THAT EVERYONE WHO ENCOUNTERS THE CHURCH IS TRANSFORMED INTO THE IMAGE OF CHRIST. OUR MISSION IS TO EQUIP EXISTING NETWORKS TO CREATE IDENTITY TRANSFORMATION INTO THE LIKENESS OF CHRIST IN CHURCH AND CULTURE. LIFE MODEL WORKS IS A NON-PROFIT 501C3 RELIGIOUS SERVICE ORGANIZATION BUILDING ON THE FIFTY-YEAR LEGACY OF SHEPHERD'S HOUSE, INC. WHICH WAS FOUNDED IN 1970 IN VAN NUYS, CALIFORNIA AS A COUNSELING CENTER. LIFE MODEL WORKS GUIDES THE DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION OF FULL-BRAINED PRACTICES THAT TRANSFORM. WE DEVELOP RESOURCES AND PRODUCTS AND PROVIDE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS, CHURCHES, AND ORGANIZATIONS IN FURTHERANCE OF THIS MISSION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DURING 2023, LIFE MODEL WORKS (LMW) CONTINUED CREATING AND REFINING CONTENT TO SPREAD THE LIFE MODEL TO A BROADER AUDIENCE. THEY SPREAD THE LIFE MODEL TO HUNDREDS OF NEWCOMERS WITH THEIR PRACTICAL LIFE MODEL STUDY GROUPS, WHICH ENCOMPASSES FULL-BRAIN CHRISTIANITY BASED ON THE BOOK THE OTHER HALF OF CHURCH. THE TAUGHT THE NEUROTHEOLOGY OF ESCAPING ENEMY MODE IN RACE RELATIONS AT THEIR ANNUAL CONFERENCE, TRANSFORM 2023, WITH OVER 400 IN ATTENDANCE. THEY LAUNCHED THE AUDIO VERSION OF THEIR SIGNATURE BOOK, LIVING FROM THE HEART JESUS GAVE YOU. THEY PROVIDED TRAINING AND RESOURCES TO SPREAD PEACE AND JOY TO HUNDREDS OF CHRISTIAN LEADERS IN ASIA, SOUTH AMERICA, MEXICO, UGANDA, AND EUROPE. THROUGHOUT 2023 THEY CONTINUED TO EQUIP DOZENS OF EAGER LEADERS IN THEIR NEWEST YEAR-LONG TRAINING COHORT, LEADER'S COLLECTIVE. LIFE MODEL CONSULTING SUPPORTED CHURCHES AND MINISTRIES WITH DIRECT TRAINING, ENABLING THEM TO CHANGE THEIR ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE TO A MORE RELATIONAL WAY OF LIVING AND WORKING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Marlene Allen Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $18,377 |
Ray Woolridge Former Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $16,759 |
W Dave Mead Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Bill St Cyr Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Doug Morgan Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rhonda Morgan Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $228,681 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $228,681 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $183,985 |
Investment income | $93,346 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $5,205 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$12,215 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $505,695 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $74,173 |
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. | $35,136 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,595 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $258,210 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $14,527 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,250 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $32,282 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $1,321 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $47,586 |
Advertising and promotion | $26,573 |
Office expenses | $18,013 |
Information technology | $33,906 |
Royalties | $2,241 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $15,826 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $27,610 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,880 |
Insurance | $2,319 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $602,261 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $205,345 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,580 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $53,336 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $1,974,331 |
Inventories for sale or use | $10,492 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,744 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,243 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,918 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,261,989 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $20,614 |
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 | $20,614 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,113,349 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $128,026 |
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 | $2,261,989 |
Over the last fiscal year, Life Model Works Inc has awarded $62,173 in support to 11 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOC PURPOSE: Charitable Contribution | $5,181 |
ALIVE & WELL INC PURPOSE: Charitable Contribution | $10,362 |
HOPE INTERNATIONAL PURPOSE: Charitable Contribution | $5,181 |
TAYLOR UNIVERSITY UPLAND PURPOSE: Charitable Contribution | $5,181 |
MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO PURPOSE: Charitable Contribution | $5,181 |
CHICAGO WEST SIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: Charitable Contribution | $5,181 |