Nonprofit · EIN 42-1764425
LIVE ACTION
Tax-exempt · ARLINGTON, VA 22201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $15,666,734 | $16,429,272 | -$762,538 | $7,094,270 | $1,039,963 | $6,054,307 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $14,045,298 | $14,523,742 | -$478,444 | $7,152,099 | $446,118 | $6,705,981 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $14,666,750
- Program service revenue
- $1,000
- Investment income
- $576,441
- Net rental income
- $29,987
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $495,403
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$60,463
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $446,159
- Other revenue
- $422,543
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $36,383
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $388,095
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,872,795
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,852,389
- Professional fundraising fees
- $114,184
- Legal fees
- $75,592
- Accounting fees
- $105,597
- Occupancy
- $233,269
- Travel
- $557,729
- Depreciation
- $9,028
- Program services (functional)
- $13,328,479
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,545,674
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,555,119
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,152,099
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,094,270
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,039,963
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,054,307
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,770,034
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,217,244
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,054,307
- Gross receipts
- $20,522,873
- Employees
- 57
- Volunteers
- 75
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- VA
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lila Rose | President and Founder Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $377,073 | $11,022 |
| Josef Lipp | Chief Operating Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $253,259 | $20,224 |
| Gabriel Renfro | Vice President of Content Highest-paid employee | 40 | $223,259 | $20,224 |
| Noah Brandt | Vice President of Communications Highest-paid employee | 40 | $171,082 | $20,005 |
| Kimberly Bird | Vice President of External Relations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,316 | $11,927 |
| Devin Sena | Director of Social Media Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,811 | $7,604 |
| Lawrence Simpson | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Cody Thompson | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Alan Sears | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Raymond Ruddy | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Berni Neal | Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Cowan | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lila Rose | President and Founder Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $375,920 | $5,420 |
| Josef Lipp | Chief Operating Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $226,357 | $9,371 |
| Gabriel Renfro | Vice President of Content Highest-paid employee | 40 | $209,208 | $11,431 |
| Noah Brandt | Vice President of Communications Highest-paid employee | 40 | $163,548 | $10,975 |
| Kimberly Bird | Vice President of External Relations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,229 | $5,306 |
| Devin Sena | Director of Social Media Highest-paid employee | 40 | $136,974 | $2,944 |
| Lawrence Simpson | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Cody Thompson | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Berni Neal | Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Cowan | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2200 WILSON BLVD STE 102 PMB 111, ARLINGTON, VA 22201-3324
- In care of
- % JOSEF LIPP
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Lila Rose, 2200 Wilson Blvd Suite 102, Arlington, VA 22201
- Signed the 990
- Michael R Cowan, Treasurer
- Phone
- (323) 454-3304
- Website
- Liveaction.org
- Return prepared by
- Robert D Ben-Kori CPA PLLC
Mission
Live Action exists to defend the human rights of the most vulnerable: preborn children. Through educational media campaigns, visual storytelling, and investigative reporting, Live Action works to change hearts and minds about abortion and human dignity.
Program accomplishments
- Educational Campaigns: Live Action creates and publishes daily pro-life educational content, distributing it on our websites, through direct mail, and on social media platforms. Live Action investigations, reporting, and videos educate about the abortion industry, why abortion is a human rights abuse, and the value of all human life.Expenses $5,646,221 · grants $18,192
- Special Reports and Activism: Live Action researches and produces in-depth reports on the abortion industry and presents them to the media and public officials; educates media and public officials on the need for changes in public policy; provides supporters with opportunities to share about the value of human life; and partners with other organizations to host special events and presentations.Expenses $6,271,332 · grants $18,191
- Live Action News: Live Action News reports daily on important, under-reported stories, including stories that expose the abortion industry and the facts about abortion procedures, abortions harm to women and society, and uplifting stories sharing the dignity and humanity of all children.Expenses $1,410,926
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 | Not 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
- 42-1764425
- 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
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R62)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,094,270
- Income (IRS master file)
- $20,522,873
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $15,666,734 | $16,429,272 | $7,094,270 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $14,045,298 | $14,523,742 | $7,152,099 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $13,507,350 | $13,910,402 | $7,213,637 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 42-1764425).
Questions about LIVE ACTION
- What is the EIN of LIVE ACTION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIVE ACTION is 42-1764425.
- Is LIVE ACTION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to LIVE ACTION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIVE ACTION 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 LIVE ACTION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LIVE ACTION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of LIVE ACTION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Lila Rose.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIVE ACTION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $377,073 (Lila Rose, President and Founder).
- How much revenue does LIVE ACTION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $15,666,734, expenses of $16,429,272 and total assets of $7,094,270 at year end.
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