2025-03-07T09:39:03-07:00 2024-08-31 990 2023-09-01 820686655 RIVER OF LIFE SCHOOL RIVE 2697577549 671 MCALLISTER BENTON HARBOR MI 490224934 DAVID SMELTZER TREASURER 2694053545 2024-12-27 1 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X RIVER OF LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Adam Sterenberg 1019 Lay Boulevard Kalamazoo MI 49001 318788 0 X RIVEROFLIFESCHOOL.ORG X 2017 MI RIVER OF LIFE SCHOOL EXISTS TO PROVIDE A CHRIST CENTERED EDUCATION TO ALL CHILDREN REGARDLESS OF THEIR SOCIO-ECONOMIC SITUATION. RIVER OF LIFE CELEBRATES THE DIVERSITY OF THE BODY OF CHRIST AND EQUIPS CHILDREN TO SERVE GOD, PEOPLE, AND CREATION TO THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL. 5 1 10 1 0 0 142428 278996 39356 39792 0 0 0 0 181784 318788 0 0 0 0 157525 231251 0 0 19731 71834 112511 229359 343762 -47575 -24974 120921 90818 12553 7424 108368 83394 RIVER OF LIFE SCHOOL EXISTS TO PROVIDE A CHRIST CENTERED EDUCATION TO ALL CHILDREN REGARDLESS OF THEIR SOCIO-ECONOMIC SITUATION. RIVER OF LIFE CELEBRATES THE DIVERSITY OF THE BODY OF CHRIST AND EQUIPS CHILDREN TO SERVE GOD, PEOPLE, AND CREATION TO THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL 0 0 266205 0 303738 PROVIDED K-6 CHRIST-CENTERED PRIMARY EDUCATION TO 51 STUDENTS. 7525 0 15050 PROVIDE RENTED FACILITIES TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTED TO CHRISTIAN OUTREACH AND/OR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT. 0 0 0 River of Life School exists to provide a Christ centered education to all children regardless of their socio-economic situation. River of Life celebrates the diversity of the body of Christ and equips children to serve God, people, and creation to their fullest potential. 0 0 0 273730 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 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 MI X MARK HOEKMAN 6165101913 671 MCALLISTER BENTON HARBOR MI 490224934 X MALLORY NICHOLSON PRINCIPAL 40 X X 52700 0 52700 JOHN TAYLOR BOARD MEMBER 1 X 0 0 0 ADAM STERENBERG BOARD MEMBER & PRESIDENT 5.00 X 0 0 0 MARCY WHITE BOARD MEMBER & VICE-PRESIDENT 8 X 0 0 0 DAVID SMELTZER BOARD MEMBER & TREASURER 4 X 0 0 0 52700 0 52700 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16528 262468 0 278996 Tuition 611110 24742 24742 0 0 Faciltiy Rental 531120 15050 15050 0 0 0 0 0 0 39792 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 318788 39792 0 0 214486 164068 40334 10084 0 0 16765 13411 3152 202 2023 2023 4792 4792 9445 9445 3750 3750 75301 75301 2909 2909 2626 2626 4081 4081 Curriculum and PE/Music/Art 7584 7584 0 0 343762 273730 50301 19731 16166 -15226 1250 5165 116863 15984 103505 100879 120921 90818 12553 7424 12553 7424 X 0 0 0 0 108368 83394 108368 83394 120921 90818 -24974 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 10000 10000 0 106863 15984 90879 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 100879 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Schedule E, Part I, Line 3 River of Life's Family Guidebook states, " ROL welcomes students of any race, gender or religion with all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to its students. ROL does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender or religion in the administration of its educational, admissions or scholarship policies or other school-administered policies." Form 990, Header, Line B Received this letter from the State of Michigan River of Life School 671 Mcallister Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Dear Sir/Madam: Re: River of Life School CS/CT 68115 We reviewed the solicitation form and related information for your organization. Before the registration can be processed, the following must be addressed: 1. 100% of the organization's expenses have been allocated to program services, column (B), on Part IX of the Form 990 and none have been allocated to either management and general, Column (C), or fundraising, Column (D). Questionable expenses allocated exclusively to program services include fundraising expenses (per the IRS, you can never report management as a program service expense). Also, "admin" expenses should be reported as management and general in Column (C). The 990 will need to be amended and resubmitted to the IRS, with a copy to us to complete your registration. Because of the pending registration, please respond within thirty (30) days. If you have any questions, please contact this office. Department of Attorney General Charitable Trust Section (517) 335-7571 CT_Email@mi.gov Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Form 990, Part VI, Sections B, Line 11b - Copies of the completed Form 990 were sent to all Board Members with instructions to review and return with any corrections or questions to the reporting officer. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c - The Board and committees are involved in the approval and execution of all significant transactions. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 - The school Principal is the only officer or director in a paid position and their salary and compensation was approved by the entire Board. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 All records are maintained electronically at the school office. Anyone interested in reviewing any governing documents may request, in writing, a copy of the documentation. Received the following letter from the State of Michigan so am filing an amended return. River of Life School 671 Mcallister Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Dear Sir/Madam: Re: River of Life School CS/CT 68115 We reviewed the solicitation form and related information for your organization. Before the registration can be processed, the following must be addressed: 1. 100% of the organization's expenses have been allocated to program services, column (B), on Part IX of the Form 990 and none have been allocated to either management and general, Column (C), or fundraising, Column (D). Questionable expenses allocated exclusively to program services include fundraising expenses (per the IRS, you can never report management as a program service expense). Also, "admin" expenses should be reported as management and general in Column (C). The 990 will need to be amended and resubmitted to the IRS, with a copy to us to complete your registration. Because of the pending registration, please respond within thirty (30) days. If you have any questions, please contact this office. Department of Attorney General