Civic Intelligence

Life Center of Elkhart County

EIN 26-2617552 • 501(c)3 • Wakarusa, IN

Profile

To provide young men and women with vocational training as well as teach them biblical principles for success in all areas of life

1025 E Waterford StreetWakarusa, IN 46573
Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

19th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

20th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

1st percentile

-22172%

Higher net margin than 1% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

40th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 40% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

48th percentile

2.7%

Faster asset growth than 48% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

1st percentile

-100%

Faster revenue growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$2,786,653

Down $186,603 (-6.3%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $259,367 (-100%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$2,786,653

Up $72,764 (+2.7%) from 2022

Revenue

Down

$431

Down $717,569 (-100%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$95,991

Down $37,653 (-28%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$95,560

Down $679,916 (-116%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2016: $3,561,271Liabilities 2016: $1,620,608Net Assets 2016: $1,940,6632016Assets 2017: $3,455,750Liabilities 2017: $1,617,586Net Assets 2017: $1,838,1642017Assets 2018: $3,353,916Liabilities 2018: $1,627,572Net Assets 2018: $1,726,3442018Assets 2019: $3,264,689Liabilities 2019: $1,652,133Net Assets 2019: $1,612,5562019Assets 2020: $3,162,996Liabilities 2020: $1,418,542Net Assets 2020: $1,744,4542020Assets 2021: $3,068,370Liabilities 2021: $1,438,837Net Assets 2021: $1,629,5332021Assets 2022: $2,973,256Liabilities 2022: $259,367Net Assets 2022: $2,713,8892022Assets 2024: $2,786,653Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $2,786,6532024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$2,786,653
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$2,786,653

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2016: $690,363Expenses 2016: $92,968Net Income 2016: $597,3952016Revenue 2017: $80,725Expenses 2017: $183,225Net Income 2017: -$102,5002017Revenue 2018: -$10,232Expenses 2018: $101,589Net Income 2018: -$111,8212018Revenue 2019: -$21,560Expenses 2019: $92,027Net Income 2019: -$113,5872019Revenue 2020: $228,648Expenses 2020: $96,950Net Income 2020: $131,6982020Revenue 2021: $20,205Expenses 2021: $135,126Net Income 2021: -$114,9212021Revenue 2022: $718,000Expenses 2022: $133,644Net Income 2022: $584,3562022Revenue 2024: $431Expenses 2024: $95,991Net Income 2024: -$95,5602024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$431
Expenses$95,991
Net Income-$95,560

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 12, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$37,335
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide young men and women with vocational training as well as teach them biblical principles for success in all areas of their lives

To provide vocational training as well as teach biblical principles for success in all areas of their lives

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,710,787$2,785,273▲ $74,486
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$168,325--
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$3,102$1,380▼ $1,722
Total Assets$2,713,889$2,786,653▲ $72,764
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,713,889$2,786,653▲ $72,764
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,713,889$2,786,653▲ $72,764
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,713,889$2,786,653▲ $72,764

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$2,571,802$771,066-
Other Land Buildings$213,471--
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Scott TuttlePresident
Sharon ForteSec Treas
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$15,335
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$-14,904
All Other Contributions
$15,335
Change in Net Assets
$-95,560
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$95,991
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Depreciation Depletion$93,839--$93,839
Insurance$1,348--$1,348
Information Technology-$355-$355
Office Expenses-$300-$300
Fees for Services Legal-$149-$149
Total Functional Expenses$95,187$804$0$95,991
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
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
Life Center of Elkhart County
EIN
26-2617552
Phone
5748624893
Address
1025 E WATERFORD STREET, WAKARUSA, IN 46573

Signing Officer

Name
Scott Tuttle
Title
President
Phone
5749033973
Signed
2025-11-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Scott Tuttle
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
In
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Forte and Tuttle
Address
65150 CR 3, WAKARUSA, IN 46573
Preparer
Sharon Forte
Phone
5749033973
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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I am just complying to the efile rules and i do not see any reason to file this form according to the efile rejection this schedule is required

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