Lift For Life Academy Inc is located in St Louis, MO. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (N40) the organization is classified as: Sports Associations & Training Facilities, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Lift For Life Academy Inc employed 290 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lift For Life Academy Inc 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 06/2023, Lift For Life Academy Inc generated $20.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $15.8m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.9% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CHARTER SCHOOL FOR ST. LOUIS INNER-CITY YOUTH, GRADES PRE K-12. THE ACADEMY'S CREATIVE APPROACH TO LEARNING INCLUDES ACADEMICS, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES. THE ACADEMY'S PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO REACH AND MOTIVATE ITS STUDENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ACADEMY PROVIDES A CAMPUS OF ACADEMIC CLASSROOMS, SOCIAL/CULTURAL AMENITIES, AND ATHLETIC FACILITIES. THE ACADEMY HAS A CREATIVE FACULTY OF TEACHERS, GUIDANCE COUNSELORS, AND ADMINISTRATORS TO APPROXIMATELY 700 STUDENTS ATTENDINGS PRE K-12.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ernie Banks Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Debbie Champion-Snyder Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Scott Dolan Board President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Tami Fernandez Board Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Sheila Gurley Member | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Kate Hatfield Board Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Gbi Inc Labor & Materials - Primarily For Variet | 6/29/23 | $566,372 |
Csd Group Insurance Trust Ee Health, Life, Dental, & Vision Insura | 6/29/23 | $1,115,832 |
Central States Bus Sales Inc School Bus Leases, Repairs, And Parts | 6/29/23 | $290,724 |
Martin Jetco Heating & Air Conditioning Repair And Maintenance | 6/29/23 | $281,988 |
Reinhold Electric Inc Mixture Of Electrical Services - Both Fo | 6/29/23 | $181,047 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $17,017,414 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,587,382 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $19,604,796 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $248,618 |
| Investment income | $52,894 |
| 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 | $20,282,010 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $7,980,465 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,869,654 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $35,988 |
| Office expenses | $16,189 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $45,956 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $201,239 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $558,959 |
| Insurance | $131,712 |
| All other expenses | $634,111 |
| Total functional expenses | $15,750,197 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,521,068 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $18,518,434 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $22,039,502 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,742 |
| 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 | $6,424,718 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $6,444,460 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $15,595,042 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $22,039,502 |