Life Challenge of Southeastern Michigan
The information on this page was last updated 1/8/2024. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 381797940
CEO/President: Jeff Bonzelaar
Chairman: Jeff Bonzelaar
Board size: 6
Founder:
Ruling year: 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
Our mission is to restore communities by bringing faith-based recovery to the addicted
Statement of faith
Donor confidence score
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D
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Pro-Life
Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
Overall efficiency rating | 310 of 1101 | 7 of 30 | |
Fund acquisition rating | 177 of 1102 | 5 of 30 | |
Resource allocation rating | 580 of 1102 | 15 of 30 | |
Asset utilization rating | 488 of 1101 | 17 of 30 |
Financial ratios
Funding ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 10% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 4% | 3% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 8% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 4% | 3% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 93% | 89% | 90% | 92% | 90% | 90% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 10% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 4% | 3% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 7% | 11% | 10% | 8% | 10% | 10% |
Operating ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 80% | 80% | 77% | 77% | 77% | 76% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 95% | 101% | 80% | 92% | 96% | 101% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 75% | 81% | 61% | 71% | 73% | 77% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 5% | -1% | 20% | 8% | 4% | -1% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 7% | -1% | 23% | 11% | 6% | -2% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 9% | 18% | 20% | 19% | 19% | 21% |
Investing ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.03 | 0.96 | 0.91 | 1.08 | 1.29 | 1.52 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.62 | 2.05 | 2.07 | 2.48 | 3.47 | 4.53 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.60 | 1.96 | 1.87 | 2.69 | 4.47 | 6.90 |
Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 14.57 | 52.55 | 61.70 | 60.33 | 20.35 | 14.58 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.06 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.07 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 6.12 | 6.01 | 6.30 | 4.39 | 2.55 | 1.62 |
Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 13% | 1% | 1% | 12% | 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 | 86% | 103% | 109% | 81% | 76% | 65% |
Financials
Balance sheet | |||||
Assets | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Cash | $270,213 | $306,245 | $439,486 | $203,361 | $124,760 |
Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $0 | $240 | $0 | $0 | $719 |
Short-term investments | $473,264 | $487,011 | $122,843 | $113,412 | $98,965 |
Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total current assets | $743,477 | $793,496 | $562,329 | $316,773 | $224,444 |
Long-term investments | $2,830 | $3,774 | $1,568 | $1,248 | $1,424 |
Fixed assets | $777,253 | $818,115 | $806,425 | $782,271 | $791,538 |
Other long-term assets | $0 | $27,111 | $25,686 | $0 | $0 |
Total long-term assets | $780,083 | $849,000 | $833,679 | $783,519 | $792,962 |
Total assets | $1,523,560 | $1,642,496 | $1,396,008 | $1,100,292 | $1,017,406 |
Liabilities | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Payables and accrued expenses | $14,149 | $12,860 | $9,321 | $15,570 | $15,394 |
Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total current liabilities | $14,149 | $12,860 | $9,321 | $15,570 | $15,394 |
Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Other long-term liabilities | $1,715 | $2,728 | $155,877 | $2,505 | $2,826 |
Total long-term liabilities | $1,715 | $2,728 | $155,877 | $2,505 | $2,826 |
Total liabilities | $15,864 | $15,588 | $165,198 | $18,075 | $18,220 |
Net assets | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Without donor restrictions | $1,112,612 | $1,193,641 | $1,052,341 | $919,103 | $845,633 |
With donor restrictions | $395,084 | $433,267 | $178,469 | $163,114 | $153,553 |
Net assets | $1,507,696 | $1,626,908 | $1,230,810 | $1,082,217 | $999,186 |
Revenues and expenses | |||||
Revenue | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Total contributions | $1,282,945 | $1,686,082 | $1,518,273 | $1,329,184 | $1,372,443 |
Program service revenue | $149,320 | $156,149 | $130,827 | $152,767 | $146,077 |
Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Investment income | $5,287 | $20,303 | $2,725 | $2,741 | $2,225 |
Other revenue | $809 | $3,327 | ($1,856) | ($2,765) | $7,145 |
Total other revenue | $155,416 | $179,779 | $131,696 | $152,743 | $155,447 |
Total revenue | $1,438,361 | $1,865,861 | $1,649,969 | $1,481,927 | $1,527,890 |
Expenses | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Program services | $1,158,323 | $1,137,508 | $1,171,565 | $1,088,816 | $1,182,323 |
Management and general | $257,558 | $302,129 | $287,555 | $274,188 | $326,528 |
Fundraising | $40,869 | $47,046 | $52,690 | $54,194 | $40,070 |
Total expenses | $1,456,750 | $1,486,683 | $1,511,810 | $1,417,198 | $1,548,921 |
Change in net assets | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Surplus (deficit) | ($18,389) | $379,178 | $138,159 | $64,729 | ($21,031) |
Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total change in net assets | ($18,389) | $379,178 | $138,159 | $64,729 | ($21,031) |
Compensation
Name | Title | Compensation |
Reverend Jeffrey T Bonzelaar | Executive Di | $124,683 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2022
Response from ministry
No response has been provided by this ministry.
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