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Christian Life Resources Inc

EIN 39-1601307 · Hartford, WI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak29 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF CHRISTIAN LIFE RESOURCES IS TO USE LIFE AND FAMILY ISSUES AS BRIDGES TO CONVEY THE LOVE OF GOD AND TO SHARE THE MESSAGE OF SALVATION THROUGH CHRIST. THIS ORGANIZATION EDUCATES PEOPLE ON WHAT GOD'S WORD HAS TO SAY ABOUT THE VALUE AND SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE AND TRAINS OTHERS TO ACTIVELY ASSIST THOSE WHO ARE IN NEED.

Income
$612,821
Spending
$688,794
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
-4.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 84%
Employees
8
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$109,872, national director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 29 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 325% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 24 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $454,609 spent. IN 2024 THE STAFF AT CHRISTIAN LIFE RESOURCES REMAINED ON CALL 24 HOURS A DAY, 365 DAYS A YEAR TO HANDLE INQUIRIES ON A WIDE SPECTRUM OF LIFE AND FAMILY ISSUES. THROUGH ITS WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA, BLOG, TOLL-FREE NUMBER, SNAIL MAIL, AND EMAIL THE STAFF AT CHRISTIAN LIFE RESOURCES REGULARLY COUNSELED AND PROVIDED CHRISTIAN DIRECTION FOR PEOPLE FACING CHALLENGING LIFE AND FAMILY SITUATIONS. THE STAFF AT AND BOARD MEMBERS AT CHRISTIAN LIFE RESOURCES MAINTAINED ACTIVE AND FULL SCHEDULES OF PRESENTING ON LIFE AND FAMILY ISSUES TO PAROCHIAL AND SECULAR AUDIENCES THROUGHOUT NORTH AMERICA. CHRISTIAN LIFE RESOURCES ALSO PROVIDED A VARIETY OF FREE RESOURCES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND CONGREGATIONS FOR EDUCATING ON LIFE AND FAMILY ISSUES. RESOURCES INCLUDED WORSHIP AND BIBLE STUDY MATERIALS, AN INFORMATION DATABASE ON THE ISSUES, A WEEKLY EDUCATIONAL PODCAST, AND FREE DOWNLOADS OF A CHRISTIAN MEDICAL DIRECTIVE STATEMENT FOR ALL 50 STATES AND SELECT CANADIAN PROVINCES. CHRISTIAN LIFE RESOURCES HELD ITS ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 AT ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH ROCHESTER, MN.
  2. CHRISTIAN LIFE RESOURCES ALSO CONTINUED TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE AND FUNDRAISING ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT ITS HOME FOR MOTHERS (FOUNDED IN 1993) WHICH WAS RELOCATED FROM COLORADO TO WISCONSIN IN JULY 2014. THIS SPECIALIZED MINISTRY SERVES GENERATIONALLY POOR SINGLE MOTHERS WITH TRAINING AND HOUSING WITH THE SPECIFIC GOALS OF TEACHING SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND RESPONSIBILITY. IN ITS RELOCATED SETTING IN MILWAUKEE, WI THE PROGRAM IS ABLE TO HOUSE FOUR MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN AT ONE TIME. IN THIS RESIDENCY-BASED PROGRAM RESIDENTS LEARNED VALUABLE PARENTING, VOCATIONAL, AND ACADEMIC SKILLS TOWARDS THE GOAL OF BECOMING RESPONSIBLE AND SELF-SUFFICIENT CHRISTIAN PARENTS AND MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. THE SKILL-DEVELOPMENT COMPONENT OF THE PROGRAM NETWORKS WITH VARIOUS CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY WHILE ENLISTING A NUMBER OF PROFESSIONALS IN VOLUNTEER ROLES AS MENTORS AND TRAINERS TO ASSIST THE PAID STAFF. THROUGH OUR BRIDGE MINISTRIES DIVISION, WE HELP ACTIVATE OUR AFFILIATES, CONGREGATIONAL GROUPS, AND INDIVIDUALS TO BE A PROACTIVE FORCE OF GOOD FOR THE BENEFIT OF THOSE IN NEED WITHIN FAMILIES, CONGREGATIONS AND COMMUNITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1981.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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