LIFE International 
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Summary
Making Known the Father's Heart for Life
There is nothing more valuable than human life, because we are made by God in His image. God values human beings so much that He sacrificed His Son, Jesus Christ, in order to rescue us.
Contact information
Mailing address:
LIFE International
72 Ransom Ave. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Website: lifeinternational.com
Phone: (616) 248-3300
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 383625693
CEO/President: Kurt Dillinger
Chairman: John Davis
Board size: 10
Founder: Kurt Dillinger
Ruling year: 2002
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 2004
Purpose
At LIFE International, our mission is to uphold the value of all human life worldwide. We equip, empower, and release global Christian leaders to proclaim the infinite value of God's image in all people. We're passionate about helping people and communities affected by the devaluation of life.
With over a century of combined ministry experience, our staff is committed to promoting the value of every life. Our vision at LIFE International is a world where people of all nations find their hope and healing in Jesus Christ.
Mission statement
Statement of faith
The Bible, being fully inspired by God in its entirety, is His perfect Word and is the only authority for all faith and life.
2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:19-21, Deuteronomy 4:2, Psalm 119:89, Romans 15:4
There is one God, eternally existent in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Deuteronomy 6:4, Matthew 28:19, 2 Corinthians 13:14, Ephesians 2:18, Revelation 1:4-6, John 1:1-3, Colossians 1:15-16, Revelation 1:4-6
Jesus is true God and true man, was born of the virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, died in our place on the cross, and rose bodily from the grave. He ascended into heaven and sat down at the right hand of the Father, where He, the only mediator between God and man, continually makes intercession for His own.
John 1:4, Matthew 1:18-24, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Hebrews 10:12, 1 Timothy 2:5, Romans 8:34, Hebrews 9:24
The Holy Spirit is a person of the Godhead who convicts people of sin, regenerates, indwells, and empowers the believer, dispensing spiritual gifts and developing holiness.
John 16:8-11, John 3:5-6, 1 Corinthians 6:19, John 14:16-17, Ephesians 1:13-14, Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Romans 15:16
Humanity All men are sinful and lost and can be saved only by grace through faith in the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Genesis 2:17, Romans 3:9-10, Romans 3:19-23, Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:1-3, Ephesians 2:8, Ephesians 2:13, Romans 3:24-26
The resurrection of the dead includes all men: the believer to life everlasting and the unbeliever to eternal condemnation.
John 5:28-29, Matthew 25:31-34, 41, Romans 6:4-5, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, 1 Peter 1:3-5, 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10, Revelation 20:15
Salvation comes to us only by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, apart from any human merit.
John 1:12, John 5:24, Romans 3:20, 27-28, Romans 5:1-2, Ephesians 2:8-10, Colossians 1:13-14, 2 Timothy 1:9, Titus 3:4-5
The Church, who is the body of Jesus Christ for whom He will bodily return, is comprised of all who have accepted the redemption provided by Him. The presence of Jesus Christ by the Holy Spirit in the believer will result in a life of personal holiness and a walk of obedience to the will of God.
Ephesians 1:22-23, Colossians 1:17-18, Acts 1:10-11, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Acts 20:28, Ephesians 1:7,13, 1 Corinthians 1:30, Ezekiel 36:26-27, Romans 8:5-11, Galatians 5:16-25
Transparency grade
A
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Foreign Missions
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 1060 of 1077 | 138 of 140 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 1073 of 1078 | 140 of 140 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 1059 of 1078 | 139 of 140 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 805 of 1077 | 98 of 140 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 5% | 28% | 27% | 20% | 17% | 25% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 4% | 28% | 27% | 20% | 17% | 25% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 98% | 99% | 99% | 100% | 99% | 99% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 5% | 32% | 36% | 19% | 18% | 22% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 2% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 1% | 1% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 84% | 62% | 59% | 73% | 73% | 69% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 89% | 89% | 75% | 102% | 96% | 111% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 75% | 55% | 44% | 75% | 70% | 77% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 11% | 11% | 25% | -2% | 4% | -11% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 15% | 13% | 38% | -4% | 8% | -21% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 10% | 6% | 5% | 7% | 8% | 8% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.15 | 0.96 | 1.09 | 1.55 | 1.68 | 1.96 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.18 | 1.91 | 2.72 | 2.91 | 2.24 | 2.37 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.64 | 1.83 | 2.97 | 4.51 | 3.77 | 4.65 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 23.96 | 11.48 | 10.20 | 6.81 | 7.60 | 7.15 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.04 | 0.09 | 0.10 | 0.15 | 0.13 | 0.14 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 6.68 | 6.00 | 3.65 | 2.27 | 2.77 | 2.22 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 6% | 5% | 4% | 5% | 6% | 6% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 82% | 100% | 88% | 61% | 56% | 48% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Cash | $631,814 | $365,393 | $236,021 | $340,881 | $329,804 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $274,602 | $179,349 | $45,992 | $98,338 | $52,556 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $40,431 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $906,416 | $544,742 | $322,444 | $439,219 | $382,360 |
| Long-term investments | $221,753 | $311,757 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $555,876 | $563,999 | $569,913 | $507,950 | $523,354 |
| Other long-term assets | $46,666 | $62,973 | $46,916 | $36,534 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $824,295 | $938,729 | $616,829 | $544,484 | $523,354 |
| Total assets | $1,730,711 | $1,483,471 | $939,273 | $983,703 | $905,714 |
| Liabilities | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $78,953 | $53,407 | $47,333 | $57,688 | $53,488 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $16 | $69 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $78,953 | $53,407 | $47,349 | $57,757 | $53,488 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $78,953 | $53,407 | $47,349 | $57,757 | $53,488 |
| Net assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Without donor restrictions | $1,383,928 | $1,267,078 | $803,942 | $732,094 | $704,391 |
| With donor restrictions | $267,830 | $162,986 | $87,982 | $193,852 | $147,835 |
| Net assets | $1,651,758 | $1,430,064 | $891,924 | $925,946 | $852,226 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Total contributions | $1,859,273 | $2,138,405 | $1,414,192 | $1,714,493 | $1,575,081 |
| Program service revenue | $940 | $8,000 | $875 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $5,582 | $1,231 | $996 | $1,240 | $3,126 |
| Other revenue | $3,690 | $5,810 | $2,726 | $12,402 | $18,146 |
| Total other revenue | $10,212 | $15,041 | $4,597 | $13,642 | $21,272 |
| Total revenue | $1,869,485 | $2,153,446 | $1,418,789 | $1,728,135 | $1,596,353 |
| Expenses | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Program services | $1,029,194 | $953,179 | $1,064,417 | $1,215,136 | $1,234,208 |
| Management and general | $103,411 | $87,826 | $106,918 | $139,403 | $146,254 |
| Fundraising | $522,501 | $574,902 | $281,601 | $299,862 | $396,459 |
| Total expenses | $1,655,106 | $1,615,907 | $1,452,936 | $1,654,401 | $1,776,921 |
| Change in net assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $214,379 | $537,539 | ($34,147) | $73,734 | ($180,568) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $214,379 | $537,539 | ($34,147) | $73,734 | ($180,568) |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Kurt Dillinger | President | $148,803 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2019
Response from ministry
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History
LIFE International began as a global outreach of the Pregnancy Resource Center (PRC) in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Recognizing the rich heritage of the prolife movement in the United States, and all it had to share with the world, the PRC worked to establish or partner with international ministries in other nations, including Trinidad, Guyana, Russia, the Netherlands, and more.
By the late 1990s, as the vast global need had become more apparent, the decision was made to spin off the international activity into a separate organization, releasing LIFE International to dedicate its full attention to the global challenges, and allowing the PRC to focus on its primary mission of providing compassionate care to women and families of the local community.
Kurt Dillinger, Executive Director of the Pregnancy Resources Center, stepped down from his role in 2001, and stepped out in faith to become the founder and president of the newly formed Life Initiatives For Eternity, or LIFE International, an organization dedicated to making known the Father's heart for life in all nations.
Program accomplishments
LIFE International has equipped more than 15,000 leaders for ministry in more than 100 nations.