LIVE ACTION

EIN: 421764425 501(c)(3) Civil Rights & Advocacy

Arlington, VA

Total Revenue
$14,045,298
Total Expenses
$14,523,742
Total Assets
$7,152,099
Net Assets
$6,705,981
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
Lila Rose
Phone
3234543304
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

LIVE ACTION, founded in 2008, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $14.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023.

Mission

Live Action exists to defend the human rights of the most vulnerable: preborn children. Through educational media campaigns, visual storytelling, and investigative reporting, Live Action works to change hearts and minds about abortion and human dignity.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $4,968,261 Revenue: $0

Live Action creates and publishes daily pro-life educational content, distributing it on our websites, through direct mail, and on social media platforms. Live Action investigations, reporting, and...

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Live Action creates and publishes daily pro-life educational content, distributing it on our websites, through direct mail, and on social media platforms. Live Action investigations, reporting, and videos educate about the abortion industry, why abortion is a human rights abuse, and the value of all human life.

Program 2
Expenses: $5,203,638 Revenue: $0

Live Action researches and produces in-depth reports on the abortion industry and presents them to the media and public officials; educates media and public officials on the need for changes in...

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Live Action researches and produces in-depth reports on the abortion industry and presents them to the media and public officials; educates media and public officials on the need for changes in public policy; provides supporters with activism opportunities; and partners with other organizations to host special events and presentations.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,531,114 Revenue: $27,592

Live Action News reports daily on important, under-reported stories, including stories that expose the abortion industry and the facts about abortion procedures, abortions harm to women and society...

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Live Action News reports daily on important, under-reported stories, including stories that expose the abortion industry and the facts about abortion procedures, abortions harm to women and society, and uplifting stories sharing the dignity and humanity of all children.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $14,046,969
Program Service Revenue $27,592
Investment Income $47,451
Other Revenue $-76,714
TOTAL REVENUE $14,045,298

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $77,967
Salaries & Benefits $4,578,249
Fundraising Expenses $1,763,400
Program Expenses $11,703,013
Other Expenses $9,702,156
TOTAL EXPENSES $14,523,742

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $14,045,298 $13,507,350 +0.0%
Expenses $14,523,742 $13,910,402 +0.0%
Net Income $-478,444 $-403,052 +0.2%
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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
5
Independent Members
4
Employees
61
Volunteers
75

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
2
$381,340
Total Directors
5
$381,340
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
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Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Lila Spence President and Founder 40.00
Officer Director
$375,920 $5,420 $381,340
Lawrence Simpson Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cody Thompson Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Berni Neal Secretary 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Cowan Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Josef Lipp Chief Operating Officer 40.00
Highest
$226,357 $9,371 $235,728
Gabriel Renfro Vice President of Content 40.00
Highest
$209,208 $11,431 $220,639
Devin Sena Director of Social Media 40.00
Highest
$136,974 $2,944 $139,918
Kimberly Bird Vice President of External Relations 40.00
Highest
$154,229 $5,306 $159,535
Noah Brandt Vice President of Communications 40.00
Highest
$163,548 $10,975 $174,523
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $14,045,298 $14,523,742 $7,152,099 $-478,444
2023 $14,045,298 $14,523,742 $7,152,099 $-478,444
2022 $13,507,350 $13,910,402 $7,213,637 $-403,052
2021 $14,373,019 $13,409,722 $8,705,622 $963,297
2020 $7,476,280 $5,201,052 $6,654,209 $2,275,228
2019 $5,102,067 $4,155,291 $4,389,622 $946,776
2018 $2,962,915 $2,818,118 $3,382,541 $144,797
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