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Lessons For Life

  • Little Rock, AR
  • Tax-exempt since Sept. 2011
  • EIN: 45-2622459

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: Human Services — Multipurpose and Other / Human Service Organizations - Multipurpose (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$203k (2023)

Expenses
$171k (2023)

Total Assets
$160k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$2.95k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

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.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$203,498
Expenses
$170,885
Net Income
$32,613
Net Assets
$156,811
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $171,844
84.4%
Program Services $31,500
15.5%
Investment Income $4
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $150
0.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $81,829
47.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $159,758
Total Liabilities $2,947
Net Assets $156,811
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alexis Ware (Executive Director) $81,829 $0 $15,232
Missy Cozzens (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sheila Brooks (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rhea Middleton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kim Parr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Angela Mcelmurry (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Pangburn Brunson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Lacey Caldwell (President) $0 $0 $0
Tanya Bonham Scott (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Payne (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 20, 2024

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$176,570
Expenses
$165,045
Net Income
$11,525
Net Assets
$124,198
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $145,432
82.4%
Program Services $30,000
17.0%
Investment Income $5
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,133
0.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $82,580
50.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $129,346
Total Liabilities $5,148
Net Assets $124,198
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sheila Brooks (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Angela Mcelmurry (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Missy Cozzens (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rhea Middleton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kim Parr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Pangburn Brunson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Lacey Caldwell (President) $0 $0 $0
Tanya Bonham Scott (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Payne (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Alexis Ware (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 10, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$200,179
Expenses
$170,970
Net Income
$29,209
Net Assets
$112,673
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $181,601
90.7%
Program Services $15,600
7.8%
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $2,972
1.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $86,950
50.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $122,079
Total Liabilities $9,406
Net Assets $112,673
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alexis Ware (Executive Director) $86,950 $0 $19,471
Sheila Brooks (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Angela Mcelmurry (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kim Parr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Missy Cozzens (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Pangburn Brunson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Lacey Caldwell (President) $0 $0 $0
Tanya Bonham Scott (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Payne (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 13, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$145,046
Expenses
$134,270
Net Income
$10,776
Net Assets
$83,464
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $143,365
98.8%
Program Services $375
0.3%
Investment Income $17
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,289
0.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $88,377
Total Liabilities $4,913
Net Assets $83,464
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Alexis Ware (Executive Director) $74,530 $22,061

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990-EZ
Filed on March 23, 2021

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$136,923
Expenses
$133,141
Net Income
$3,782
Net Assets
$72,688
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $134,196
98.0%
Program Services $2,709
2.0%
Investment Income $18
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $74,490
Total Liabilities $1,802
Net Assets $72,688
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Alexis Ware (Executive Director) $66,371 $21,935

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990-EZ
Filed on April 13, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$127,744
Expenses
$138,859
Net Income
-$11,115
Net Assets
$68,906
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $122,142
95.6%
Program Services $5,570
4.4%
Investment Income $32
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $71,667
Total Liabilities $2,761
Net Assets $68,906
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Alexis Ware (Executive Director) $64,998 $21,817

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990-EZ
Filed on July 8, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$124,143
Expenses
$117,353
Net Income
$6,790
Net Assets
$80,021
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $119,692
96.4%
Program Services $4,421
3.6%
Investment Income $30
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $83,896
Total Liabilities $3,875
Net Assets $80,021
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Alexis Ware (Executive Director) $71,490 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 28, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$114,233
Expenses
$115,568
Net Income
-$1,335
Net Assets
$73,231
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $89,135
78.0%
Program Services $25,070
21.9%
Investment Income $28
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $77,900
Total Liabilities $4,669
Net Assets $73,231
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Alexis Ware (Executive Director) $72,089 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on July 11, 2017

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$107,852
Expenses
$100,937
Net Income
$6,915
Net Assets
$74,566
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $78,117
72.4%
Program Services $29,703
27.5%
Investment Income $32
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $78,825
Total Liabilities $4,259
Net Assets $74,566
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Alexis Ware (Executive Director) $56,669 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 29, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$116,544
Expenses
$106,437
Net Income
$10,107
Net Assets
$67,651
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $83,778
71.9%
Program Services $32,741
28.1%
Investment Income $25
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $73,148
Total Liabilities $5,497
Net Assets $67,651
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Alexis Ware (Executive Director) $56,556 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on April 4, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$92,207
Expenses
$58,478
Net Income
$33,729
Net Assets
$57,544
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $69,490
75.4%
Program Services $22,693
24.6%
Investment Income $24
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $61,794
Total Liabilities $4,250
Net Assets $57,544
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Alexis Ware (Executive Director) $38,880 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on March 5, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$52,930
Expenses
$36,139
Net Income
$16,791
Net Assets
$23,815
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $46,042
87.0%
Program Services $6,877
13.0%
Investment Income $11
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $24,900
Total Liabilities $1,085
Net Assets $23,815

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$10,525
Expenses
$3,601
Net Income
$6,924
Net Assets
$7,024
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,920
75.2%
Program Services $2,605
24.8%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,656
Total Liabilities $632
Net Assets $7,024

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