LIFE CAMPS INCORPORATED Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

LIFE CAMPS INCORPORATED

EIN 20-0814999 · Youth Violence Prevention (I21)

What they do

LIFE CAMP PROVIDES YOUTH and FAMILIES THAT HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY VIOLENCE WITH THE VALUABLE TOOLS THEY NEED to STAY IN SCHOOL and OUT of THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. WE APPROACH VIOLENCE AS A PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUE, PROVIDING PROGRAMS to ADDRESS ITS UNDERLYING CAUSES.

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IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders13 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

$110.62spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

$28.60of every $100 spent went to management and office costsThis number alone does not tell us how much good they did.

$0.69in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

99.0%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $672,653 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $200,001 for ERICA FORD (CHIEF EXEC O). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

Money in and money out

Revenue$6,333,070

Expenses$7,005,723

Annual shortfall $672,653 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Selected spending reported on the 990

Each amount is compared with total expenses separately. These categories can overlap, so they should not be added together as a pie chart.

Management and general$2,001,531 · 28.6% of expenses

Grants paid$73,914 · 1.1% of expenses

Reported executive compensation (total)$126,443 · 1.8% of expenses

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Revenue$6,333,070

Expenses$7,005,723

Assets$4,849,000

Income$6,382,625

Contributions$6,269,134

Grants given$73,914

Average grant$12,319

Management and general$2,001,531

Executive compensation (total)$126,443

Accounting fees$429,222

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

ERICA FORDCHIEF EXEC O · 40 hrs/week $200,001Base $193,414 · Other $6,587

ANN-KERRY JEAN-CHARLESCFO · 40 hrs/week $140,000Base $135,060 · Other $4,940

ROBIN D KEARSECWO · 40 hrs/week $140,000Base $135,060 · Other $4,940

TIFFANY LAMELACO-EXEC. DIR · 40 hrs/week $140,000

DIANA LEMONCO-EXEC. DIR · 40 hrs/week $127,077Base $121,039 · Other $6,038

ROBERT A HOGANCSO · 40 hrs/week $125,000

MCCLAY ROGERDEPUTY CHIEF · 40 hrs/week $114,064Base $107,477 · Other $6,587

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (13)

ERICA FORDCHIEF EXEC O

ANN-KERRY JEAN-CHARLESCFO

ROBIN D KEARSECWO

TIFFANY LAMELACO-EXEC. DIR

DIANA LEMONCO-EXEC. DIR

ROBERT A HOGANCSO

MCCLAY ROGERDEPUTY CHIEF

ADINA CALLENDERMEMBER

CRYSTAL MCCRARY MCGUIREMEMBER

EDDIE STERNBOARD CHAIR

JED MICHELTREASURER

JENNIFER BANDIERMEMBER

REBECCA PAREKHMEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2006
Location: 111-12 SUTPHIN BLVD, JAMAICA, NY 11435
County: Queens
In care of: TIFFANY LAMELA
Primary officer: TIFFANY LAMELA, CO-EXEC. DIR.

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailyou.INFO@Peaceisalifestyle.comThank Phone(646) 258-0936

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: GALLEROS ROBINSON
NTEE classification: Youth Violence Prevention (I21)
IRS tax category: Youth Violence Prevention
Grant-giving organization: Yes