Love in Action

What it reported doing in 2025

Organizational impact statement: love in action has been a beacon of hope in the grand forks community for eight years, transforming lives by meeting people at their point of deepest needphysically, spiritually, and emotionally. Rooted in the love of christ, we doesn't just provide services; we create sacred spaces where dignity is restored, potential is unlocked, and the gospel comes alive through tangible acts of compassion. From serving hot meals to offering mentorship, from clothing families to worshiping alongside native communities on reservations, love in action embodies their mission to reach the unreached with the transformative power of jesus christ. 1. Event attendance: love in action's various programs and events have created countless opportunities for community connection and spiritual growth. Through their weekly hot lunch gatherings, seasonal vendor shows, open mic nights at their former 414 university avenue location, annual native reservation outreach visits, and the beloved vets in the park celebration, thousands of individuals have experienced the warmth of genuine christian fellowship while receiving practical support for their immediate needs. 2. Hot lunch ministry: at their former 414 university avenue location, love in action faithfully served monday through friday, providing an average of 50 warm, nutritious plates daily totaling approximately 12,000 meals annually to neighbors facing food insecurity. Since relocating to their current 818 university avenue facility in 2024, this ministry has expanded significantly, now serving monday through thursday with an average of 120 plates each service day. These meals represent far more than food; they are sacred moments of fellowship where broken bread becomes a bridge to healing conversations, prayer, and genuine community. 3. Center for community impact - comprehensive services: the center for community impact at 818 university avenue serves as a lifeline for 80 to 100 individuals daily during their monday through thursday operating hours (10 am - 3 pm). This welcoming space offers a comprehensive support system including free clothing, personal care items, household essentials, emergency food pantry access, and vital connections to community case workers who provide personalized assistance. Beyond material needs, visitors find spiritual nourishment through bible studies, prayer support, mentorship opportunities, professional referrals to partner agencies, and regular community conferencesall designed to address the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. 4. Free clothing closet ("operation love"): through their "operation love" clothing ministry, love in action serves an average of 25 people daily. During their time at 414 university avenue (operating five days weekly), and continuing at their current 818 location (now four days weekly), this dignity-preserving program ensures families have access to quality clothing, winter wear, footwear, and essential household items at no cost. Every item distributed carries with it a message: you are seen, you are valued, and you matter. 5. Money in your hands project (creative purpose collectives): the money in your hands initiative empowered 10-15 artists at the 414 location to discover that their god-given creative giftswhether visual arts, music, crafts, or other talentscould be pathways out of poverty and tools for blessing others. Through mentorship, encouragement, ongoing vendor shows, and vibrant open mic nights, participants learned to cultivate financial stability and freedom while using their talents for kingdom impact. This program evolved into a collaborative partnership with creative purpose collectives, a for-profit venture that continues amplifying artists' voices through an online shop and community events, demonstrating how faith-based support can launch sustainable entrepreneurial success. 6. Native reservation ministry: for nearly eight years, love in action has faithfully served native communities ac

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 75.6%; rating input score 76
• Program expense ratio: 81.7%; rating input score 82

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 52nd percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 7.5%; rating input score 50; 50th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.54; rating input score 40; 40th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0; rating input score 74; 74th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 0%; rating input score 63; 63rd percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 54.9% per year; rating input score 100; 92nd percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 13.4% per year; rating input score 100; 72nd percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 5.7% per year; rating input score 100; 45th percentile among comparable filings