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Life Connections

Provide emotional, educational, and material support to families in need.

Health Alexandria, MN EIN: 411605555 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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80
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Life Connections

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Alexandria, MN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
E400
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1991

Mission

Provide emotional, educational, and material support to families in need.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE E400
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 98%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.24%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.98
Program$0.98
98% to programs beats the peer average (89%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Life 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
98% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Julie D••••••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Life Connections holds 3rd annual ‘Ride 4 Recovery’ May 30 - KWQC
May 2026
www.kwqc.com
Life Connections holds 3rd annual 'Ride 4 Recovery' May 30 - Clinton Herald
May 2026
www.clintonherald.com
Friendster Returns as In-Person Social App That Only Works Through Real-Life Connections - Tech Times
Apr 2026
www.techtimes.com
Reno singles traded "swipes" for real life connections at Reno Public Market - KTVN
Apr 2026
www.2news.com
Christopher Walken stars in Miller Lite's new 'Legendary Moments' campaign pushing real-life connections - artthreat.net
Mar 2026
artthreat.net
Grim's Tales: Those little life connections matter - pineandlakes.com
Mar 2026
www.pineandlakes.com
Are parasocial connections helpful or harmful? - OnlySky
Feb 2026
onlys.ky
Timeout: Less screen, more real-life connections - LinkedIn
Jan 2026
www.linkedin.com
Why Gen Z is Ditching the Dating Apps for Real Life Connections - TODAY.com
Jan 2026
www.today.com
Virtual reality tools are now a bridge for seniors who struggle with loneliness and real-life connections - Milwaukee In
Jan 2026
www.milwaukeeindependent.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 26 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1975
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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