Nonprofit · EIN 36-3184207
CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRIES
Tax-exempt · LITTLE CANADA, MN 55117
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $751,221 | $717,554 | $33,667 | $1,496,947 | $535,741 | $961,206 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $907,043 | $790,231 | $116,812 | $1,558,017 | $630,478 | $927,539 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $784,059 | $714,562 | $69,497 | $1,487,469 | $676,742 | $810,727 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $541,770
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $10,859
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $198,592
- Other revenue
- $198,592
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $52,364
- Other salaries and wages
- $72,512
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $149,777
- Professional fundraising fees
- $1,344
- Accounting fees
- $16,025
- Occupancy
- $41,192
- Travel
- $1,037
- Depreciation
- $38,909
- Program services (functional)
- $553,034
- Management and general (functional)
- $130,016
- Fundraising (functional)
- $34,504
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,558,017
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,496,947
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $535,741
- Net assets, end of year
- $961,206
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,059,494
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $961,206
- Gross receipts
- $892,216
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 58
- Year formed
- 2001
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penny Frenz | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $50,264 | $2,100 |
| Loren Evers | President/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Adam Brigham | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David Endorf | Spiritual Advisor Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Clay Raasch | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Nick Kapanke | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Virginia Voigt | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penny Frenz | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $47,697 | $2,100 |
| Nick Kapanke | Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| William Schultz | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Adam Brigham | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Clay Raasch | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Loren Evers | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Carl Lemke | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| David Endorf | Spiritual Leader/Pastor Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PENNY FRENZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $46,117 |
| PASTOR DAVID ENDORF | SPIRITUAL ADVISOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ADAM BRIGHAM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| CLAY RAASCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| NICK KAPANKE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| WILLI SCHULTZ | VP AND TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| CARL LEMKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| LOREN EVERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2756 LAKE SHORE AVE, LITTLE CANADA, MN 55117-1344
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Penny Frenz, 2756 Lake Shore Ave, Little Canada, MN 55117
- Signed the 990
- Penny Frenz, Executive Director
- Phone
- (651) 649-3538
- Website
- CLMONLINE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Abdo LLP
Mission
Christian Life Ministries proclaims the love of Jesus Christ to people facing life issues in the Twin Cities and surrounding communities.
Program accomplishments
- Pregnancy Care Center: Compassionate support and hope for women experiencing unplanned or challenging pregnancies. We provide free services including pregnancy mentoring, practical assistance for families, and referrals to community resources for ultrasounds, medical care, housing, education, employment, and more.As part of our pregnancy care services, we also offer weekly classes that help moms and moms-to-be develop stronger parenting skills in a safe and nurturing environment. English as a Second Language (ESL) parenting classes are available as well. Participants receive diapers, wipes, and other essential baby items.Expenses $221,214
- New Day Thift Store: This is a low cost thrift store whose demographic target is our clients from the Center and the surrounding community. All proceeds from the thrift store are used to help fund and supply basic needs for our Pregnancy Center clients such as education, diapers, wipes, car seats, and more.Expenses $331,820 · revenue $198,592
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 | 990 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
- 36-3184207
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,496,947
- Income (IRS master file)
- $892,216
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $751,221 | $717,554 | $1,496,947 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $907,043 | $790,231 | $1,558,017 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $784,059 | $714,562 | $1,487,469 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $704,528 | $639,690 | $919,914 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 36-3184207).
Questions about CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRIES
- What is the EIN of CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRIES is 36-3184207.
- Is CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRIES 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 CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRIES due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRIES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Penny Frenz.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $50,264 (Penny Frenz, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $751,221, expenses of $717,554 and total assets of $1,496,947 at year end.
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