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Life Work Direction Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 04-2735447

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Mar 30, 2021

Organization ProfileLIFEWORKDIRECTION.ORG
32 Halifax StreetJamaica Plain, MA 02130-4307

(617) 522-5881

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

77th percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

81st percentile

0.16x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

20th percentile

-23%

Higher net margin than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

93rd percentile

$56,004

Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 31.3% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

32nd percentile

-5.6%

Faster asset growth than 32% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

39th percentile

-26%

Faster revenue growth than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets77th percentile

Assets

Down

$217,078

Down $12,958 (-5.6%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

$187,641

Down $41,697 (-18%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$29,437

Up $28,739 (+4117%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue81st percentileNet Margin20th percentile

Revenue

Down

$179,019

Down $61,334 (-26%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$220,716

Down $9,565 (-4.2%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

-$41,697

Down $51,769 (-514%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth32nd percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2011: $209,980Liabilities 2011: $02011Assets 2012: $216,201Liabilities 2012: $02012Assets 2013: $229,520Liabilities 2013: $02013Assets 2014: $230,103Liabilities 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $232,167Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $244,750Liabilities 2016: $02016Assets 2017: $238,118Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $238,1182017Assets 2018: $219,798Liabilities 2018: $532Net Assets 2018: $219,2662018Assets 2019: $230,036Liabilities 2019: $698Net Assets 2019: $229,3382019Assets 2020: $217,078Liabilities 2020: $29,437Net Assets 2020: $187,6412020Assets 2021: $266,960Liabilities 2021: $1,655Net Assets 2021: $265,3052021Assets 2022: $274,959Liabilities 2022: $4,097Net Assets 2022: $270,8622022Assets 2023: $275,349Liabilities 2023: $2,881Net Assets 2023: $272,4682023Assets 2024: $263,227Liabilities 2024: $2,437Net Assets 2024: $260,7902024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$217,078
Liabilities$29,437
Net Assets$187,641
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth39th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2011: $154,515Expenses 2011: $152,321Net Income 2011: $2,1942011Revenue 2012: $153,658Expenses 2012: $146,649Net Income 2012: $7,0092012Revenue 2013: $161,864Expenses 2013: $148,544Net Income 2013: $13,3202013Revenue 2014: $162,229Expenses 2014: $161,646Net Income 2014: $5832014Revenue 2015: $167,926Expenses 2015: $165,862Net Income 2015: $2,0642015Revenue 2016: $184,832Expenses 2016: $172,249Net Income 2016: $12,5832016Revenue 2017: $183,704Expenses 2017: $190,346Net Income 2017: -$6,6422017Revenue 2018: $183,881Expenses 2018: $202,849Net Income 2018: -$18,9682018Revenue 2019: $240,353Expenses 2019: $230,281Net Income 2019: $10,0722019Revenue 2020: $179,019Expenses 2020: $220,716Net Income 2020: -$41,6972020Revenue 2021: $239,341Expenses 2021: $161,678Net Income 2021: $77,6632021Revenue 2022: $201,788Expenses 2022: $196,230Net Income 2022: $5,5582022Revenue 2023: $213,718Expenses 2023: $212,112Net Income 2023: $1,6062023Revenue 2024: $215,236Expenses 2024: $226,914Net Income 2024: -$11,6782024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$179,019
Expenses$220,716
Net Income-$41,697
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Mar 30, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$179,019
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To service those who have questions about the meaning of their life, their work and the direction of both.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$203,299$191,826▼ $11,473
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$26,737$25,252▼ $1,485
Total Assets$230,036$217,078▼ $12,958
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable-$28,992-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$698$445▼ $253
Total Liabilities$698$29,437▲ $28,739
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$229,338$187,641▼ $41,697
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$229,338$187,641▼ $41,697
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$230,036$217,078▼ $12,958
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay93rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleBaseTotal
Scott H WalkerStaff Member$56,004$56,004
Louise R WalkerStaff Member$48,000$48,000
Eunice R SchatzStaff Member$25,000$25,000
Heather S SheldonSecretary$8,269$8,269

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kimberly P MessengerChairperson
Heather RayDirector
Morenike EastmanDirector
Vernee WilkinsonDirector
William G MessengerTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$106,082
Program Service Revenue
$72,683
Investment Income
$254
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$106,082
Change in Net Assets
$-41,697
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$171,342
Other Expenses$49,374
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$129,004$0$0$129,004
Occupancy$28,000$0$0$28,000
Other Employee Benefits$16,005$0$0$16,005
Other Salaries and Wages$13,990$0$0$13,990
Payroll Taxes$10,947$0$0$10,947
Fees for Services Management$8,269$0$0$8,269
Other Expenses$1,500$495$0$1,995
Fees for Services Accounting$0$1,760$0$1,760
Pension Plan Contributions$1,396$0$0$1,396
Office Expenses$0$1,049$0$1,049
All Other Expenses$800$101$0$901
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees$0$888$0$888
Total Functional Expenses$216,423$4,293$0$220,716
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Lifework Direction
EIN
04-2735447
Phone
6175225881
Address
32 HALIFAX STREET, JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130-4307

Signing Officer

Name
Dr William G Messenger
Title
Treasurer
Phone
6175225881
Signed
2021-03-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Dr William G Messenger
Formed
1981
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
5
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Joanne M Merlino CPA
Address
18 QUAKER RUN ROAD, MASHPEE, MA 02649
Preparer
Joanne M Merlino CPA
Phone
5084773323
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 2

“:kimberly p. Messenger and william g. Messenger are married.”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“:the form 990 is presented to the board of directors at the first meeting following the filing of the form 990. The form 990 is made available for viewing at the home office and at each meeting of the board of directors. The form 990 is also available in electronic or print form upon request.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“:the organization has a written conflict of interest policy. This policy is reviewed during the annual meeting.”

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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$217,078
Liabilities
$29,437
Net assets
$187,641
Revenue
$179,019
Expenses
$220,716
Net income
-$41,697
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.63$0.02$2.61$2.15$2.27$0.12
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.75$0.03$2.72$2.14$2.12$0.02
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.75$0.04$2.71$2.02$1.96$0.06
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.67$0.02$2.65$2.39$1.62$0.78
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.17$0.29$1.88$1.79$2.21$0.42
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.30$0.01$2.29$2.40$2.30$0.10
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.20$0.01$2.19$1.84$2.03$0.19
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.38$0.00$2.38$1.84$1.90$0.07
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.45$0.00$1.85$1.72$0.13
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.32$0.00$1.68$1.66$0.02
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.30$0.00$1.62$1.62$0.01
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.30$0.00$1.62$1.49$0.13
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.16$0.00$1.54$1.47$0.07
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.10$0.00$1.55$1.52$0.02