Life House Ministries
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
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.
- Income
- $191,204
- Spending
- $115,407
- Reserves
- 15.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 94%
- Highest pay
- $40,200, executive director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 15.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 40% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (3)
- $37,268 spent. 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.
- $37,024 spent. 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.
- $11,135 spent. 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.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 October 13, 2026.
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 November 6, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2008.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 4, 2026.
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