Learning For Life is located in Irving, TX. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Learning For 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 12/2021, Learning For Life generated $2.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.4%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Learning For Life has awarded 15 individual grants totaling $202,874. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PURPOSE OF LEARNING FOR LIFE IS TO PROVIDE THROUGH LOCAL SCHOOLS AN EFFECTIVE PROGRAM FOR YOUTH DESIGNED TO BUILD DESIRABLE QUALITIES OF CHARACTER, CITIZENSHIP, PERSONAL FITNESS, THUS TO HELP IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PERSONS TO MAKE ETHICAL CHOICES CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
YOUTH COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS: ADMINISTERS THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BASIC PROGRAMS: PROVIDES THE LITERATURE, MATERIALS, AND TECHNIQUES, AS WELL AS SERVICE TO LOCAL LEARNING FOR LIFE OFFICES; MANAGES THE GROWING VOLUNTEER TRAINING PROGRAMS OF LEARNING FOR LIFE AND HANDLES ALL NATIONAL PROGRAM SUPPORT. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2021 THERE WERE 97,261 YOUTH PARTICIPANTS SERVED BY 10,240 ADULT LEADERS - A GRAND TOTAL PARTICIPATION OF 97,261.
STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH) ACTIVITIES THAT EXPLORE THE PHYSICS OF THE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE AND THE ENGINEERING THAT ENERGIZES IT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Cicely Nelson Secretary Oct - Dec 2021 | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Tim Anderson President | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Michael A Ashline Chief Financial Officer Jan | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Lisa Fritschel Treasurer And CFO Jun - Dec | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Burgin Hardin Secretary Mar-Sept 2021 | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Barbara Dolan Treasurer Jan - Feb 2021 | Officer | 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 | $90,794 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $90,794 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,825,951 |
Investment income | $7,386 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $119,720 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $7,631 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,051,482 |
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. | $82,357 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
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 | $180 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $5,067 |
Fees for services: Other | $31,684 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $276,855 |
Information technology | $9,300 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,946 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $444 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $604,002 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $957,834 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,846,341 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
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 | $124,767 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $636,921 |
Investments—other securities | $164,477 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,089,935 |
Total assets | $5,016,100 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $70,694 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $619,037 |
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 | $689,731 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,938,866 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,387,503 |
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 | $5,016,100 |
Over the last fiscal year, Learning For Life has awarded $117,299 in support to 7 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Dallas, TX PURPOSE: Support Learning for Life programs in the local council. | $52,775 |
East Hartford, CT PURPOSE: Support Learning for Life programs in the local council. | $14,605 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: Support Learning for Life programs in the local council. | $12,024 |
Knoxville, TN PURPOSE: Support Learning for Life programs in the local council. | $10,750 |
Weston, WI PURPOSE: Support Learning for Life programs in the local council. | $9,785 |
Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: Support Learning for Life programs in the local council. | $9,585 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Learning For Life has recieved totaling $50,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Dallas Foundation A Tx Nonprofit Corporation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Beg. Balance | $575,489 |
Earnings | $128,177 |
Admin Expense | $4,944 |
Grants | $3,000 |
Ending Balance | $695,722 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Tulsa Educare Inc Tulsa, OK | $26,958,930 | $20,318,102 |
Cityscape Schools Inc Dallas, TX | $31,786,183 | $16,269,782 |
Bcfs Education Services San Antonio, TX | $2,820,092 | $13,804,336 |
Momentous Institute Dallas, TX | $14,833,442 | $11,793,188 |
Ekhaya Youth Project New Orleans, LA | $903,085 | $13,654,605 |
Young Americans For Liberty Inc Austin, TX | $6,971,187 | $15,618,179 |
Stand For The Silent Inc Perkins, OK | $889,186 | $11,940,386 |
Camp War Eagle Inc Rogers, AR | $15,866,509 | $9,318,920 |
Kids Are First Carrizo Springs, TX | $3,476,023 | $8,458,663 |
Boys & Girls Club Of Central Texas Inc Killeen, TX | $2,385,650 | $6,347,689 |
Service Of Hope Entities Inc Dallas, TX | $479,458 | $4,643,726 |
Youth Bridge Properties Inc Fayetteville, AR | $0 | $256,554 |