Lifeline Humanitarian Organization

What Lifeline Humanitarian Organization does

Lifeline Humanitarian Organization (operating as Lifeline Chicago) is a private non-profit founded in 1993 and headquartered at 401 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1200 in Chicago, Illinois. Under the patronage of HRH Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia, the organization raises funds in the United States from individual donors, regional diaspora committees, family foundations, and corporations, and channels those resources into humanitarian aid for vulnerable populations in Serbia and Republika Srpska. Programmatic categories include orphanages, children's homes, schools, women's safe houses, hospitals and psychiatric facilities, and elderly care homes, with notable recurring outputs including the mobile mammography program (165,000+ women screened) and annual Christmas and Easter receptions serving 1,000+ children at the White Palace in Belgrade.

The business model is donation-driven and community-led: monetary and in-kind contributions are received in the U.S., consolidated into transatlantic container shipments, and distributed in collaboration with the Belgrade-based Crown Princess Katherine Foundation and local partners. Revenue streams consist entirely of charitable contributions, supplemented by a recurring annual Florida Golf Outing, mission trips, and an online Gift Shop. The organization operates with 1–10 employees, a Board of Directors (president Donna M. Sekulich, Esq.), and regional committees such as the Three Kolo Group and Pittsburgh Tri-State Committee. There is no technology product, no AI/ML capability, and no pricing model — all assistance is provided free of charge to beneficiary institutions.

The organization does not pursue acquisitions, fundraising rounds, or IPOs. Its core assets are intangible: 30+ years of brand reputation under royal patronage, recognized by the 2024 Order of the Star of Karadjordje, and a tightly knit Serbian diaspora donor ecosystem across the U.S. Midwest. Distribution and execution rely on logistics coordination between the Chicago office, the Belgrade Foundation, and local municipal social service partners (e.g., City Social Service Center Banja Luka), with strategic-tier financial partners including the Medich Wuchenich Foundation, Nelson Family Charitable Foundation, and Three Kolo Group.

Name

Lifeline Humanitarian Organization

Legal name

Lifeline Humanitarian Organization

Website

https://lifelinechicago.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lifeline Humanitarian Organization (Lifeline Chicago) is a non-profit founded in 1993 that, under the patronage of HRH Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia, raises donations in the U.S. to deliver humanitarian aid — including medical equipment, bedding, food, and facility renovations — to orphanages, hospitals, schools, safe houses, and elderly homes across Serbia and Republika Srpska.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs (HLAJAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• Charitable donation programs
• Orphan care support
• Medical equipment donation
• Elder care assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Lifeline Humanitarian Organization generates revenue entirely through donations from individuals, foundations, corporations, and diaspora communities. Monetary donations are received and utilized for the purchase of humanitarian supplies, medical equipment, educational materials, and Christmas gifts for children in need.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lifeline Humanitarian Organization, based in Chicago, raises funds in the United States and delivers humanitarian aid including food, clothing, medical equipment, educational supplies, facility renovations, and emotional support programs to vulnerable populations in Serbia and Republika Srpska. Beneficiaries include orphans, children with disabilities, the elderly, hospital patients, women's safehouse residents, and schoolchildren. The organization operates under the royal patronage of HRH Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia and coordinates aid distribution in partnership with the Crown Princess Katherine Foundation in Belgrade.

Product overview

Lifeline Humanitarian Organization operates as a charitable organization under the patronage of HRH Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia. The organization provides humanitarian aid through donations of medical equipment to hospitals, support for orphanages and children's homes, educational institution assistance, women safehouses, and elderly care facilities across Serbia and Republika Srpska. Key offerings include the Lifeline Chicago Magazine (annual publication) and a Gift Shop for fundraising. The organization does not offer a technology product platform but rather facilitates charitable donations and organizes events such as Christmas and Easter celebrations for vulnerable children.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lifeline Chicago Magazine Annual magazine publication showcasing the organization's humanitarian activities, donor contributions, and impact across projects in Serbia and Republika Srpska.
• Gift Shop Online gift shop offering merchandise to support the organization's humanitarian mission and fundraising efforts for vulnerable populations in Serbia.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 165,000 women screened for breast cancer through mobile mammography unit
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Three Kolo Group (Circle of Serbian Sisters)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Three Kolo Group consists of three Circles of Serbian Sisters: St. George (Joliet, IL), Kneginja Zorka (Lansing, IL), and St. Archangel Michael (Lansing, IL). This group is a tireless and significant supporter of Lifeline Chicago, providing consistent donations of humanitarian goods and funding for various projects including kitchen equipment, bedding, medical supplies, and facility renovations for children's homes and elderly care facilities.
• Pittsburgh Tri-State CommitteecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-time supporters of Lifeline Chicago who have funded multiple projects including music rooms at children's homes and specialized equipment for the Anton Skala school for children with autism.
• St. Vukasin FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with Lifeline Chicago to deliver food packages to vulnerable families in Trebinje, Republika Srpska, through dedicated volunteer efforts.
• St. George Serbian Orthodox ChurchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParishioners of St. George Serbian Orthodox Church in Schererville, Indiana provided generous funding for excursions for children from the Daily Center of Kovačica to Zlatibor mountains.
• Crown Princess Katherine FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe foundation in Belgrade collaborates closely with Lifeline Chicago on all humanitarian projects, coordinating distribution of aid and hosting Royal receptions at the White Palace for vulnerable children.
• City Social Service Center Banja LukaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner in Republika Srpska that distributes food packages to vulnerable families identified by social services.
• Jumbo SerbiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGenerous donor of creative toys for Easter receptions at the White Palace, bringing joy to thousands of children.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• World Vision: Large global humanitarian NGO providing child welfare, healthcare, and emergency relief. Comparable to Lifeline's orphan and child welfare focus, though at vastly larger scale and broader geographic scope.
• Project HOPE: Health-focused humanitarian NGO delivering medical equipment, training, and emergency response globally. Comparable to Lifeline's hospital equipment donation programs and health screening missions like the mobile mammography unit.
• Direct Relief: Major humanitarian medical aid organization providing donated medicines and equipment to health facilities worldwide. Comparable to Lifeline's hospital and medical equipment donation programs targeting vulnerable populations.
• Americares: Large US-based humanitarian aid organization focused on medical supply distribution and disaster relief globally. Comparable through its emphasis on medical equipment donations and institutional delivery to vulnerable populations.
• MAP International: Christian nonprofit providing donated medicines and medical supplies to vulnerable populations worldwide. Comparable to Lifeline through faith-based affiliation and medical supply distribution to institutions.
• International Medical Corps: Global humanitarian health organization delivering emergency medical relief and healthcare services. Comparable to Lifeline's medical humanitarian focus and emergency aid delivery model.
• Heart to Heart International: Humanitarian organization delivering medical aid and disaster response. Comparable to Lifeline's mission of providing medical equipment and humanitarian supplies to vulnerable populations in underserved regions.

Direct peers

• International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC): Faith-based humanitarian aid organization rooted in Orthodox Christian communities, delivering medical, educational, and emergency relief internationally. Closely comparable to Lifeline's Orthodox-affiliated, diaspora-funded humanitarian model focused on Serbia/Balkans.
• Crown Princess Katherine Foundation: Belgrade-based sister foundation of HRH Crown Princess Katherine that coordinates on-the-ground delivery of Lifeline's aid. Directly comparable in mission, beneficiary focus, and institutional relationships with Lifeline Chicago.

Regional players

• IOCC Serbia: Regional operations of International Orthodox Christian Charities serving the Balkans. Directly comparable to Lifeline's Orthodox-aligned humanitarian work targeting Serbian communities and institutions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LifelineChicago
• Instagraminstagram.com/lifelinechicago
• Xx.com/lifelinechicago
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lifeline-humanitarian-organization

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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