Life-Line is located in Denver, CO. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Life-Line employed 32 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Life-Line is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Life-Line generated $1.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 51.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 55.1% per year over the past 4 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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1.LIFE-LINE IMPLEMENTED PROCESSES BEGINNING WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS IN-REACH AND TRANSITIONING TO COMMUNITY RE-ENTRY (TRIBE RECOVERY HOMES, HALF-WAY HOUSES, ETC.). THE PROCESSES IMPLEMENTED HAS ALLOWED LIFE-LINE TO BEGIN INTAKING INDIVIDUALS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, BECOMING PART OF THE PAROLE PLAN, AND SEAMLESSLY ENTERING THE RECOVERY HOUSING THROUGH TRIBE RECOVERY HOMES ALLOWING THE INDIVIDUAL TO BECOME A WAGEES PARTICIPANT THROUGH LIFE-LINE. PARTICIPANTS THAT ARE NOT TRANSITIONING TO RECOVERY HOUSING, OFFERED BY TRIBE RECOVERY HOMES, INTAKES CAN BE PROVIDED IN THE HALF-WAY HOUSE WHERE THE PARTICIPANTS RESIDE, OR, ANYWHERE THE PARTICIPANTS ARE GRANTED TO LIVE WHILE ON PAROLE. IN ADDITION, LIFE-LINE OFFERS THE SERVICE OF INTAKE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY WHERE THE INDIVIDUAL IDENTIFIES AS A SAFE-ZONE AND IS COMFORTABLE. LIFE-LINE HAS ALSO BEEN ABLE TO CREATE AND DEVELOP A STREAMLINED PROCESS WITH TNT CONSTRUCTION FOR A POST-SECONDARY CERTIFICATION (FORKLIFT OPERATOR)
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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(WAGEES) WORK AND GAIN EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT SKILLS. CRITERIA: MEDIUM TO HIGH-RISK. COMMUNITY RE-ENTRY (RELEASING OUT OF PRISON) OR ON PAROLE. THE LIFE-LINE WAGEES PROGRAM OFFERS HEALING OPPORTUNITIES BY PROVIDING RECOVERY HOUSING FOR THOSE THAT DO NOT HAVE A RESIDENCE TO PAROLE TO. PSYCHO-EDUCATION AND OR INDIVIDUALIZED MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ELEMENTS OF DISCOVERY. THE PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES RANGING FROM GED, DIPLOMA, AND OR POST- SECONDARY EDUCATION. IN ADDITION, THE PROGRAM OFFERS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES RANGING FROM OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT AND ASSISTANCE IN SUSTAINING EMPLOYMENT. LIFE-LINE IS ACCREDITED TO WORK WITH THE STG POPULATION, SECURITY THREAT GROUP. AMONGST ALL DESCRIBED ABOVE, WE ALSO PROVIDE AVENUES FOR GANG-DISENGAGEMENT AND THESE SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE TATTOO REMOVAL, CLOTHING EXCHANGE, AND SOMETIMES ASSISTING WITH RE-LOCATION FROM CURRENT RESIDENCE.(CWI) COMMUNITY WITH INTENTIONS: CRITERIA: VICTIM OF CRIME. CURRENT, OR, PAST. THE LIFE-LINES COMMUNITY WITH INTENTIONS PROGRAM OFFERS HEALING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE PRACTICE OF ACUDETOX. THIS IS A FORM OF ACUPUNCTURE THAT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSES (5) POINTS IN A PERSONS EAR. THIS PRACTICE HELPS ONE STABILIZE STRESSORS, ANXIETIES, AND ASSISTS WITH THE RECOVERY PROCESS FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE. IN ADDITION, ACUDETOX ALSO HELPS ONE COPE WITH AND HEAL FROM TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES. THE PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ALSO RECEIVE TRADITIONAL CASE-MANAGEMENT SERVICES, MEETING THEIR BASIC NEEDS SO ONE CANNOT JUST SURVIVE, BUT BEGIN TO THRIVE.URBAN IMPACT: CRITERIA: YOUTH AGES: MIDDLE SCHOOL-HIGH SCHOOL. GANG ASSOCIATED, OR AFFILIATED. URBAN IMPACT IS A MULTI-LAYERED PROGRAM WHICH ADDRESSES THE INDIVIDUALS BASIC NEEDS, SAFETY NEEDS, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS TO ASSIST THE INDIVIDUAL IN HEALING FROM DESTRUCTIVE PATTERNS AND TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES WHILE GIVING THE ABILITY TO FADE AWAY AND DISENGAGE FROM THE SUB-CULTURE OF GANGS. THE URBAN IMPACT PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES SERVICES THAT CONSIST OF VIOLENCE INTERRUPTION (COMMUNITY SHOOTINGS) AND COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION (HEALING CIRCLES, PEACE MARCHES, ALTERS, AND MURAL PROJECTS). IN ADDITION, URBAN IMPACT OFFERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITIES.LIFE-LINE COLORADOS VISION HAS ALWAYS BEEN TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE AND HEALING COMPONENTS, IMPACTING THE INTERGENERATIONAL, FAMILY DYNAMICS. EACH PROGRAM SERVES AS AN INTERNAL RESOURCE FOR SELF, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Leo Alirez Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $80,001 |
Dennis Jeffery Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Jessica Gimbel Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Chad Drachenberg Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Hector Sanchez Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Brenda Taylor Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,521,118 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,521,118 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $32,999 |
Investment income | $125 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,555,832 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $6,484 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $85,001 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,250 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $816,964 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $422 |
Other employee benefits | $14,644 |
Payroll taxes | $78,948 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $58,400 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $14,000 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,003 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,500 |
Office expenses | $10,066 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $59,706 |
Travel | $8,796 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,076 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,861 |
Insurance | $9,376 |
All other expenses | $20,569 |
Total functional expenses | $1,383,222 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $163,697 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $376,104 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $8,412 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $106,816 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $2,609 |
Other assets | $1,000 |
Total assets | $658,638 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,877 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $204,300 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1 |
Total liabilities | $206,178 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $452,460 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $658,638 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Life-Line has recieved totaling $307,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Caring For Denver Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: Alternatives to Jail Mental Health | $300,000 |
Denver Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $7,500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Oktoberfest Inc Tulsa, OK | $2,688,468 | $7,024,472 |
Colorado Education Initiative Denver, CO | $5,028,811 | $3,690,284 |
Archaeology Southwest Tucson, AZ | $12,685,440 | $3,597,421 |
National Little Britches Rodeo Colorado Springs, CO | $2,643,862 | $2,636,797 |
Latino Community Foundation Of Colorado Inc Denver, CO | $7,867,698 | $2,394,861 |
Flower Hill Institute Jemez Pueblo, NM | $823,224 | $2,237,551 |
Southwestern Association For Indian Arts Inc Santa Fe, NM | $785,210 | $1,802,877 |
Life-Line Denver, CO | $658,638 | $1,555,832 |
Tribal Education Departments National Assembly Co Oklahoma City, OK | $43,006 | $1,157,227 |
Fort Apache Heritage Foundation Inc Fort Apache, AZ | $2,439,706 | $1,250,700 |
Native Renewables Inc Flagstaff, AZ | $1,342,329 | $2,136,177 |
Cihuapactli Collective Phoenix, AZ | $864,626 | $1,497,266 |