Life Challenge of Southeastern Michigan 
Summary
Adult & Teen Challenge/Life Challenge Ministries is a one-year residential recovery program for men and women with drug, alcohol, and other life-controlling addictions. ATC/LCM has campuses in Detroit and Flint. Both programs offer a highly structured environment providing a unique opportunity for people to separate themselves temporarily from the normal distractions of life and give needed attention to personal spiritual growth.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Life Challenge of Southeastern Michigan
17667 Pierson Street
Detroit, MI 48219
Website: lcministries.org
Phone: 313-531-0111
Email: lcministries.org/contact-us/
Organization details
EIN: 381797940
CEO/President: Jeff Bonzelaar
Chairman: Jeff Bonzelaar
Board size: 6
Founder:
Year founded: 2004
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
At ATC/LCM our goal is more than rehabilitation-helping men and women get clean and sober. Our purpose is to make fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
Mission statement
We seek to help men and women turn from their self-destructive ways and put their faith in God. We emphasize Bible study, counseling, and Christian community.
Statement of faith
Transparency grade
D
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Rescue Missions/Homeless Shelters
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 119 of 725 | 28 of 145 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 116 of 726 | 24 of 145 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 442 of 726 | 94 of 145 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 72 of 725 | 13 of 145 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 10% | 3% | 4% | 5% | 0% | 7% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 8% | 3% | 4% | 4% | 0% | 7% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 90% | 90% | 90% | 91% | 90% | 92% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 9% | 3% | 4% | 4% | 0% | 6% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 10% | 10% | 10% | 9% | 10% | 8% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 79% | 76% | 76% | 77% | 85% | 65% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 97% | 101% | 91% | 97% | 99% | 112% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 76% | 77% | 69% | 75% | 84% | 73% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 3% | -1% | 9% | 3% | 1% | -12% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 3% | -2% | 13% | 5% | 2% | -18% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 10% | 21% | 19% | 18% | 15% | 29% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.62 | 1.52 | 1.34 | 1.45 | 1.51 | 1.62 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 3.93 | 4.53 | 3.46 | 4.04 | 6.25 | 6.16 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.50 | 6.90 | 4.62 | 5.88 | 9.44 | 10.01 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 10.61 | 14.58 | 20.23 | 16.55 | 18.13 | 15.01 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.08 | 0.07 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.07 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 4.24 | 1.62 | 2.47 | 1.92 | 1.20 | 1.12 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 8% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 144% | 65% | 73% | 67% | 65% | 60% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Cash | $124,760 | $196,437 | $137,161 | $59,479 | $57,623 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $719 | $7,659 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Short-term investments | $98,965 | $99,128 | $85,527 | $75,729 | $77,908 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $224,444 | $303,224 | $222,688 | $135,208 | $135,531 |
| Long-term investments | $1,424 | $2,992 | $1,792 | $1,392 | $1,392 |
| Fixed assets | $791,538 | $740,750 | $672,955 | $703,855 | $692,250 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $900 | $2,700 | $4,500 | $6,300 |
| Total long-term assets | $792,962 | $744,642 | $677,447 | $709,747 | $699,942 |
| Total assets | $1,017,406 | $1,047,866 | $900,135 | $844,955 | $835,473 |
| Liabilities | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $15,394 | $14,992 | $13,454 | $7,459 | $9,032 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $15,394 | $14,992 | $13,454 | $7,459 | $9,032 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $2,826 | $5,873 | $4,871 | $6,600 | $11,779 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $2,826 | $5,873 | $4,871 | $6,600 | $11,779 |
| Total liabilities | $18,220 | $20,865 | $18,325 | $14,059 | $20,811 |
| Net assets | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Unrestricted | $845,633 | $835,029 | $742,750 | $749,047 | $731,058 |
| Temporarily restricted | $57,040 | $93,027 | $51,332 | $300 | $0 |
| Permanently restricted | $96,513 | $98,945 | $87,728 | $81,549 | $83,604 |
| Net assets | $999,186 | $1,027,001 | $881,810 | $830,896 | $814,662 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Total contributions | $1,372,443 | $1,391,589 | $1,228,750 | $1,163,108 | $1,111,318 |
| Program service revenue | $146,077 | $137,968 | $132,009 | $124,302 | $125,336 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $2,225 | $3,306 | ($9,828) | $2,579 | ($34,516) |
| Other revenue | $7,145 | $5,042 | $4,505 | $4,991 | $10,086 |
| Total other revenue | $155,447 | $146,316 | $126,686 | $131,872 | $100,906 |
| Total revenue | $1,527,890 | $1,537,905 | $1,355,436 | $1,294,980 | $1,212,224 |
| Expenses | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Program services | $1,182,323 | $1,067,404 | $1,013,274 | $1,089,838 | $879,584 |
| Management and general | $326,528 | $273,055 | $237,288 | $185,858 | $397,274 |
| Fundraising | $40,070 | $61,358 | $57,731 | $371 | $80,098 |
| Total expenses | $1,548,921 | $1,401,817 | $1,308,293 | $1,276,067 | $1,356,956 |
| Change in net assets | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($21,031) | $136,088 | $47,143 | $18,913 | ($144,732) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($21,031) | $136,088 | $47,143 | $18,913 | ($144,732) |
Response from ministry
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