Founded | 2011 |
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Led by | Joel Penton |
HQ in | Hilliard, OH |
Effectiveness & Efficiency 
What is the impact? | 76% of surveyed educators agreed their school and students benefited from LifeWise in 2025, 79% observed positive effects on student decisions and relationships, and 61% noted improved outlook, attitude, and motivation. |
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Growth in last 3 years? | 682% Growth in clients served |
How is money spent? | $28,072,255 spent last fiscal year to serve 44,310 public school students |
Is fundraising efficient? | 7¢ spent to raise $1 from 18,967 donors |
Leadership & Focus
Team | 694 staff + 10,212 volunteers + board of 8 |
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Mission | To reach all students in public schools with the gospel through a high-quality, community-driven released time religious instruction program |
Topic(s) | Evangelism, Character Development |
People Served | Believers, Unevangelized, Children, Youth |
Location(s) | 1 (view list) |
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