Nonprofit · EIN 31-0999791
LIFELINE CHRISTIAN MISSION
Tax-exempt · WESTERVILLE, OH 43081
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $7,438,160 | $8,039,932 | -$601,772 | $3,436,561 | $4,391,125 | -$954,564 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $8,108,210 | $8,627,765 | -$519,555 | $3,923,048 | $4,317,898 | -$394,850 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,370,469
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $9,779
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$41,309
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $34,192
- Other revenue
- $57,912
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,706,916
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $285,149
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,967,190
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,113,671
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $40
- Accounting fees
- $75,303
- Occupancy
- $498,907
- Travel
- $416,092
- Depreciation
- $174,204
- Program services (functional)
- $6,130,820
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,442,849
- Fundraising (functional)
- $466,167
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,923,048
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,436,561
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,391,125
- Net assets, end of year
- -$954,564
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,280,994
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$954,564
- Gross receipts
- $7,550,951
- Employees
- 86
- Volunteers
- 400
- Year formed
- 1980
- State of legal domicile
- OH
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEN SIMMS | PRESIDENT - CEO Officer | 60 | $83,000 | $42,000 |
| GEORGE R DEVOE | CO-FOUNDER - DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $42,788 | $23,000 |
| GRETCHEN DEVOE | CO-FOUNDER DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $42,788 | $23,000 |
| MARK STIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $12,080 | $0 |
| BRIANA OLTMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KURT BRAUN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ARTY VANGELOOF | VICE-CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JERICHO RHOTEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG BYINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG CROZIER | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEN SIMMS | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 60 | $82,063 | $48,209 |
| GRETCHEN DEVOE | CO-FOUNDER/DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $36,129 | $29,658 |
| GEORGE R DEVOE | CO-FOUNDER/DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $36,129 | $29,658 |
| ROBIN SEAVERS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $19,242 | $0 |
| MARK STIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $12,681 | $0 |
| BRIANA OLTMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KURT BRAUN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ARTY VANGELOOF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JERICHO RHOTEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG BYINGTON | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG CROZIER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 921 EASTWIND DR STE 104, WESTERVILLE, OH 43081-5316
- In care of
- % BEN SIMMS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LIFELINE CHRISTIAN MISSION, 921 EASTWIND DR STE 104, WESTERVILLE, OH 43081
- Signed the 990
- ROBIN SEAVERS, FINANCIAL MANAGER
- Phone
- (614) 794-0108
- Website
- WWW.LIFELINE.ORG
Mission
SPARK A LIFE MISSION FOR GOD EVERYONE EVERYWHERE. EXTEND HOPE AND ELEVATE PEOPLE TO EXPERIENCE THEIR GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL
Program accomplishments
- MINISTRY WORK FOR CUBA CANADA GUATEMALA PANAMA ECUADOR AND ARIZONA IN THE UNITED STATES.Expenses $4,652,227 · grants $316,824
- HAITI PROGRAMS SERVED 12 CHURCHES; 6 SCHOOLS; EDUCATED 1,300 CHILDREN; AND 2 CLINICS. EMPLOYS 220 HAITIANS.Expenses $562,073 · grants $558,567
- HONDURAS PROGRAMS SERVED 14 CHURCHES; 2 SCHOOLS; EDUCATED 650 CHILDREN; AND 1 CLINIC. EMPLOYS 70 HONDURANS.Expenses $800,366 · grants $673,565
- EL SALVADOR PROGRAM SERVES CHURCHES THROUGH CHURCH DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING.Expenses $116,154 · grants $88,000
- FORM 990 PART VI SECTION A LINE 2: GEORGE R. DEVOE AND GRETCHEN DEVOE HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP.0
- FORM 990 PART VI SECTION B LINE 11B: FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM AND REVIEWED IN DETAIL BY THE ORGANIZATIONS TOP MANAGEMENT. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE PROVIDED A COPY OF THE FORM 990 FOR DETAILED REVIEW AND COMMENT VIA EMAIL OR FAX BEFORE THE RETURN IS FILED.0
- FORM 990 PART VI SECTION B LINE 12C: THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES ALL OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS TO ANNUALLY COMPLETE AND SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE. THE BOARD CHAIRMAN IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING THE SIGNED STATEMENTS AND THE BOARD CHAIRMANS SIGNED STATEMENT IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD ENSURING THAT INTERESTED PERSONS ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. SHOULD ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST BE DISCLOSED THE BOARD MEMBER OR OFFICER WOULD BE ASKED TO REFRAIN FROM PARTICIPATION IN ANY DELIBERATION OR DECISION WITH REGARD TO MATTERS AFFECTED BY THE RELATIONSHIP.0
- FORM 990 PART VI SECTION B LINE 15: INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD REVIEW COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT CEO LIFELINE CHRISTIAN MISSION 31-0999791 332212 11-14-23 2 Employer identification number Schedule O Form 990 2023 Schedule O Form 990 2023 Page Name of the organization ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE BOARD REVIEWS THE SALARY COMPENSATION OF OHIO NON-PROFITS SURVEY TO MAKE SURE ALL STAFF ARE WITHIN THE TOP 50TH TO 75TH PERCENTILE. THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISION ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD MINUTES.0
- INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD REVIEW ALL COMPENSATION FOR OTHER OFFICERS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD REVIEWS THE SALARY COMPENSATION OF OHIO NON-PROFITS SURVEY TO MAKE SURE ALL STAFF ARE WITHIN THE TOP 50TH TO 75TH PERCENTILE. THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISION ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD MINUTES.0
- FORM 990 PART VI LINE 17 LIST OF STATES RECEIVING COPY OF FORM 990: CA,FL,GA,HI,KY,MD,MI,MN,MS,NH,NM,OR,PA,SC,TN,UT,VA,WV,WI0
- FORM 990 PART VI SECTION C LINE 19: THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.0
- FORM 990 PART 1 LINE 12 TOTAL REVENUE: OUR OVERALL CONTRIBUTIONS WERE UP FROM 2023 HOWEVER DUE TO SHIFTS IN OUR MINISTRY OUR OVERALL REVENUE SHOWS DOWN. THESE CHANGES INCLUDE OUR SCHOOL IN ARIZONA BECOMING ITS OWN 501c3 NO LONGER COLLECTING FLIGHT MONEY FOR MISSION TRIPS AND NO LONGER SHIPPING CONTAINERS OF FOOD TO HAITI DUE TO ONGOING UNREST LOWERING OUR GIFT IN KIND REVENUE0
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-0999791
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1981
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,436,561
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,550,951
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $7,438,160 | $8,039,932 | $3,436,561 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $8,108,210 | $8,627,765 | $3,923,048 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $9,337,840 | $9,323,669 | $3,456,308 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 31-0999791).
Questions about LIFELINE CHRISTIAN MISSION
- What is the EIN of LIFELINE CHRISTIAN MISSION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIFELINE CHRISTIAN MISSION is 31-0999791.
- Is LIFELINE CHRISTIAN MISSION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
- Are donations to LIFELINE CHRISTIAN MISSION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIFELINE CHRISTIAN MISSION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of LIFELINE CHRISTIAN MISSION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LIFELINE CHRISTIAN MISSION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of LIFELINE CHRISTIAN MISSION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LIFELINE CHRISTIAN MISSION.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIFELINE CHRISTIAN MISSION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $83,000 (BEN SIMMS, PRESIDENT - CEO).
- How much revenue does LIFELINE CHRISTIAN MISSION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $7,438,160, expenses of $8,039,932 and total assets of $3,436,561 at year end.
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