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Nonprofit · EIN 45-3207108

CHOSEN FOR LIFE MINISTRIES INC

Tax-exempt · WATKINSVILLE, GA 30677

Financials

$425K$412K2023$465K$503K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHOSEN FOR LIFE MINISTRIES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$465,093$503,229-$38,136$704,309$6,681$697,628
December 31, 2023990$424,671$411,729$12,942$737,879$2,115$735,764
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$365,159
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$16,723
Net income from fundraising events
$83,211
Other revenue
$83,211

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$60,060
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$78,338
Other salaries and wages
$207,480
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$312,128
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Depreciation
$4,063
Program services (functional)
$398,584
Management and general (functional)
$104,645

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$737,879
Total assets, end of year
$704,309
Total liabilities, end of year
$6,681
Net assets, end of year
$697,628
Land, buildings and equipment
$29,664
Net assets without donor restrictions
$655,888
Net assets with donor restrictions
$41,740
Gross receipts
$490,074
Employees
6
Volunteers
9
Year formed
2011
State of legal domicile
GA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANNA BEARDENExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director, Officer
40$78,338
RACHELE GIBSONChairman
Trustee or director
1$0
RUSSELL KNIGHTDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
KELLI THOMPSONTreasurer
Trustee or director
1$0
JULIE MURRYSecretary
Trustee or director
1$0
LINDSEY RAWLINGSDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JASON HEWELLDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JENNIFER CHRISTENBERRYVice Chair
Trustee or director
1$0
LESLIE MCMILLINDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
SABRENA DEALDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
DANIELLE BEZILADirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANNA BEARDENExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$75,000
RACHELE GIBSONVICE CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director
1$0
PRESTON HENRYChairman
Trustee or director
1$0
KELLI THOMPSONTreasurer
Trustee or director
1$0
JULIE MURRYSecretary
Trustee or director
1$0
LINDSEY RAWLINGSDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JASON HEWELLDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
JENNIFER CHRISTENBERRYDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHAEL AZZOLINDirector
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1410 GREENSBORO HIGHWAY, WATKINSVILLE, GA 30677-2707
Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
1021 WINDRIDGE CIRCLE, WATKINSVILLE GA 30677
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ANNA BEARDEN, 1410 GREENSBORO HWY A, WATKINSVILLE, GA 30677
Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
John E Patat Jr, 1165 Cedar Shoals Dr, ATHENS GA 30605
Signed the 990
ANNA BEARDEN, Executive Director
Phone
(706) 769-4470
Return prepared by
TURNER AND PATAT PC

Mission

CHOSEN FOR LIFE MINISTRIES HELPS CHURCHES, COMMUNITIES, AND FAMILIES CARE WELL FOR FOSTER AND ADOPTED CHILDREN. OUR VISION IS THAT EVERYONE WILL FIND THEIR ROLE IN CARING FOR FOSTER, ADOPTED, AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN. WE WORK TO THIS GOAL THROUGH OUR THREE PROGRAMS: SUPPORT THROUGH EDUCATION, ADOPTION AND FOSTER CARE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • FOSTER CARE SUPPORT: WE SEEK TO EDUCATE, EQUIP, AND SUPPORT CHURCHES TO CARE FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT DFCS REGION 5. THROUGH LOCAL CHURCH PARTNERSHIP, FOSTER FAMILIES RECEIVE ONGOING, WRAP-AROUND SUPPORT FROM TEAMS OF VOLUNTEERS. WE PROVIDE FREE ACCESS TO IMMEDIATE NEEDS THROUGH A DONATION-LED CLOTHING CLOSET FOR FOSTER CHILDREN. WE PROVIDE CARE PACKAGES, INCLUDING A MONOGRAMMED TOWEL, DUFFEL BAG, AND PILLOWCASE TO CHILDREN ENTERING CARE.
    Expenses $190,199 · revenue $24,319
  • ADOPTION SUPPORT: WE OFFER AN ADOPTION ASSISTANCE GRANT FOR ADOPTING FAMILIES TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT. IN ADDITION, WE OFFER ADOPTION SUPPORT SERVICES TO LOCAL FAMILIES.
    Expenses $113,461 · grants $60,060 · revenue $1,546
  • EDUCATION SUPPORT: WE BELIEVE FAMILIES CAN PARENT BETTER WITH MORE ACCESS TO KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES. WITH THIS IN MIND, WE PROVIDE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE PARENTS, AS WELL AS THOSE INTERESTED IN FOSTERING OR ADOPTING. WE PROVIDE AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITIES.
    Expenses $94,924

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
45-3207108
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
2012
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$704,309
Income (IRS master file)
$490,074

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$465,093$503,229$704,309IRS
990December 2023$424,671$411,729$737,879XML
990December 2022$430,065$388,885$729,203IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2011
Officer: John E Patat Jr
December 31, 2011≤ $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 45-3207108).

Questions about CHOSEN FOR LIFE MINISTRIES INC

What is the EIN of CHOSEN FOR LIFE MINISTRIES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHOSEN FOR LIFE MINISTRIES INC is 45-3207108.
Is CHOSEN FOR LIFE MINISTRIES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
Are donations to CHOSEN FOR LIFE MINISTRIES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHOSEN FOR LIFE MINISTRIES INC 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 CHOSEN FOR LIFE MINISTRIES INC 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 CHOSEN FOR LIFE MINISTRIES INC 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 CHOSEN FOR LIFE MINISTRIES INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ANNA BEARDEN.
Who are the officers and directors of CHOSEN FOR LIFE MINISTRIES INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $78,338 (ANNA BEARDEN, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does CHOSEN FOR LIFE MINISTRIES INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $465,093, expenses of $503,229 and total assets of $704,309 at year end.

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