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Nonprofit · EIN 36-3184207

CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRIES

Tax-exempt · LITTLE CANADA, MN 55117

Financials

$784K$715K2023$907K$790K2024$751K$718K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRIES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$751,221$717,554$33,667$1,496,947$535,741$961,206
December 31, 2024990$907,043$790,231$116,812$1,558,017$630,478$927,539
December 31, 2023990$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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Penny FrenzExecutive Director
Officer
40$50,264$2,100
Loren EversPresident/Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Adam BrighamSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
David EndorfSpiritual Advisor
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Clay RaaschBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Nick KapankeBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Virginia VoigtBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Penny FrenzExecutive Director
Officer
40$47,697$2,100
Nick KapankeBoard President
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
William SchultzTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
Adam BrighamSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
Clay RaaschBoard Member
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Loren EversBoard Member
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Carl LemkeBoard Member
Trustee or director
3$0$0
David EndorfSpiritual Leader/Pastor
Trustee or director
3$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PENNY FRENZEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$46,117
PASTOR DAVID ENDORFSPIRITUAL ADVISOR
Trustee or director
3$0
ADAM BRIGHAMSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
CLAY RAASCHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
NICK KAPANKEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
WILLI SCHULTZVP AND TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
CARL LEMKEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
LOREN EVERSBOARD 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
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.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 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

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$751,221$717,554$1,496,947IRS
990December 2024$907,043$790,231$1,558,017IRS
990December 2023$784,059$714,562$1,487,469XML
990December 2022$704,528$639,690$919,914IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-TDecember 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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