Choose Healthy Life
- Assets
- $2.9m
- Revenue
- $2.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- East Stroudsburg, PA
- Founding
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 86-2604241
Organization Overview
Choose Healthy Life is located in East Stroudsburg, PA. According to its NTEE Classification (E70) the organization is classified as: Public Health, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Choose Healthy Life is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CHOOSE HEALTHY LIFE (CHL) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON PROVIDING THE BLACK CHURCH THE OLDEST AND MOST TRUSTED INSTITUTION IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY - WITH THE NECESSARY RESOURCES, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT TO ADDRESS HEALTH DISPARITIES IN HARD-TO-REACH COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE DELIVERY OF HEALTH SERVICES AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS PROGRAMS. OUR PROVEN, SUSTAINABLE, AND SCALABLE MODEL THAT BRINGS TOGETHER FAITH AND SCIENCE IS BASED ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TRAINED FAITH-BASED HEALTH NAVIGATOR IN EACH CHL CHURCH.WE'RE AT THE FOREFRONT OF SHAPING THE HEALTH EQUITY FIELD TO ADDRESS SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, AS WELL AS A LEADER ON THE GROUND IN PROVIDING HEALTHCARE SERVICES AND HANDS-ON ACTION WITH VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES. WE AREN'T JUST DISCUSSING THE PATH TOWARDS HEALTH EQUITY - WE'RE PAVING IT.FOUNDED IN 2021 DURING THE HEIGHT OF THE COVID PANDEMIC, CHOOSE HEALTHY LIFE FUNDED 120 CHURCHES ACROSS 13 STATES THAT CONDUCTED OVER 3,700 EVENTS AND VACCINATED AND TESTED OVER 110,000 INDIVID
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TRANSITIONED IMPLEMENTATION OF CHOOSE HEALTHY LIFE PROGRAM AND NATIONAL OPERATIONS FROM UNITED WAY OF NEW YORK CITY TO CHOOSE HEALTHY LIFE NATIONAL OFFICE. HIRED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REV. KIMBERLY L. WILLIAMS AND PROGRAM DIRECTOR YOLANDA MACK TO LEAD ORGANIZATION AND SECURE NECESSARY SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION. SECURED HUB PARTNERS IN FIVE (5) CITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Debra Fraser-Howze Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ron Ticho Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Donna Christensen Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cornelius Baker Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ernest Hopkins Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sandra Thurman 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 | $2,203,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,203,000 |
| 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 | $2,204,825 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $38,962 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,923 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $346 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,542 |
| Payroll taxes | $3,017 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $15,365 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $41,788 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $5,934 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $107,720 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,121,932 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,000,000 |
| 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 | $828,000 |
| 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 | $2,949,932 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $850,627 |
| 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 | $2,200 |
| Total liabilities | $852,827 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,078,000 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $19,105 |
| 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 | $2,949,932 |