SKILLS OF LIFE CAFE Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

SKILLS OF LIFE CAFE

EIN 32-0648574 · Job Training (J22)

What they do

Skills of Life Caf Was Founded In Response to A Clear Need One for Meaningful, Structured, and Supportive Work Experiences for Individuals Who Benefit From Extra Time, Repetition, and Guided Learning.We Created A Job Training Caf That Bridges The Gap Between Potential and Opportunity. Interns Participate In Hands-on Learning Supported By A Structured Curriculum That Emphasizes:- Soft Skills Development- Customer Service and Communication- Order and Time Management, and Improvement In Task Completion- Team Collaboration and Workplace EtiquetteAt Skills of Life Caf, Interns Are Encouraged to Take On Real Responsibilities In A Cafe and Supportive Environment. They Are Given The Freedom to Make Mistakes, The Space to Learn From Them, and The Guidance to Grow. As A Result, They Build Not Only Workplace Skills, But Also Self-confidence, Independence, and Pride In Their Progress.During The Calendar Year, The Program Provided Hands-on Job Training to 15 Interns, Offering Each Participant The O

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Of every $100 spent, about $77.40 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Money made simple

61.57%of revenue went to mission work77.4% of expenses · Program services

$79.59spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

$1.58in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

89.3%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $27,000 for MOLLY TURNER (EXECUTIVE DIR.). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2025

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$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$83,213

Mission workProgram services$51,23661.57% of revenue77.4% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$16,98120.41% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$66,23279.59% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Money in and money out

Revenue$83,213

Expenses$66,232

Annual surplus $16,981 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$51,236 · 77.4% of expenses

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Revenue$83,213

Expenses$66,232

Assets$104,795

Income$123,015

Contributions$74,295

Mission work (program services)$51,236

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2025

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

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

MOLLY TURNEREXECUTIVE DIR. · 40 hrs/week $27,000

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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (9)

MOLLY TURNEREXECUTIVE DIR.

ANGLEA GARROTTOMEMBER

AXEL LOELHOEFFELTREASURER

CAMERON HASTEVICE PRESIDENT

COLLEEN MARTIN-GARCIAMEMBER

JAMES RUSSELLPRESIDENT

JASON TURNERMEMBER

KERI ALLENMEMBER

RACHEL FIRPOSECRETARY

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2022
Location: PO BOX 321, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-0321
County: Santa Cruz
In care of: Molly Turner
Primary officer: Molly Turner, Executive Dir.

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(831) 713-7501

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2025
Tax period began: January 1, 2025
Return type: 990EZ
Tax preparer: A BAGLEY CPA TAX & ACCOUNTING SERVICES
NTEE classification: Job Training (J22)
IRS tax category: Job Training