Life for Relief and Development
Mission
Life for Relief and Development was founded in 1992 by concerned Arab-American professionals in response to the humanitarian crisis that developed in Iraq as a result of the 1991 Gulf War conflict. Life dedicates itself to alleviating human suffering around the world regardless of race, color, religion, or cultural background. Our global organization strives to offer a variety of humanitarian, health, and educational services and programs to aid refugees and victims of war, natural or man-made disasters. Since its founding, Life has provided over $550 million in humanitarian assistance worldwide. Our programs started with providing basic emergency assistance to victims of war, man-made and natural disasters, then expanded to cover health, nutrition, education, social, community development, human development, water and sanitation.
Vision
Our vision is to create a world where every individual will lead a life of dignity, and equality. We envision a global community united by compassion, and a shared commitment to eradicating suffering and fostering sustainable development. In this transformed world, education is accessible to all, healthcare is a right rather than a privilege, and the basic needs of every individual are met without discrimination. A future where disaster response is swift, offering immediate relief to those affected by natural or man-made crises. We remain accountable to the highest standards of transparency, and ethical conduct. We strive to be good stewards of the resources entrusted to us, directing them toward initiatives that have a positive impact on the lives of those we serve. By joining hands, we can turn this vision into a reality and create a world where compassion, empowerment, and justice prevail.
Goals
- 1.Advance Health and Well-being: Improve healthcare access, especially in underserved areas, by providing medical services, vaccinations, maternal care, disease prevention, and mental health support.
- 2.Promote Sustainable Development: Facilitate long-term solutions that empower communities to improve their well-being through education, healthcare, clean water, and infrastructure development.
- 3.Eradicate Hunger and Poverty: Through programs that address food security, and economic empowerment by delivering food to millions of people and providing nutrition education worldwide.
Southfield MI | EIN: 95-4402149
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Life for Relief and Development
Mission
Life for Relief and Development was founded in 1992 by concerned Arab-American professionals in response to the humanitarian crisis that developed in Iraq as a result of the 1991 Gulf War conflict. Life dedicates itself to alleviating human suffering around the world regardless of race, color, religion, or cultural background. Our global organization strives to offer a variety of humanitarian, health, and educational services and programs to aid refugees and victims of war, natural or man-made disasters. Since its founding, Life has provided over $550 million in humanitarian assistance worldwide. Our programs started with providing basic emergency assistance to victims of war, man-made and natural disasters, then expanded to cover health, nutrition, education, social, community development, human development, water and sanitation.
Vision
Our vision is to create a world where every individual will lead a life of dignity, and equality. We envision a global community united by compassion, and a shared commitment to eradicating suffering and fostering sustainable development. In this transformed world, education is accessible to all, healthcare is a right rather than a privilege, and the basic needs of every individual are met without discrimination. A future where disaster response is swift, offering immediate relief to those affected by natural or man-made crises. We remain accountable to the highest standards of transparency, and ethical conduct. We strive to be good stewards of the resources entrusted to us, directing them toward initiatives that have a positive impact on the lives of those we serve. By joining hands, we can turn this vision into a reality and create a world where compassion, empowerment, and justice prevail.
Goals
- 1.Advance Health and Well-being: Improve healthcare access, especially in underserved areas, by providing medical services, vaccinations, maternal care, disease prevention, and mental health support.
- 2.Promote Sustainable Development: Facilitate long-term solutions that empower communities to improve their well-being through education, healthcare, clean water, and infrastructure development.
- 3.Eradicate Hunger and Poverty: Through programs that address food security, and economic empowerment by delivering food to millions of people and providing nutrition education worldwide.
Southfield MI | EIN: 95-4402149
Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit?
501(c)(3) organization
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Program Expense Ratio:91.75% of total expenses
SCORE100%
Average percentage of expenses on programs and services over the past three years. A ratio greater than 85.00% receives full credit.
ExpensesFY2022
- Administrative: 4.3%
- Fundraising: 3.9%
- Program: 91.7%
ExpensesFY2023
- Administrative: 4.1%
- Fundraising: 3.8%
- Program: 92.1%
ExpensesFY2024
- Administrative: 5.1%
- Fundraising: 3.5%
- Program: 91.5%
- Administrative
- Fundraising
- Program
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990
Liabilities to Assets Ratio:6.23% of total assets
SCORE100%
Total liabilities divided by total assets, indicating long-term sustainability. A ratio under 30.00% receives full credit
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
Working Capital:0.24 years of reserves
SCORE96%
Duration where assets could cover expenses with no new funding. Reserves of more than 0.25 years receive full credit
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Years 2024, 2023, 2022.
Fundraising Efficiency:$0.04 to raise a dollar
SCORE100%
Cost to raise $1 in charitable contributions. A cost of less than $0.05 per dollar raised receives full credit.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Years 2024, 2023, 2022.
| Score | Metric |
|---|---|
| 100% | Program Expense Ratio:91.75% of total expenses Average percentage of expenses on programs and services over the past three years. A ratio greater than 85.00% receives full credit. ExpensesFY2022
ExpensesFY2023
ExpensesFY2024
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990 |
| 100% | Liabilities to Assets Ratio:6.23% of total assets Total liabilities divided by total assets, indicating long-term sustainability. A ratio under 30.00% receives full credit Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. |
| 96% | Working Capital:0.24 years of reserves Duration where assets could cover expenses with no new funding. Reserves of more than 0.25 years receive full credit Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Years 2024, 2023, 2022. |
| 100% | Fundraising Efficiency:$0.04 to raise a dollar Cost to raise $1 in charitable contributions. A cost of less than $0.05 per dollar raised receives full credit. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Years 2024, 2023, 2022. |