CENTER FOR LIVING AND LEARNING INC

EIN: 581742628 501(c)(3)

NASHVILLE, TN

Total Revenue
$1,416,494
Total Expenses
$1,610,799
Total Assets
$2,669,301
Net Assets
$2,228,817
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1986
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
FRANCES L CLIPPARD
Phone
6152699932
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

CENTER FOR LIVING AND LEARNING INC, founded in 1986, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $1.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PROVIDE 24-HOUR RESIDENTIAL CARE AND JOB TRAINING TO INDIVIDUALS SUFFERING FROM MENTAL ILLNESS, IN A THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT WITH EMPHASIS ON THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF FUNCTIONING AND INDEPENDENT LIVING.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,296,702 Revenue: $1,143,061

THE RESIDENCE FACILITY PROVIDES A HOME-TYPE ENVIRONMENT FOR ADULTS WITH SEVERE CHRONIC MENTAL ILLNESS.THE ORIGINAL FACILITY (PHASE I) AND A NEW FACILITY (PHASE III) EACH HOUSES 8 RESIDENTS WHO...

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THE RESIDENCE FACILITY PROVIDES A HOME-TYPE ENVIRONMENT FOR ADULTS WITH SEVERE CHRONIC MENTAL ILLNESS.THE ORIGINAL FACILITY (PHASE I) AND A NEW FACILITY (PHASE III) EACH HOUSES 8 RESIDENTS WHO RECEIVE 24-HOUR CARE AND SUPERVISION. A SECOND FACILITY (PHASE II) AND FOURTH FACILITY (PHASE IV) HOUSES UP TO 10 RESIDENTS. THESE INDIVIDUALS HAVE IMPROVED ENOUGH TO LIVE MORE INDEPENDENTLY BUT THEY CONTINUE TO HAVE SUPERVISION AND STIMULATION AS NEEDED. THE RESIDENTS ALSO PARTICIPATE IN GROUP ACTIVITIES THAT EMPHASIZE COOPERATION AND WORKING TOGETHER AS A GROUP. ALL FEES ARE USED TO OPERATE THE FACILITY AND TO PROVIDE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES FOR THE RESIDENTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $224,630 Revenue: $10

VOCATIONAL TRAINING: THE CENTER OPERATES A HORTICULTURAL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR THE FACILITY RESIDENTS AND FOR OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM TEACHES THE PARTICIPANTS TO...

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VOCATIONAL TRAINING: THE CENTER OPERATES A HORTICULTURAL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR THE FACILITY RESIDENTS AND FOR OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM TEACHES THE PARTICIPANTS TO GROW PLANTS IN A GREENHOUSE. THE TRAINEE GAINS EXPERIENCE IN AGRICULTURE AND DEVELOPS SKILLS IN WORKING WITH OTHERS AND UNDER SUPERVISION. HE OR SHE IS ALSO EXPOSED TO THE ECONOMICS OF A BUSINESS ENTERPRISE AS THE PLANTS ARE SOLD TO HELP DEFRAY THE OPERATING COSTS OF THE PROGRAM.THE CENTER ALSO OFFERS TRAINING IN ASSEMBLY OF ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS. THIS AREA IS INTENDED TO GIVE RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITY TRAINEES AN OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP NEW AND DIFFERENT SKILL SETS. THE TRAINEES ARE ALSO TAUGHT INTERVIEW SKILLS AND HOW TO WRITE A RESUME. WHEN POSSIBLE, TRAINEES ARE PLACED IN JOBS IN THE COMMUNITY IN THE "JOB TO WORK" PART OF THE PROGRAM.TRAINEES WORK WITH EXPERIENCED ARTISTS LEARNING ARTISTIC SKILLS AS WELL AS EXPOSURE TO THE ECONOMICS OF SELLING CREATIVE PRODUCTS PROVIDING VALUABLE LIFE SKILLS WHICH HELP LEAD TO INDEPENDENT LIVING.ALL INCOME DERIVED FROM THIS PROGRAM IS FULLY UTILIZED TO HELP FINANCE THE VOCATIONAL TRAINING ACTIVITIES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $283,761
Program Service Revenue $1,143,071
Investment Income $3,162
Other Revenue $-13,500
TOTAL REVENUE $1,416,494

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,042,006
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,521,332
Other Expenses $568,793
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,610,799

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,416,494 $1,347,860 +0.1%
Expenses $1,610,799 $1,437,259 +0.1%
Net Income $-194,305 $-89,399 +1.2%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
20
Independent Members
19
Employees
60
Volunteers
19

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
2
$85,000
Total Directors
20
$85,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
FRANCES L CLIPPARD PRESIDENT & CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$85,000 $0 $85,000
JOSEPH PRESLEY DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID FOX DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUNCIE CLEMENTS DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANNE BENEDICT SECRETARY 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JON YARBROUGH DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM PETRIE MD MEDICAL DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEMPTON PRESLEY DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CANDACE SURFACE DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHAD RAY DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE LACKEY III DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGIE GALE DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GILBERT LOVELL DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIUS SLOSS PAST BOARD CHAIRMAN 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAYLOR SMITH DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRYAN RICHARDSON BOARD CHAIRMAN 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER BUCCI DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELYSABETH BENEDICT DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL PARSONS DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS JOHNSTON DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $1,416,494 $1,610,799 $2,669,301 $-194,305
2023 $1,347,860 $1,437,259 $2,875,452 $-89,399
2022 $1,367,355 $1,320,254 $2,943,385 $47,101
2021 $1,299,471 $1,209,313 $2,884,885 $90,158
2020 $1,157,112 $1,083,493 $2,918,653 $73,619
2019 $1,082,878 $1,068,233 $2,735,294 $14,645
2018 $1,087,874 $1,075,976 $2,745,519 $11,898
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