Lovekzoo-Today is located in Kalamazoo, MI. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lovekzoo-Today 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 12/2022, Lovekzoo-Today generated $7.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (57.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $47.9k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
JOURNEY FORWARD IS AN 8-MONTH PROGRAM OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE TO ANY ADULT IN THE GREATER KALAMAZOO COUNTY AREA. OUR PROGRAM PROVIDES A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO A FULL LIFE THROUGH RELATIONSHIP-DRIVEN LIFE SKILLS CLASSES. ALL CLASSES ARE BASED ON OUR BASIC HUMAN NEEDS: SAFETY/SECURITY, LOVE/BELONGING, LEARN/GROW/CREATE, KNOWLEDGE OF GOD, VALUE/PURPOSE, AND PHYSICAL CARE. CLASSES ARE ON A WEEKLY BASIS, OFFERING: DINNER, CHILD CARE, CLASS INSTRUCTION, AND RELATIONAL MENTORING. LOVEKZOO TODAY OFFERS "WRAP-AROUND SUPPORT" IN THE FORM OF GAS CARDS, BUS TOKENS, NON-FOOD PANTRIES, CHRISTMAS TOY CLOSET, AND THANKSGIVING BASKETS. THERE ARE 4 CLASSES IN TOTAL AND EACH COURSE IS 8 WEEKS IN LENGTH. THE CURRICULA FOR THE LIFE SKILLS COURSES ARE AS FOLLOWS: HEALTHY PARENTING, HEALTHY EMOTIONS, HEALTHY IMAGE, AND HEALTHY FINANCES. THE KEY OUTCOMES FROM THIS PROGRAM ARE: FINANCIAL LITERACY; EMOTIONAL, RELATIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL WHOLENESS; LIFE SKILLS THAT ARE MORE THAN TAUGHT - THEY BECOME A PART OF WHO THE PERSON IS - TO REALIZE IN PARENTING THAT LOVING YOUR CHILD WELL REQUIRES STRUCTURE, HEALTHY DISCIPLINE, AND GOOD BOUNDARIES. OVERALL, LOVEKZOO TODAY HAS A TRACK RECORD FOR SUCCESS, AND IS A MODEL TO FOLLOW. WE HAVE A PROVEN WELL-STRUCTURED PROGRAM FOR PARTICIPANTS BY PARTNERING TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER THOSE THAT MAY BE STRUGGLING IN OUR COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kimberly Wegeler Executive Di | 20 | $16,740 | |
Dan Sherman President | 1 | $0 | |
Denise Bauman Vice Preside | 1 | $0 | |
Deborah Tucker Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,601 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $1,343 |
Gain or Loss | -$1,790 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $164 |
Total Revenue | $7,318 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $34,398 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $1,626 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $5,827 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $6,076 |
Total expenses | $47,927 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $52,038 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $52,038 |
Total liabilities | $350 |
Net assets or fund balances | $51,688 |