2017-12-13T09:58:02-07:00 2017-08-31 Allen L Tans CPA 6050 N 8th St Kalamazoo MI 49009 990 2016-09-01 943462589 Tree of Life School TREE 2697187428 2001 Cameron Kalamazoo MI 49001 James M Sterenberg Treasurer 2697187428 2017-12-13 1 Allen Tans P00435300 2694928891 2017-12-13 X 75.133.197.58 2016 2017-02-10 21:41:12Z James M Sterenberg 2001 Cameron Kalamazoo MI 49001 451993 0 X www.tolschool.org X 2012 MI Tree Of Life School is specifically organized to provide a Christ-centered education to all children regardless of their socio-economic situation. Tree of Life celebrates the diversity of the body of Christ and equips children to serve God, people, and God's creation to their fullest potential. 9 8 8 50 0 0 352220 425698 21533 26295 0 0 2507 0 376260 451993 19812 21662 0 0 165678 186473 0 0 21682 96367 99130 281857 307265 94403 144728 976887 1127672 3057 9114 973830 1118558 Tree of Life School is specifically organized to provide a Christ-centered education to all children regardless of their socio-economic situation. Tree of Life celebrates the diversity of the body of Christ and equips children to serve God, people, and God's creation to their fullest potential. 0 0 259478 21662 26295 Tree of Life School served about 58 students consisting of following racial/ethic groups of approximately: 25 black, 17 hispanic, and 16 white. Most of the students come from "below the national poverty level" families. 0 0 0 259478 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 9 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 X James M Sterenberg 2697187428 2001 Cameron Kalamazoo MI 49001 Adam Sterenberg Trustee, President 50 0 X X 36371 0 0 Kurt Steensma Trustee, Board Chairman & Secretary 1 0 X X 0 0 0 Stacie Brown Gryga Trustee, Vice Pres./Chair of Ed Comm. 1 0 X X 0 0 0 John McDonald Trustee, Chair Policy Comm. 1 0 X 0 0 0 Daniel Hinkle Trustee/Co-Chair Advancement Com. 1 0 X 0 0 0 Manuel Moguel Trustee, Chair Finance Comm. 1 0 X 0 0 0 Kathy Chapman Trustee 1 0 X 0 0 0 Landon Kovacs Trustee 1 0 X 0 0 0 Gary Shaffer Trustee 1 0 X 0 0 0 James M Sterenberg Treasurer 2 0 X 0 0 0 36371 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1058 424640 0 425698 Tuition 611110 24444 24444 0 0 Camp Fees, Pictures, Etc. 611110 1851 1851 0 0 0 0 0 0 26295 0 0 0 0 0 0 451993 26295 0 0 3671 3671 17991 17991 0 0 0 37294 14918 14918 7458 0 135407 135407 0 0 560 560 13212 11500 1141 571 35 35 4575 600 3975 13653 13653 8731 8731 15558 15558 1225 1225 19993 19993 10104 8282 1822 Educational & Office supplies 7105 4024 3081 0 Special programs 3468 3468 0 0 Rent Expense 10400 10400 0 0 Bad Debt Expense 3150 3150 0 0 1133 1133 307265 259478 26105 21682 298870 392612 26155 28600 3120 798947 92487 648742 706460 976887 1127672 3057 9114 3057 9114 X 675801 757359 298029 361199 0 0 973830 1118558 976887 1127672 144728 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 35732 0 35732 706606 0 73267 633339 0 0 0 0 56609 0 19220 37389 0 0 0 0 706460 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 Schedule E, Part I, Line 3 Tree of Life School expresses its non-discrimination policy on its website and in its policy manual that is available at the School's office. Schedule E, Part I, Line 6 The School receives Title II reimbursement for certain expenses from the Kalamazoo Public Schools. 1 Scion Fund Tuition assistance for middle school education to other local Christian schools 5 16800 0 Cash amount Benevolent assistance to low-income families with students in Tree of Life School where it is needed to maintain a home environment necessary for the child's essential needs and ability to attend school. Distributions are based on emergency needs of the family; for example, to prevent utilities from being shut off, daily necessities, and etc. The distributions are generally made at the discretion of the Organization's President with the subsequent review by the Finance Committee. 8 1191 0 Cash amount Benevolent assistance to low-income families with students in Tree of Life School where it is needed to maintain a home environment necessary for the child's essential needs and ability to attend school. Distributions are based on emergency needs of the family; for example, to prevent utilities from being shut off, daily necessities, and etc. The distributions are generally made at the discretion of the Organization's President with the subsequent review by the Finance Committee. Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 The Organization distributed monies from its Scion Fund to other non-profit schools for tuition assistance of graduates from Tree of Life School to assist them with their middle-school education. The Organization hopes to build its own middle school program in the near future. The Organization has established guidelines for administration of the funds in a nondiscriminatory manner. Interested persons Interested persons 1680 Discounted tuition Assist low income families Interested persons Interested persons 1000 Middle school tuition grants Assist low income families Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Adam Sterenberg, President, is the son of James Sterenberg, Treasurer. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Form 990 is prepared by a CPA with the assistance of the Treasurer and a copy is presented to each current Board member for Board approval. The Form 990, Schedule B is reviewed by the President, Chairman of the Board and the Treasurer for approval. Opportunity is made for Board Members to make inquiries concerning the return of the Treasurer and the CPA preparer of the return. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The President, who is also the Principal of Tree of Life School, is the only officer receiving compensation. His compensation is determined by the independent Board members and is considered by the Board to be substantially below the market value of services received and in comparison to other principles of similar schools in the community. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The Organization makes its organizational documents, policy manual including its conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available for public inspection at it offices. Its articles of incorporation and by-laws are also available for public inspection on the State of Michigan's website.