2025-11-13T05:50:55-08:00 2024-12-31 581858240 TURNER AND PATAT PC 1020 LAMPKIN BRANCH DR WATKINSVILLE GA 30677 990 2024-01-01 453207108 CHOSEN FOR LIFE MINISTRIES INC CHOS 7067694470 1410 GREENSBORO HWY A WATKINSVILLE GA 30677 ANNA BEARDEN Executive Director 2025-11-13 true true Kelli P Thompson P01004627 7063541212 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z ANNA BEARDEN 1410 GREENSBORO HWY A WATKINSVILLE GA 30677 490074 false X chosenforlifeministries.org X 2011 GA CHOSEN FOR LIFE MINISTRIES HELPS CHURCHES, COMMUNITIES, AND FAMILIES CARE WELL FOR FOSTER AND ADOPTED CHILDREN. OUR VISION IS THAT EVERYONE WILL FIND THEIR ROLE IN CARING FOR FOSTER, ADOPTED, AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN. (SEE SCHEDULE O) 9 9 6 9 0 359980 365159 0 10981 16723 53710 83211 424671 465093 60060 0 256856 312128 0 0 154873 131041 411729 503229 12942 -38136 737879 704309 2115 6681 735764 697628 CHOSEN FOR LIFE MINISTRIES HELPS CHURCHES, COMMUNITIES, AND FAMILIES CARE WELL FOR FOSTER AND ADOPTED CHILDREN. OUR VISION IS THAT EVERYONE WILL FIND THEIR ROLE IN CARING FOR FOSTER, ADOPTED, AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN. WE WORK TO THIS GOAL THROUGH OUR THREE PROGRAMS: SUPPORT THROUGH EDUCATION, ADOPTION AND FOSTER CARE. false false 190199 24319 FOSTER CARE SUPPORT: WE SEEK TO EDUCATE, EQUIP, AND SUPPORT CHURCHES TO CARE FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT DFCS REGION 5. THROUGH LOCAL CHURCH PARTNERSHIP, FOSTER FAMILIES RECEIVE ONGOING, WRAP-AROUND SUPPORT FROM TEAMS OF VOLUNTEERS. WE PROVIDE FREE ACCESS TO IMMEDIATE NEEDS THROUGH A DONATION-LED CLOTHING CLOSET FOR FOSTER CHILDREN. WE PROVIDE CARE PACKAGES, INCLUDING A MONOGRAMMED TOWEL, DUFFEL BAG, AND PILLOWCASE TO CHILDREN ENTERING CARE. 113461 60060 1546 ADOPTION SUPPORT: WE OFFER AN ADOPTION ASSISTANCE GRANT FOR ADOPTING FAMILIES TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT. IN ADDITION, WE OFFER ADOPTION SUPPORT SERVICES TO LOCAL FAMILIES. 94924 EDUCATION SUPPORT: WE BELIEVE FAMILIES CAN PARENT BETTER WITH MORE ACCESS TO KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES. WITH THIS IN MIND, WE PROVIDE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE PARENTS, AS WELL AS THOSE INTERESTED IN FOSTERING OR ADOPTING. WE PROVIDE AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITIES. 398584 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 2 0 false 6 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 9 9 false false false false false false false true false false false true true true true true true true true false GA X X KELLI THOMPSON 7063541212 1020 LAMPKIN BRANCH DR WATKINSVILLE GA 30677 ANNA BEARDEN Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X X 78338 0 0 RACHELE GIBSON Chairman 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 RUSSELL KNIGHT Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KELLI THOMPSON Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JULIE MURRY Secretary 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LINDSEY RAWLINGS Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JASON HEWELL Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER CHRISTENBERRY Vice Chair 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LESLIE MCMILLIN Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SABRENA DEAL Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DANIELLE BEZILA Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 78338 0 false false false 0 365159 365159 0 16723 16723 0 0 0 0 108192 24981 83211 0 0 0 465093 16723 X 0 60060 60060 0 0 78338 58754 19584 0 207480 162944 44536 4388 4388 0 21922 14030 7892 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 128 128 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4063 4063 0 RENT 21450 21450 EMERGENCY NEEDS (FOSTER CARE) 20602 20602 COMPUTER EXPENSE 9129 8216 913 UTILITIES 8758 3042 5716 66911 45423 21488 503229 398584 104645 0 702302 672307 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 55925 26261 33727 29664 0 0 0 0 1850 2338 737879 704309 2115 6681 2115 6681 X 659948 655888 75816 41740 735764 697628 737879 704309 -38136 X false true X true false X 442368 382626 454311 431991 473351 2184647 0 0 0 0 442368 382626 454311 431991 473351 2184647 0 0 2184647 0 0 0 0 442368 382626 454311 431991 473351 2184647 1.00000 1.00000 0.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 31209 8716 22493 6552 6459 93 18164 11086 7078 29664 CREDIT CARDS PAYABLE 4481 DIRECT DEPOSIT LIABILITIES 1600 PAYROLL TAXES 265 RETIREMENT LIABILITY 335 6681 false BANQUET 108192 108192 572 14556 9853 108192 108192 572 14556 9853 24981 83211 true 0 0 ADOPTION GRANTS 20 60060 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY A CPA AND REVIEWED IN DETAIL BY ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT. THE REVIEWED 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR FURTHER REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY REVIEWS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO DISCLOSE AND AGREE TO THE POLICY ANNUALLY. THE BOARD DISCUSSES ANY CONFLICTS THAT ARISE. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 ORGANIZATIONAL AND FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 ORGANIZATIONAL AND FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e BACKGROUND CHECKS: Column (A) - Total = $238; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $238; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e BAGS & BIBLES: Column (A) - Total = $476; Column (B) - Program Services = $476; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e BANK CHARGES: Column (A) - Total = $363; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $363; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e BOARD DEVELOPMENT: Column (A) - Total = $2118; Column (B) - Program Services = $1059; Column (C) - Management & General = $1059; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e BOARD MEALS: Column (A) - Total = $1280; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $1280; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e BOOKS & MATERIALS: Column (A) - Total = $164; Column (B) - Program Services = $164; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e CAMPAIGN MATERIALS: Column (A) - Total = $507; Column (B) - Program Services = $507; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e CLINIC: Column (A) - Total = $840; Column (B) - Program Services = $840; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e CLOTHES CLOSET SUPPLIES: Column (A) - Total = $148; Column (B) - Program Services = $148; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e DFACS APPRECIATION: Column (A) - Total = $934; Column (B) - Program Services = $934; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e DONOR STEWARDSHIP: Column (A) - Total = $1124; Column (B) - Program Services = $1124; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e EQUIPMENT RENTAL: Column (A) - Total = $500; Column (B) - Program Services = $500; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e EVENT FOOD: Column (A) - Total = $6915; Column (B) - Program Services = $6915; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e EVENT VENUE: Column (A) - Total = $1300; Column (B) - Program Services = $1300; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e FOSTER CARE SUPPORT: Column (A) - Total = $346; Column (B) - Program Services = $346; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e GIFTS: Column (A) - Total = $2442; Column (B) - Program Services = $2442; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e INSURANCE: Column (A) - Total = $2986; Column (B) - Program Services = $814; Column (C) - Management & General = $2172; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e JANITORIAL EXPENSES: Column (A) - Total = $1525; Column (B) - Program Services = $762; Column (C) - Management & General = $763; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e MEALS: Column (A) - Total = $829; Column (B) - Program Services = $829; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e MEDIA: Column (A) - Total = $840; Column (B) - Program Services = $840; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e MEETING EXPENSES: Column (A) - Total = $504; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $504; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e MEMBERSHIPS & SUBSCRIPTIONS: Column (A) - Total = $2825; Column (B) - Program Services = $760; Column (C) - Management & General = $2065; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e MILEAGE: Column (A) - Total = $3420; Column (B) - Program Services = $3392; Column (C) - Management & General = $28; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e MISCELLANEOUS: Column (A) - Total = $920; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $920; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e MY NAME MATTERS SUPPLIES: Column (A) - Total = $317; Column (B) - Program Services = $317; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e OFFICE SUPPLIES: Column (A) - Total = $3045; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $3045; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e OUTSIDE SERVICES: Column (A) - Total = $1113; Column (B) - Program Services = $1113; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e PEST CONTROL : Column (A) - Total = $400; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $400; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e POSTAGE: Column (A) - Total = $2030; Column (B) - Program Services = $1015; Column (C) - Management & General = $1015; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e PRINTING: Column (A) - Total = $1320; Column (B) - Program Services = $1320; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Column (A) - Total = $4936; Column (B) - Program Services = $2468; Column (C) - Management & General = $2468; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e SIGNAGE: Column (A) - Total = $54; Column (B) - Program Services = $54; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e SPEAKER FEE: Column (A) - Total = $2500; Column (B) - Program Services = $2500; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e SPEAKER GIFT: Column (A) - Total = $1380; Column (B) - Program Services = $1380; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e SPEAKER HONORARIUM: Column (A) - Total = $1950; Column (B) - Program Services = $1950; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e SPEAKER TRAVEL: Column (A) - Total = $919; Column (B) - Program Services = $919; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e STAFF BENEFITS: Column (A) - Total = $8048; Column (B) - Program Services = $4829; Column (C) - Management & General = $3219; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e STAFF MEALS: Column (A) - Total = $609; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $609; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e STORAGE RENTAL: Column (A) - Total = $2123; Column (B) - Program Services = $2123; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e SUPPLIES: Column (A) - Total = $1167; Column (B) - Program Services = $1167; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e TRASH PICKUP: Column (A) - Total = $1064; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $1064; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e VOLUNTEER EXPENSES: Column (A) - Total = $116; Column (B) - Program Services = $116; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e WEBSITE: Column (A) - Total = $276; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $276; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0