CENTER OF LIFE: Form 990, tax year 2020
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- Organization
- CENTER OF LIFE (EIN 01-0617023)
- Tax period
- 2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31
- Filed
- 2021-08-10
- IRS object ID
- 202102229349300945
- Schema version
- 2020v4.0
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2021-08-10T11:34:42-05:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2020-12-31 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Firm EIN | 412045009 | PreparerFirmEIN |
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | TYLER COLLIER ASSOCIATES LLC | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 100 ROSS ST STE 110 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | PITTSBURGH | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | PA | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 15219 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990 | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2020-01-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 010617023 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | CENTER OF LIFE | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | CENT | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 4125213468 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 161 HAZELWOOD AVE | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | PITTSBURGH | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | PA | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 15207 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | REV TIMOTHY L SMITH | PersonNm |
| Person Title | PRESIDENT/EXEC.DIR. | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 4125213468 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2021-08-10 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | Yes (true) | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
Signing Officer SigningOfficerGrp
Person Full Name PersonFullName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person First | TIMOTHY | PersonFirstNm |
| Person Last | SMITH | PersonLastNm |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| SSN | 999009999 | SSN |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | DELBERT D TYLER CPA | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P00295080 | PTIN |
| Phone | 4124717060 | PhoneNum |
| Preparation | 2021-08-10 | PreparationDt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2020 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z | BuildTS |
Form 990 IRS990
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Officer | REV TIMOTHY L SMITH | PrincipalOfficerNm |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 161 HAZELWOOD AVE | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | PITTSBURGH | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | PA | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 15207 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Receipts | $2,195,057 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Group Return For Affiliates | false | GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Website Address | WWW.CENTEROFLIFE.NET | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Formation | 2002 | FormationYr |
| Legal Domicile State | PA | LegalDomicileStateCd |
| Activity Or Mission | CENTER OF LIFE (COL) IS A FAITH-BASED COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THE GREATER HAZELWOOD COMMUNITY AND OTHER UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGHOUT THE PITTSBURGH AREA. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH THE LIFE-SKILLS, EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO THRIVE AND MAKE THEIR COMMUNITIES STRONG. FOR TWENTY YEARS CENTER OF LIFE HAS PROVIDED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN MUSIC AND ARTS, EDUCATION, ATHLETICS, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. | ActivityOrMissionDesc |
| Voting Members Governing Body | 14 | VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt |
| Voting Members Independent | 14 | VotingMembersIndependentCnt |
| Total Employee | 100 | TotalEmployeeCnt |
| Total Volunteers | 50 | TotalVolunteersCnt |
| Total Gross UBI | $0 | TotalGrossUBIAmt |
| PY Contributions Grants | $960,794 | PYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| CY Contributions Grants | $1,831,382 | CYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| PY Program Service Revenue | $229,958 | PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| CY Program Service Revenue | $361,068 | CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| PY Investment Income | $624 | PYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| CY Investment Income | $437 | CYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| PY Other Revenue | $1,513 | PYOtherRevenueAmt |
| CY Other Revenue | $2,170 | CYOtherRevenueAmt |
| PY Total Revenue | $1,192,889 | PYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Total Revenue | $2,195,057 | CYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Grants And Similar Paid | $0 | CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| CY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| PY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $1,272,423 | PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $1,580,917 | CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Fundraising Expense | $139,976 | CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt |
| PY Other Expenses | $289,614 | PYOtherExpensesAmt |
| CY Other Expenses | $276,171 | CYOtherExpensesAmt |
| PY Total Expenses | $1,562,037 | PYTotalExpensesAmt |
| CY Total Expenses | $1,857,088 | CYTotalExpensesAmt |
| PY Revenues Less Expenses | -$369,148 | PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| CY Revenues Less Expenses | $337,969 | CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| Total Assets BOY | $953,127 | TotalAssetsBOYAmt |
| Total Assets EOY | $1,281,254 | TotalAssetsEOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities BOY | $84,042 | TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities EOY | $74,200 | TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $869,085 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $1,207,054 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part III | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd |
| Mission | CENTER OF LIFE (COL) IS A FAITH-BASED COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THE GREATER HAZELWOOD COMMUNITY AND OTHER UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGHOUT THE PITTSBURGH AREA. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH THE LIFE-SKILLS, EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO THRIVE AND MAKE THEIR COMMUNITIES STRONG. FOR TWENTY YEARS CENTER OF LIFE HAS PROVIDED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN MUSIC AND ARTS, EDUCATION, ATHLETICS, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. | MissionDesc |
| Significant New Program Srvc | false | SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd |
| Significant Change | false | SignificantChangeInd |
| Expense | $537,568 | ExpenseAmt |
| Desc | 1.KRUNK MOVEMENT AND COL JAZZ THE KRUNK MOVEMENT IS A YOUTH "MICRO-ENTERPRISE" THAT FUNCTIONS AS A PRODUCTION COMPANY, PROVIDING PREDOMINANTLY HIGH SCHOOL-AGED STUDENTS WITH PROFESSIONAL MUSIC AND ARTS INSTRUCTION, PAID PERFORMANCES, AND MUSICAL RELEASES. STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN THE CORE ELEMENTS OF HIP-HOP THROUGH A VARIETY OF CONCENTRATIONS INCLUDING MC, DANCE, TECHNOLOGY, INSTRUMENTAL, BEAT-MAKING, AND PRODUCTION. THESE ELEMENTS AND CORRELATING ACTIVITIES ARE LINED UP TO MATCH THE PENNSYLVANIA TEACHING STANDARDS. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF PROFESSIONAL TEACHING ARTISTS, STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMMUNICATE THEIR UNIQUE WORLDVIEW, AND TO EXPLORE CURRENT EVENTS AND THEMES OF SOCIAL JUSTICE, MENTAL, AND PHYSICAL HEALTH. AS AN AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM, THE KRUNK MOVEMENT PROVIDES YOUTH ARTISTS WITH AN INDUSTRY-STANDARD CREATIVE EXPERIENCE. COL JAZZ IS CENTER OF LIFE'S AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM THAT NURTURES THE INSTRUMENTAL TALENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF K-12 STUDENTS AND ADULT MUSICIANS. EMPLOYING A DIVERSE, TALENTED STAFF, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES ITS YOUNGEST STUDENTS WITH BUCKET BAND SESSIONS TO MASTER THE BASICS OF RHYTHM, AND PRIVATE LESSONS FOR STUDENTS TO DEVELOP EXPERTISE ON THE INSTRUMENT OF THEIR CHOICE, FREE-OF-CHARGE. BUDDING JAZZ ARTISTS PLAY IN THE PROGRAM'S ENSEMBLE AND COMBO GROUPS WHERE THEY MASTER JAZZ STANDARDS AND EVENTUALLY, CREATE THEIR OWN ORIGINAL MUSIC. ADVANCED STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS ON STAFF PERFORM FOR A VARIETY OF CLIENTS THROUGHOUT PITTSBURGH AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty2 ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $536,124 | ExpenseAmt |
| Desc | FUSION FUSION IS AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES K-8 YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH HOMEWORK HELP, PERSONALIZED ACADEMIC SUPPORT, AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES. THESE ACTIVITIES CONNECT EACH CHILD'S SCHOOL LEARNING WITH SUPPLEMENTAL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO DEEPEN A STUDENT'S UNDERSTANDING OF THE ACADEMIC MATERIAL. THE PROGRAM'S HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES AND HOLISTIC STRUCTURE ENCOURAGES STEAM LEARNING, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING, AND PARENT/FAMILY ENGAGEMENT. EACH SUMMER, FUSION JOINS FORCES WITH SISTER PROGRAM, CROSSOVER TO PROVIDE A SUMMER DAY CAMP WITH ACTIVITIES AND FIELD TRIPS RANGING FROM ROBOTICS AND BIOLOGY TO AFRICAN DRUMMING AND SWIMMING. CRITICAL TO THE SUCCESS OF THE FUSION PROGRAM IS FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN WHICH COL WORKS WITH PARENTS, GUARDIANS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY-BASED COLLABORATORS TO HELP EACH HOUSEHOLD REACH ITS FULL POTENTIAL. WITH A HIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFF, AND INDIVIDUALIZED, ONE-ON- ONE SUPPORT, PARTICIPANTS BENEFIT FROM PARENT NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, CRISIS SUPPORT, COMMUNITY EVENTS, RESOURCE REFERRALS, AND ACCESS TO TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty3 ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $300,719 | ExpenseAmt |
| Desc | CROSSOVER THE SISTER PROGRAM TO FUSION, CROSSOVER PROVIDES K-8 YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES THAT ENCOURAGE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, HANDS-ON LEARNING, AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. THROUGH ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, MENTORSHIP, AND RECREATIONAL SPORTS, CROSSOVER PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AT EVERY LEVEL AND HELPS STUDENTS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THEIR ACADEMICS. PARTNERSHIPS SUCH AS THOSE WITH LET'S MOVE PITTSBURGH AND ASCEND, ALLOW STUDENTS TO EXPERIENCE EVERYTHING FROM COOKING TO ROCK CLIMBING. | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty Other ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $181,236 | ExpenseAmt |
| Desc | COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT COL IS COMMITTED TO THE KIND OF COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT THAT ULTIMATELY STRENGTHENS FAMILIES IN GREATER HAZELWOOD AND OTHER UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. THIS COMMITMENT LEADS TO ADVOCACY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS (SUCH AS THE GREATER HAZELWOOD COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE), AS WELL AS ACCESS TO FUNDING AND RESOURCES. THROUGH VARIOUS PARTNERSHIPS, COL EXPOSES FAMILIES AND YOUTH TO OPPORTUNITIES THAT AFFECT THEIR CAREERS, EDUCATION, FINANCES, AND ABILITY TO OWN A HOME. | Desc |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Other Prog Srvc Expense | $181,236 | TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt |
| Total Program Service Expenses | $1,555,647 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
| Described In Section501c3 | Yes (true) | DescribedInSection501c3Ind |
| Schedule B Required | Yes (true) | ScheduleBRequiredInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | false | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | false | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | false | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Donor Advised Fund | false | DonorAdvisedFundInd |
| Conservation Easements | false | ConservationEasementsInd |
| Collections Of Art | false | CollectionsOfArtInd |
| Credit Counseling | false | CreditCounselingInd |
| Donor Rstr Or Quasi Endowments | false | DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd |
| Report Land Building Equipment | Yes (true) | ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd |
| Report Investments Other Sec | false | ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd |
| Report Program Related Invst | false | ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd |
| Report Other Assets | false | ReportOtherAssetsInd |
| Report Other Liabilities | Yes (true) | ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd |
| Include FIN48 Footnote | Yes (true) | IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd |
| Independent Audit Fincl Stmt | Yes (true) | IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd |
| Consolidated Audit Fincl Stmt | false | ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd |
| School Operating | false | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Foreign Office | false | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Foreign Activities | false | ForeignActivitiesInd |
| More Than5000 K To Org | false | MoreThan5000KToOrgInd |
| More Than5000 K To Individuals | false | MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd |
| Professional Fundraising | false | ProfessionalFundraisingInd |
| Fundraising Activities | false | FundraisingActivitiesInd |
| Gaming Activities | false | GamingActivitiesInd |
| Operate Hospital | false | OperateHospitalInd |
| Grants To Organizations | false | GrantsToOrganizationsInd |
| Grants To Individuals | false | GrantsToIndividualsInd |
| Schedule J Required | false | ScheduleJRequiredInd |
| Tax Exempt Bonds | false | TaxExemptBondsInd |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | false | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| PY Excess Benefit Trans | false | PYExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Loan Outstanding | false | LoanOutstandingInd |
| Grant To Related Person | false | GrantToRelatedPersonInd |
| Business Rln With Org Mem | false | BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd |
| Business Rln With Fam Mem | false | BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd |
| Business Rln With35 Ctrl Ent | false | BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd |
| Deductible Non Cash Contri | false | DeductibleNonCashContriInd |
| Deductible Art Contribution | false | DeductibleArtContributionInd |
| Terminate Operations | false | TerminateOperationsInd |
| Partial Liquidation | false | PartialLiquidationInd |
| Disregarded Entity | false | DisregardedEntityInd |
| Related Entity | false | RelatedEntityInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | false | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | false | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Activities Conducted Prtshp | false | ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd |
| Schedule O Required | Yes (true) | ScheduleORequiredInd |
| IRP Document | 15 | IRPDocumentCnt |
| IRP Document W2 G | 0 | IRPDocumentW2GCnt |
| Backup Wthld Compliance | Yes (true) | BackupWthldComplianceInd |
| Employee | 100 | EmployeeCnt |
| Employment Tax Returns Filed | Yes (true) | EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd |
| Unrelated Bus Incm Over Limit | false | UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd |
| Foreign Financial Account | false | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | false | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
| Taxable Party Notification | false | TaxablePartyNotificationInd |
| Nondeductible Contributions | false | NondeductibleContributionsInd |
| Quid Pro Quo Contributions | false | QuidProQuoContributionsInd |
| Form8282 Property Disposed Of | false | Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd |
| Rcv Fnds To Pay Prsnl Bnft Cntrct | false | RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd |
| Pay Premiums Prsnl Bnft Cntrct | false | PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd |
| Form8899 Filedind | false | Form8899Filedind |
| Form1098 C Filed | false | Form1098CFiledInd |
| Indoor Tanning Services | false | IndoorTanningServicesInd |
| Subj To Tax Rmnrtn Ex Prcht Pymt | false | SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd |
| Subject To Excs Tax Net Invst Inc | false | SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd |
| Info In Schedule O Part VI | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd |
| Governing Body Voting Members | 14 | GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt |
| Independent Voting Member | 14 | IndependentVotingMemberCnt |
| Family Or Business Rln | false | FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd |
| Delegation Of Mgmt Duties | false | DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd |
| Change To Org Documents | false | ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd |
| Material Diversion Or Misuse | false | MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd |
| Members Or Stockholders | false | MembersOrStockholdersInd |
| Election Of Board Members | false | ElectionOfBoardMembersInd |
| Decisions Subject To Approva | false | DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd |
| Minutes Of Governing Body | Yes (true) | MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd |
| Minutes Of Committees | Yes (true) | MinutesOfCommitteesInd |
| Officer Mailing Address | false | OfficerMailingAddressInd |
| Local Chapters | false | LocalChaptersInd |
| Form990 Provided To Gvrn Body | false | Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd |
| Conflict Of Interest Policy | Yes (true) | ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd |
| Annual Disclosure Covered Prsn | Yes (true) | AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd |
| Regular Monitoring Enfrc | Yes (true) | RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd |
| Whistleblower Policy | Yes (true) | WhistleblowerPolicyInd |
| Document Retention Policy | Yes (true) | DocumentRetentionPolicyInd |
| Compensation Process CEO | Yes (true) | CompensationProcessCEOInd |
| Compensation Process Other | Yes (true) | CompensationProcessOtherInd |
| Investment In Joint Venture | false | InvestmentInJointVentureInd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | PA | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| Upon Request | Yes (X) | UponRequestInd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | REV TIMOTHY L SMITH | PersonNm |
| Phone | 4125213468 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 161 HAZELWOOD AVE | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | PITTSBURGH | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | PA | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 15207 | ZIPCd |
Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (14 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRt | Individual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | OfficerOfficerInd | Reportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmt | Reportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | Other CompensationOtherCompensationAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REV TIMOTHY L SMITH | ||||||
| PRESIDENT/EX | 40.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $128,760 | $9,000 | $0 |
| KWAME BURROUGHS | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 2.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| JENNIFER PADDEN ELLIOTT PHARM D | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 2.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| DURWIN FULLER JR ESQ | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 2.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| TERRY FULLER | ||||||
| VICE CHAIRPE | 2.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| ERIK GARRETT | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 2.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| ROGER HUMPHRIES | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 2.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| ERIKA JOHNSON | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 2.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| WILLIAM GENERETT JR | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 2.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| JOHN LUBIMIR | ||||||
| TREASURER | 2.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| PAULO NZAMBI | ||||||
| CHAIRPERSON | 2.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| RODNEY HOPSON PHD | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 2.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| TERRI SHIELDS | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 2.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| WILL THOMPKINS | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 2.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Reportable Comp From Org | $128,760 | TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt |
| Tot Reportable Comp Rltd Org | $9,000 | TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt |
| Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 1 | IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| Former Ofcr Employees Listed | false | FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd |
| Total Comp Greater Than150 K | false | TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd |
| Compensation From Other Srcs | false | CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd |
| Government Grants | $378,300 | GovernmentGrantsAmt |
| All Other Contributions | $1,453,082 | AllOtherContributionsAmt |
| Total Contributions | $1,831,382 | TotalContributionsAmt |
Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp (3 entries)
| DescDesc | Total Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmt | Related Or Exempt Func IncomeRelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
|---|---|---|
| CONTRACTED SERVICES | $350,744 | $350,744 |
| PROGRAM SERVICE FEES | $8,224 | $8,224 |
| OTHER PROGRAM FEES | $2,100 | $2,100 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Revenue | $361,068 | TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $437 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $437 | ExclusionAmt |
Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMiscGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | OTHER TYPES OF INCOME | Desc |
| Total Revenue Column | $2,170 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $2,170 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Revenue Total | $2,170 | OtherRevenueTotalAmt |
Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $2,195,057 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $363,238 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Exclusion | $437 | ExclusionAmt |
Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $137,760 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $68,880 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $20,664 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $48,216 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,249,614 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $1,079,551 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $101,703 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $68,360 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $66,620 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $55,527 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $5,803 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $5,290 | FundraisingAmt |
Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $126,923 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $105,790 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $11,055 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $10,078 | FundraisingAmt |
Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $39,707 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $38,055 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $1,652 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Advertising AdvertisingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $723 | TotalAmt |
| Management And General | $723 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $6,214 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $1,906 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $407 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $3,901 | FundraisingAmt |
Occupancy OccupancyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $26,216 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $25,201 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $1,015 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Travel TravelGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,482 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $1,186 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $296 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $28,574 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $23,828 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $4,746 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Insurance InsuranceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $16,309 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $12,145 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $4,164 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)
| DescDesc | TotalTotalAmt | Program ServicesProgramServicesAmt | Management And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmt | FundraisingFundraisingAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRAM SUPPLIES | $47,888 | $46,718 | $1,170 | |
| ADMINISTRATIVE AND OTHER | $40,205 | $30,545 | $5,529 | $4,131 |
| GRANT AWARD | $40,000 | $40,000 | ||
| SMALL EQUIPMENT | $28,853 | $26,315 | $2,538 |
Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,857,088 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $1,555,647 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $161,465 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $139,976 | FundraisingAmt |
Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $339,704 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $422,509 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $257,227 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $489,337 | EOYAmt |
Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $19,508 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $23,052 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss | $556,934 | LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt |
| Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec | $212,078 | LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt |
Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $335,188 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $344,856 | EOYAmt |
Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,500 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,500 | EOYAmt |
Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $953,127 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,281,254 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $33,295 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $31,870 | EOYAmt |
Grants Payable GrantsPayableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $40,000 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $40,000 | EOYAmt |
Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $10,747 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $2,330 | EOYAmt |
Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $84,042 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $74,200 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Organization Follows FASB117 | Yes (X) | OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind |
No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $220,261 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $229,610 | EOYAmt |
Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $648,824 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $977,444 | EOYAmt |
Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $869,085 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,207,054 | EOYAmt |
Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $953,127 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,281,254 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Reconcilation Revenue Expnss | $337,969 | ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt |
| Method Of Accounting Accrual | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd |
| Accountant Compile Or Review | false | AccountantCompileOrReviewInd |
| FS Audited | Yes (true) | FSAuditedInd |
FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Separate Basis Fincl Stmt | Yes (X) | SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Committee | false | AuditCommitteeInd |
| Federal Grant Audit Required | false | FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Organization170 | Yes (X) | PublicOrganization170Ind |
Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $396,462 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $419,560 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $1,268,114 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $960,793 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $1,608,582 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $4,653,511 | TotalAmt |
Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $396,462 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $419,560 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $1,268,114 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $960,793 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $1,608,582 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $4,653,511 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Substantial Contributors Tot | $2,400,203 | SubstantialContributorsTotAmt |
| Public Support Total170 | $2,253,308 | PublicSupportTotal170Amt |
Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $505 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $414 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $582 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $624 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $437 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $2,562 | TotalAmt |
Other Income170 OtherIncome170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $70 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $2,874 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $1,513 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $2,170 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $6,627 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Support | $4,662,700 | TotalSupportAmt |
| Gross Receipts Rltd Activities | $1,068,127 | GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt |
| Public Support CY170 | 0.48330 | PublicSupportCY170Pct |
| Public Support PY170 | 0.46770 | PublicSupportPY170Pct |
| Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170 | Yes (X) | ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind |
Form990 Schedule A Part VI Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp (2 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| SUPPORTING SCHEDULE | COVID PPP GRANT 222,800 |
| PART II, LINE 10 | MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 6,627 |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor | RESTRICTED | ContributorNum |
Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RESTRICTED | BusinessNameLine1 |
Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine1 |
| Address Line2 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine2 |
| City | RESTRICTED | City |
| State | RESTRICTED | State |
| ZIP Code | RESTRICTED | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | RESTRICTED | TotalContributionsAmt |
Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD
Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovementsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $377,714 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $58,333 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $319,381 | BookValueAmt |
Equipment EquipmentGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $121,838 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $103,534 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $18,304 | BookValueAmt |
Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $57,382 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $50,211 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $7,171 | BookValueAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Book Value Land Buildings | $344,856 | TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt |
Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | FIDUCIARY FUNDS | Desc |
| Amt | $2,330 | Amt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Liability | $2,330 | TotalLiabilityAmt |
| Footnote Text | Yes (X) | FootnoteTextInd |
| Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $2,195,057 | TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Revenue Subtotal | $2,195,057 | RevenueSubtotalAmt |
| Total Revenue Per Form990 | $2,195,057 | TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt |
| Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $1,857,088 | TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Expenses Subtotal | $1,857,088 | ExpensesSubtotalAmt |
| Total Expenses Per Form990 | $1,857,088 | TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | CENTER OF LIFE ACCOUNTS FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES USING A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD OF MORE-LIKELYTHAN-NOT TO BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE APPROPRIATE TAXING AUTHORITY. MEASUREMENT OF THE TAX UNCERTAINTY OCCURS IF THE RECOGNITION THRESHOLD IS MET. MANAGEMENT DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE NO TAX UNCERTAINTIES THAT MET THE RECOGNITION THRESHOLD IN FISCAL YEAR. | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (10 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | CENTER OF LIFE (COL) IS A FAITH-BASED COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THE GREATER HAZELWOOD COMMUNITY AND OTHER UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGHOUT THE PITTSBURGH AREA. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH THE LIFE-SKILLS, EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO THRIVE AND MAKE THEIR COMMUNITIES STRONG. FOR TWENTY YEARS CENTER OF LIFE HAS PROVIDED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN MUSIC AND ARTS, EDUCATION, ATHLETICS, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A | 1.KRUNK MOVEMENT AND COL JAZZ THE KRUNK MOVEMENT IS A YOUTH "MICRO-ENTERPRISE" THAT FUNCTIONS AS A PRODUCTION COMPANY, PROVIDING PREDOMINANTLY HIGH SCHOOL-AGED STUDENTS WITH PROFESSIONAL MUSIC AND ARTS INSTRUCTION, PAID PERFORMANCES, AND MUSICAL RELEASES. STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN THE CORE ELEMENTS OF HIP-HOP THROUGH A VARIETY OF CONCENTRATIONS INCLUDING MC, DANCE, TECHNOLOGY, INSTRUMENTAL, BEAT-MAKING, AND PRODUCTION. THESE ELEMENTS AND CORRELATING ACTIVITIES ARE LINED UP TO MATCH THE PENNSYLVANIA TEACHING STANDARDS. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF PROFESSIONAL TEACHING ARTISTS, STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMMUNICATE THEIR UNIQUE WORLDVIEW, AND TO EXPLORE CURRENT EVENTS AND THEMES OF SOCIAL JUSTICE, MENTAL, AND PHYSICAL HEALTH. AS AN AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM, THE KRUNK MOVEMENT PROVIDES YOUTH ARTISTS WITH AN INDUSTRY-STANDARD CREATIVE EXPERIENCE. COL JAZZ IS CENTER OF LIFE'S AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM THAT NURTURES THE INSTRUMENTAL TALENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF K-12 STUDENTS AND ADULT MUSICIANS. EMPLOYING A DIVERSE, TALENTED STAFF, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES ITS YOUNGEST STUDENTS WITH BUCKET BAND SESSIONS TO MASTER THE BASICS OF RHYTHM, AND PRIVATE LESSONS FOR STUDENTS TO DEVELOP EXPERTISE ON THE INSTRUMENT OF THEIR CHOICE, FREE-OF-CHARGE. BUDDING JAZZ ARTISTS PLAY IN THE PROGRAM'S ENSEMBLE AND COMBO GROUPS WHERE THEY MASTER JAZZ STANDARDS AND EVENTUALLY, CREATE THEIR OWN ORIGINAL MUSIC. ADVANCED STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS ON STAFF PERFORM FOR A VARIETY OF CLIENTS THROUGHOUT PITTSBURGH AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B | FUSION FUSION IS AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES K-8 YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH HOMEWORK HELP, PERSONALIZED ACADEMIC SUPPORT, AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES. THESE ACTIVITIES CONNECT EACH CHILD'S SCHOOL LEARNING WITH SUPPLEMENTAL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO DEEPEN A STUDENT'S UNDERSTANDING OF THE ACADEMIC MATERIAL. THE PROGRAM'S HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES AND HOLISTIC STRUCTURE ENCOURAGES STEAM LEARNING, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING, AND PARENT/FAMILY ENGAGEMENT. EACH SUMMER, FUSION JOINS FORCES WITH SISTER PROGRAM, CROSSOVER TO PROVIDE A SUMMER DAY CAMP WITH ACTIVITIES AND FIELD TRIPS RANGING FROM ROBOTICS AND BIOLOGY TO AFRICAN DRUMMING AND SWIMMING. CRITICAL TO THE SUCCESS OF THE FUSION PROGRAM IS FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN WHICH COL WORKS WITH PARENTS, GUARDIANS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY-BASED COLLABORATORS TO HELP EACH HOUSEHOLD REACH ITS FULL POTENTIAL. WITH A HIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFF, AND INDIVIDUALIZED, ONE-ON- ONE SUPPORT, PARTICIPANTS BENEFIT FROM PARENT NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, CRISIS SUPPORT, COMMUNITY EVENTS, RESOURCE REFERRALS, AND ACCESS TO TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D | COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT COL IS COMMITTED TO THE KIND OF COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT THAT ULTIMATELY STRENGTHENS FAMILIES IN GREATER HAZELWOOD AND OTHER UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. THIS COMMITMENT LEADS TO ADVOCACY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS (SUCH AS THE GREATER HAZELWOOD COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE), AS WELL AS ACCESS TO FUNDING AND RESOURCES. THROUGH VARIOUS PARTNERSHIPS, COL EXPOSES FAMILIES AND YOUTH TO OPPORTUNITIES THAT AFFECT THEIR CAREERS, EDUCATION, FINANCES, AND ABILITY TO OWN A HOME. |
| FORM 990, PART VI | THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS THE PASTOR OF KEYSTONE CHURCH OF HAZELWOOD. THE CONGREGATION PAID 5,544 TO THE ORGANIZATION FOR BOOKKEEPING SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION PAID THE CONGREGATION 4,500 OCCUPANCY EXPENSES. STAFF MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION DONATED 13,728 TO THE CONGREGATION. THE FOLLOWING RELATED PARTIES WERE EMPLOYED BY CENTER OF LIFE DURING THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS DAUGHTER WAS EMPLOYED AS AN OFFICE WORKER. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | PREPARED 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | FOR EACH INTEREST DISCLOSED, THE FULL BOARD, OR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD, AS APPROPRIATE, WILL DETERMINE WHETHER THE ORGANIZATION SHOULD: (A) TAKE NO ACTION OR (B) DISCLOSE THE SITUATION MORE BROADLY AND INVITE DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION BY THE FULL BOARD OF WHAT ACTION TO TAKE, OR (C) REFRAIN FROM TAKING ACTION AND OTHERWISE AVOID THE CONFLICT. IN MOST CASES THE BROADEST DISCLOSURE POSSIBLE IS ADVISABLE SO THAT DECISION-MAKERS CAN MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS THAT ARE IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE ORGANIZATION. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | YES, REVIEWED COMPARATIVES |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B | YES, REVIEWED COMPARATIVES |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | UPON REQUEST |