Live It Learn It
- Assets
- $917.5k
- Revenue
- $910.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 09/2005
- Data as of
- 08/2021
- EIN
- 35-2247059
Organization Overview
Live It Learn It is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 08/2021, Live It Learn It employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Live It Learn It 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 08/2021, Live It Learn It generated $910.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $898.1k during the year ending 08/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.7% per year over the past 6 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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LIVE IT LEARN IT PARTNERS WITH TITLE I SCHOOLS AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS IN WASHINGTON DC TO PROVIDE THE CITYS MOST UNDERSERVED, PRIMARILY BLACK AND BROWN, STUDENTS WITH INTERACTIVE, EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THAT INCREASE THEIR CONFIDENCE, (SEE SCH O)
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LIVE IT LEARN IT PARTNERS WITH SCHOOLS IN WASHINGTON DC, THAT REACH MOSTLY BLACK AND BROWN CHILDREN IN HIGH-POVERTY SCHOOLS AND UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES, ALONG WITH MUSEUMS AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS TO CREATE AND DELIVER HANDS-ON, STUDENT CENTERED, AND INTERACTIVE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN ORDER TO INCREASE THEIR CONFIDENCE, BUILD ON THEIR INTRINSIC MOTIVATION, AND SUPPORT THEIR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS. OUR TEACHING CENTERS ON THE ARTS, HUMANITIES, AND SCIENCE.WHILE ALL OF OUR STUDENTS ARE FROM HIGH POVERTY SCHOOLS, WE FOCUS HEAVILY ON CHILDREN AND TEACHERS IN SCHOOLS THAT ARE LOCATED IN WARDS 7 AND 8, THESE SCHOOLS ARE EAST OF THE ANACOSTIA RIVER. ALSO, 82% OF OUR STUDENTS HAVE INDICATED THAT THEY ARE FIRST TIME VISITORS TO DCS MUSEUMS AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS. EACH LIVE IT LEARN IT EXPERIENCE CONSISTS OF A SOUND LEARNING LOOP PRE LESSON, FIELD EXPERIENCE, AND GUIDED REFLECTION TO ENSURE THAT STUDENTS GET THE MOST OUT OF EVERY PROGRAM. LILI DEMONSTRATED FLEXIBILITY AND ADAPTABILITY IN RESPONSE TO COVID 19 INDUCED QUARANTINES IN VARIOUS CLASSROOMS IN OUR SCHOOLS. WE UNDERSTAND THAT CHILDREN LEARN BEST WHEN THEY ARE HIGHLY MOTIVATED, SO OUR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO CHALLENGE STUDENTS WHILE INSPIRING JOY AND EXCITEMENT. LILI CONTINUED TO BOLSTER OUR RICH CURRICULAR MATERIALS BY ADAPTING THEM TO ALIGN WITH OUTDOOR FIELD EXPERIENCES SINCE MANY OF OUR PARTNER MUSEUMS AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS REMAINED CLOSED OR LIMITED VISITORSHIP DUE TO COVID 19. LILI CONTINUES TO ADAPT OUR UNITS TO ALIGN WITH OUR ANTI-BIAS, ANTI-RACIST (ABAR) PRINCIPLES. ALSO, LILI RECRUITED ITS FOURTH COHORT OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING FELLOWS WHO ALLOW US TO HAVE AN INDIRECT IMPACT ON STUDENTS THROUGH TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michelle N Edwards Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $126,788 |
Tara Sakraida Parker Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tracy Shaw Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Doug Gilbert Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sara Mark Lesk Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joseph Horning Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $290,361 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $519,175 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $809,536 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $70,320 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $30,336 |
| 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 | $910,736 |
| 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. | $126,787 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,913 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $399,663 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $12,403 |
| Other employee benefits | $108,726 |
| Payroll taxes | $46,225 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $39,383 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $34,155 |
| Advertising and promotion | $14,767 |
| Office expenses | $2,125 |
| Information technology | $5,936 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $88,657 |
| Travel | $390 |
| 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 | $8,013 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $898,114 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $589,840 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $163,965 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $152,934 |
| 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 | $6,439 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,333 |
| Total assets | $917,511 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $52,919 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $6,862 |
| 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 | $3,325 |
| Total liabilities | $63,106 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $745,152 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $109,253 |
| 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 | $917,511 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Live It Learn It has recieved totaling $242,538.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Greater Washington Community Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $140,000 |
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Lansdowne, VA PURPOSE: SUPPORT EXPERIENTIAL ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT TITLE 1 DC PUBLIC SCHOOLS. | $25,000 |
Leonard & Hilda Kaplan Charitable Foundation Providence, RI PURPOSE: GENERAL FUNDING | $25,000 |
Leonard & Hilda Kaplan Charitable Foundation Providence, RI PURPOSE: GENERAL FUNDING | $25,000 |
Feinberg Foundation Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $20,000 |
Crowell & Moring Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
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