Nonprofit · EIN 38-2518504
LIFE MATTERS WORLDWIDE
Tax-exempt · JAMESTOWN, MI 49427
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $384,793 | $369,517 | $15,276 | $121,794 | $7,347 | $114,447 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $274,020 | $318,366 | -$44,346 | $112,705 | $13,534 | $99,171 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $413,774 | $326,301 | $87,473 | $207,569 | $64,052 | $143,517 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $315,318
- Program service revenue
- $72,261
- Investment income
- $56
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$2,842
- Other revenue
- -$2,842
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $15,621
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $86,712
- Other salaries and wages
- $69,751
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $169,198
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $23,751
- Occupancy
- $2,401
- Travel
- $6,284
- Depreciation
- $1,517
- Program services (functional)
- $194,863
- Management and general (functional)
- $133,727
- Fundraising (functional)
- $40,927
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $112,705
- Total assets, end of year
- $121,794
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,347
- Net assets, end of year
- $114,447
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $379
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $113,947
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $500
- Gross receipts
- $390,827
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 1984
- State of legal domicile
- MI
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Doyle | President Officer | 40 | $86,712 |
| Leslie Yon | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Foster | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Frank Pfaff | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Congrove | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Rebecca Climie | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Dylan Dixon | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Doyle | President Officer | 40 | $83,500 |
| Leslie Yon | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dylan Dixon | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Foster | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Karen Marsman | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Mark Congrove | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Rebecca Climie | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Doyle | President Officer | 40 | $83,212 |
| Mark Congrove | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Leslie Yon | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rebecca Climie | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Amy Rottman | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Karen Marsman | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Paul Doane | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 32, JAMESTOWN, MI 49427-0032
- In care of
- % CAROLYN DOYLE
- Signed the 990
- CAROLYN DOYLE, President
- Phone
- (616) 257-6800
- Website
- www.lifemattersww.org
- Return prepared by
- James H Quist CPA PLC
Mission
Life Matters Worldwide encourages, equips and strengthens pregnancy care workers so they can continue to provide life-affirming services.
Program accomplishments
- Life Matters Worldwide (LMW) encouraged, equipped and strengthened dozens of Pregnancy Care Centers (PCCs) and hundreds of PCC workers. Through hosting The Summit PCC conference, regional networking gatherings, retreats, conferences, trainings and one-on-one services, LMW has supported and enriched PCCs. LMW provided spiritual renewal, professional support, coaching, consulting and prayer support to encourage and equip PCC workers to do their work with compassion and professionalism. LMW partnered with Michigan PCCs to help launch the new coalition of Michigan PCCs which will promote unity and collaboration among its members. LMW is a trusted partner and leader among the many outstanding ministries that support PCCs and support women and men who are facing pregnancy decisions.Expenses $194,863 · grants $15,621 · revenue $72,261
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
- 38-2518504
- 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
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R620)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $121,794
- Income (IRS master file)
- $390,827
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $384,793 | $369,517 | $121,794 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $274,020 | $318,366 | $112,705 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $413,774 | $326,301 | $207,569 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $289,924 | $289,847 | $129,155 | 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 38-2518504).
Questions about LIFE MATTERS WORLDWIDE
- What is the EIN of LIFE MATTERS WORLDWIDE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIFE MATTERS WORLDWIDE is 38-2518504.
- Is LIFE MATTERS WORLDWIDE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to LIFE MATTERS WORLDWIDE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIFE MATTERS WORLDWIDE 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 MATTERS WORLDWIDE 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 LIFE MATTERS WORLDWIDE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIFE MATTERS WORLDWIDE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $86,712 (Carolyn Doyle, President).
- How much revenue does LIFE MATTERS WORLDWIDE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $384,793, expenses of $369,517 and total assets of $121,794 at year end.
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