Life Challenge of Amarillo Inc
To provide a program for those who are hurting with life-controlling problems. To support, conduct, maintain, and encourgae self-descipline in a christian environment.
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Life Challenge is Amarillo's Adult and Teen Challenge. A long term non profit discipleship program for men 18+ who struggle with life controlling behaviors. We are also the producers of Revivify Coffee. Roasted and packaged by the students, all proceeds benefit Life Challenge directly.
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Mission
To provide a program for those who are hurting with life-controlling problems. To support, conduct, maintain, and encourgae self-descipline in a christian environment.
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· vs. 8 similar religion in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Life Challenge of Amarillo Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented religion charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- Established in 1980, it predates 88% of the religion charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 filed years)
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- a donation page
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- a contact email
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLife Challenge of Amarillo Inc is a registered religion nonprofit based in Amarillo, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1980 and has been operating for 46 years. Its EIN is 751836322. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $632K in annual revenue. 56 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Life Challenge of Amarillo Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 751836322. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Life Challenge of Amarillo Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 96% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.
Life Challenge of Amarillo Inc is located in Amarillo, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1980 and has been active for 46 years.
Based on official tax filings, Life Challenge of Amarillo Inc has $632K in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 87% for religion charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Life Challenge of Amarillo Inc is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $632K in annual revenue. The organization has 56 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Life Challenge of Amarillo Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Life Challenge of Amarillo Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 96% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Life Challenge is Amarillo's Adult and Teen Challenge. A long term non profit discipleship program for men 18+ who struggle with life controlling behaviors. We are also the producers of Revivify Coffee. Roasted and packaged by the students, all proceeds benefit Life Challenge directly. Life Challenge of Amarillo Inc is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1980.
Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $632K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Life Challenge of Amarillo Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Life Challenge of Amarillo Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 751836322, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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LIFE CHALLENGE OF AMARILLO INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (14)
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14 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 56 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 56 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1980
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Life Challenge of Amarillo Inc
- What is Life Challenge of Amarillo Inc?
- Life Challenge of Amarillo Inc is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Amarillo, United States. Life Challenge is Amarillo's Adult and Teen Challenge. A long term non profit discipleship program for men 18+ who struggle with life controlling behaviors. We are also the producers of Revivify Coffee. Roasted and packaged by the students, all proceeds benefit Life Challenge directly.
- When was Life Challenge of Amarillo Inc founded?
- Life Challenge of Amarillo Inc was founded in 1980.
- Who leads Life Challenge of Amarillo Inc?
- David Russell serves as President.
- Where is Life Challenge of Amarillo Inc located?
- Headquartered in Amarillo, TX, United States.
- What is Life Challenge of Amarillo Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 96% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Life Challenge of Amarillo Inc trustworthy?
- Life Challenge of Amarillo Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Challenge of Amarillo Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 751836322.
- What is Life Challenge of Amarillo Inc's website?
- http://lifechallengeofamarillo.com