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Nonprofit · EIN 61-1427634

LIFE HOUSE MINISTRIES

Tax-exempt · STANWOOD, WA 98292

Financials

$102K$84K2023$191K$115K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LIFE HOUSE MINISTRIES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$191,204$115,407$75,797$147,346$0$147,346
December 31, 2023990$102,353$83,856$18,497$54,748$0$54,748
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$178,889
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$210
Net income from fundraising events
$2,934
Other revenue
$9,171

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$7,428
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$40,200
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$48,732
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$2,453
Occupancy
$10,388
Printing, publications and postage
$1,939
Other expenses
$44,467
Program services (functional)
$85,427

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$54,748
Total assets, end of year
$147,346
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$147,346
Cash, savings and investments
$132,221
Gross receipts
$191,204

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Beth KovarikExecutive Director40$40,200
Leslie OosterwykPresident5$0
Brice KovarikVice President2$0
Cynthia DownSecretary2$0
Mark MoffittTreasurer2$0
Jim OosterwykAdvising Board Member1$0
Kristy StevensAdvising Board Member1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Beth KovarikExecutive Director40$37,500
Jim OosterwykDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Leslie OosterwykPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Mark MoffittTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Brice KovarikSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Sondra TroutDirector
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Denise ClevelandDirector
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Ed MitzelPresident (deceased)0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
33110 68TH AVE NW, STANWOOD, WA 98292-9607
In care of
% LESLIE OOSTERWYK
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
33110 68th Ave NW, Stanwood WA 98292
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Leslie Oosterwyk, 33110 68th Ave NW, Stanwood WA 98292
Signed the 990-EZ
Leslie Oosterwyk, Board Chairperson
Phone
(360) 548-3177

Mission

Through education and empowerment, Life House Ministries equips single moms to raise healthy children, overcome financial hardship and heal from past trauma. Services are offered to single parents affected by homelessness, domestic violence or teen pregnancy. They include meals and support groups, mentoring, children's programming, life skill training, financial tools, parenting strategies and a free clothing boutique offering diapers, baby gear, household goods, furniture and baby formula.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • In 2024, 345 individuals were served. The primary program offered is a Support Group, Meal, and Children's Program. Group classes cover topics such as parenting, goals, healthy habits, mental health, and finances. 40 classes were offered, 1,140 individual meals served, and 137 gifts distributed.
    Expenses $37,268
  • Clothing Boutique, including diapers, baby formula, baby gear, furniture, toiletries and household goods, distributed at no charge to low-income families. In addition, a Benevolence Fund was offered to distribute gas cards, motel vouchers, tuition and housing grants for maintaining employment or education.
    Expenses $37,024 · grants $7,427
  • A total of 102 mentoring sessions were offered to meet the individual needs of single parents. Sessions offered to explore individual goals, parenting strategies, resume and job search assistance, career advice, community resource, housing advocacy, and to meet tangible needs.
    Expenses $11,135

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-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
61-1427634
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)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$147,346
Income (IRS master file)
$191,204

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$191,204$115,407$147,346XML
990December 2023$102,353$83,856$54,748XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Leslie Oosterwyk
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Leslie Oosterwyk
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Leslie Oosterwyk
December 31, 2019≤ $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 61-1427634).

Questions about LIFE HOUSE MINISTRIES

What is the EIN of LIFE HOUSE MINISTRIES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LIFE HOUSE MINISTRIES is 61-1427634.
Is LIFE HOUSE MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
Are donations to LIFE HOUSE MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LIFE HOUSE MINISTRIES 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 MINISTRIES 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 LIFE HOUSE MINISTRIES last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of LIFE HOUSE MINISTRIES?
The 990-N for 2022 names Leslie Oosterwyk.
Who are the officers and directors of LIFE HOUSE MINISTRIES?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $40,200 (Beth Kovarik, Executive Director).
How much revenue does LIFE HOUSE MINISTRIES have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $191,204, expenses of $115,407 and total assets of $147,346 at year end.

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