LIFE ADVENTURE CENTER INC

EIN: 610461733 501(c)(3) Human Services

VERSAILLES, KY

Total Revenue
$2,297,711
Total Expenses
$1,527,532
Total Assets
$20,294,600
Net Assets
$19,434,908
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1869
Legal Domicile
KY
Principal Officer
JULIE BREITIGAN
Phone
8598733271
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

LIFE ADVENTURE CENTER INC, founded in 1869, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $770K, a strong 34% operating margin.

Mission

LIFE ADVENTURE CENTER USES OUTDOORS ADVENTURE TO TRANSFORM LIVES AFFECTED BY TRAUMA AND BUILD MORE RESILIENT PEOPLE FOR A BETTER WORLD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $510,844 Revenue: $269,365

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE - THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE TRAUMA INFORMED FACILITATION OF CHALLENGE COURSE, ARCHERY, CANOEING, AND MOUNTAIN BIKING.

Program 2
Expenses: $163,077

EQUESTRIAN PROGRAM - WE OFFER PROFESSIONALLY FACILITATED EQUINE ASSISTED GROWTH AND LEARNING THROUGH OUR EAGALA CERTIFIED STAFF AS WELL AS ADAPTIVE VAULTING AND RIDING LESSONS WITH OUR CERTIFIED...

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EQUESTRIAN PROGRAM - WE OFFER PROFESSIONALLY FACILITATED EQUINE ASSISTED GROWTH AND LEARNING THROUGH OUR EAGALA CERTIFIED STAFF AS WELL AS ADAPTIVE VAULTING AND RIDING LESSONS WITH OUR CERTIFIED HORSEMANSHIP ASSOCIATION STAFF. THE CURRICULUM INCLUDES CHARACTER EDUCATION THROUGH EQUINE ASSISTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND RECREATIONAL RIDING LESSONS. THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION TO HELP STUDENTS LEARN IMPORTANT LIFE SKILLS IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT.

Program 3

NATURE CONNECTION AND MINDFULNESS - THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT LEARNING ABOUT THE INTERDEPENDENT RELATIONSHIPS OF THE NATURAL WORLD AND BUILD EMOTIONAL REGULATION SKILLS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $341,419
Program Service Revenue $286,415
Investment Income $1,663,239
Other Revenue $6,638
TOTAL REVENUE $2,297,711

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $895,487
Fundraising Expenses $67,307
Program Expenses $845,970
Other Expenses $632,045
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,527,532

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,297,711 $2,351,904 0.0%
Expenses $1,527,532 $1,609,046 -0.1%
Net Income $770,179 $742,858 +0.0%
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
31
Volunteers
80

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
5
$206,187
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SHANNON STUART-SMITH BOARD PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH JOHNSON BOARD TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROGER BROWN BOARD SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RODNEY BENNETT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW SHAYDE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANN MILLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA BROWN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RON WALLACE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTHA WETTER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE BREITIGAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$112,245 $5,531 $117,776
AARON WAINSCOTT CONTROLLER 40.00
Officer
$88,411 $0 $88,411
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 $2,297,711 $1,527,532 $20,294,600 $770,179
2024 $2,270,791 $1,456,354 $18,961,928 $814,437
2024 $2,351,904 $1,609,046 $18,892,316 $742,858
2023 $1,748,143 $1,566,253 $17,295,065 $181,890
2022 $1,440,602 $1,554,356 $15,965,922 $-113,754
2021 $2,303,927 $1,353,704 $18,879,019 $950,223
2020 $1,630,013 $1,410,666 $15,759,774 $219,347
2018 $1,491,809 $1,479,633 $14,765,907 $12,176
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