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2710 RIEDLING DR
Louisville KY 40206-1334
Louisville KY | IRS ruling year: 2007 | EIN: 20-8514733
Organization Mission
LIFEHOUSE, INC. PROVIDES FOR THE SPIRITUAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND INTELLECTUAL NEEDS OF PREGNANT AND/OR PARENTING TEENS AND WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN, BOTH BORN AN ... (More)
LIFEHOUSE, INC. PROVIDES FOR THE SPIRITUAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND INTELLECTUAL NEEDS OF PREGNANT AND/OR PARENTING TEENS AND WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN, BOTH BORN AND UNBORN. (Less)
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This charity's score is 88%, earning it a Three-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.
This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores, weighted as follows: 80% Accountability & Finance, 10% Leadership & Adaptability, 10% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.
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The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for Lifehouse Inc. is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.
Lifehouse Inc. has earned a 85% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2020, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us.
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Not ApplicableBoard Composition - 11/11 - 25/25 ptsBoard Composition - 11/11 - 25/25 pts
Charity Navigator looks for at least 3 board members, with more than 50% of those members identified as independent (not salaried).
The presence of an independent governing body is strongly recommended by many industry professionals to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters.
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Audit or Financial Review - Has Audit/Review - 20/20 ptsIndependent Audit or Financial Review - Has Audit/Review - 20/20 pts
An Audit, Review, or Compilation provides important information about financial accountability and accuracy. Organizations are scored based on their Total Revenue Amount:
| Total Revenue Amount | Expectation to Receive Credit |
|---|---|
| $1 million or higher | Expected to complete an audit |
| $500,000 - $1 million | Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation |
| Less than $500,000 | No expectation (removed from scoring methodology) |
Source: IRS Form 990
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsConflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a conflict of interest policy on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy protects the organization and by extension those it serves, when it is considering entering into a transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer, director and/or key employee of the organization.
Source: IRS Form 990
Board Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 ptsBoard Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990 that the organization has this process in place as an accountability and transparency measure.
An official record of the events that take place during a board meeting ensures that a contemporaneous document exists for future reference.
Source: IRS Form 990
Document Retention and Destruction - Missing - 0/3 ptsDocument Retention and Destruction - Missing - 0/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a document retention and destruction policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy establishes guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. These guidelines foster good record keeping procedures that promote data integrity.
Source: IRS Form 990
Whistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsWhistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a whistleblower policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy outlines procedures for handling employee complaints, as well as a confidential way for employees to report financial or other types of mismanagement.
Source: IRS Form 990
Website - Listed - 3/3 ptsWebsite - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for a website on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency metric.
Nonprofits act in the public trust and reporting publicly on activities is an important component.
Source: IRS Form 990
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 2.61% - 15/15 ptsLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 2.61% - 15/15 pts
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990). This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and/or long-term sustainability.
| Liabilities to Assets Ratio | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| Less than 50% | Full Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Partial Credit |
| 60% or more | No Credit |
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Ratio - 63.79% - 13/25 ptsProgram Expense Ratio - 63.79% - 13/25 pts
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s). This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver.
| Program Expense Percentage | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| 70% or higher | Full Credit |
| 60% - 69.9% | Partial Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Zero Points for Program Expense Score |
| Below 50% | Zero Points for Both Program Expense AND Liabilities to Assets Scores |
Source: IRS Form 990
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
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Key Persons data is currently unavailable for this organization. This data is only available if this charity has at least one year of electronically-filed Form 990 data filed within the last six years.
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (Lifehouse Inc.) or EIN (208514733) in the 'Search Term' field.
This organization was impacted by COVID-19 in a way that effected their financial health in 2020. This normally would have reduced their star rating. Due to the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, we give charities such as this one the opportunity to share the story of COVID's impact on them, and doing this pauses our revision of their rating. Charities may submit their own pandemic responses through their nonprofit portal.
Lifehouse Inc. reported being impacted by COVID-19 in the following ways:
Program Delivery
Fundraising Capacity
Grants Received
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's operations financially:
Our donations remained average to previous years. We applied for and received a PPP loan and kept a full staff.
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's delivery of programs:
We had to stop accepting new clients for 90 days and stop volunteer-led programming for 6 months. We reopened to new clients but required a quarantine protocol.
How this organization adapted to changing conditions caused by COVID-19:
We implemented strategies to keep our clients and staff safe by requiring masks, checking temperatures daily of everyone entering the building and maintaining a tracing log.
Innovations the organization intends to continue permanently after the pandemic:
Since we are a residential program with communal living, we will require quarantine for any clients who are sick.
Not Currently Scored
Lifehouse Inc. cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Lifehouse Inc. reported its largest program on its FY 2020 Form 990 as:
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
LIFEHOUSE ADDRESSES THE SPIRITUAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND INTELLECTUAL NEEDS OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN. IN 2019 LIFEHOUSE HAD 25 MOMS WITH 16 BABIES AND SMALL CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN THE RESIDENTIAL PRO ... (More)
LIFEHOUSE ADDRESSES THE SPIRITUAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND INTELLECTUAL NEEDS OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN. IN 2019 LIFEHOUSE HAD 25 MOMS WITH 16 BABIES AND SMALL CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM, RECEIVING THE SUPPORT, PEACE, HOPE, HUGS AND WITH GOD'S GRACE, THE LASTING LESSONS TO ENHANCE THEIR LIFE FAR BEYOND THEIR TIME AT LIFEHOUSE. A 'HOUSE MOM' IS ON-SITE 24/7 TO MAINTAIN ORDER OF THE HOME AND TEACH BASIC LIFE SKILLS THE WOMEN. THE WOMEN LEARN TO BE RESPONSIBLE AND RESPECTIVE WHILE LIVING IN COMMUNITY WITH OTHER CHRISTIAN WOMEN. THEY COOK MEALS AND EAT TOGETHER, AS THEIR WORK SCHEDULES PERMIT. EACH OF THEM MEETS REGULARLY PROGRAM STAFF TO SET HEALTHY FINANCIAL HABITS AND BUDGETING. PARENTING SKILLS, SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT, AND GOAL-SETTING ARE ALL A PART OF OUR PROGRAM, AND MONITORED BY OUR PROGRAM MANAGER AND CASE MANAGER. OUR PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP OUR RESIDENTS BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT AND PREPARED TO RAISE THEIR CHILD AND FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION OR SELECT A CAREER PATH. (Less)
Lifehouse Inc. has earned a 95% for the Culture & Community beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's culture and connectedness to the community it serves.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableConstituent Feedback - Data Available - 100/100 ptsConstituent Feedback - Data Available - 100/100 pts
30% of beacon score
This organization reported that it is collecting feedback from the constituents and/or communities it serves. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations that engage in inclusive practices, such as collecting feedback from the people and communities they serve, may be more effective.
Who are the people you serve with your mission? Describe briefly.
We serve pregnant and parenting women and teens.
How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Focus groups or interviews (by phone or in person), Paper surveys, Case management notes, Community meetings or town halls, Suggestion box/email, Other means
How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
With whom does your organization share the feedback you got from the people you serve?
The people we serve, Our staff, Our board
How has asking for feedback from the people you serve changed your relationship with them or shifted power - over decisions, resources, rules or in other ways - to them?
It has helped them open up when they have concerns. It makes them feel more empowered about their own journey through our program.
What challenges does your organization face in collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time, It is difficult to get honest feedback from our clients
Briefly describe a recent change that your organization made in response to feedback from the people you serve.
We have changed policies on cell phone use, on accepting women with other children, accepting women with mental health issues, and how we allow interaction with the fathers of the children.
Equity Practices - Data Available - 93/100 ptsEquity Practices - Data Available - 93/100 pts
70% of beacon score
This organization's score of 93 is a passing score. The organization reported that it is implementing 8 Equity Practices. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations implementing effective equity policies and practices can enhance a nonprofit's decision-making, staff motivation, innovation, and effectiveness.
Equity Practices (5/7) | |
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We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race. | |
We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and/or portfolios. | |
We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization/'s programs, portfolios, and the populations served. | |
We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support. | |
We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders. | |
We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured | |
We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
Equity Policies and Procedures (3/7) | |
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We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity. | |
We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions. | |
We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization. | |
We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board. | |
We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability. | |
We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team. | |
We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
Lifehouse Inc. has earned a 100% for the Leadership & Adaptability beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableMission - 10/10 ptsMission - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission
LIFEHOUSE, INC. PROVIDES FOR THE SPIRITUAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND INTELLECTUAL NEEDS OF PREGNANT AND/OR PARENTING TEENS AND WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN, BOTH BORN AND UNBORN.
Vision - 10/10 ptsVision - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
The Lifehouse program will be a part of maternity homes throughout the U.S.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Goals - 20/20 ptsGoals - 20/20 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: Replicate our program in other maternity homes.
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Goal Two: Increase recurring donor base to ensure regular program funding.
Goal Type: Invest in the capacity of our organization (financial, management, technical, etc.).
Goal Three: Develop programming for non-residential clients.
Goal Type: New program(s) based on observed changes in needs among our constituencies/communities served.
Leadership Development - 15/15 ptsLeadership Development - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
Our entire staff has been trained in trauma-informed care, and continues that training to include empathy. Our leadership has been trained as trauma-healing facilitators. We now include a variety of assessments for new clients to ensure we can personalize our program to meet their specific needs.
Mobilizing for Mission - 15/15 ptsMobilizing for Mission - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
Strategic Partnerships
Networks of Collective Impact Efforts
Raising Awareness
We work closely with referral agencies, and support their efforts both with presence and through personal financial investment (not from our organization). We participate in a variety of networking organizations that are both industry specific, as well as general business networking to bring awareness to our work. We have invested in a variety of advertising including buses and billboards to reach potential clients; we are active on the major social media applications.
Adaptability Story - 30/30 ptsAdaptability Story - 30/30 pts
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
We are a residential program with clients working outside of the organization, as well as staff working at other businesses. We need to ensure the health and safety of everyone, so we implemented a mask mandate, required temperature checks each day of staff and residents, asked the typical COVID exposure questions and developed a tracing log for each person that was in the building each day. We were awarded PPP loans for Rounds 1 and 2, which helped us maintain our vital staffing levels. We instituted a quarantine protocol for all new residents, requiring them to quarantine for 10 days in a bedroom designed for them, while still providing services with staff wearing appropriate PPE. Our major fundraising event was cancelled, so we reached out to our donors and potential donors through letters, social media, and our newsletter appealing for their help in light of this cancellation. We also applied for and received three local-level grants designed for COVID relief.
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