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Living Church Foundation Inc

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Tax-exempt since Dec. 1953
  • EIN: 39-0841883

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Religion-Related, Spiritual Development / Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.1M (2022)

Expenses
$1.02M (2022)

Total Assets
$756k (2022)

Total Liabilities
$198k (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2022

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,100,347
Expenses
$1,018,091
Net Income
$82,256
Net Assets
$557,993
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $540,019
49.1%
Program Services $522,893
47.5%
Investment Income $10,580
1.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$398
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $27,253
2.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $448,948
44.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $756,044
Total Liabilities $198,051
Net Assets $557,993
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christopher Wells (Fmr Executive Director) $142,712 $0 $11,619
Kathleen Alexander (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristine Blaess (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Kincaid Iii (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Richard Clements (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Cocksworth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Walter L Prehn (President) $0 $0 $0
Carrie Boren Headington (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kino Vitet (Director) $0 $0 $0
Clinton Wilson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Colin Ambrose (Director) $0 $0 $0
Justin Holcomb (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Olver (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2023

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990-T

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,167,221
Expenses
$894,728
Net Income
$272,493
Net Assets
$419,067
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $682,676
58.5%
Program Services $473,016
40.5%
Investment Income $4,778
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $4,084
0.3%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,667
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $63,000
7.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $360,550
40.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $602,031
Total Liabilities $182,964
Net Assets $419,067
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christopher Wells (Fmr Executive Director) $125,000 $0 $12,500
Mark Michael (Int Executive Director) $63,000 $0 $11,340
John C Bauerschmidt (President) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Alexander (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristine Blaess (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Kincaid Iii (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Richard Clements (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Cocksworth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Walter L Prehn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carrie Boren Headington (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Kennelly (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kino Vitet (Director) $0 $0 $0
Clinton Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$827,896
Expenses
$862,551
Net Income
-$34,655
Net Assets
$137,649
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $462,132
55.8%
Program Services $384,329
46.4%
Investment Income $5,835
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$24,568
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $168
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $110,537
12.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $275,499
31.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $411,140
Total Liabilities $273,491
Net Assets $137,649
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christopher S Wells (Executive Director) $108,812 $0 $4,251
John C Bauerschmidt (President) $0 $0 $0
Grace Sears (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Daniel H Martins (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Kincaid Iii (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Richard Clements (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marie Howard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Walter L Prehn (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 17, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$975,139
Expenses
$895,010
Net Income
$80,129
Net Assets
$109,697
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $363,630
37.3%
Program Services $623,525
63.9%
Investment Income $4,663
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$19,992
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,313
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $154,699
17.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $237,079
26.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $353,793
Total Liabilities $244,096
Net Assets $109,697
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christopher S Wells (Executive Direc) $108,879 $0 $10,641
Mary Beth Locke (Office/Bus Mgr) $29,932 $0 $5,247
Rt Rev John C Bauerschmidt (President) $0 $0 $0
Rev S Thomas Kincaid Iii (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Richard Clements (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rt Rev Daniel H Martins (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dr Grace Sears (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Marie Howard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rev Dr Walter L Prehn (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 19, 2020

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990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,000,135
Expenses
$969,172
Net Income
$30,963
Net Assets
-$7,808
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $361,964
36.2%
Program Services $617,763
61.8%
Investment Income $3,892
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $2,265
0.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $14,251
1.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $165,651
17.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $211,004
21.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $290,310
Total Liabilities $298,118
Net Assets -$7,808
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christopher S Wells (Executive Direc) $99,265 $0 $8,579
Ruth Schimmel (Office/Bus Mgr) $43,255 $0 $14,551
Rt Rev John C Bauerschmidt (President) $0 $0 $0
Rev S Thomas Kincaid Iii (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Richard Clements (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rt Rev Daniel H Martins (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dr Grace Sears (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Marie Howard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rev Dr Walter L Prehn (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 9, 2019

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990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$954,701
Expenses
$985,713
Net Income
-$31,012
Net Assets
-$5,411
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $353,700
37.0%
Program Services $591,507
62.0%
Investment Income $2,426
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,755
0.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5,313
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $161,817
16.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $184,204
18.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $313,952
Total Liabilities $319,363
Net Assets -$5,411
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christopher S Wells (Executive Direc) $85,515 $0 $9,652
Ruth Schimmel (Office/Bus Mgr) $48,031 $0 $25,936
Rt Rev John C Bauerschmidt (President) $0 $0 $0
Rev S Thomas Kincaid Iii (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Richard Clements (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rt Rev Daniel H Martins (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dr Grace Sears (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Marie Howard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rt Rev D Bruce Macpherson (President) $0 $0 $0
Richard J Mammana Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
The Rev Canon E Mark Stevenson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Muth (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 23, 2018

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990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$849,053
Expenses
$960,444
Net Income
-$111,391
Net Assets
$12,288
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $276,677
32.6%
Program Services $570,248
67.2%
Investment Income $668
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $945
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $515
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $171,048
17.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $150,156
15.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $271,062
Total Liabilities $258,774
Net Assets $12,288
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christopher S Wells (Executive Direc) $90,590 $0 $8,748
Ruth Schimmel (Office/Bus Mgr) $52,845 $0 $18,865
Rt Rev John C Bauerschmidt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rev S Thomas Kincaid Iii (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Marie Howard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rt Rev Daniel H Martins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Grace Sears (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Rev Canon E Mark Stevenson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rt Rev D Bruce Macpherson (President) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Muth (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Richard Mammana Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 3, 2017

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990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,143,794
Expenses
$935,367
Net Income
$208,427
Net Assets
$116,759
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $594,023
51.9%
Program Services $549,027
48.0%
Investment Income $1,077
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$416
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $83
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $167,226
17.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $137,432
14.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $484,743
Total Liabilities $367,984
Net Assets $116,759

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990-T

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$734,779
Expenses
$880,226
Net Income
-$145,447
Net Assets
-$88,414
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $203,265
27.7%
Program Services $532,969
72.5%
Investment Income $2,751
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$4,568
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $362
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $156,514
17.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $173,222
19.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $191,752
Total Liabilities $280,166
Net Assets -$88,414

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990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$960,051
Expenses
$928,065
Net Income
$31,986
Net Assets
$36,498
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $380,463
39.6%
Program Services $561,596
58.5%
Investment Income $2,446
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $14,312
1.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,234
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $128,691
13.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $229,965
24.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $281,334
Total Liabilities $244,836
Net Assets $36,498

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990-T

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$794,172
Expenses
$945,689
Net Income
-$151,517
Net Assets
$1,683
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $196,190
24.7%
Program Services $596,314
75.1%
Investment Income $1,427
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$290
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $531
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $194,538
20.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $182,510
19.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $240,493
Total Liabilities $238,810
Net Assets $1,683

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990

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990-T

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$762,323
Expenses
$944,004
Net Income
-$181,681
Net Assets
$131,796
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $165,969
21.8%
Program Services $596,113
78.2%
Investment Income $219
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $22
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $223,602
23.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $228,097
24.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $323,641
Total Liabilities $191,845
Net Assets $131,796

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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990-T

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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