LIFE CONNECTIONS PEER RECOVERY SERV

EIN: 820730805 501(c)(3) Mental Health

DEWITT, IA

Total Revenue
$560,546
Total Expenses
$642,185
Total Assets
$350,735
Net Assets
$324,579
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2016
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
TODD NOACK
Phone
5636596625
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

LIFE CONNECTIONS PEER RECOVERY SERV, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit in the Mental Health sector that reported $561K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 26% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $642K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 15% operating deficit.

Mission

CREATE PEER-TO-PEER OPPORTUNITIES IN IOWA FOR ADVANCING HOPE, RECOVERY AND WELLNESS FOR ALL PEOPLE; INCLUDING ANYONE WHO HAS STRUGGLED WITH EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSIS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, TRAUMA OR A VARIETY OF OTHER LIFE INTERRUPTING CHALLENGES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $314,597

ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2018, LIFE CONNECTIONS OPENED THE DOORS TO RHONDA'S HOUSE WHICH WAS THE FIRST AND ONLY PEER-RUN RESPITE CENTER OPERATING IN IOWA. RHONDA'S HOUSE PROVIDES A MEANINGFUL ALTERNATIVE TO...

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ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2018, LIFE CONNECTIONS OPENED THE DOORS TO RHONDA'S HOUSE WHICH WAS THE FIRST AND ONLY PEER-RUN RESPITE CENTER OPERATING IN IOWA. RHONDA'S HOUSE PROVIDES A MEANINGFUL ALTERNATIVE TO LOCKED, IN-PATIENT HOSPITALIZATION FOR THE RESIDENTS OF RURAL EASTERN IOWA WHO ARE EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS. DURING 2022, A NEW FACILITY OF 5 BEDROOMS AND 2 BATHROOMS WAS PURCHASED TO SERVE AS RHONDA'S HOUSE. THE PEER-RUN RESPITE CENTER PROVIDES A SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS AND FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO VOLUNTARILY CHOOSE RESPITE SERVICES TO RESTORE THEIR WELL-BEING. RHONDA'S HOUSE SERVES INDIVIDUALS LIVING THROUGHOUT THE FIVE COUNTY CATCHMENT REGION OF EASTERN IOWA. AT RHONDA'S HOUSE, RESIDENTS RECEIVE RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES FROM WELL-TRAINED PEER RECOVERY SPECIALISTS. RHONDA'S HOUSE IS OPEN AND OPERATES SEVEN DAYS A WEEK, 24 HOURS A DAY. DURING 2025, 126 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED AT RHONDA'S HOUSE. RHONDA'S HOUSE SECURED FUNDING OF 350,000.00 FOR 2025. SERVICE PARTICIPANTS ARE PERMITTED TO STAY AT RHONDA'S HOUSE UNTIL THEY DECIDE THEY ARE READY TO RETURN HOME OR FOR A MAXIMUM OF SEVEN DAYS. A STAY AT RHONDA'S HOUSE INCLUDES ASSIGNMENT TO A PRIVATE BEDROOM AND THE RIGHT TO RESIDE AT THE FACILITY FOR 24 HOURS PER DAY.

Program 2
Expenses: $237,469

THE WELLNESS CENTER IS A PLACE INDIVIDUALS STRUGGLING WITH EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSIS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, TRAUMA, AND/OR A VARIETY OF OTHER LIFE-INTERRUPTING CHALLENGES CAN RECEIVE PEER...

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THE WELLNESS CENTER IS A PLACE INDIVIDUALS STRUGGLING WITH EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSIS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, TRAUMA, AND/OR A VARIETY OF OTHER LIFE-INTERRUPTING CHALLENGES CAN RECEIVE PEER DELIVERED WELLNESS AND RECOVERY SERVICES. THE WELLNESS CENTER INITIALLY OPENED AND OPERATED AT THE DEWITT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. LIFE CONNECTIONS MOVED THE WELLNESS CENTER ON JUNE 21, 2023 TO A LARGER, MORE ACCESSIBLE LOCATION AT 1663 LINCOLN WAY CLINTON, IA 52732. THE WELLNESS CENTER OPERATES 7 DAYS A WEEK, MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 4PM TO 10PM AND SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 12PM TO 6PM. LIFE CONNECTIONS HAS SERVED A TOTAL OF OVER 1,500 PEOPLE IN RECOVERY FROM MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ISSUES IN THE WELLNESS CENTER DURING 2025. THE WELLNESS CENTER SECURED FUNDING OF 178,657.00 FOR 2025. INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE ONE-TO-ONE AND GROUP BASED PEER SUPPORT SESSIONS. RECREATIONAL AND SOCIALIZATION ACTIVITIES ARE OFFERED TO COUNTER THE SELF- ISOLATION THAT CAN CONTRIBUTE TO DEPRESSION. FORMAL PROGRAMS ADDRESSING ANGER MANAGEMENT, HOW TO BUILD SELF-ESTEEM AND PRACTICAL PLANS FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ARE AVAILABLE. CERTIFIED PEER FACILITATORS TRAINED BY THE COPELAND CENTER FOR WELLNESS AND RECOVERY CONDUCT WELLNESS RECOVERY AND ACTION PLAN (WRAP) GROUPS AT THE WELLNESS CENTER. THE CENTER ENHANCED IOWA BY TRAINING 218 WRAP EVIDENCED BASED SERVICE IN 2023. A LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, CONTRACTED BY LIFE CONNECTIONS AND CREDENTIALED BY THE STATE OF IOWA, PROVIDES CLINICAL CONSULTATION AND SUPERVISION TO THE PEER RECOVERY SPECIALISTS EMPLOYED AT THE WELLNESS CENTER. THE WELLNESS CENTER SERVES A SMALL-TOWN RURAL COMMUNITY AND IS THE ONLY PLACE IN THE DEWITT REGION WHERE INDIVIDUALS STRUGGLING WITH EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSIS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, TRAUMA, AND/OR OTHER LIFE-INTERRUPTING CHALLENGES CAN RECEIVE PEER-DELIVERED WELLNESS AND RECOVERY SERVICES. LIFE CONNECTIONS RECEIVED EXTENSIVE MEDIA COVERAGE FROM LOCAL, REGIONAL AND STATEWIDE PRINT, RADIO AND TELEVISION OUTLETS ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION'S UNIQUE RECOVERY SERVICES AS WELL AS THE FIRST NATIONAL COMMERCIAL FOR PEER RUN ORGANIZATIONS.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $523,645
Program Service Revenue $17,016
Investment Income $-266
Other Revenue $20,151
TOTAL REVENUE $560,546

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $445,656
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $552,066
Other Expenses $196,529
TOTAL EXPENSES $642,185

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $560,546 $753,826 -0.3%
Expenses $642,185 $696,023 -0.1%
Net Income $-81,639 $57,803 -2.4%
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
26
Volunteers
N/A

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
$73,908
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TODD NOACK EXECUTIVE DI 55.00
Officer
$73,908 $0 $73,908
BECKY ESKILDSEN PRESIDENT 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTA JENNINGS SECRETARY 2.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RAE LYNN METZLER VP-NOMINATIO 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAMMY SCHNEPEL TREASURER 2.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE WHITTINGTON FUNDRAISING 6.00
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 $560,546 $642,185 $350,735 $-81,639
2024 $753,826 $696,023 $416,055 $57,803
2023 $712,265 $669,518 $361,387 $42,747
2022 $857,990 $583,277 $320,028 $274,713
2021 $409,489 $484,742 $41,483 $-75,253
2020 $259,328 $338,732 $64,613 $-79,404
2019 $247,364 $287,360 $99,715 $-39,996
2018 $200,450 $68,272 $138,159 $132,178
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