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Life Center Ethiopia

Life Center Ethiopia ministered in both Addis Ababa and Sekota Ethiopia. In Addis Ababa orphans were provided with basic needs such as nutrition, clothing, school supplies including school …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Life Center Ethiopia

See schedule O for a complete explanation of Life Center accomplishments.

Founded
Headquarters
Littleton, CO
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q33
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2022

Mission

Life Center Ethiopia ministered in both Addis Ababa and Sekota Ethiopia. In Addis Ababa orphans were provided with basic needs such as nutrition, clothing, school supplies including school uniforms and the cost medical of medical treatment when needed. Business loans were made for single moms and widows to start their own small business.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International · NTEE Q33

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 90%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 11.28%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 12.8% of total expenses ($42,000 of $327,192).

Where every $1 goes

$0.90
Program expenses$0.90 ($295,265)
90% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Life Center Ethiopia is a registered international nonprofit based in Littleton, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its EIN is 461126822. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $372K in annual revenue. 43 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Life Center Ethiopia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.

Life Center Ethiopia is located in Littleton, CO, United States. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.

Based on official tax filings, Life Center Ethiopia has $372K in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 93% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Life Center Ethiopia is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $372K in annual revenue. The organization has 43 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Life Center Ethiopia. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Life Center Ethiopia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 90% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 93%. Visit the Life Center Ethiopia profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

See schedule O for a complete explanation of Life Center accomplishments. Life Center Ethiopia is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2014.

Among international charities registered in United States: Life Center Ethiopia's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $372K is below the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Life Center Ethiopia are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Life Center Ethiopia is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 461126822, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
90% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

8 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

PA
Paul M Galliart
Contracted CFO

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

AI
Aime M•••••••
Board Member
BR
Bruce H•••••
Chairman of the Board
DA
David A H•••••
Chairman of the Board
DO
Donald G•••••••
Vice Chairman
DO
Doug K•••
Board Member
GE
George H•••
Board Member
KA
Katherine B••••
Board Member
KE
Kelsi I••••••
Director
ME
Megan N•••••
Vice Chair
MU
Mulu W••••••••••
Executive Director
PA
Paul M G•••••••
Contracted CFO
SU
Susan D•••
Treasurer
TA
Tamrat L••••
Board Member
TR
Truman P••••••
Board Member
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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Empowering Women And Families: From Struggle To Strength - The Reporter Ethiopia
Aug 2024
www.thereporterethiopia.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2019
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2018
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Life Center Ethiopia This page 90 $372,412 90%
Full Gospel Business Mens Fellowship International - Usa … 93 $157,607 84%
Mooncatcher Project Inc 90 $223,917 97%
First Ladies Initiative 90 $536,180 95%
Fields of Abundance Mission 90 $162,732 94%
Arlene Campbell Humanitarian Foundation 90 $242,104 96%
Inventions for Good Inc 90 $214,826 99%
Chalice of Mercy Inc 90 $396,335 82%
Amazing Grace Childrens Charities 89 $145,369 98%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 43 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Life Center Ethiopia

What is Life Center Ethiopia?
Life Center Ethiopia is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Littleton, United States. See schedule O for a complete explanation of Life Center accomplishments.
When was Life Center Ethiopia founded?
Life Center Ethiopia was founded in 2014.
Who leads Life Center Ethiopia?
Paul M Galliart serves as Contracted CFO.
Where is Life Center Ethiopia located?
Headquartered in Littleton, United States.
What is Life Center Ethiopia's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
Is Life Center Ethiopia trustworthy?
Life Center Ethiopia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Life Center Ethiopia's registration number?
IRS EIN: 461126822.
What is Life Center Ethiopia's website?
http://lifecenterethiopia.com/