Nonprofit · EIN 41-1704840
LIFE HOUSE INCORPORATED
Tax-exempt · DULUTH, MN 55802
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,758,170 | $3,147,305 | $610,865 | $4,338,576 | $147,635 | $4,190,941 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,126,810 | $3,124,388 | $2,422 | $3,747,941 | $167,865 | $3,580,076 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,145,317 | $3,139,682 | $5,635 | $3,742,379 | $164,725 | $3,577,654 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,501,797
- of which government grants
- $2,735,460
- Program service revenue
- $168,975
- Investment income
- $60,625
- Net rental income
- $15,600
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $15,000
- Net income from fundraising events
- $7,312
- Other revenue
- $26,773
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $180,625
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,805,695
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,390,156
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $312
- Accounting fees
- $18,338
- Occupancy
- $70,624
- Depreciation
- $117,237
- Program services (functional)
- $2,710,521
- Management and general (functional)
- $371,459
- Fundraising (functional)
- $65,325
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,747,941
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,338,576
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $147,635
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,190,941
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,448,048
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,138,574
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $52,367
- Gross receipts
- $3,778,923
- Employees
- 45
- Volunteers
- 125
- Year formed
- 1991
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMBER SADOWSKI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 45 | $70,781 | $21,663 |
| RYAN IRLBECK | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 45 | $77,932 | $10,249 |
| LAURA BRANDT | CO-CHAIR (TERMED FEB) Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DANI LINDBERG | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| HANNAH WILLIS | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA FRANCKOWIAK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSAY JUNGMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GRIFFIN HOPF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID KIRBY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA LARSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY LEMENAGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAMERON PEAK | BOARD MEMBER (TERMED DEC) Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RYAN IRLBECK | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $78,445 | $9,086 |
| AMBER SADOWSKI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $50,747 | $14,805 |
| JORDON EUNISON-CHISTI | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU 2/24) Officer | 40 | $14,383 | $2,582 |
| BETH ELSTAD | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU 2/24) Officer | 40 | $13,515 | $292 |
| LAURA BRANDT | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DANI LINDBERG | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| HANNAH WILLIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA CURRAN | TREASURER (THRU 7/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DERECK MURPHY-WILLIAMS | SECRETARY (THRU 5/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE GIBBS | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 4/24) Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA LARSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY LEMENAGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAYLEE MCMILLAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAMERON PEAK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GUDRUN WITRAK | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 2/24) Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JORDON EUNISON-CHISTI | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $70,515 | $14,140 |
| RYAN IRLBECK | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $71,765 | $8,284 |
| BETH ELSTAD | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $21,333 | $154 |
| LAURA BRANDT | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DANI LINDBERG | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA CURRAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DERECK MURPHY-WILLIAMS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC FRANKLIN | BOARD MEMBER (THRU MAY 23') Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE GIBBS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL GOLDBERG | BOARD MEMBER (THRU JULY 23') Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA LARSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER MARSHALL | BOARD MEMBER (THRU MAY 23') Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAYLEE MCMILLAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAMERON PEAK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GUDRUN WITRAK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 102 W 1ST ST, DULUTH, MN 55802-2006
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- AMBER SADOWSKI, 102 WEST 1ST STREET, DULUTH, MN 558022006
- Signed the 990
- AMBER SADOWSKI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (218) 722-7431
- Website
- WWW.LIFEHOUSEDULUTH.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WIPFLI ADVISORY LLC
Mission
LIFE HOUSE WORKS TO RECONNECT HOMELESS AND STREET YOUTH TO THEIR DREAMS WITH A VISION THAT NO YOUTH WILL BE LEFT HOMELESS, ALONE, UNCARED FOR, OR FENDING FOR THEMSELVES ON THE STREETS. OUR COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE MODEL AIMS TO ENGAGE AND STABILIZE YOUTH WHILE THEY HEAL AND WORK ON A PATH TO THRIVE.
Program accomplishments
- THE HOUSING PROGRAM HAS 50 UNITS OF HOUSING WITH SUPPORTIVE CASE MANAGEMENT THROUGHOUT THE DULUTH COMMUNITY. UNITS INCLUDE HOUSING FOR UNHOUSED YOUTH AND YOUNG FAMILIES, SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING, AND YOUTH SUFFERING FROM ADDICTION AND SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS. THE PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS HOUSING CRISIS SERVICES AIMED AT PREVENTING HOMELESSNESS, INCLUDING EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE FOR ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS FACING EVICTION AND HOUSING IDENTIFICATION WITH DEPOSIT ASSISTANCE FOR HOMELESS STREET YOUTH AND YOUNG FAMILIES; ASSISTANCE WITH ADVOCACY WITH LANDLORDS AND UTILITY COMPANIES AS NECESSARY.Expenses $1,452,891 · revenue $156,373
- THE MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAM (MHWP) PROVIDES IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO NO-COST, NO INSURANCE REQUIRED MENTAL/CHEMICAL HEALTH SERVICES. THE MHWP PROVIDES DAILY SUPPORT AND ON-GOING SERVICES TO IMPROVE PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND SPIRITUAL WELLNESS.Expenses $560,290
- THE YOUTH DROP-IN CENTER IS THE STARTING PLACE FOR YOUTH ACCESSING LIFE HOUSE'S SERVICES. YOUTH ARE ABLE TO ACCESS MEALS, BASIC NEEDS SUPPLIES, LAUNDRY, AND SHOWERS. A WIDE RANGE OF INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS CLASSES, ACTIVITIES, SUPPORT GROUPS, FIELD TRIPS, ETC. ARE OFFERED DAILY. THE YOUTH CENTER IS ALSO THE HEADQUARTERS FOR THE STREET OUTREACH PROGRAM, LOCATING AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUTH AND PROVIDING CRISIS NEEDS AND REFERRAL TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES.Expenses $453,303
- THE FUTURES EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM WORKS TO CONNECT YOUTH TO EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COMMUNITY. OUR LICENSED TEACHER WORKS WITH YOUTH TO EARN THEIR EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS. OUR EMPLOYMENT CASE MANAGER WORKS WITH YOUTH TO FIND AND KEEP EMPLOYMENT ON A PATH TO THRIVING. WE ALSO OFFER AN IN-HOUSE JOB TRAINING PROGRAM, CALLED THE LEGITIMATE HUSTLE PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS YOUTH A SAFE WAY TO EARN MONEY WHILE LEARNING JOB SKILLS AND CREATING THEIR OWN SOCIAL ENTERPRISE.Expenses $244,037 · revenue $12,602
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
- 41-1704840
- 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
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,338,576
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,778,923
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $3,758,170 | $3,147,305 | $4,338,576 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,126,810 | $3,124,388 | $3,747,941 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,145,317 | $3,139,682 | $3,742,379 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,165,959 | $3,014,220 | $3,708,360 | 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 41-1704840).
Questions about LIFE HOUSE INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of LIFE HOUSE INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIFE HOUSE INCORPORATED is 41-1704840.
- Is LIFE HOUSE INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to LIFE HOUSE INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIFE HOUSE INCORPORATED 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 HOUSE INCORPORATED 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 HOUSE INCORPORATED 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 HOUSE INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names AMBER SADOWSKI.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIFE HOUSE INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $70,781 (AMBER SADOWSKI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does LIFE HOUSE INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,758,170, expenses of $3,147,305 and total assets of $4,338,576 at year end.
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