Life Centers 
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Summary
Life Centers helps women in unexpected pregnancy situations in a special way to share Christ's compassion, love, and hope. Life Centers affirms the value of life in this way by providing a network of care that includes counseling, healing support, and resources that explain the truth about life. Life Centers is a nonprofit organization and contributions to it are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law. In addition, it is a member of Care Net.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Life Centers
9511 Angola Court
Suite 215
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Website: www.lifecenters.com
Phone: (317) 280-2635
Email: info@lifecenters.com
Organization details
EIN: 311059740
CEO/President: Mr. Tom Shevlot
Chairman: Bryan Perkins, M.D.
Board size: 11
Founder: O.J. Petersen, Don Bolin, Richard Griffith
Ruling year: 1983
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 2009
Purpose
The organization was founded to empower women in unplanned pregnancies to make life-affirming choices for themselves and their future. Life Centers offers free pregnancy testing, medical referrals, and confidential counseling services.
Mission statement
The mission of Life Centers is to affirm the value of life by providing a network of care to those experiencing pregnancy-related decisions and by compassionately presenting biblical truth resulting in changed lives to the glory of God.
Statement of faith
We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God.
We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory.
We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful people, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential, and that this salvation is received through faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and not as a result of good works.
We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life.
We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation.
We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Advocacy
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 695 of 1022 | 30 of 41 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 655 of 1024 | 26 of 41 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 595 of 1024 | 29 of 41 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 596 of 1022 | 21 of 41 |
Click here to read Life Centers' response to our ratings
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2015 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 9% | 11% | 11% | 14% | 8% | 11% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 8% | 11% | 12% | 14% | 8% | 11% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 98% | 100% | 103% | 100% | 94% | 99% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 9% | 11% | 13% | 15% | 8% | 11% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 2% | 0% | -3% | 0% | 6% | 1% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2015 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 80% | 76% | 74% | 73% | 73% | 74% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 91% | 94% | 93% | 96% | 94% | 94% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 70% | 72% | 69% | 70% | 69% | 69% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 9% | 6% | 7% | 4% | 6% | 6% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 15% | 11% | 17% | 13% | 17% | 21% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 11% | 12% | 13% | 12% | 18% | 15% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2015 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.87 | 2.55 | 2.45 | 2.83 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.22 | 1.07 | 1.11 | 1.26 | 1.22 | 1.36 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.07 | 1.33 | 2.07 | 3.20 | 2.99 | 3.85 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2015 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 10.03 | 14.69 | 6.74 | 9.09 | 9.32 | 22.10 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.10 | 0.07 | 0.15 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.64 | 8.38 | 4.92 | 3.33 | 3.58 | 2.97 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2015 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 22% | 33% | 13% | 9% | 9% | 12% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 26% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 69% | 54% | 46% | 36% | 37% | 31% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2015 |
| Cash | $1,033,502 | $636,699 | $479,499 | $398,532 | $272,883 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $165,085 | $154,533 | $70,692 | $93,510 | $76,773 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $1,198,587 | $791,232 | $550,191 | $492,042 | $349,656 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $78,751 | $88,382 | $141,120 | $108,785 | $126,179 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $78,751 | $88,382 | $141,120 | $108,785 | $126,179 |
| Total assets | $1,277,338 | $879,614 | $691,311 | $600,827 | $475,835 |
| Liabilities | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2015 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $81,582 | $117,450 | $60,515 | $52,768 | $15,822 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $81,582 | $117,450 | $60,515 | $52,768 | $15,822 |
| Debt | $335,552 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $41,233 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $335,552 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $41,233 |
| Total liabilities | $417,134 | $117,450 | $60,515 | $52,768 | $57,055 |
| Net assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2015 |
| Without donor restrictions | $748,117 | $723,964 | $531,504 | $360,360 | $393,345 |
| With donor restrictions | $112,087 | $38,200 | $99,292 | $187,699 | $25,435 |
| Net assets | $860,204 | $762,164 | $630,796 | $548,059 | $418,780 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2015 |
| Total contributions | $1,699,555 | $1,830,277 | $1,853,669 | $1,477,744 | $1,422,936 |
| Program service revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | ($1,426) | ($22,975) | $517 | ($1,499) | $0 |
| Other revenue | ($312) | ($34,155) | ($9,274) | $89,296 | $12,817 |
| Total other revenue | ($1,738) | ($57,130) | ($8,757) | $87,797 | $12,817 |
| Total revenue | $1,697,817 | $1,773,147 | $1,844,912 | $1,565,541 | $1,435,753 |
| Expenses | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2015 |
| Program services | $1,220,223 | $1,214,854 | $1,286,285 | $1,078,084 | $991,733 |
| Management and general | $197,803 | $218,848 | $219,953 | $270,002 | $201,292 |
| Fundraising | $181,751 | $208,077 | $255,937 | $122,387 | $154,359 |
| Total expenses | $1,599,777 | $1,641,779 | $1,762,175 | $1,470,473 | $1,347,384 |
| Change in net assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2015 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $98,040 | $131,368 | $82,737 | $95,068 | $88,369 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $98,040 | $131,368 | $82,737 | $95,068 | $88,369 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Tom Shevlot | Executive Director | $124,665 |
Compensation data as of: 6/30/2020
Response from ministry
December 2008 -- Thank you MinistryWatch.com for your encouragement and for selecting Life Centers as a 2008 Shining Light ministry. We give thanks to the Lord that since our founding in 1982 we have had the opportunity to affirm the value of life by providing a network of care to women facing unplanned pregnancies by compassionately presenting Biblical truth resulting in changed lives to the glory of God. Our dedicated staff, volunteers and supporters are committed to passionately proclaiming the Gospel as we reach thousands of women each year in need of compassion, hope and the saving grace of Jesus Christ. We rejoice at the salvation of souls and the hundreds of babies saved from abortion each year in Central Indiana because of the faithful prayers and support from the Christian community that stands behind the ministry of Life Centers. May the Lord continue to guide our efforts as we daily seek to serve Him with humility and integrity. Thank you again, and please keep us in your prayers.
The information below was provided to MinistryWatch by the ministry itself. It was last updated 11/8/2021. To update the information below, please email: info@ministrywatch.com
History
Established in 1982, Life Centers is dedicated to affirming the value of life by providing compassionate care to women facing unplanned pregnancies in Central Indiana.
Committed staff and volunteers at our six pregnancy centers provide free, confidential services including pregnancy tests, ultrasound exams, one-on-one peer counseling, and post-abortive support. We also meet the material needs of expectant mothers by providing maternity and baby clothing, diapers, bottles and other baby items.
At the heart of our life-saving mission is a passion to show the love of Jesus. We believe that the hope found in Jesus Christ is the greatest hope for those facing pregnancy decisions.
Program accomplishments
2020 Statistics:
4,500 women and babies served
1,236 babies born
9,799 volunteer hours
Needs
Urgent Needs: Spring 2021
White/neutral onesies: Newborn, 0-3 mos, 3-6 mos, and 24 mos
Infant board books
Infant toys
3T boys and girls summer clothing
4T boys and girls summer sleepers