Totals
- Total revenue
- $3,126,810
- Total expenses
- $3,124,388
- Contributions and grants received
- $2,916,683
- Grants paid
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $154,638
- Investment income
- $37,636
- Other revenue
- $17,853
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,747,941
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $167,865
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $3,580,076
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $2,730,454
- Management and general expenses
- $343,538
- Fundraising expenses
- $50,396
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $2,730,454
Program services were 87.4% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.
Line items
Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.
Revenue
Part VIII, the statement of revenue.
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1a · Federated campaigns
$32,266
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1c · Fundraising events
$3,159
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1e · Government grants (contributions)
$2,109,165
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1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$772,093
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1g · Noncash contributions included above
$26,782
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2a · Program service revenue: HOUSING PROGRAM
total $143,894 · related or exempt $143,894
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2b · Program service revenue: FUTURES PROGRAM
total $10,744 · related or exempt $10,744
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3 · Investment income
total $37,636 · excluded $37,636
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6a · Gross rents
real property $13,650
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6b · Less rental expenses
real property $0
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6c · Rental income or loss
real property $13,650
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6d · Net rental income or loss
total $13,650 · excluded $13,650
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8a · Fundraising events: gross income
$2,400
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8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c
$3,159
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8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses
$4,111
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8c · Net income from fundraising events
total -$1,711 · excluded -$1,711
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11d · All other revenue
total $5,914 · excluded $5,914
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11e · Other revenue, total
$5,914
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $183,855 · program services $157,931 · management and general $21,897 · fundraising $4,027
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7 · Other salaries and wages
total $1,725,696 · program services $1,482,376 · management and general $205,521 · fundraising $37,799
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8 · Pension plan contributions
total $14,377 · program services $12,227 · management and general $1,835 · fundraising $315
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9 · Other employee benefits
total $214,466 · program services $182,357 · management and general $27,412 · fundraising $4,697
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10 · Payroll taxes
total $162,499 · program services $138,321 · management and general $20,620 · fundraising $3,558
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11b · Fees: legal
total $2,323 · program services $581 · management and general $1,742
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11c · Fees: accounting
total $14,970 · program services $3,742 · management and general $11,228
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11g · Fees: other
total $30,947 · program services $25,015 · management and general $5,932
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12 · Advertising and promotion
total $17,621 · program services $15,330 · management and general $2,291
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13 · Office expenses
total $43,262 · program services $37,589 · management and general $5,673
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14 · Information technology
total $14,037 · program services $11,346 · management and general $2,691
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16 · Occupancy
total $69,856 · program services $61,630 · management and general $8,226
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20 · Interest
total $379 · program services $379
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22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $105,646 · program services $90,856 · management and general $14,790
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23 · Insurance
total $55,197 · program services $48,021 · management and general $7,176
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24a · Other expenses: DIRECT PROGRAM COSTS
total $378,402 · program services $378,402
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24b · Other expenses: STAFF DEVELOPMENT
total $40,828 · program services $40,828
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24c · Other expenses: REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
total $36,360 · program services $31,633 · management and general $4,727
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24d · Other expenses: DUES AND SUBSCIPTIONS
total $7,436 · program services $6,469 · management and general $967
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24e · All other expenses
total $6,231 · program services $5,421 · management and general $810
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $609,694 · end of year $199,633
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2 · Savings and temporary cash investments
beginning of year $516,973 · end of year $1,073,504
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3 · Pledges and grants receivable
beginning of year $519,632 · end of year $418,869
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9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
beginning of year $82,128 · end of year $62,827
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10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis
$3,193,046
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10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation
$1,208,588
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10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
beginning of year $2,002,496 · end of year $1,984,458
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15 · Other assets
beginning of year $11,456 · end of year $8,650
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17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $153,083 · end of year $158,916
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25 · Other liabilities
beginning of year $11,642 · end of year $8,949
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27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $3,321,767 · end of year $3,524,690
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28 · Net assets with donor restrictions
beginning of year $255,887 · end of year $55,386
Mission and programs · 2024
Mission
LIFE HOUSE WORKS TO RECONNECT HOMELESS AND STREET YOUTH TO THEIR DREAMS WITH A VISION THAT NO YOUTH WILL BE LEFT HOMELESS, ALONE, UNCARED FOR, OR FENDING FOR THEMSELVES ON THE STREETS. OUR COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE MODEL AIMS TO ENGAGE AND STABILIZE YOUTH WHILE THEY HEAL AND WORK ON A PATH TO THRIVE.
Activities or mission (Part I)
TO RECONNECT HOMELESS AND STREET YOUTH TO THEIR DREAMS.
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THE HOUSING PROGRAM HAS 50 UNITS OF HOUSING WITH SUPPORTIVE CASE MANAGEMENT THROUGHOUT THE DULUTH COMMUNITY. UNITS INCLUDE HOUSING FOR UNHOUSED YOUTH AND YOUNG FAMILIES, SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING, AND YOUTH SUFFERING FROM ADDICTION AND SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS. THE PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS HOUSING CRISIS SERVICES AIMED AT PREVENTING HOMELESSNESS, INCLUDING EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE FOR ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS FACING EVICTION AND HOUSING IDENTIFICATION WITH DEPOSIT ASSISTANCE FOR HOMELESS STREET YOUTH AND YOUNG FAMILIES; ASSISTANCE WITH ADVOCACY WITH LANDLORDS AND UTILITY COMPANIES AS NECESSARY.
Expenses $1,439,189 · Revenue $143,894
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THE YOUTH DROP-IN CENTER IS THE STARTING PLACE FOR YOUTH ACCESSING LIFE HOUSE'S SERVICES. YOUTH ARE ABLE TO ACCESS MEALS, BASIC NEEDS SUPPLIES, LAUNDRY, AND SHOWERS. A WIDE RANGE OF INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS CLASSES, ACTIVITIES, SUPPORT GROUPS, FIELD TRIPS, ETC. ARE OFFERED DAILY. THE YOUTH CENTER IS ALSO THE HEADQUARTERS FOR THE STREET OUTREACH PROGRAM, LOCATING AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUTH AND PROVIDING CRISIS NEEDS AND REFERRAL TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES.
Expenses $600,201
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THE MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAM (MHWP) PROVIDES IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO NO-COST, NO INSURANCE REQUIRED MENTAL/CHEMICAL HEALTH SERVICES. THE MHWP PROVIDES DAILY SUPPORT AND ON-GOING SERVICES TO IMPROVE PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND SPIRITUAL WELLNESS.
Expenses $499,743
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THE FUTURES EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM WORKS TO CONNECT YOUTH TO EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COMMUNITY. OUR LICENSED TEACHER WORKS WITH YOUTH TO EARN THEIR EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS. OUR EMPLOYMENT CASE MANAGER WORKS WITH YOUTH TO FIND AND KEEP EMPLOYMENT ON A PATH TO THRIVING. WE ALSO OFFER AN IN-HOUSE JOB TRAINING PROGRAM, CALLED THE LEGITIMATE HUSTLE PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS YOUTH A SAFE WAY TO EARN MONEY WHILE LEARNING JOB SKILLS AND CREATING THEIR OWN SOCIAL ENTERPRISE.
Expenses $191,321 · Revenue $10,744
As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.
Listed in Part VII
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Laura BrandtLAURA BRANDT
CO-CHAIR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2.5
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Dani LindbergDANI LINDBERG
CO-CHAIR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2.5
-
Hannah WillisHANNAH WILLIS
TREASURER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2.5
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Linda CurranLINDA CURRAN
TREASURER (THRU 7/24)
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2.5
-
Dereck Murphy-WilliamsDERECK MURPHY-WILLIAMS
SECRETARY (THRU 5/24)
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2.5
-
Renee GibbsRENEE GIBBS
BOARD MEMBER (THRU 4/24)
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1.5
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Andrea LarsonANDREA LARSON
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1.5
-
Amy LemenagerAMY LEMENAGER
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1.5
-
Kaylee McMillanKAYLEE MCMILLAN
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1.5
-
Kameron PeakKAMERON PEAK
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1.5
-
Gudrun WitrakGUDRUN WITRAK
BOARD MEMBER (THRU 2/24)
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1.5
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Amber SadowskiAMBER SADOWSKI
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $65,552
- From this org
- $50,747
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $14,805
- Hours/week
- 40
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Jordon Eunison-ChistiJORDON EUNISON-CHISTI
CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU 2/24)
- Total calculated
- $16,965
- From this org
- $14,383
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $2,582
- Hours/week
- 40
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Beth ElstadBETH ELSTAD
CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU 2/24)
- Total calculated
- $13,807
- From this org
- $13,515
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $292
- Hours/week
- 40
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Ryan IrlbeckRYAN IRLBECK
FINANCE DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $87,531
- From this org
- $78,445
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $9,086
- Hours/week
- 40
Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.
Grants on this return
No itemized grants to organizations on this return.
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2024
- Filed
- 10 November 2025
- IRS schema version
- 2024v5.2
- Source object
- 202503169349301410
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