Program areas at Life Challenge International
LIFE SCHOOL WAS STARTED TO PROVIDE HOPE AND RESIDENTIAL EDUCATION FOR ORPHANS AND CHILDREN FROM HOMES AFFECTED BY HIV AND ADDICTION. LIFE CHALLENGE HELPED MANY ABUSED AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING MENTORING, EDUCATION, LIFE SKILL TRAINING AND SPIRITUAL DIRECTION. 2023 ACTIVITIES: 1. Individual & family counseling for US immigrant families affected by addiction 2. Addiction awareness programs and online seminars for parents & community leaders 3. Addiction Recovery Mens Centers: One-year residential program for men total 150 beds in 4 locations, (Bangalore, South India,(Dimapur, North East India, Kota, Rajasthan and Vellore, Tamil Nadu 4. Residential School: Kakching Life School in Manipur for children from homes affected by addiction & HIV, and displaced children (90 children) 5. Manipur: Community empowerment initiative supporting 15 families with weaving looms and threads for income generation 6. Community outreach & family support services: Weekly outreach, counseling, and support service in Chennais largest slum resettlement location, South India for nearly 150 women, youth & children, public addiction awareness programs & rallies 7. Daily afterschool program: For 25 children of sex-workers and those affected by HIV in Kathmandu, Nepal, full education scholarship for 10 children, earthquake relief and supplies distribution to 100 children, blankets, jackets, etc 8. Rescue & transition home in Nepal Rescued 74 individuals from human trafficking, domestic violence and addiction related incidents in partnership with Nepal police 9. Addiction Prevention children clubs in Africa: Weekly Life Clubs reaching 500 children in Kaduna, Nigeria and Annual Childrens conference 10.Addiction awareness and counseling training one day seminars in 4 locations in Nepal, Dimapur & Bangalore (India), Mozambique, Tanzania & Zambia
Who funds Life Challenge International
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Life Challenge International
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Binush Mathew John | President | $45,600 | 2023-11-09 |
| Indira Mathew | Director of Operations | | 2024-01-12 |
| Dr PM John | National Director | | 2024-01-12 |
Financials for Life Challenge International
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $211,154 | $197,381 | 7% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $0 | $0 | - |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $115,095 | $99,213 | 16% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $326,249 | $296,594 | 10% |
Organizations like Life Challenge International
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Greater New York Al-Anon Family Intergroup | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $91,289 |
| New Life Ministries of New England | 501(c)(3) | Manchester, NH | $714,143 |
| Pivot Ministries | 501(c)(3) | Bridgeport, CT | $1,231,593 |
| Come to Him Ministries | 501(c)(3) | La Habra, CA | $338,444 |
| Absolute Ministries | 501(c)(3) | Auburn, WA | $1,198,474 |
| Free Recovery Community Corporation | 501(c)(3) | Denver, CO | $1,342,628 |
| Anchored Ministries Corporation | 501(c)(3) | Williamsburg, KY | $337,971 |
| Discover Hope 517 | 501(c)(3) | Newton, IA | $246,254 |
| The Wilson House of East Dorset | 501(c)(3) | East Dorset, VT | $778,215 |
| Contra Costa County Service Association of Aa | 501(c)(3) | Walnut Creek, CA | $203,495 |
Data update history
January 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 12, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
December 28, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 12, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Mental health organizationsSubstance abuse programsCharities
Issues
HealthMental healthDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
ReligiousFundraising eventsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- PO Box 21516
- Concord, CA 94521
- Metro area
- San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
- County
- Contra Costa County, CA
- Website URL
- lifechallenge.com/Â
- Phone
- (408) 772-3127
IRS details
- EIN
- 86-1167414
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2006
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- F20: Alcohol, Drug, and Substance Abuse, Dependency Prevention and Treatment
- NAICS code, primary
- 813110: Religious Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
California AB-488 details
- AB 488 status
- May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
- Charity Registration status
- Current - Reporting Incomplete
- FTB status revoked
- Not revoked
- AG Registration Number
- CT0165217
- FTB Entity ID
- 2833971
- AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
- 2025-02-19
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