Nonprofit · EIN 31-1166949
W E L S LUTHERANS FOR LIFE OF METRO COLUMBUS INC
Also known as METRO-COLUMBUS INC
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · COLUMBUS, OH 43231
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $72,792 | $112,712 | -$39,920 | $52,409 | – | $52,409 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $118,378 | $112,316 | $6,062 | $92,329 | – | $92,329 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $26,991 | $70,234 | -$43,243 | $86,267 | – | $86,267 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990-EZ | $150,104 | $76,503 | $73,601 | $129,510 | – | $129,510 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $70,250
- Investment income
- $2,542
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $14,489
- Printing, publications and postage
- $284
- Other expenses
- $97,939
- Program services (functional)
- $92,404
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $92,329
- Total assets, end of year
- $52,409
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $52,409
- Cash, savings and investments
- $52,409
- Gross receipts
- $72,792
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Greiner | President | 8 | $0 |
| Cindy Greiner | Program Director | 25 | $0 |
| Dave Szczublewski | Treasurer | 6 | $0 |
| Brenda Szczublewski | Volunteer | 6 | $0 |
| Thomas Meisner | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| James Woods | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Janet Woods | Volunteer | 12 | $0 |
| Charles Sigrist | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Marianne Rowe | Volunteer | 4 | $0 |
| David Cottrill | Volunteer | 4 | $0 |
| Amanda Shankland | Volunteer | 4 | $0 |
| Emily Shankland | Volunteer | 4 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Greiner | President | 10 | $0 |
| Cindy Greiner | Program Director | 25 | $0 |
| Dave Szczublewski | Treasurer | 8 | $0 |
| Brenda Szczublewski | Volunteer | 6 | $0 |
| Thomas Meisner | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| James Woods | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Janet Woods | Volunteer | 8 | $0 |
| Charles Sigrist | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Marianne Rowe | Volunteer | 4 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Greiner | President | 6 | $0 |
| Cindy Greiner | Program Manager | 20 | $0 |
| Dave Szczublewski | Treasurer | 8 | $0 |
| Thomas Meisner | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| James Woods | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Dorthy Ortman | Volunteer | 6 | $0 |
| Chuck Sigrist | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Janet Woods | Volunteer | 6 | $0 |
| Brenda Szczublewski | Volunteer | 8 | $0 |
| Marianne Rowe | Volunteer | 4 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Greiner | President | 6 | $0 |
| Cindy Greiner | Program Director | 15 | $0 |
| Dave Szczublewski | Treasurer | 8 | $0 |
| Chuck Sigrist | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Dorthy Ortman | Volunteer | 6 | $0 |
| Marianne Rowe | Volunteer | 4 | $0 |
| Brenda Szczublewski | Volunteer | 6 | $0 |
| James Woods | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Thomas Meisner | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Janet Woods | Volunteer | 6 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2999 E DUBLIN GRANVILLE RD STE 218, COLUMBUS, OH 43231-4030
- In care of
- % MARK GREINER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 2999 East Dublin-Granville Road Sui, Columbus OH 43231
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Mark Greiner, 326 E Deshler Ave, Columbus OH 43231
- Signed the 990-EZ
- David, Treasurer
Mission
WELS Lutherans for Life is a 100% volunteer Christian organization that promotes the sanctity of life by providing educational materials and support to pregnant women and their subsequent children. In support of choosing life we provide the underprivileged families support through offering free diapers and baby wipes along with free gently used maternity clothes baby clothes children clothes childrens books and toys. All of our clients are on some type of public assistance and appreciate our assistance. We accept all clients from any nationality race religious belief that is able to show a need by being on public assistance.
Program accomplishments
- Providing free diapers and baby wipes. For 2025 we had 503 clients come in at least once during the year and we averaged over 250 clients a week coming to the center.Expenses $91,155
- Providing free gently used maternity clothes baby clothes children clothes children books and toys. We have four church congregations that routinely provide donations and we have two grade schools that also encourages parents of their students to provide donations. Volunteers sort the gently used items by size and gender and use a 17x13 dedicated room to store and display the donated items. Since all of the items are donated we do not have any expenses besides our overhead costs such as rent but receive enough donations that the room is always full of inventory and many clients take items from it.Expenses $69
- Christmas gifts for children. Since all of our clients are on some type of public assistance we give Christmas presents to the children of our clients. The joy in the childrens eyes when receiving a present from a stranger is priceless!!Expenses $1,180
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-1166949
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $52,409
- Income (IRS master file)
- $72,792
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2013
- Posted by the IRS
- August 12, 2013
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2013
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $72,792 | $112,712 | $52,409 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $118,378 | $112,316 | $92,329 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $26,991 | $70,234 | $86,267 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | $150,104 | $76,503 | $129,510 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Mark Greiner | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Mark Greiner | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: WELS Lutherans for Life | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 31-1166949).
Questions about W E L S LUTHERANS FOR LIFE OF METRO COLUMBUS INC
- What is the EIN of W E L S LUTHERANS FOR LIFE OF METRO COLUMBUS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of W E L S LUTHERANS FOR LIFE OF METRO COLUMBUS INC is 31-1166949.
- Is W E L S LUTHERANS FOR LIFE OF METRO COLUMBUS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2013 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2013.
- Are donations to W E L S LUTHERANS FOR LIFE OF METRO COLUMBUS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does W E L S LUTHERANS FOR LIFE OF METRO COLUMBUS 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 W E L S LUTHERANS FOR LIFE OF METRO COLUMBUS 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 W E L S LUTHERANS FOR LIFE OF METRO COLUMBUS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of W E L S LUTHERANS FOR LIFE OF METRO COLUMBUS INC?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Mark Greiner.
- Who are the officers and directors of W E L S LUTHERANS FOR LIFE OF METRO COLUMBUS INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does W E L S LUTHERANS FOR LIFE OF METRO COLUMBUS INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $72,792, expenses of $112,712 and total assets of $52,409 at year end.
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