Civic Intelligence

Tree of Life School

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 94-3462589

Sep 01, 2015 to Aug 31, 2016 • Filed on Jan 03, 2017

Organization Profilewww.tolschool.org

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2001 CameronKalamazoo, MI 49001

(269) 718-7428

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

31st percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

34th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

82nd percentile

25%

Higher net margin than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

58th percentile

$35,104

Higher top officer pay than 58% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.3% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

69th percentile

10%

Faster asset growth than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

81st percentile

31%

Faster revenue growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets31st percentile

Assets

Up

$976,887

Up $90,533 (+10%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$973,830

Up $94,403 (+11%) from 2015

Liabilities

Down

$3,057

Down $3,870 (-56%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue34th percentileNet Margin82nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$376,260

Up $89,728 (+31%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$281,857

Down $3,827 (-1.3%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

$94,403

Up $93,555 (+11032%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth69th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2013: $753,005Liabilities 2013: $46Net Assets 2013: $752,9592013Assets 2014: $880,534Liabilities 2014: $1,955Net Assets 2014: $878,5792014Assets 2015: $886,354Liabilities 2015: $6,927Net Assets 2015: $879,4272015Assets 2016: $976,887Liabilities 2016: $3,057Net Assets 2016: $973,8302016Assets 2017: $1,127,672Liabilities 2017: $9,114Net Assets 2017: $1,118,5582017Assets 2018: $1,547,576Liabilities 2018: $300,643Net Assets 2018: $1,246,9332018Assets 2019: $1,544,024Liabilities 2019: $41,611Net Assets 2019: $1,502,4132019Assets 2020: $1,688,231Liabilities 2020: $62,337Net Assets 2020: $1,625,8942020Assets 2021: $1,741,487Liabilities 2021: $1,664Net Assets 2021: $1,739,8232021Assets 2022: $1,748,804Liabilities 2022: $1,513Net Assets 2022: $1,747,2912022Assets 2023: $1,703,049Liabilities 2023: $6,791Net Assets 2023: $1,696,2582023Assets 2024: $1,619,103Liabilities 2024: $16,137Net Assets 2024: $1,602,9662024Assets 2025: $1,480,713Liabilities 2025: $486Net Assets 2025: $1,480,2272025

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$976,887
Liabilities$3,057
Net Assets$973,830
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth81st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2013: $880,351Expenses 2013: $127,392Net Income 2013: $752,9592013Revenue 2014: $347,889Expenses 2014: $222,269Net Income 2014: $125,6202014Revenue 2015: $286,532Expenses 2015: $285,684Net Income 2015: $8482015Revenue 2016: $376,260Expenses 2016: $281,857Net Income 2016: $94,4032016Revenue 2017: $451,993Expenses 2017: $307,265Net Income 2017: $144,7282017Revenue 2018: $485,970Expenses 2018: $357,595Net Income 2018: $128,3752018Revenue 2019: $688,076Expenses 2019: $432,596Net Income 2019: $255,4802019Revenue 2020: $613,315Expenses 2020: $489,834Net Income 2020: $123,4812020Revenue 2021: $721,342Expenses 2021: $607,413Net Income 2021: $113,9292021Revenue 2022: $702,609Expenses 2022: $695,141Net Income 2022: $7,4682022Revenue 2023: $877,940Expenses 2023: $928,973Net Income 2023: -$51,0332023Revenue 2024: $976,263Expenses 2024: $1,069,555Net Income 2024: -$93,2922024Revenue 2025: $1,083,689Expenses 2025: $1,206,428Net Income 2025: -$122,7392025

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$376,260
Expenses$281,857
Net Income$94,403
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2015 to Aug 31, 2016
Signed
Jan 3, 2017
Return Version
2015v3.0
Gross Receipts
$376,260
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Tree of life school is specifically organized to provide a christ-centered education to all children regardless of their socio-economic situation. Tree of life school celebrates the diversity of the body of christ and equips children to serve god, people, and god's creation to their fullest.

Tree Of Life School is specifically organized to provide a Christ-centered education to all children regardless of their socio-economic situation. Tree of Life celebrates the diversity of the body of Christ and equips children to serve God, people, and God's creation to their fullest potential.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$662,108$648,742▼ $13,366
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$195,805$298,870▲ $103,065
Pledges and Grants Receivable$20,541$26,155▲ $5,614
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$7,900$3,120▼ $4,780
Total Assets$886,354$976,887▲ $90,533
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$6,927$3,057▼ $3,870
Total Liabilities$6,927$3,057▼ $3,870
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$675,885$675,801▼ $84
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$203,542$298,029▲ $94,487
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$879,427$973,830▲ $94,403
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$886,354$976,887▲ $90,533

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$570,433$57,567$628,000
Equipment$41,682$14,927$56,609
Land$35,236-$35,236
Other Land Buildings$1,391$0$1,391
Leasehold Improvements$0$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay58th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Adam SterenbergPresidentFT$35,104$35,104

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Drew RaklolvitsDirector
Matthew MaringDirector
Robert WitheeDirector
Lance GreerSecretary, Chrm of Board/Director
Stacie BrownVice Pres./Director
James M SterenbergTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$352,220
Program Service Revenue
$21,533
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$2,507
All Other Contributions
$229,761
Change in Net Assets
$94,403
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$165,678
Other Expenses$96,367
Total Fundraising Expense$38,688
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$19,812
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$105,148$12,780-$117,928
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$14,041$14,041$7,021$35,103
All Other Expenses$11,346$4,373$11,007$26,726
Depreciation Depletion$19,993--$19,993
Advertising--$19,339$19,339
Grants to Domestic Individuals$14,555--$14,555
Payroll Taxes$9,118$2,052$537$11,707
Occupancy$10,313--$10,313
Insurance$7,049$860-$7,909
Grants to Domestic Orgs$5,257--$5,257
Fees for Services Other$475$4,291-$4,766
Conferences and Meetings$3,616-$596$4,212
Information Technology$3,039--$3,039
Other Employee Benefits$376$376$188$940
Fees for Services Accounting-$35-$35
Travel-$35-$35
Total Functional Expenses$204,326$38,843$38,688$281,857
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Annual Fund Raising Event$120,647$120,647$9,334$111,313
Total Events$120,647$120,647$14,293$106,354
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 - Adam Sterenberg, President, is the son of James Sterenberg, Treasurer.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b - The Form 990 is prepared under the supervision of the Treasurer and a copy is presented to each Board member for his/her approval. Opportunity is made for Board Members to make inquiries concerning the return of the Treasurer and CPA preparer of the return.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 - The President, who is also the Principal of Tree of Life School, is the only offer receiving compensation. His compensation is determined by the independent Board members and is considered by the Board to be substantially below the market value of services received and in comparison to other principles of similar schools in the community.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 - The Organization makes its organizational documents available for public inspection at it offices. Its articles of incorporation and by-laws are also available for public inspection on the State of Michigan's website.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Tree of Life School
EIN
94-3462589
Phone
2697187428
Address
2001 Cameron, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Signing Officer

Name
James M Sterenberg
Title
Treasurer
Phone
2697187428
Signed
2017-01-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Adam J Sterenberg
Formed
2012
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
7
Volunteers
50

Preparer

Firm
Allen L Tans CPA
Address
6050 N 8th St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Preparer
Allen Tans
Phone
2694928891
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IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd00
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IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Tree of Life School expresses its non-discrimination policy on its website and in its policy manual that is available at the School's office.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The School receives Title II reimbursement for certain expenses from the Kalamazoo Public Schools.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Schedule E, Part I, Line 3
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Schedule E, Part I, Line 6
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IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/GrantTypeTxt0Scion Fund tuition assistance for middle school education to other local Christian schools
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/GrantTypeTxt1Benevolent assistance to low-income families with students in Tree of Life School where it is needed to maintain a home environment necessary for the child's essential needs and ability to attend school. Distributions are based on emergency needs of the family; for example, to prevent utilities from being shut off, daily necessities, and etc. The distributions are generally made at the discretion of the Organization's President with the subsequent review by the Finance Committee.
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Organization distributed monies from its Scion Fund to other non-profit schools for tuition assistance of graduates from Tree of Life School to assist them with their middle-school education. The Organization hopes to build its own middle school program in the near future. The Organization has established guidelines for administration of the funds in a nondiscriminatory manner.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 - Adam Sterenberg, President, is the son of James Sterenberg, Treasurer.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b - The Form 990 is prepared under the supervision of the Treasurer and a copy is presented to each Board member for his/her approval. Opportunity is made for Board Members to make inquiries concerning the return of the Treasurer and CPA preparer of the return.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 - The President, who is also the Principal of Tree of Life School, is the only offer receiving compensation. His compensation is determined by the independent Board members and is considered by the Board to be substantially below the market value of services received and in comparison to other principles of similar schools in the community.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 - The Organization makes its organizational documents available for public inspection at it offices. Its articles of incorporation and by-laws are also available for public inspection on the State of Michigan's website.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
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Filings

Displayed year

2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$976,887
Liabilities
$3,057
Net assets
$973,830
Revenue
$376,260
Expenses
$281,857
Net income
$94,403
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.48$0.00$1.48$1.08$1.21$0.12
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.62$0.02$1.60$0.98$1.07$0.09
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.70$0.01$1.70$0.88$0.93$0.05
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.75$0.00$1.75$0.70$0.70$0.01
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.74$0.00$1.74$0.72$0.61$0.11
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.69$0.06$1.63$0.61$0.49$0.12
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.54$0.04$1.50$0.69$0.43$0.26
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.55$0.30$1.25$0.49$0.36$0.13
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.13$0.01$1.12$0.45$0.31$0.14
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.98$0.00$0.97$0.38$0.28$0.09
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.89$0.01$0.88$0.29$0.29$0.00
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.88$0.00$0.88$0.35$0.22$0.13
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.75$0.00$0.75$0.88$0.13$0.75
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