Life Network
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Life Network provides support and mentoring to women and men facing unexpected pregnancies; offers parenting support, material resources, and referrals; and promotes sexual risk avoidance through education to foster a culture that values life.
- Income
- $6.3 million
- Spending
- $4.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 76%
- Reserves
- 7.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 97
- Volunteers
- 498
- Highest pay
- $215,713, president/ceo
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
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 7.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 9% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 5% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1576% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or 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 (3)
- $2.6 million spent. Colorado Springs Pregnancy Centers: A foundational Life Network priority is to support women and men who are facing an unexpected pregnancy. We provide medical-grade pregnancy tests, educational information, ultrasounds, early pregnancy care, and STD testing and treatment under the direction of our Medical Director. Last year, we provided the following no-cost services: 1,841 pregnancy tests, 1,307 ultrasounds, and 620 STI tests. Our patients also received support through community referrals for housing, food emergency assistance, and other related services. Our Parenting Program provides opportunities for ongoing one-on-one mentorship, parenting and childbirth classes, and extensive material resources. Last year, we had 3,128 parenting appointments with mothers and fathers. Bridges of Hope, our post-abortive care program helps women and men process, grieve, and heal from past abortions.
- $847,922 spent. Life Network Family Thrift Stores: Our two thrift stores provide quality, affordable goods to our surrounding community, and the proceeds from the stores benefit our life-giving ministry. Life Network clients earn and receive "store bucks" that can be used for furniture, clothes, furnishings, and more as they start their families.
- $287,137 spent. Education for a Lifetime: This in-school program provides comprehensive education on healthy relationships, suicide awareness and prevention, and mental health awareness. Last year, we taught more than 7,000 students in 31 middle and high schools.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 1986.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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