WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP INC

EIN: 135648615 501(c)(3) Religion

Schroon Lake, NY

Total Revenue
$65,643,729
Total Expenses
$61,430,976
Total Assets
$153,795,852
Net Assets
$147,617,425
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1942
Legal Domicile
NY
Phone
5184946000
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP INC, founded in 1942, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $65.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $61.4M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

The purpose of Word of Life Fellowship is evangelization and discipleship through various means consistent with the Holy Scriptures to help build and strengthen the Church of Jesus Christ. Ministries include camps and conferences, youth programs in local churches, Bible Institutes and training centers, evangelistic events, sports evangelism, mission agency, and music and drama teams.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $4,103,737 Revenue: $1,181,650

Youth ministries: Through the Youth ministries Word of Life partners with approximately 500 churches in the United States. The Word of Life Youth ministry program serves local churches to establish...

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Youth ministries: Through the Youth ministries Word of Life partners with approximately 500 churches in the United States. The Word of Life Youth ministry program serves local churches to establish foundational truths for godly living in the lives of young people. Age specific programs are offered to preschool through high school. Local church lay people are trained and equipped by Word of Life staff to effectively minister to their youth.

Program 2
Expenses: $19,984,320 Revenue: $11,694,993

Word of Life operates an accredited Bible Institute with the main campus in New York and teaching site in Florida. Students study the Word of God under outstanding resident and adjunct professors...

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Word of Life operates an accredited Bible Institute with the main campus in New York and teaching site in Florida. Students study the Word of God under outstanding resident and adjunct professors. Students are instructed using the Holy Bible to learn and apply practical principles in ministering to others and developing a godly lifestyle.

Program 3
Expenses: $9,584,281 Revenue: $9,208,867

Camps and Conferences: Reaching youth and adults through camps and conference ministries is a Word of Life trademark. Annually thousands of youth are ministered to through camps in the United States...

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Camps and Conferences: Reaching youth and adults through camps and conference ministries is a Word of Life trademark. Annually thousands of youth are ministered to through camps in the United States and thousands of adults are guests at conference centers in New York and Florida.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $41,605,591
Program Service Revenue $22,085,510
Investment Income $662,951
Other Revenue $1,289,677
TOTAL REVENUE $65,643,729

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $18,796,146
Salaries & Benefits $19,795,586
Fundraising Expenses $2,420,493
Program Expenses $56,848,830
Other Expenses $22,512,122
TOTAL EXPENSES $61,430,976

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $65,643,729 $68,685,329 0.0%
Expenses $61,430,976 $58,262,434 +0.1%
Net Income $4,212,753 $10,422,895 -0.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
27
Independent Members
20
Employees
783
Volunteers
800

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$320,479
Total Directors
27
$559,837
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Lough Jr Donald H President/Director 40
Officer Director
$171,466 $24,798 $196,264
Nelson B John Director/Treasurer 40
Officer Director
$107,815 $16,400 $124,215
Stout Kristopher Director 40
Director
$64,181 $22,458 $86,639
Page John Director 40
Director
$58,884 $16,470 $75,354
Reimer John Director 40
Director
$45,354 $1,447 $46,801
Brown Bob G Director 20
Director
$24,280 $134 $24,414
Moser Philip Director 4
Director
$4,800 $0 $4,800
Moore Ronald D Director 4
Director
$1,350 $0 $1,350
Bailey Mark Director 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
Barnett John Director 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
Beradelli Mark Director 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brown Andrew Director 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
Burdick Roger Director 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
Doll Jr Robert C Director 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
Fernandez Paz Andres Director 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gnanakan Dr Christopher Director 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
Hansen Cory Director 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
Horst Robert Director 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
Hoselton Riley Director 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
Hunt Joseph Director 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lanyon Bobby Director 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lubke Chad J Director 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
Price Jonathan Director 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
Price Walter Lt Col Retired Director/Secretary 4
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Smoker Brian Director 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
Swanson Dane USN Ret Director 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
Wyrtzen Ronald Director 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $65,643,729 $61,430,976 $153,795,852 $4,212,753
2023 $68,685,329 $58,262,434 $148,559,534 $10,422,895
2022 $73,767,777 $54,567,893 $137,226,300 $19,199,884
2021 $77,023,933 $46,965,363 $120,358,230 $30,058,570
2020 $55,279,493 $40,905,511 $95,322,760 $14,373,982
2019 $56,053,117 $47,711,984 $78,488,994 $8,341,133
2018 $63,621,574 $48,489,348 $69,120,061 $15,132,226
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