Shepherds House 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 12/2021, Life Model Works employed 4 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 12/2021, Life Model Works generated $523.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $468.7k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.1%) per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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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 2021, LIFE MODEL WORKS CONTINUED OUR MISSION FACED WITH A GLOBAL PANDEMIC, A DOWNTURN IN THE ECONOMY AND TRANSITION IN OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP. THE LIFE MODEL WORKS TEAM CONTINUED TO CREATE AND REFINE CONTENT TO SPREAD THE LIFE MODEL TO A BROADER AUDIENCE. LIFE MODEL WORKS BEGAN TO USE SOCIAL MEDIA, EMAIL MARKETING AND ONLINE WEBINAR PLATFORMS LIKE YOUTUBE AND GOTOWEBINAR TO KEEP OUR MESSAGE BEFORE OUR CONSTITUENCY. LIFE MODEL WORKS CONDUCTED IN SEPTEMBER 2021 THE FIRST FACE-TO-FACE GATHERING SINCE 2019 IN KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. OUR FOUNDER AND THOUGHT LEADER, JIM WILDER, WROTE A NEW BOOK, ESCAPING ENEMY MODE: HOW OUR BRAINS UNITE OR DIVIDE US, WITH OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, RAY WOOLRIDGE.
LIFE MODEL WORKS CONTINUED ONLINE ENGAGEMENT WITH OUR CONSTITUENCY WITH MODEL STUDY GROUPS WHICH LAUNCHED IN JANUARY 2021. TO DATE, 500 PEOPLE HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THESE HIGHLY INTERACTIVE LEARNING COMMUNITIES. LIFE MODEL WORKS PARTNERED EFFECTIVELY WITH FELLOW MINISTRIES WITH SIMILAR MISSIONS TO HOST INFORMATIVE EVENTS LIKE THE RARE LEADERSHIP IN THE WORKPLACE ONLINE CONFERENCE IN AUGUST 2021.
THE LIFE MODEL WORKS EXECUTIVE TEAM IMPLEMENTED THE NEW LMW STRATEGY WHICH ENVISIONED A NEW FUTURE AND NEW INITIATIVES, SUCH AS LIFE MODEL STUDY GROUPS, LEADER'S COLLECTIVES AND LIFE MODEL CONSULTING. LEADER'S COLLECTIVES BEGAN IN OCTOBER 2021 WITH 15 EAGER PARTICIPANTS FOR YEAR-LONG JOURNEY TO TRANSFORM THEIR MOTIVATION FOR LIFE AND WORK FROM FEAR TO JOY. LIFE MODEL CONSULTING WAS LAUNCHED AND WE SUPPORTED 4 CHURCHES OR MINISTRIES WITH DIRECT ENGAGEMENT AND TRAINING, ENABLING THEM TO CHANGE THEIR ORGANIZATION CULTURE TO A MORE RELATIONAL WAY OF LIVING AND WORKING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ray Woolridge Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $60,000 |
W Dave Mead Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Bill St Cyr Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Perry Bigelow Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Rhonda Morgan Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Doug Morgan Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $262,523 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,500 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $262,523 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $138,497 |
Investment income | $61,769 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $2,785 |
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 | $57,565 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $523,139 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,698 |
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. | $60,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,800 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $168,040 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $15,364 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,044 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,938 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $2,295 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $58,179 |
Advertising and promotion | $43,871 |
Office expenses | $24,643 |
Information technology | $25,142 |
Royalties | $12,292 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $5,357 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $24,702 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,427 |
Insurance | $1,770 |
All other expenses | $2,968 |
Total functional expenses | $468,730 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $231,277 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $29,500 |
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 | $41,372 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,731 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $11,531 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,080 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,292,822 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,493 |
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 | $5,493 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $81,068 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,206,261 |
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 | $2,292,822 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Shepherds House Inc has recieved totaling $20,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Christian Community Foundation Inc Colorado Springs, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Family Counseling Center Inc Kennett, MO | $41,428,918 | $52,646,090 |
Synergy Services Inc Parkville, MO | $12,249,854 | $12,791,535 |
Coalition For Life St Louis St Louis, MO | $592,884 | $1,669,023 |
Moore Youth & Family Services Inc Moore, OK | $1,399,071 | $1,167,225 |
Samaritan Counseling Center Inc Saint Joseph, MO | $678,734 | $1,135,366 |
Mcclain-Garvin Youth & Family Center Inc Newcastle, OK | $265,478 | $1,037,622 |
Oklahoma Christian Counseling Center Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $0 | $716,108 |
Family Builders Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $281,964 | $746,815 |
Christian Family Counseling Center Inc Lawton, OK | $749,180 | $941,674 |
Samaritan Counseling & Growth Center Inc Bartlesville, OK | $664,436 | $546,993 |
Regional Family Crisis Center Perryville, MO | $595,270 | $626,009 |
Collective For Hope Omaha, NE | $3,202,927 | $494,290 |