Life Challenge of Southeastern Michigan 
The information on this page was last updated 3/2/2026. 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: Caxlixto Garcia
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
Articles
| 1/23/2026 | Truth At Work Resigns From the ECFA |
Donor confidence score
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Transparency grade
D
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Community Development
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 730 of 1420 | 67 of 145 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 448 of 1420 | 41 of 145 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 962 of 1420 | 100 of 145 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 770 of 1421 | 81 of 145 |
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 6% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 4% | 2% | 2% | 3% | 3% | 3% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 91% | 76% | 85% | 89% | 90% | 92% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 5% | 3% | 2% | 3% | 3% | 3% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 9% | 24% | 15% | 11% | 10% | 8% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 84% | 78% | 79% | 80% | 77% | 77% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 97% | 90% | 105% | 101% | 80% | 92% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 79% | 70% | 83% | 81% | 61% | 71% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 3% | 10% | -5% | -1% | 20% | 8% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 4% | 10% | -5% | -1% | 23% | 11% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 11% | 19% | 19% | 18% | 20% | 19% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.01 | 0.89 | 1.03 | 0.96 | 0.91 | 1.08 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.87 | 1.72 | 2.04 | 2.05 | 2.07 | 2.48 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.16 | 1.54 | 2.11 | 1.96 | 1.87 | 2.69 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 11.81 | 112.29 | 87.35 | 52.55 | 61.70 | 60.33 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.08 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 4.74 | 7.75 | 5.63 | 6.01 | 6.30 | 4.39 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 10% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 12% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 76% | 112% | 96% | 103% | 109% | 81% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Cash | $228,898 | $221,911 | $270,213 | $306,245 | $439,486 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $0 | $0 | $0 | $240 | $0 |
| Short-term investments | $768,789 | $519,943 | $473,264 | $487,011 | $122,843 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $997,687 | $741,854 | $743,477 | $793,496 | $562,329 |
| Long-term investments | $1,424 | $1,808 | $2,830 | $3,774 | $1,568 |
| Fixed assets | $718,533 | $769,704 | $777,253 | $818,115 | $806,425 |
| Other long-term assets | $500 | $1,329 | $0 | $27,111 | $25,686 |
| Total long-term assets | $720,457 | $772,841 | $780,083 | $849,000 | $833,679 |
| Total assets | $1,718,144 | $1,514,695 | $1,523,560 | $1,642,496 | $1,396,008 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $8,885 | $8,493 | $14,149 | $12,860 | $9,321 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $8,885 | $8,493 | $14,149 | $12,860 | $9,321 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $354 | $836 | $1,715 | $2,728 | $155,877 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $354 | $836 | $1,715 | $2,728 | $155,877 |
| Total liabilities | $9,239 | $9,329 | $15,864 | $15,588 | $165,198 |
| Net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Without donor restrictions | $1,566,825 | $1,067,506 | $1,112,612 | $1,193,641 | $1,052,341 |
| With donor restrictions | $142,080 | $437,860 | $395,084 | $433,267 | $178,469 |
| Net assets | $1,708,905 | $1,505,366 | $1,507,696 | $1,626,908 | $1,230,810 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Total contributions | $1,305,638 | $1,262,330 | $1,282,945 | $1,686,082 | $1,518,273 |
| Program service revenue | $259,826 | $197,871 | $149,320 | $156,149 | $130,827 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $127,727 | ($23,908) | $5,287 | $20,303 | $2,725 |
| Other revenue | $14,288 | $51,934 | $809 | $3,327 | ($1,856) |
| Total other revenue | $401,841 | $225,897 | $155,416 | $179,779 | $131,696 |
| Total revenue | $1,707,479 | $1,488,227 | $1,438,361 | $1,865,861 | $1,649,969 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Program services | $1,201,475 | $1,230,913 | $1,158,323 | $1,137,508 | $1,171,565 |
| Management and general | $291,716 | $297,536 | $257,558 | $302,129 | $287,555 |
| Fundraising | $38,662 | $34,533 | $40,869 | $47,046 | $52,690 |
| Total expenses | $1,531,853 | $1,562,982 | $1,456,750 | $1,486,683 | $1,511,810 |
| Change in net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $175,626 | ($74,755) | ($18,389) | $379,178 | $138,159 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $175,626 | ($74,755) | ($18,389) | $379,178 | $138,159 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Reverend Jeffrey T Bonzelaar | Executive Di | $134,920 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2024
Response from ministry
No response has been provided by this ministry.
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