LIFE REMODELED

EIN: 275020487 501(c)(3) Housing & Shelter

DETROIT, MI

Total Revenue
$5,946,403
Total Expenses
$2,794,159
Total Assets
$9,477,706
Net Assets
$9,212,740
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2011
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
CHRISTOPHER LAMBERT
Phone
3137443052
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

LIFE REMODELED, founded in 2011, is a community nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $5.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 107% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $3.2M, a strong 53% operating margin.

Mission

THERE'S A LOT OF TALK BUT NOT ENOUGH WALK WHEN IT COMES TO REVITALIZING DETROIT NEIGHBORHOODS. LIFE REMODELED WORKS WITH COMMUNITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO CREATE NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION THAT LASTS.OUR UNIQUE MODEL REPURPOSES VACANT SCHOOL BUILDINGS INTO ONE-STOP HUBS OF OPPORTUNITY WHERE FAMILIES CAN THRIVE. WE FILL THESE HUBS WITH THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND FACILITATE COLLABORATION TO CREATE FAR GREATER LIFE TRANSFORMATION TOGETHER THAN WAS PREVIOUSLY POSSIBLE ALONE.TOGETHER, WE ENSURE MORE:1. DETROIT STUDENTS PERFORM AT OR ABOVE GRADE LEVEL IN MATH AND READING2. FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES3. COMMUNITY MEMBERS OBTAIN HIGHER PAYING JOBS AND ACHIEVE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCYEACH YEAR, WE ALSO MOBILIZE THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEERS TO REMOVE BLIGHT AND BEAUTIFY FOUR SQUARE MILES IN ONLY SIX DAYS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,553,403 Revenue: $897,205

OPPORTUNITY HUBS (DIS AND COOLEY/DENBY) - THE DURFEE INNOVATION SOCIETY (DIS) EXISTS TO CREATE SUBSTANTIAL AND IMPACTFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR DETROIT CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND ADULTS TO THRIVE IN THE AREAS...

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OPPORTUNITY HUBS (DIS AND COOLEY/DENBY) - THE DURFEE INNOVATION SOCIETY (DIS) EXISTS TO CREATE SUBSTANTIAL AND IMPACTFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR DETROIT CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND ADULTS TO THRIVE IN THE AREAS OF YOUTH PROGRAMS, JOBS AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES WHILE ADVANCING CROSS-SECTOR COLLABORATION. IN 2023 RESOURCES WERE USED IN ATTEMPTING TO ACQUIRE A BUILDING FOR A 2ND OPPORTUNITY HUB FIRST IN THE COOLEY THEN IN THE DENBY COMMUNITIES. THESE INCLUDE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/YOUTH ACTIVITIES, LISTENING SESSIONS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES MEANT TO GARNER/FOSTER SUPPORT IN 2023, LIFE REMODELED CONTINUED TO MAINTAIN 100% OCCUPANCY OF THE DIS BUILDING WITH NEARLY 40 TENANTS WHO DIRECTLY SERVED 28,000+ DETROITERS. THE EFFORTS IN THE COOLEY AND DENBY COMMUNITIES DIRECTLY LED TO THE ACQUISITION OF THE ANCHOR DETROIT BUILDING ON THE CITY'S EAST SIDE, A BUILDING THAT IS CURRENTLY BEING RENNOVATED TO PROVIDE SIMILAR SERVICES AS THE DIS PROVIDES TO A SEPARATE COMMUNITY OF DETROITERS, ALONG WITH VITAL TECHNOLOGICAL YOUTH/COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT ARE NOT PROVIDED AT THE DIS.

Program 2
Expenses: $155,548

SIX DAY PROJECT - EACH YEAR, LIFE REMODELED MOBILIZES THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEERS OVER SIX DAYS TO CLEAR BLIGHT AND BEAUTIFY SEVERAL SQUARE MILES SURROUNDING OUR CURRENT OPPORTUNITY HUB. THROUGHOUT THE...

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SIX DAY PROJECT - EACH YEAR, LIFE REMODELED MOBILIZES THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEERS OVER SIX DAYS TO CLEAR BLIGHT AND BEAUTIFY SEVERAL SQUARE MILES SURROUNDING OUR CURRENT OPPORTUNITY HUB. THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS OF UNIFYING FOR A COMMON MISSION, PARTICIPANTS FROM BOTH THE CITY AND THE SUBURBS BEGIN TO REALIZE HOW MUCH THEY RESPECT AND NEED EACH OTHER WHICH IS A CATALYST FOR LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIPS AND PARTNERSHIPS.IN 2023, WE MOBILIZED 5,000+ VOLUNTEERS TO CLEAR BLIGHT ON 293 BLOCKS, MOW OVER 500 RESIDENTIAL LAWNS, AND DELIVER 1,000 FRESHLY POTTED MUMS TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD SURROUNDING THE OLD COOLEY HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING DURING OUR 13TH ANNUAL SIX DAY PROJECT (OCTOBER 2-7, 2023).

Program 3
Expenses: $96,250 Revenue: $132,643

YOUTH ENGAGEMENT - LIFE REMODELED HAS SEEN A DIRECT LINK BETWEEN ENGAGEMENT FROM STUDENTS AND FAMILIES IN THE NEIGHBORHOODS WE SERVE EQUATING TO SUCCESS OF THE PROGRAMS AT THE DIS. THEREFORE, WE...

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YOUTH ENGAGEMENT - LIFE REMODELED HAS SEEN A DIRECT LINK BETWEEN ENGAGEMENT FROM STUDENTS AND FAMILIES IN THE NEIGHBORHOODS WE SERVE EQUATING TO SUCCESS OF THE PROGRAMS AT THE DIS. THEREFORE, WE CONTINUE TO ENGAGE WITH THE STUDENTS, PARENTS, STAFF AND TEACHERS AT DURFEE ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE AND CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL IN ORDER TO REACH OUR GOALS OF HELPING THE SCHOOLS INCREASE ATTENDANCE AS WELL AS IMPROVE MATH AND READING SCORES.IN 2023, LIFE REMODELED FOCUSED ON CONTINUING TO BUILD YOUTH ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS IN DETROIT FOLLOWING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. LIFE REMODELED HELPED DURFEE AND CENTRAL STUDENTS THROUGH A VARIETY OF SUMMER, BACK TO SCHOOL, AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS INCLUDING CAREER VISION DAY, A WEEK LONG BACK TO SCHOOL KICK-OFF EVENT, AND FIELD DAY. WE ALSO HOSTED MORE THAN 1,400 YOUTH AND FAMILIES DURING OUR MONTHLY LIT FRIDAYS AND OTHER YOUTH EVENTS SUCH AS AN EASTER EGG HUNT, SUMMER BBQ, CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY, ETC. 2023 ALSO SAW THE START OF THE DURFEE SCHOLARS INITIATIVE (DSI) A PROGRAM TO HELP FOSTER BETTER COMMUNICATIONS/RELATIONS BETWEEN LIFE REMODELED AND THE AFFORMENTIONED SCHOOLS IN WHICH STUDENTS COMPLETED VARIOUS ATTENDANCE AND ACADEMIC GOALS TO GAIN TICKETS THAT COULD BE TRADED IN FOR ACCESS TO LIT FRIDAY EVENTS AND OTHER INCENTIVES HELD AT THE SCHOOLS DURING THE SCHOOL DAY.FINALLY, LIFE REMODELED WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE TO ENGAGE WITH OUR LIFE REMODELED YOUTH ALLIANCE WHO CONTINUE TO GROW IN THEIR LEADERSHIP ABILITIES AND ADVISORY CAPACITY.

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,461,532
Program Service Revenue $1,192,299
Investment Income $45,786
Other Revenue $246,786
TOTAL REVENUE $5,946,403

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,150,871
Fundraising Expenses $552,590
Program Expenses $2,025,595
Other Expenses $1,625,523
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,794,159

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $5,946,403 $2,873,152 +1.1%
Expenses $2,794,159 $2,281,868 +0.2%
Net Income $3,152,244 $591,284 +4.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
14
Employees
17
Volunteers
6000

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$454,517
Total Directors
15
$115,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
OMARI TAYLOR CDO 50.00
Officer Director
$115,000 $0 $115,000
RON RISHER CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM BAHBAH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARRIN SCHULTZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EARL NEWSOME DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM COMER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RABBI JOSH BENNETT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GINA PEOPLES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SANDRA TURNER-HANDY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HOLLY KINNEAR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DWAN DANDRIDGE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRENCE WILLIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHUCK BINKOWSKI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALICE THOMPSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LATOYIA WEBB DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER LAMBERT CEO 60.00
Officer
$185,000 $22,017 $207,017
DIALLO SMITH COO 50.00
Officer
$132,500 $0 $132,500
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $5,946,403 $2,794,159 $9,477,706 $3,152,244
2022 $2,873,152 $2,281,868 $6,209,517 $591,284
2021 $2,566,103 $2,010,032 $5,753,529 $556,071
2020 $4,234,556 $2,047,580 $5,031,119 $2,186,976
2019 $2,601,976 $1,812,427 $3,730,363 $789,549
2018 $2,883,506 $2,595,914 $2,640,420 $287,592
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