Rewrite Life
- Assets
- $291.3k
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Grandville, MI
- Founding
- 12/2012
- Data as of
- 03/2022
- EIN
- 45-2696204
Organization Overview
Rewrite Life is located in Grandville, MI. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rewrite Life 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 03/2022, Rewrite Life generated $1.2m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 89.4% per year over the past 7 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE EQUIP COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD WITH LITERACY TOOLS TO EDUCATE ADULTS AND TRANSFORM FAMILIES, VILLAGES AND ENTIRE NATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AT THE REQUEST OF A MAJOR DONOR, A PORTION OF THEIR GIFT WENT TO LETHAS AFTER SCHOOL CLUB PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN. THIS WAS A ONE-TIME GIFT TO THAT PROGRAM WHICH IS RUN BY OUR PARTNERS IN INDIA WHO RUN THE LITERACY CLASSES. WITH THE DONORS HEARTS FOR LITERACY AND CHILDREN, THEY MADE THEIR LARGE CONTRIBUTION TO AFFECT BOTH.
REWRITE LIFE PARTNERS WITH AND EQUIPS ORGANIZATIONS WITH LITERACY TOOLS TO EDUCATE AND TRANSFORM ADULTS AND VILLAGES IN INDIA, KENYA, ETHIOPIA AND UGANDA. THE PROGRAM IS A LITERACY FIRST APPROACH, BRINGING LEARNERS TO A 5TH GRADE LEVEL OF EDUCATION, PROMOTING HEALTH AND SOCIAL AWARENESS, ELEVATING ECONOMIC STATUS AND INSTILLING MORAL, ETHICAL AND SPIRITUAL VALUES. IN ADDITION TO MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS, THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED DONATION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES VALUED AT $15,855. THESE VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN THE UNITED STATES, INDIA AND AFRICA FOR THE COORDINATION OF THE TEACHERS TO REACH THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS WITH THE LITERACY TOOLS PROVIDED TO THEM. DURING THE 12 MONTHS ENDED 3-31-22, REWRITE LIFE TRAINED 488 TEACHERS IN 4 COUNTRIES AND ENROLLED MORE THAN 14,525 STUDENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ellen Ruiters Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $25,000 |
Carissa Chamberlin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Bradley Rottschafer President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ron Vandergriend Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Marie Tevelde Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,232,603 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,232,603 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $1,232,603 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $920,868 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $62,500 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $31,250 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,700 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,401 |
| Advertising and promotion | $122 |
| Office expenses | $135 |
| Information technology | $191 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $4,504 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,006,421 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $291,317 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $291,317 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,764 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,764 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $270,582 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $17,971 |
| 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 | $291,317 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Rewrite Life has recieved totaling $1,000,047.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: GROWTH | $1,000,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $47 |
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