LIFE SKILLS TRAINING CENTER INC

EIN: 420999011 501(c)(3)

LE MARS, IA

Total Revenue
$1,686,830
Total Expenses
$1,583,528
Total Assets
$1,424,872
Net Assets
$1,232,906
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1972
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
JESSICA LA FLEUR
Phone
7125469554
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

LIFE SKILLS TRAINING CENTER INC, founded in 1972, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 18% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $1.6M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

LIFE SKILLS TRAINING CENTER, INC. WILL ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST DESIRED LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE AND INCLUSION WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $644,274 Revenue: $717,113

SERVICE OBJECTIVES ARE INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED BUT RANGE FROM ASSESSING AN INDIVIDUAL'S SKILLS AND NEEDS AND ASSISTING THEM WITH JOB SEEKING AND PLACEMENT TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND JOB COACHING IN THEIR...

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SERVICE OBJECTIVES ARE INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED BUT RANGE FROM ASSESSING AN INDIVIDUAL'S SKILLS AND NEEDS AND ASSISTING THEM WITH JOB SEEKING AND PLACEMENT TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND JOB COACHING IN THEIR CURRENT WORK SETTINGS. ALL CONSUMER'S PRODUCTIVITIES ARE MEASURED AT A MINIMUM OF EVERY 6 MONTHS TO MONITOR PROGRESS AND ADJUST TRAINING NEEDS ACCORDINGLY. THE FACILITY ANNUALLY REVIEWS OVERALL TRAINING OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES IN EACH SERVICE AREA VIA ITS OUTCOMES MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS REPORT AND PROVIDES THIS INFORMATION TO THE GOVERNING BODY, FUNDING SOURCES, CONSUMERS, AND THEIR PARENTS/GUARDIANS, AND TO THE PUBLIC.

Program 2
Expenses: $571,028 Revenue: $536,170

SERVICE OBJECTIVES ARE TO PROVIDE LAUNDRY AND OTHER CLEANING SERVICES TO CUSTOMERS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY THE INDIVIDUAL CLIENTS THAT ARE TRAINED BY THE LIFE SKILLS TRAINING CENTER STAFF. THE...

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SERVICE OBJECTIVES ARE TO PROVIDE LAUNDRY AND OTHER CLEANING SERVICES TO CUSTOMERS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY THE INDIVIDUAL CLIENTS THAT ARE TRAINED BY THE LIFE SKILLS TRAINING CENTER STAFF. THE PURPOSE OF THE LAUNDRY AND CLEANING SERVICES ARE TO ALLOW THE CLIENTS TO HAVE JOB EXPERIENCE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $406,981
Program Service Revenue $1,253,283
Investment Income $23,678
Other Revenue $2,888
TOTAL REVENUE $1,686,830

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,104,178
Fundraising Expenses $73,281
Program Expenses $1,215,302
Other Expenses $479,350
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,583,528

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,686,830 $1,428,329 +0.2%
Expenses $1,583,528 $1,575,417 +0.0%
Net Income $103,302 $-147,088 -1.7%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
83
Volunteers
28

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
4
$49,154
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JULIE THEISEN SECRETARY 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DENISE ANTHONY VICE PRESIDE 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE VAN OTTERLOO DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEREMY BOLLIN DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY KLINGBEIL DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE ALBERT PRESIDENT 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DONALD NORE DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSICA LA FLEUR EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$49,154 $0 $49,154
CHRIS HARVEY DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK VONNAHME DIRECTOR 1.50
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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $1,686,830 $1,583,528 $1,424,872 $103,302
2023 $1,428,329 $1,575,417 $1,228,888 $-147,088
2022 $1,440,777 $1,470,788 $1,357,523 $-30,011
2021 $1,560,210 $1,390,403 $1,397,942 $169,807
2020 $1,470,584 $1,293,409 $1,201,692 $177,175
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