Life Connections
Provide emotional, educational, and material support to families in need.
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Served over 480 families in need with programs offering education, emergency assistance, layettes, cribs, and formula. Provided 110 clients with car seat education and/or car seats. Provided diapers and diapering supplies to 380 clients. Also provided pregancy tests, maternity/baby clothing, and other supplies. Work is done by volunteers who provided over 5,000 hours in 2021. Volunteers were supported by training. Community made aware of these programs thru advertising, and office space was maintained to meet needs. Services were provided by 3 contracted workers. A half-time office assistant was employed in dec. 2021 to help with records and clients.
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Mission
Provide emotional, educational, and material support to families in need.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar health in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Life Connections has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1975, it predates 80% of the health charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLife Connections is a registered health nonprofit based in Alexandria, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1975 and has been operating for 51 years. Its EIN is 411605555. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $202K in annual revenue. 26 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Life Connections's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 411605555. 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 Connections has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 98% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
Life Connections is located in Alexandria, MN, United States. The organization was established in 1975 and has been active for 51 years.
Based on official tax filings, Life Connections has $202K in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Life Connections is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $202K in annual revenue. The organization has 26 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Life Connections. 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 Connections 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 98% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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.
Served over 480 families in need with programs offering education, emergency assistance, layettes, cribs, and formula. Provided 110 clients with car seat education and/or car seats. Provided diapers and diapering supplies to 380 clients. Also provided pregancy tests, maternity/baby clothing, and other supplies. Work is done by volunteers who provided over 5,000 hours in 2021. Volunteers were supported by training. Community made aware of these programs thru advertising, and office space was maintained to meet needs. Services were provided by 3 contracted workers. A half-time office assistant was employed in dec. 2021 to help with records and clients. Life Connections is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1975.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $202K is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Life Connections are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Life Connections is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 411605555, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
LIFE CONNECTIONS 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (11)
Source: Public filings
11 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Life Connections holds 3rd annual ‘Ride 4 Recovery’ May 30 - KWQC
Life Connections holds 3rd annual 'Ride 4 Recovery' May 30 - Clinton Herald
Friendster Returns as In-Person Social App That Only Works Through Real-Life Connections - Tech Times
Reno singles traded "swipes" for real life connections at Reno Public Market - KTVN
Christopher Walken stars in Miller Lite's new 'Legendary Moments' campaign pushing real-life connections - artthreat.net
Grim's Tales: Those little life connections matter - pineandlakes.com
Are parasocial connections helpful or harmful? - OnlySky
Timeout: Less screen, more real-life connections - LinkedIn
Why Gen Z is Ditching the Dating Apps for Real Life Connections - TODAY.com
Virtual reality tools are now a bridge for seniors who struggle with loneliness and real-life connections - Milwaukee Independent
Activity timeline
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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 - 26 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 26 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 · 1975
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Life Connections
- What is Life Connections?
- Life Connections is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Alexandria, United States. Served over 480 families in need with programs offering education, emergency assistance, layettes, cribs, and formula. Provided 110 clients with car seat education and/or car seats. Provided diapers and diapering supplies to 380 clients. Also provided pregancy tests, maternity/baby clothing, and other supplies. Work is done by volunteers who provided over 5,000 hours in 2021. Volunteers were supported by training. Community made aware of these programs thru advertising, and office space was maintained to meet needs. Services were provided by 3 contracted workers. A half-time office assistant was employed in dec. 2021 to help with records and clients.
- When was Life Connections founded?
- Life Connections was founded in 1975.
- Who leads Life Connections?
- Julie Desautels serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Life Connections located?
- Headquartered in Alexandria, MN, United States.
- What is Life Connections's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 98% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Life Connections trustworthy?
- Life Connections has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Connections's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 411605555.
- What is Life Connections's website?
- http://lifeconnectionsmn.org