LIFESTRIDERS INC
Mission Statement
LifeStriders is a non-profit organization that provides integrative and nature-based therapies to individuals with physical, emotional, and cognitive disabilities. The organization's mission is to provide life-enhancing, physical and psychological experiences and services, to individuals and families with special needs. LifeStriders' programs are designed to provide physical, emotional, and social benefits to participants, with a focus on building self-confidence, self-awareness, and a sense of community. Our programs specialize in providing disadvantaged youth with psychological, physical and rehabilitative health therapies and opportunities for community service, character building, drop-out prevention and violence prevention in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties. Those involved in the Youth Program also develop interpersonal and occupational "ready for work" skills and will receive educational support, counseling and adult mentoring as needed. This program is designed to promote positive youth development in the community, and our 23 acre nature based horse ranch setting provides the perfect environment for learning and growth.
Financial Overview — FY 2024
Compared with Peers
FY 2024| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income
· lower is better
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13.6% | 102.7% |
P10P90
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Top quarter |
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Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
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2.2% | 13.5% |
P10P90
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Top quarter |
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Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
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23.5% | 8.1% |
P10P90
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Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
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12.2% | 7.2% |
P10P90
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Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
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27.4% | 2.4% |
P10P90
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Impact
14 programs| Outcome / Program | People Served | Cost / Service | # Completed | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increased access to mental and or rehabilitative health services | 850 | $300.00 | — | Per Year |
| Family and community engagement events | 850 | $300.00 | — | Per Year |
| weekly counseling, occupational, physical or speech therapies | 850 | $300.00 | — | Per Year |
| Weekly Beyond the classroom STEM education and youth development- Free school partnerships | 850 | $300.00 | — | Per Year |
| Youth development, mentoring, work readiness, career exploration | 500 | $200.00 | — | Per Year |
| 90% of participants report reduced severity of their initial concerns, relapse, or hospitalization | 400 | $2,900.00 | — | Lifetime |
| 90% of participants report reduced severity of their initial concerns, relapse, or hospitalization | 250 | $2,900.00 | — | Lifetime |
| 90% of participants report reduced severity of their initial concerns, relapse, or hospitalization | 35 | $2,900.00 | — | Lifetime |
| Enhanced employee engagement, retention, collaboration, and innovation | 150 | $1,000.00 | — | Lifetime |
| 90% of participants report reduced severity of their initial concerns, relapse, or hospitalization | 325 | $2,900.00 | — | Lifetime |
| 90% of participants report reduced severity of their initial concerns, relapse, or hospitalization | 12 | $2,900.00 | — | Lifetime |
| 90% of participants report reduced severity of their initial concerns, relapse, or hospitalization | 20 | $2,900.00 | — | Lifetime |
| students develop understanding of ecosystem interdependence, sustainable practices & animal welfare | 375 | $2,900.00 | — | Per Day |
| Primarily vocational education enhancement and installing mental health awareness | 7 | $1,000.00 | — | Lifetime |
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.6M | $1.2M | N/A | — | 11 |
| 2023 | $1.3M | $1.0M | $3.4M | 82.7% | 11 |
| 2022 | $1.0M | $897K | $2.9M | 83.1% | 9 |
| 2021 | $1.4M | $762K | N/A | — | 8 |
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