Nonprofit · EIN 75-1836322
LIFE CHALLENGE OF AMARILLO INC
Tax-exempt · AMARILLO, TX 79119
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $632,165 | $763,492 | -$131,327 | $1,140,325 | $34,486 | $1,105,839 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $650,750 | $800,485 | -$149,735 | $1,247,143 | $9,977 | $1,237,166 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $927,122 | $708,530 | $218,592 | $1,418,377 | $31,475 | $1,386,902 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $312,007
- Program service revenue
- $173,155
- Investment income
- $8,571
- Net rental income
- $4,515
- Net income from fundraising events
- $70,133
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $63,784
- Other revenue
- $138,432
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $257,134
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $284,877
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $19,510
- Depreciation
- $52,526
- Program services (functional)
- $736,204
- Management and general (functional)
- $27,288
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,247,143
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,140,325
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $34,486
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,105,839
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $887,659
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,105,839
- Gross receipts
- $648,575
- Employees
- 19
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1980
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRACY SPITLER | EXEC. DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $49,500 |
| DAVID RUSSELL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| BRENT WOMBLE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| GARLAND SELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| JERRY DOWNS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| BYRON FERRIL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CORKY HOLLAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| TY JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| PHIL CORBIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CHRIS BUCKNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL SPITLER | EXEC. DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 70 | $55,000 |
| TRACY SPITLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $27,000 |
| DAVID RUSSELL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| BRENT WOMBLE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| GARLAND SELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| JERRY DOWNS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LONNIE FERRIL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CORKY HOLLAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| TY JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| BRET WOMBLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| TRAVIS BENNETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CHRIS BRUCKNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| PHIL CORBIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL SPITLER | EXEC. DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 70 | $65,000 |
| TRACY SPITLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $24,000 |
| DAVID RUSSELL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| BRENT WOMBLE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| GARLAND SELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| JERRY DOWNS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LONNIE FERRIL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CORKY HOLLAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| TY JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| BRET WOMBLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| TRAVIS BENNETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CHRIS BRUCKNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| PHIL CORBIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6500 HOPE RD, AMARILLO, TX 79119-6611
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DAVID RUSSELL, 320 S POLK SUITE 920, AMARILLO, TX 79101
- Signed the 990
- DAVID RUSSELL, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (806) 352-0385
- Website
- LIFECHALLENGEOFAMARILLO.COM
- Return prepared by
- COOK PARKER AND ASSOCIATES LLC
Mission
TO PROVIDE A PROGRAM FOR THOSE WHO ARE HURTING WITH LIFE-CONTROLLING PROBLEMS. TO SUPPORT, CONDUCT, MAINTAIN, AND ENCOURAGE SELF-DESCIPLINE IN A CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT.
Program accomplishments
- CHRISTIAN MENTORING: MARRIAGE; PARENTS WITH TROUBLED YOUTH; INDIVIDUALS WITH LIFE CONTROLLING PROBLEMS- DRUGS, ALCOHOL, ETC.
- PUBLIC EDUCATION TO PREVENT AND/OR IDENTIFY DRUG AND ALCOHOL ADDICTION.
- CHRISTIAN GROWTH LIVE-IN PROGRAM FOR PERESONS DESIRING TO SEPERATE THEMSELVES FROM PROBLEM SITUATIONS AND LEARN TO LIVE AS JESUS DESIRES THEM TO LIVE.Expenses $736,204 · revenue $177,670
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
- 75-1836322
- 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
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,140,325
- Income (IRS master file)
- $648,575
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $632,165 | $763,492 | $1,140,325 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $650,750 | $800,485 | $1,247,143 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $927,122 | $708,530 | $1,418,377 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 75-1836322).
Questions about LIFE CHALLENGE OF AMARILLO INC
- What is the EIN of LIFE CHALLENGE OF AMARILLO INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIFE CHALLENGE OF AMARILLO INC is 75-1836322.
- Is LIFE CHALLENGE OF AMARILLO INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to LIFE CHALLENGE OF AMARILLO INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIFE CHALLENGE OF AMARILLO INC 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 LIFE CHALLENGE OF AMARILLO INC 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 LIFE CHALLENGE OF AMARILLO INC 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 LIFE CHALLENGE OF AMARILLO INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DAVID RUSSELL.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIFE CHALLENGE OF AMARILLO INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $49,500 (TRACY SPITLER, EXEC. DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does LIFE CHALLENGE OF AMARILLO INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $632,165, expenses of $763,492 and total assets of $1,140,325 at year end.
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