EIN 38-1797940

Life Challenge of Southeastern Michigan

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
30
Year formed
1964
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Life Challenge provides residential Christian growth program for people with life controlling problems plus out-patient substance use disorder services in Detroit, MI.
Total revenues
$1,488,227
2023
Total expenses
$1,562,982
2023
Total assets
$1,514,695
2023
Num. employees
30
2023

Program areas at Life Challenge of Southeastern Michigan

Life Challenge ministers to persons seeking freedom from Life controlling problems and other destructive behaviors. During 2023, we continued to offer our 90 day and year-long residential programs for men. Participants receive education and ged preparation if applicable, as well as bible study for application to daily living. Other program activities and work projects serve to foster discipline and achievement. Follow-up is provided to encourage and support program graduates in their recovery and acceptance into society. Participants who have often been circumvented by traditional religion are presented with the opportunity to find new faith in jesus christ.
The Life Challenge out-patient services substance use disorder program is licensed with the state of Michigan. The program offers individual, group and family counseling, including intake assessment and treatment plans. We are hippa compliant and work with licensed counselors and social workers. Many of the participants in the Life Challenge programs were served by our counseling department during 2023.

Grants made by Life Challenge of Southeastern Michigan

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Global Teen ChallengeProgram Support$5,150

Who funds Life Challenge of Southeastern Michigan

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Community Foundation for Southeast MichiganGeneral Operations$24,614
The Ayco Charitable FoundationCommunity & Human Services$15,000
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$593

Personnel at Life Challenge of Southeastern Michigan

NameTitleCompensation
Jeffrey T BonzelaarExecutive Director$107,696
Rev. Steven SwaggertyBoard Member$0
David PaceChairman$0
Steve SwaggertySecretary$0
John PackerVice Chairman$0

Financials for Life Challenge of Southeastern Michigan

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,262,330
Program services$197,871
Investment income and dividends$12,760
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$10,000
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-36,668
Net income from fundraising events$6,525
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$465
Miscellaneous revenues$34,944
Total revenues$1,488,227

Form 990s for Life Challenge of Southeastern Michigan

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-13990View PDF
2022-122023-11-06990View PDF
2021-122022-11-09990View PDF
2020-122021-11-03990View PDF
2019-122021-03-02990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Adult & Teen Challenge of the Greater MidwestCarlinville, IL$1,674,610
Teen Challenge de Puerto RicoBayamon, PR$2,016,838
Lifeline Recovery CenterPaducah, KY$2,587,961
Teen Challenge of St LouisHigh Ridge, MO$927,192
Samaritan ColonyRockingham, NC$1,242,537
The Road to HopeVermilion, OH$1,989,938
Good News Home for WomenFlemington, NJ$1,090,973
Holly KlovenPoulsbo, WA$570,399
Teen Challenge of Monterey BayWatsonville, CA$1,875,889
Billy T Cattan Recovery OutreachVictoria, TX$1,761,776
Data update history
September 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $24,614 from Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Mental health organizationsSubstance abuse programsCharities
Issues
HealthMental healthHuman servicesChildren
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousFundraising eventsState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
17667 Pierson
Detroit, MI 48219
Metro area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
County
Wayne County, MI
Website URL
lcministries.org/ 
Phone
(313) 531-0111
IRS details
EIN
38-1797940
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1964
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
F20: Alcohol, Drug, and Substance Abuse, Dependency Prevention and Treatment
NAICS code, primary
623220: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities
Parent/child status
Independent
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