Avenue Of Life Inc is located in Kansas City, MO. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Avenue Of Life Inc employed 32 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Avenue Of Life Inc 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 12/2021, Avenue Of Life Inc generated $3.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 19.1% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO MOBILIZE OUR COMMUNITY TO EQUIP AND EMPOWER LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO BE SELF- SUSTAINED AND INDEPENDENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE EQUIPPING CENTER IS AN INCUBATOR SPACE FOR SEVERAL NONPROFITS, PROVIDES COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND HOSTS THE IMPACT KCK PROGRAM. IN 2021, THE EQUIPPING CENTER SERVED 9,719 UNDUPLICATED INDIVIDUALS, PROCESSED AND DISTRIBUTED $539,149 WORTH OF IN-KIND DONATIONS, SERVED 8526 HOT MEALS, DISTRIBUTED 3,992 FAMILY FOOD PACKS, DISTRIBUTED 1,103 FROZEN MEALS, AND DISTRIBUTED 33,110 HYGIENE ITEMS. IMPACT KCK IS A COLLECTIVE IMPACT INITIATIVE, WITH 52 PARTNER AGENCIES. AOL IS THE BACKBONE AGENCY. IMPACT KCK SERVED ALL 4 SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN WYANDOTTE COUNTY. WE SERVED 2412 FAMILIES IN 2021, PROVIDING 532 CARE CALLS AND 1880 HOUSEHOLDS WITH ESSENTIAL EMERGENCY SERVICES (REPRESENTING 7307 CHILDREN/YOUTH) SUCH AS HOUSING, FOOD AND UTILITIES. INTENSIVE CASE MGMT WAS PROVIDED FOR 869 HOUSEHOLDS
THE BUSINESS TRAINING CENTER HOSTS INNOVATIVE INITIATIVES TO PROVIDE JOB-TRAINING TO LOW-INCOME AND REENTRY MEN WITH BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT. A FULL GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT WAS COMPLETED IN 2020, RESULTING IN NEW LANDSCAPING AND AN ORCHARD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GIVING GROVE. IN 2021, STAFF DELIVERED FURNITURE TO 382 FAMILIES, AND RECYCLED 76,100 MATTRESSES. TWO BTC STAFF ACQUIRED HOME OWNERSHIP AND ONE BTC STAFF MOVED FROM TRANSITIONAL TO PERMANENT HOUSING.
THE AVENUE YOUTH HOUSE SERVED 33 YOUTH IN 2021. OF THE 33 YOUTH, 2 WERE REUNITED WITH FAMILY, 5 RECEIVED STABLE HOUSING AND 11 ENROLLED IN HIGHER EDUCATION. THE YOUTH HOUSE TEAM ENSURES YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 16 -24 HAVE A SAFE HOUSE AND COMMUNITY TO CALL HOME. OUR SPOT KC LEADS PROGRAMMING AND VOLUNTEERS. AVENUE OF LIFE HAS IMPACT KCK NAVIGATORS ASSISTING RESIDENTS AS NEEDED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Desiree Monize Member/executive Dir | Officer | 50 | $120,715 |
Randall Leonard Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Matt Adams Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Julie Cain Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tina Harris Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Randy George Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,518,345 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,623,033 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $564,212 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,141,378 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $138,768 |
Investment income | $490 |
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 | $3,280,636 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $225,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $90,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $514,843 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $47,597 |
Payroll taxes | $60,308 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $21,765 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $9,612 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $7,779 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $43,327 |
Insurance | $71,367 |
All other expenses | $2,093,292 |
Total functional expenses | $3,113,095 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $738,140 |
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 | $316,667 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,054,807 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $31,745 |
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 | $96,231 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $127,976 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $726,623 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $200,208 |
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 | $1,054,807 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Avenue Of Life Inc has recieved totaling $207,237.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: POVERTY | $126,100 |
Bangs Family Foundation Lenexa, KS PURPOSE: DONATION | $25,000 |
Servant Foundation Overland Park, KS PURPOSE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $21,000 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Health Care Foundation Of Greater Kansas City Kansas City, MO PURPOSE: COVID-19 VACCINE EDUCATION EQUITY FUND | $10,000 |
Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation Inc Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: HEALTH/SAFETY | $8,200 |
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