Nonprofit · EIN 41-1605555
LIFE CONNECTIONS
Also known as Birthright
Tax-exempt · ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $233,893 | $287,884 | -$53,991 | $401,899 | $8,820 | $393,079 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $201,752 | $166,976 | $34,776 | $322,703 | $3,124 | $319,579 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $209,972 | $114,821 | $95,151 | $249,541 | $2,714 | $246,827 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $217,053
- Program service revenue
- $2,071
- Investment income
- $13,894
- Other revenue
- $875
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $78,515
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $119,752
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $132,692
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,385
- Occupancy
- $15,480
- Travel
- $845
- Program services (functional)
- $278,306
- Management and general (functional)
- $9,578
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $322,703
- Total assets, end of year
- $401,899
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,820
- Net assets, end of year
- $393,079
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $284,461
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $108,618
- Gross receipts
- $233,893
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 104
- Year formed
- 1975
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sara Anderson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Julie Desautels | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Greg Odell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Anna Solheid | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Nevin Smith | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Beatriz Hadler | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Rita Vanderwerf | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sara Anderson | President Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Julie Desautels | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Suzanne Sudmeier | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Greg Odell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Anna Solheid | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Nevin Smith | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Chris Wieberdink | Director Trustee or director | 25 | $0 |
| Nelly De La Rosby | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Beatriz Hadler | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Desautels | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $1,293 |
| Chris Wieberdink | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Suzanne Sudmeier | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Greg Odell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Anna Solheid | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nevin Smith | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bradley Pearson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1309 HWY 29 N SUITE 102, ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308-5019
- In care of
- % JULIE DESAUTELS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2007)
- PO Box 822, Alexandria MN 56308
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Anna Solheid, PO Box 822, Alexandria, MN 56308
- Principal officer (990-N for 2007)
- Julie Desautels, 113 Country Club Heights NW, Alexandria MN 56308
- Signed the 990
- Julie Desautels, Treasurer
- Phone
- (320) 762-1224
- Website
- Lifeconnectionsmn.org
- Return prepared by
- Anfinson Thompson & CoPA
Mission
PROVIDE EMOTIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND MATERIAL SUPPORT TO FAMILIES IN NEED.
Program accomplishments
- WE RECEIVED 3,794 VISITS FOR CLOTHING, WE PROVIDED 1,318 CLIENTS WITH DIAPERS AND OTHER SUPPLIES FOR BABY CARE, 2,112 RECEIVED CLOTHING, AND 189 FAMILIES RECEIVED FORMULA, 32 RECEIVED LAYETTES. WE HAVE A WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUP CALLED MOMTALK WITH 348 VISITS BY MOMS. IN ADDITION WE HOSTED 12 INDIVIDUAL PARENTING CLASSES AND OTHER SUPPORT GROUPS. OUR VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED 2,189 HOURS OF THEIR TIME.OUR GOAL IS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY PREGNANCIES AND FAMILIES.Expenses $117,261 · revenue $140,487
- Safe Families for Children (SFFC) exists to practice radical hospilitality, disruptive generosity, and intentional compassion within local communities, addressing the challenges of social isolation, limited access to resources, and potential stress that often Lead to foster care and family separation.We provide innovative, evidence-based and a Family-First-approved approach that supports parents by connecting them to a caring network of relationships and resources before child welfare involvement becomes necessary.Safe Families became a part of Life Connections in July of 2025. Since that time we have served 38 families. Volunteers contributed 2,941 hours.Expenses $102,969 · revenue $54,279
- EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF PAYMENTS FOR CHILDCARE, CAR PAYMENTS, RENTAL HELP, CAR INSURANCE, UTILITY PAYMENTS.ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE OFFERED WITH GAS CARDS, FOOD CARDS, AND BUS PASSES74 CLIENTS RECEIVED THIS AID.OUR LONG TERM GOAL IS TO INCREASE SELF SUFFICIENCY OF OUR CLIENTS THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT.Expenses $17,868
- SERVED AS FISCAL HOST FOR DOUGLAS COUNTY EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVE (ECI). THE ECI IS A GROUP OF AGENCIES WHO SUPPORT CHILDREN FROM PRENATAL TO AGE 8. THE GROUP FOCUSES ON EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES INCLUDING LITERACY, DENTAL HEALTH, AND BUILDING COMMUNITY AWARENESS.tHEY SPONSORED COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES, LITERACY PROJECTS, AND HOSTED AN EVENT CELEBRATING CHILDCARE PROVIDERS.Expenses $16,690 · revenue $13,541
- SERVED AS FISCAL HOST FOR THE CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION COUNCIL (CAPC)THE CAPC SERVES TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS THAT WORK TO REDUCE CHILD ABUSE.CAPC AWAREDED EIGHT $1,628 GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO ADDRESS THE MAJOR CAUSES OF CHILD ABUSE.Expenses $13,024 · grants $13,024 · revenue $10,817
- 65 CLIENTS RECEIVED CAR SEATS AND/OR CAR SEAT EDUCATION. 53 CLIENTS RECEIVED SAFE SLEEP EQUIPMENT AND/OR EDUCATION. OUR GOAL IS TO REDUCE INFANT MORTALITY THROUGH EDUCATION AND THE PROVISION OF LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT.Expenses $10,494
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
- 41-1605555
- 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
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $401,899
- Income (IRS master file)
- $233,893
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $233,893 | $287,884 | $401,899 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $201,752 | $166,976 | $322,703 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $209,972 | $114,821 | $249,541 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $207,155 | $143,107 | $154,962 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2007 Officer: Julie Desautels | December 31, 2007 | ≤ $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 41-1605555).
Questions about LIFE CONNECTIONS
- What is the EIN of LIFE CONNECTIONS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIFE CONNECTIONS is 41-1605555.
- Is LIFE CONNECTIONS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to LIFE CONNECTIONS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIFE CONNECTIONS 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 CONNECTIONS 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 CONNECTIONS 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 LIFE CONNECTIONS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Anna Solheid.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIFE CONNECTIONS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LIFE CONNECTIONS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $233,893, expenses of $287,884 and total assets of $401,899 at year end.
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