Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Go to
www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | |||||
|
Total |
||||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
![]() |
(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | ||||||
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf .... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | ||||||
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | ||||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
![]() |
(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | ||||||
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | ||||||
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal
year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | 225,630 | 357,616 | 759,755 | 674,447 | 695,536 | 2,712,984 |
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | 33,698 | 51,873 | 104,747 | 37,818 | 58,290 | 286,426 |
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | 259,328 | 409,489 | 864,502 | 712,265 | 753,826 | 2,999,410 |
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | 2,999,410 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
![]() |
(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | 259,328 | 409,489 | 864,502 | 712,265 | 753,826 | 2,999,410 |
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | 259,328 | 409,489 | 864,502 | 712,265 | 753,826 | 2,999,410 |
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
||||
| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
||||
| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
|||||
| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
|
2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
|
8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2024 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2024 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
|
2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
||||
| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024: | ||||
| a From 2019....... | ||||
| b From 2020....... | ||||
| c From 2021....... | ||||
| d From 2022....... | ||||
| e From 2023....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2024 distributable amount | ||||
|
i
Carryover from 2019 not applied (see instructions) |
||||
| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2024 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
|
5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2024, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
||||
|
6
Remaining underdistributions for 2024. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
||||
|
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2025. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
||||
| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2023..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2024..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
|---|
| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|
| Software ID: | |
| Software Version: |
| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | CREATE PEER-TO-PEER OPPORTUNITIES IN IOWA FOR ADVANCING HOPE, RECOVERY, AND WELLNESS FOR ALL PEOPLE, INCLUDING ANYONE WHO HAS STRUGGLED WITH EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSIS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, TRAUMA OR A VARIETY OF OTHER LIFE INTERRUPTING CHALLENGES. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A | THE WELLNESS CENTER IS A PLACE INDIVIDUALS STRUGGLING WITH EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSIS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, TRAUMA, AND/OR A VARIETY OF OTHER LIFE-INTERRUPTING CHALLENGES CAN RECEIVE PEER DELIVERED WELLNESS AND RECOVERY SERVICES. THE WELLNESS CENTER INITIALLY OPENED AND OPERATED AT THE DEWITT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. LIFE CONNECTIONS MOVED THE WELLNESS CENTER ON JUNE 21, 2023 TO A LARGER, MORE ACCESSIBLE LOCATION AT 1663 LINCOLN WAY. CLINTON, IA 52732. THE WELLNESS CENTER OPERATES 7 DAYS A WEEK, MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 4PM TO 10PM AND SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 12PM TO 6PM. LIFE CONNECTIONS HAS SERVED A TOTAL OF OVER 1500 PEOPLE IN RECOVERY FROM MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ISSUES IN THE WELLNESS CENTER DURING 2023. CORE FUNDING WAS SECURED FROM THE EASTERN IOWA MENTAL HEALTH/DISABILITY SERVICES REGION FOR BOTH THE WELLNESS CENTER AND RHONDA'S HOUSE AND FROM THE STATE MHDS OFFICE AS WELL AS A 200,000 CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF IOWA. A 3 YEAR CONTRACT WAS SECURED WITH ONE OF IOWA'S MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS. IN ADDITION, A CONTRACT WITH IOWA PEER WORKFORCE COLLABORATIVE TRAINING PEER SPECIALISTS IN IOWA AS WELL AS SUPPORTING THE AGENCIES THAT EMPLOY THEM WAS SUSTAINED. OVER 700,000 WAS RECEIVED FROM GOVERNMENT GRANTS;FOUNDATION GRANTS; CONTRIBUTIONS FROM BUSINESSES, CONGREGATIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS; AND GRASSROOTS FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES. INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE ONE-TO-ONE AND GROUP BASED PEER SUPPORT SESSIONS. RECREATIONAL AND SOCIALIZATION ACTIVITIES ARE OFFERED TO COUNTER THE SELF-ISOLATION THAT CAN CONTRIBUTE TO DEPRESSION. FORMAL PROGRAMS ADDRESSING ANGER MANAGEMENT, HOW TO BUILD SELF-ESTEEM AND PRACTICAL PLANS FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ARE AVAIALABLE. CERTIFIED PEER FACILITATIORS TRAINED BY THE COPELAND CENTER FOR WELLNESS AND RECOVERY CONDUCT WELLNESS RECOVERY AND ACTION PLAN(WRAP)CONDUCT GROUPS AT THE WELLNESS CENTER. THE CENTER ENHANCED IOWA BY TRAINING 218 WRAP EVIDENCED BASED SERVICE IN 2023. A LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, CONTRACTED BY LIFE CONNECTIONS AND CREDENTIALED BY THE STATE OF IOWA, PROVIDES CLINICAL CONSULTATION AND SUPERVISION TO THE PEER RECOVERY SPECIALISTS EMPLOYED AT THE WELLNESS CENTER. THE WELLNESS CENTER SERVES A SMALL-TOWN RURAL COMMUNITY AND IS THE ONLY PLACE IN THE DEWITT REGION WHERE INDIVIDUALS STRUGGLING WITH EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSIS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, TRAUMA, AND/OR OTHER LIFE-INTERRUPTING CHALLENGES CAN RECEIVE PEER-DELIVERED WELLNESS AND RECOVERY SERVICES. LIFE CONNECTIONS RECEIVED EXTENSIVE MEDIA COVERAGE FROM LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND STATEWIDE PRINT, RADIO AND TELEVISION OUTLETS ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION'S UNIQUE RECOVERY SERVICES AS WELL AS THE FIRST NATIONAL COMMERCIAL FOR PEER RUN ORGANIZATIONS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B | ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2018, LIFE CONNECTIONS OPENED THE DOORS TO RHONDA'S HOUSE, THE FIRST AND ONLY PEER-RUN RESPITE CENTER OPERATING IN IOWA. RHONDA'S HOUSE PROVIDES A MEANINGFUL ALTERNATIVE TO LOCKED, IN-PATIENT HOSPITALIZATION FOR THE RESIDENTS OF RURAL EASTERN IOWA WHO ARE EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS. DURING 2022 A NEW FACILITY OF 5 BEDROOMS AND 2 BATHS WAS PURCHASED TO SERVE AS RHONDA'S HOUSE. THE PEER-RUN RESPITE CENTER PROVIDES A SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS AND WHO VOLUNTARILY CHOOSE TEMPORARY RESPITE SERVICES TO RESTORE THEIR WELLBEING. RHONDA'S HOUSE SERVES INDIVIDUALS LIVING THROUGHOUT THE FIVE- COUNTY CATCHMENT REGION OF EASTERN IOWA. AT RHONDA'S HOUSE, RESIDENTS RECEIVE RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES FROM WELL-TRAINED PEER RECOVERY SPECIALISTS. RHONDA'S HOUSE IS OPEN AND OPERATES SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK, 24 HOURS PER DAY. DURING 2024, 149 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED AT THE RESPITE HOUSE. SERVICE PARTICIPANTS ARE PERMITTED TO STAY AT RHONDA'S HOUSE UNTIL THEY DECIDE THEY ARE READY TO RETURN HOME OR FOR A MAXIMUM OF SEVEN DAYS. A STAY AT RHONDA'S HOUSE INCLUDES ASSIGNMENT TO A PRIVATE BEDROOM AND THE RIGHT TO RESIDE AT THE FACILITY FOR 24 HOURS PER DAY. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D | SINCE 2018 LCPRS HAS ACCOMPLISHED SO MUCH, FROM UTILIZING A HOUSE GENESIS HOSPITAL OWNED AND RUNNING A RECOVERY CENTER IN A CHURCH. WE NOW OWN OUR OWN PROPERTY OF A FIVE BEDROOM HOUSE, OUR OWN OFFICE, AND LEASING OUR TWO SUITE PROPERTY TO RUN THE RECOVERY CENTER. WE HAVE SERVED OVER 677 INDIVIDUALS IN THE RESPITE HOUSE SINCE OCTOBER 2018, 149 OF THOSE BEING IN 2024. OVER 8,000 PEOPE SERVED UNDUPLICATED AT THE RECOVERY CENTER SINCE 2018 AND OVER 1500 IN 2024. WE DEVELOPED AND SUSTAIN IOWA'S LARGEST PEER RUN ORGANIZATION, STARTED AND SUSTAINING AN ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT SINCE 2024, SECURED A RELIABLE AN WELL VERSED FUNDRAISING CHAIR, NOMINATION CHAIR, AND ACTIVE BOARD PRESIDENT. WE SUSTAINED EXTENSIVE MEDIA AND SOCIAL MEDIA COVERAGE, SUSTAINED APPROACHES WITH OUR STATE SENATORS, REPRESENTATIVES, AND A FOUR HOUR LONG MEETING WITH OUR GOVERNOR. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | FORM 990 IS EMAILED TO THE BOARD AND THEY ARE ASKED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE REVIEWED THE RETURN. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PERIODICALLY CHECKS ON ALL EMPLOYEES FOR ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WITH THE ORGANIZATION |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | COMPENSATION FOR THE DIRECTOR IS DETERMINED IN A CLOSED SESSION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WITHOUT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PRESENT. THEY REVIEW COMPENSATION FOR INDIVIDUALS IN SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE. IT IS THEN PRESENTED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST |
| Software ID: | |
| Software Version: |