Nonprofit · EIN 13-5648615
WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP INC
Tax-exempt · SCHROON LAKE, NY 12870
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $73,387,298 | $63,264,719 | $10,122,579 | $164,057,727 | $6,214,955 | $157,842,772 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $65,643,729 | $61,430,976 | $4,212,753 | $153,795,852 | $6,178,427 | $147,617,425 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $68,685,329 | $58,262,434 | $10,422,895 | $148,559,534 | $5,198,736 | $143,360,798 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $50,942,533
- of which government grants
- $1,223,482
- Program service revenue
- $20,681,442
- Investment income
- $597,698
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$19,483
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $493,295
- Other revenue
- $1,165,625
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $18,236,311
- Other salaries and wages
- $16,240,793
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $20,650,953
- Professional fundraising fees
- $445,869
- Legal fees
- $28,103
- Accounting fees
- $233,338
- Occupancy
- $4,356,376
- Travel
- $2,565,956
- Depreciation
- $5,568,956
- Program services (functional)
- $57,789,565
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,666,729
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,808,425
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $153,795,852
- Total assets, end of year
- $164,057,727
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,214,955
- Net assets, end of year
- $157,842,772
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $140,904,628
- Publicly traded securities
- $7,718,065
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $142,347,363
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $15,495,409
- Gross receipts
- $74,326,931
- Employees
- 763
- Volunteers
- 810
- Year formed
- 1942
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lough Jr Donald H | President/Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $176,863 | $28,668 |
| Stout Kristopher | Director Trustee or director | 40 | $103,449 | $30,731 |
| Nelson B John | Director/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $69,001 | $12,355 |
| Page John | Director Trustee or director | 40 | $61,484 | $17,052 |
| Reimer John | Director Trustee or director | 40 | $45,354 | $2,895 |
| Brown Bob G | Director Trustee or director | 20 | $25,457 | $275 |
| Moser Philip | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $2,200 | $0 |
| Moore Ronald D | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $1,000 | $0 |
| Gnanakan Dr Christopher | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $1,000 | $0 |
| Bailey Mark | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Barnett John | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Beradelli Mark | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Burdick Roger | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Doll Jr Robert C | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Hansen Cory | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horst Robert | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Hoselton Riley | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Hunt Joseph | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Lanyon Bobby | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Lubke Chad J | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Price Jonathan | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Price Walter Lt Col Retired | Director/Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Swanson Dane USN Ret | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Wyrtzen Ronald | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lough Jr Donald H | President/Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $171,466 | $24,798 |
| Nelson B John | Director/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $107,815 | $16,400 |
| Stout Kristopher | Director Trustee or director | 40 | $64,181 | $22,458 |
| Page John | Director Trustee or director | 40 | $58,884 | $16,470 |
| Reimer John | Director Trustee or director | 40 | $45,354 | $1,447 |
| Brown Bob G | Director Trustee or director | 20 | $24,280 | $134 |
| Moser Philip | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $4,800 | $0 |
| Moore Ronald D | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $1,350 | $0 |
| Bailey Mark | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Barnett John | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Beradelli Mark | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Brown Andrew | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Burdick Roger | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Doll Jr Robert C | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Fernandez Paz Andres | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Gnanakan Dr Christopher | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Hansen Cory | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Horst Robert | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Hoselton Riley | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Hunt Joseph | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Lanyon Bobby | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Lubke Chad J | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Price Jonathan | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Price Walter Lt Col Retired | Director/Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Smoker Brian | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Swanson Dane USN Ret | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Wyrtzen Ronald | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lough Jr Donald H | President/Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $161,847 | $23,979 |
| Nelson B John | Director/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $109,887 | $16,076 |
| Stout Kristopher | Director Trustee or director | 40 | $95,352 | $21,909 |
| Page John | Director Trustee or director | 40 | $46,962 | $9,718 |
| Reimer John | Director Trustee or director | 40 | $45,354 | $1,447 |
| Konya Alex W | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $26,219 | $8,182 |
| Brown Bob G | Director Trustee or director | 20 | $24,500 | $130 |
| Moser Philip | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $1,800 | $0 |
| Moore Ronald D | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $1,350 | $0 |
| Gnanakan Dr Christopher | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $1,350 | $0 |
| Bailey Mark | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Barnett John | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Beradelli Mark | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Brown Andrew | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Burdick Roger | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Doll Jr Robert C | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Hansen Cory | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Horst Robert | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Hunt Joseph | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Lanyon Bobby | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Lubke Chad J | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Price Jonathan | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Price Walter Lt Col Retired | Director/Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Swanson Dane USN Ret | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Wyrtzen Ronald | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Fernandez Paz Andres | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Hoselton Riley | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Smoker Brian | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 600, SCHROON LAKE, NY 12870-0600
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Word of Life Fellowship Inc, PO Box 600, Schroon Lake, NY 12870
- Signed the 990
- Benjamin J Nelson, Director Treasurer
- Phone
- (518) 494-6000
- Website
- www.wol.org
Mission
The purpose of Word of Life Fellowship is evangelization and discipleship through various means consistent with the Holy Scriptures to help build and strengthen the Church of Jesus Christ. Ministries include camps and conferences, youth programs in local churches, Bible Institutes and training centers, evangelistic events, sports evangelism, mission agency, and music and drama teams.
Program accomplishments
- Youth ministries: Through the Youth ministries Word of Life partners with approximately 500 churches in the United States. The Word of Life Youth ministry program serves local churches to establish foundational truths for godly living in the lives of young people. Age specific programs are offered to preschool through high school. Local church lay people are trained and equipped by Word of Life staff to effectively minister to their youth.Expenses $4,229,496 · revenue $1,234,365
- Word of Life operates an accredited Bible Institute with the main campus in New York and teaching site in Florida. Students study the Word of God under outstanding resident and adjunct professors. Students are instructed using the Holy Bible to learn and apply practical principles in ministering to others and developing a godly lifestyle.Expenses $19,458,902 · grants $3,256,275 · revenue $11,242,083
- Camps and Conferences: Reaching youth and adults through camps and conference ministries is a Word of Life trademark. Annually thousands of youth are ministered to through camps in the United States and thousands of adults are guests at conference centers in New York and Florida.Expenses $10,043,715 · grants $545,615 · revenue $8,196,927
- Missions activities: Includes grants to missions activities established in 83 countries. The purpose is the same and the program activities are the same as those carried out in the US. The program activities include camps and conferences, youth programs in churches, Bible institutes and training centers, evangelistic events, sports evangelism and travelling music and drama teams. Also includes short term missions activities for youth and adult work and medical teamsExpenses $24,057,452 · grants $14,434,421 · revenue $8,068
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
- 13-5648615
- 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
- 1945
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $164,057,727
- Income (IRS master file)
- $74,326,931
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $73,387,298 | $63,264,719 | $164,057,727 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $65,643,729 | $61,430,976 | $153,795,852 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $68,685,329 | $58,262,434 | $148,559,534 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $73,767,777 | $54,567,893 | $137,226,300 | 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 13-5648615).
Questions about WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP INC
- What is the EIN of WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP INC is 13-5648615.
- Is WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1945.
- Are donations to WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP 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 WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP INC 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 WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP INC 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 WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Word of Life Fellowship Inc.
- Who are the officers and directors of WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 24 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $176,863 (Lough Jr Donald H, President/Director).
- How much revenue does WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $73,387,298, expenses of $63,264,719 and total assets of $164,057,727 at year end.
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