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Living in Christ Ministries

We connect children and youth to loving families, families to secure futures, individuals to caring community, and community to personal faith.

Youth Development Battle Creek, MI EIN: 381884420 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Living in Christ Ministries

CityLinC Ministries in Battle Creek, Michigan connects families and individuals to life-changing support through foster care, adoption services, mentoring, and recovery programs. We partner with the community to provide resources, advocacy, and hope for children and adults in need across Calhoun County.

Founded
Headquarters
Battle Creek, MI
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
O55Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2001

Mission

We connect children and youth to loving families, families to secure futures, individuals to caring community, and community to personal faith.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 88%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.49%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
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)
$0.88
Program$0.88
88% to programs beats the peer average (82%) 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, Living in Christ Ministries has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1969, it predates 86% of the youth development charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • It is one of the better-documented youth development 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
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • 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

Living in Christ Ministries is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Battle Creek, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1969 and has been operating for 57 years. Its EIN is 381884420. 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 $2M in annual revenue. 47 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Living in Christ Ministries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 381884420. 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.

Living in Christ Ministries 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 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.

Living in Christ Ministries is located in Battle Creek, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1969 and has been active for 57 years.

Based on official tax filings, Living in Christ Ministries has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Living in Christ Ministries is classified as a Youth Development 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 $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 47 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Living in Christ Ministries. 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, Living in Christ Ministries 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 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.

CityLinC Ministries in Battle Creek, Michigan connects families and individuals to life-changing support through foster care, adoption services, mentoring, and recovery programs. We partner with the community to provide resources, advocacy, and hope for children and adults in need across Calhoun County. Living in Christ Ministries is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1969.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Living in Christ Ministries are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Living in Christ Ministries is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 381884420, 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
$1M-$10M
88% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

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

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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
22

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Cherilynn D•••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (15)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2020
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 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development this charity 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

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 - 47 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 · 47 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 · 1969
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Living in Christ Ministries

What is Living in Christ Ministries?
Living in Christ Ministries is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Battle Creek, United States. CityLinC Ministries in Battle Creek, Michigan connects families and individuals to life-changing support through foster care, adoption services, mentoring, and recovery programs. We partner with the community to provide resources, advocacy, and hope for children and adults in need across Calhoun County.
When was Living in Christ Ministries founded?
Living in Christ Ministries was founded in 1969.
Who leads Living in Christ Ministries?
Cherilynn Debree serves as Executive Director.
Where is Living in Christ Ministries located?
Headquartered in Battle Creek, MI, United States.
What is Living in Christ Ministries's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
Is Living in Christ Ministries trustworthy?
Living in Christ Ministries 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 Living in Christ Ministries's registration number?
IRS EIN: 381884420.
What is Living in Christ Ministries's website?
http://www.citylinc.org