Life Training Institute 
The information on this page was last updated 6/2/2022. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
Millions of Christian students are ill-equipped to stand for life. We're on a mission to change that. Life Training Institute equips Christians to make a persuasive case for life. The primary way we fulfill our mission is to make pro-life apologetics presentations in Catholic and Protestant high schools, universities, and worldview conferences. We also help pregnancy resource centers with banquet speaking so they can reach those most at risk for abortion, students 15-24. Our presentations are featured on nationally syndicated programs like Focus on the Family, Truths that Transform, Ava Maria Radio, and Issues, Etc.-to name a few.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Life Training Institute
2201 Charlie B. Johnston Rd.
Newnan, GA 30263
Website: prolifetraining.com
Phone: 229-262-6290
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 841209276
CEO/President: Scott Klusendorf
Chairman:
Board size: 4
Founder: Scott Klusendorf
Ruling year: 1993
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Life Training Institute (LTI) exists for one purpose: to empower others with the knowledge and conviction necessary to make a case for life that changes hearts and minds. We've trained thousands over the years to make a case for life based on science and philosophy, and they're equipped to do it in one-minute or less.
Mission statement
Life Training Institute trains Christians and pro-life advocates to persuasively defend their views in the marketplace of ideas by clearly presenting the pro-life position in live events and through the full use of modern media.
Though our arguments are rooted in science and philosophy, the gospel of Jesus Christ is central to our presentations and our goals as it is the means by which the suffering, guilt, and division caused by this issue are healed and people are restored.
Statement of faith
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
D
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Leadership Training
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 407 of 1050 | 8 of 21 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 536 of 1051 | 9 of 21 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 449 of 1051 | 8 of 21 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 409 of 1050 | 10 of 21 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 11% | 7% | 12% | 6% | 6% | 2% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 6% | 7% | 12% | 6% | 6% | 2% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 99% | 100% | 99% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 8% | 10% | 13% | 6% | 6% | 2% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 1% | 0% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 78% | 80% | 76% | 83% | 81% | 86% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 89% | 68% | 94% | 113% | 95% | 113% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 68% | 55% | 71% | 93% | 77% | 98% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 11% | 32% | 6% | -13% | 5% | -13% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 13% | 70% | 32% | -83% | 18% | -56% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 13% | 9% | 11% | 12% | 13% | 12% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.30 | 1.48 | 4.80 | 7.12 | 3.56 | 4.79 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.12 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.55 | 1.48 | 4.80 | 7.12 | 3.56 | 4.79 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 13.33 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.06 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 7.55 | 8.09 | 2.50 | 1.68 | 3.37 | 2.51 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 12% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 64% | 67% | 21% | 14% | 28% | 21% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Cash | $253,252 | $75,954 | $51,726 | $94,545 | $77,195 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $253,252 | $75,954 | $51,726 | $94,545 | $77,195 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total assets | $253,252 | $75,954 | $51,726 | $94,545 | $77,195 |
| Liabilities | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Without donor restrictions | $253,252 | $75,954 | $51,726 | $94,545 | $77,195 |
| With donor restrictions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets | $253,252 | $75,954 | $51,726 | $94,545 | $77,195 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Total contributions | $551,793 | $386,945 | $325,696 | $353,931 | $325,821 |
| Program service revenue | $1,289 | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $17 | $84 | $0 | $33 | $100 |
| Other revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total other revenue | $1,306 | $2,084 | $0 | $33 | $100 |
| Total revenue | $553,099 | $389,029 | $325,696 | $353,964 | $325,921 |
| Expenses | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Program services | $301,883 | $277,244 | $304,181 | $272,793 | $319,398 |
| Management and general | $35,467 | $40,923 | $44,010 | $44,233 | $42,656 |
| Fundraising | $38,451 | $46,634 | $20,324 | $19,588 | $7,426 |
| Total expenses | $375,801 | $364,801 | $368,515 | $336,614 | $369,480 |
| Change in net assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $177,298 | $24,228 | ($42,819) | $17,350 | ($43,559) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $177,298 | $24,228 | ($42,819) | $17,350 | ($43,559) |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Seth Gruber | West Coast Director & Speaker | $114,420 |
| Missy Anne Bradshaw | Chief Operations Officer | $39,970 |
| Scott Klusendorf | President | $17,218 |
| Steven Weimar | Executive Administrator | $15,696 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2020
Response from ministry
No response has been provided by this ministry.
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History
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Life Training Institute is on track to reach and train over 100,000 students and advocates this year alone. Your support can spark the movement that ends abortion.