Life Challenge of Southeastern Michigan 
The information on this page was last updated 5/12/2023. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
Adult & Teen Challenge/Life Challenge Ministries is a one-year residential recovery program for men and women with drug, alcohol, and other life-controlling addictions. ATC/LCM has campuses in Detroit and Flint. Both programs offer a highly structured environment providing a unique opportunity for people to separate themselves temporarily from the normal distractions of life and give needed attention to personal spiritual growth.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Life Challenge of Southeastern Michigan
17667 Pierson Street
Detroit, MI 48219
Website: lcministries.org
Phone: 313-531-0111
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 381797940
CEO/President: Jeff Bonzelaar
Chairman: Jeff Bonzelaar
Board size: 6
Founder:
Ruling year: 2004
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
At ATC/LCM our goal is more than rehabilitation-helping men and women get clean and sober. Our purpose is to make fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
Mission statement
Our mission is to restore communities by bringing faith-based recovery to the addicted
Statement of faith
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
D
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Community Development
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 430 of 1074 | 54 of 142 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 338 of 1075 | 42 of 142 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 708 of 1075 | 97 of 142 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 403 of 1074 | 54 of 142 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 7% | 3% | 4% | 3% | 4% | 5% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 4% | 3% | 4% | 3% | 4% | 4% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 92% | 92% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 91% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 6% | 3% | 4% | 3% | 4% | 4% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 8% | 8% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 9% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 81% | 77% | 77% | 76% | 76% | 77% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 87% | 92% | 96% | 101% | 91% | 97% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 69% | 71% | 73% | 77% | 69% | 75% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 13% | 8% | 4% | -1% | 9% | 3% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 18% | 11% | 6% | -2% | 13% | 5% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 12% | 19% | 19% | 21% | 19% | 18% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.87 | 1.08 | 1.29 | 1.52 | 1.34 | 1.45 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.60 | 2.48 | 3.47 | 4.53 | 3.46 | 4.04 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.64 | 2.69 | 4.47 | 6.90 | 4.62 | 5.88 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 14.18 | 60.33 | 20.35 | 14.58 | 20.23 | 16.55 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.07 | 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 6.75 | 4.39 | 2.55 | 1.62 | 2.47 | 1.92 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 10% | 12% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 89% | 81% | 76% | 65% | 73% | 67% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Cash | $439,486 | $203,361 | $124,760 | $196,437 | $137,161 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $0 | $0 | $719 | $7,659 | $0 |
| Short-term investments | $122,843 | $113,412 | $98,965 | $99,128 | $85,527 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $562,329 | $316,773 | $224,444 | $303,224 | $222,688 |
| Long-term investments | $1,568 | $1,248 | $1,424 | $2,992 | $1,792 |
| Fixed assets | $806,425 | $782,271 | $791,538 | $740,750 | $672,955 |
| Other long-term assets | $25,686 | $0 | $0 | $900 | $2,700 |
| Total long-term assets | $833,679 | $783,519 | $792,962 | $744,642 | $677,447 |
| Total assets | $1,396,008 | $1,100,292 | $1,017,406 | $1,047,866 | $900,135 |
| Liabilities | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $9,321 | $15,570 | $15,394 | $14,992 | $13,454 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $9,321 | $15,570 | $15,394 | $14,992 | $13,454 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $155,877 | $2,505 | $2,826 | $5,873 | $4,871 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $155,877 | $2,505 | $2,826 | $5,873 | $4,871 |
| Total liabilities | $165,198 | $18,075 | $18,220 | $20,865 | $18,325 |
| Net assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Without donor restrictions | $1,052,341 | $919,103 | $845,633 | $835,029 | $742,750 |
| With donor restrictions | $178,469 | $163,114 | $153,553 | $191,972 | $139,060 |
| Net assets | $1,230,810 | $1,082,217 | $999,186 | $1,027,001 | $881,810 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Total contributions | $1,518,273 | $1,329,184 | $1,372,443 | $1,391,589 | $1,228,750 |
| Program service revenue | $130,827 | $152,767 | $146,077 | $137,968 | $132,009 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $2,725 | $2,741 | $2,225 | $3,306 | ($9,828) |
| Other revenue | ($1,856) | ($2,765) | $7,145 | $5,042 | $4,505 |
| Total other revenue | $131,696 | $152,743 | $155,447 | $146,316 | $126,686 |
| Total revenue | $1,649,969 | $1,481,927 | $1,527,890 | $1,537,905 | $1,355,436 |
| Expenses | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Program services | $1,171,565 | $1,088,816 | $1,182,323 | $1,067,404 | $1,013,274 |
| Management and general | $287,555 | $274,188 | $326,528 | $273,055 | $237,288 |
| Fundraising | $52,690 | $54,194 | $40,070 | $61,358 | $57,731 |
| Total expenses | $1,511,810 | $1,417,198 | $1,548,921 | $1,401,817 | $1,308,293 |
| Change in net assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $138,159 | $64,729 | ($21,031) | $136,088 | $47,143 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $138,159 | $64,729 | ($21,031) | $136,088 | $47,143 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Reverend Jeffrey T Bonzelaar | Chairman & E | $116,356 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2020
Response from ministry
No response has been provided by this ministry.
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