TREE OF LIFE SCHOOL

EIN: 943462589 501(c)(3) Education

KALAMAZOO, MI

Total Revenue
$1,083,689
Total Expenses
$1,206,428
Total Assets
$1,480,713
Net Assets
$1,480,227
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
SCOTT ALBERS
Phone
2697187428
Tax Period
2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

TREE OF LIFE SCHOOL, founded in 2012, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $1.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

TREE OF LIFE SCHOOL IS SPECIFICALLY ORGANIZED TO PROVIDE A CHRIST-CENTERED EDUCATION TO ALL CHILDREN'S REGARDLESS OF THEIR SOCIO-ECONOMIC SITUATION. TREE OF LIFE SCHOOL CELEBRATES THE DIVERSITY OF THE BODY OF CHRIST AND EQUIPS CHILDREN TO SERVE GOD, PEOPLE, AND GOD'S CREATION TO THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,003,233
Program Service Revenue $77,582
Investment Income $2,838
Other Revenue $36
TOTAL REVENUE $1,083,689

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $9,099
Salaries & Benefits $891,564
Fundraising Expenses $41,367
Program Expenses $950,608
Other Expenses $305,765
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,206,428

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,083,689 $976,263 +0.1%
Expenses $1,206,428 $1,069,555 +0.1%
Net Income $-122,739 $-93,292 +0.3%
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
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
22
Volunteers
110

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
1
$67,624
Total Directors
4
$67,624
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ADAM STERENBERG PRESIDENT, TRUSTEE 50.00
Officer Director
$67,624 $0 $67,624
ZACH TERRELL FINANACE COMMITTEE CHAIR & 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT ALBERS BOARD CHAIR, SECRETARY 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
YOLANDA STEWART TRUSTEE 1.00
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 $1,083,689 $1,206,428 $1,480,713 $-122,739
2024 $976,263 $1,069,555 $1,619,103 $-93,292
2023 $877,940 $928,973 $1,703,049 $-51,033
2022 $702,609 $695,141 $1,748,804 $7,468
2021 $721,342 $607,413 $1,741,487 $113,929
2020 $613,315 $489,834 $1,688,231 $123,481
2020 $613,315 $489,834 $1,688,231 $123,481
2019 $688,076 $432,596 $1,544,024 $255,480
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