2017-01-03T13:54:54-07:00 2016-08-31 Allen L Tans CPA 6050 N 8th St Kalamazoo MI 49009 990 2015-09-01 943462589 Tree of Life School TREE 2697187428 2001 Cameron Kalamazoo MI 49001 James M Sterenberg Treasurer 2697187428 2017-01-03 1 Allen Tans P00435300 2694928891 2017-01-03 X 2015 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Adam J Sterenberg 1019 Lay Blvd Kalamazoo MI 49001 376260 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. 5 5 7 50 0 0 263694 352220 21838 21533 0 0 1000 2507 286532 376260 20179 19812 0 0 144830 165678 0 0 38688 120675 96367 285684 281857 848 94403 886354 976887 6927 3057 879427 973830 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 204326 24040 Tree of Life School served about 55 students consisting of following racial/ethic groups of approximately: 20 black, 15 hispanic, and 20 white. Most of the students come from "below the national poverty level" families. 0 0 0 204326 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 5 5 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 Matthew Maring Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Lance Greer Secretary, Chrm of Board/Director 1 0 X X 0 0 0 Stacie Brown Vice Pres./Director 1 0 X X 0 0 0 Robert Withee Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Drew Raklolvits Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Adam Sterenberg President 50 0 X X 35104 0 0 James M Sterenberg Treasurer 8 0 X 0 0 0 35104 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 120647 0 1812 229761 314 352220 Tuition 611110 20617 20617 0 0 Camp fees, pictures, etc 611110 916 916 0 0 0 0 0 0 21533 1399 0 0 0 1399 0 1399 1399 0 0 0 0 0 1108 0 1108 1108 0 0 0 376260 24040 0 0 5257 5257 14555 14555 35103 14041 14041 7021 117928 105148 12780 940 376 376 188 11707 9118 2052 537 35 35 4766 475 4291 19339 19339 0 3039 3039 10313 10313 35 35 4212 3616 596 19993 19993 7909 7049 860 26726 11346 4373 11007 281857 204326 38843 38688 195805 298870 20541 26155 7900 3120 721236 72494 662108 648742 886354 976887 6927 3057 6927 3057 X 675885 675801 203542 298029 0 0 879427 973830 886354 976887 94403 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 35236 35236 0 628000 57567 570433 0 0 0 0 0 56609 14927 41682 0 1391 0 1391 648742 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. Annual Fund Raising Event 120647 0 120647 0 0 0 4959 0 9334 0 0 120647 0 120647 0 0 0 4959 0 9334 14293 106354 1 Scion Fund tuition assistance for middle school education to other local Christian schools 4 13600 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. 3 955 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. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 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 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b - The Form 990 is prepared under the supervision of the Treasurer and a copy is presented to each Board member for his/her approval. Opportunity is made for Board Members to make inquiries concerning the return of the Treasurer and CPA preparer of the return. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 - The President, who is also the Principal of Tree of Life School, is the only offer 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 Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 - The Organization makes its organizational documents 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.