Life Is Work

Organization Overview

Life Is Work is located in Maywood, IL. According to its NTEE Classification (R22) the organization is classified as: Minority Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Life Is Work 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, Life Is Work generated $301.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 40.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $336.5k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

AS THE FIRST BLACK AND BROWN TRANS-LED SOCIAL SERVICES AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION IN THE MIDWEST. LIFE IS WORK HAS A MISSION TO SUPPORT AND UPLIFT TRANS PEOPLE OF COLOR THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES, ACTIVISM, AND ADVOCAY. TO ACCOMPHISH THIS EMPLOYMENT, LEGAL SERVICES, AND SAFE RESIDENTIAL OPTIONS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

LIFE IS WORK PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT-GUIDED, PROGRAM ASSISTANCE WITH EMPLOYMENT, LEGAL SERVICES, AND SAFE RESIDENTAL OPTIONS.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $84,468
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$217,297
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$301,765
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 $301,765

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Life Is Work has recieved totaling $42,072.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Harry And Masie Masto Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: TRANS WOMEN OF COLOR COLLECTIVE

$20,000
Crossroads Fund

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: General operations

$12,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$9,937
Gannett Foundations Inc

Mclean, VA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE

$135
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