CENTER OF LIFE

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

161 HAZELWOOD AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15207-1566

In care of

% TIMOTHY L SMITH SR

Principal officer (990 for 2025)

REV TIMOTHY L SMITH, 161 HAZELWOOD AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15207

Signed the 990

REV TIMOTHY L SMITH, PRESIDENT/EXEC DIR

Phone

(412) 521-3468

Website

WWW.CENTEROFLIFE.ORG

Return prepared by

MAHER DUESSEL CPA'S

Mission

CENTER OF LIFE (COL) IS A FAITH-BASED COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THE GREATER HAZELWOOD COMMUNITY AND OTHER UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGHOUT THE PITTSBURGH AREA. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH THE LIFE-SKILLS, EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO THRIVE AND MAKE THEIR COMMUNITIES STRONG. FOR TWENTY YEARS CENTER OF LIFE HAS PROVIDED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN MUSIC AND ARTS, EDUCATION, ATHLETICS, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS.

Program accomplishments

• KRUNK MOVEMENT AND COL JAZZTHE KRUNK MOVEMENT IS A STUDENT-LED MUSIC AND HEALTH INITIATIVE THAT USES THE ELEMENTS OF HIP-HOP THROUGH SONGWRITING, BEAT MAKING, RECORDING ENGINEERING, VISUAL ART, AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT TO COMMUNICATE POSITIVE MESSAGES ABOUT CURRENT EVENTS AND MENTAL HEALTH TO PEERS. KRUNK STUDENTS REGULARLY UTILIZE VISIONING STRATEGIES AND MINDFULNESS/MEDITATION PRACTICES TO FOCUS IN ON THEIR EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING TO INSPIRE THEIR MUSIC.THE KRUNK MOVEMENT AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM IS DESIGNED AS A "MICROENTERPRISE" PRODUCTION COMPANY, AS IT AIMS TO TEACH STUDENTS THE SKILLS AND PROFESSIONALISM REQUIRED TO SUCCEED IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY. AS SUCH, THEPROGRAM PROVIDES RECORDING AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR COL ARTISTS, PROVIDING INVALUABLE EXPERIENCE FOR THE STUDENTS AND EXPOSURE FOR THE ORGANIZATION. KRUNK ENGAGES HIGH SCHOOL AND SOME MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM ALL OVER ALLEGHENY COUNTY THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR AND SUMMER. KRUNK HOSTS A SUMMER CAMP, STAR CAMP, FOR STUDENTS DURING THE SUMMER. COL JAZZ IS CENTER OF LIFE'S AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM THAT NURTURES THE INSTRUMENTAL TALENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF K-12 STUDENTS AND ADULT MUSICIANS. EMPLOYING A DIVERSE, TALENTED STAFF, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES ITS YOUNGEST STUDENTS WITH BUCKET BAND SESSIONS TO MASTER THE BASICS OF RHYTHM, AND PRIVATE LESSONS FOR STUDENTS TO DEVELOP EXPERTISE ON THE INSTRUMENT OF THEIR CHOICE, FREE-OF-CHARGE. BUDDING JAZZ ARTISTS LEARN TO MASTER JAZZ STANDARDS AND EVENTUALLY, CREATE THEIR OWN ORIGINAL MUSIC. ADVANCED STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS ON STAFF PERFORM FOR A VARIETY OF CLIENTS THROUGHOUT PITTSBURGH AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. COL JAZZ ALSO HOSTS A SUMMER CAMP, COL JAZZ CAMP, FOR STUDENTS DURING THE SUMMER.
  Expenses $712,532 · revenue $12,849
• FUSION AND CROSSOVER. FUSION IS AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES K-8 YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH HOMEWORK HELP, PERSONALIZED ACADEMIC SUPPORT, AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES. THESE ACTIVITIES CONNECT EACH CHILD'S SCHOOL LEARNING WITH SUPPLEMENTAL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO DEEPEN A STUDENT'S UNDERSTANDING OF THE ACADEMIC MATERIAL. THE PROGRAM'S HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES AND HOLISTIC STRUCTURE ENCOURAGES STEAM LEARNING, SOCIALEMOTIONAL LEARNING, AND PARENT/FAMILY ENGAGEMENT. EACH SUMMER, FUSION AND CROSSOVER PROVIDE A SUMMER DAY CAMP (CAMP HAZELWOOD) WITH ACTIVITIES AND FIELD TRIPS RANGING FROM ROBOTICS AND BIOLOGY TO AFRICAN DRUMMING AND SWIMMING. THE SISTER PROGRAM TO FUSION, CROSSOVER PROVIDES K-8 YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES THAT ENCOURAGE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, HANDS-ON LEARNING, AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. THROUGH ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, MENTORSHIP, AND RECREATIONAL SPORTS, CROSSOVER PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AT EVERY LEVEL AND HELPS STUDENTS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THEIR ACADEMICS. PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS THATFOCUS ON HEALTHY INITIATIVES ENHANCE THE PROGRAM'S ABILITY TO EXPOSE STUDENTS TO ACTIVITIES THAT THEY WOULD NOT OTHERWISE BE ABLE TO EXPERIENCE.
  Expenses $625,552
• COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT. COL IS COMMITTED TO THE KIND OF COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT THAT ULTIMATELY STRENGTHENS FAMILIES IN GREATER HAZELWOOD AND OTHER UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. THIS COMMITMENT LEADS TO ADVOCACY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS (SUCH AS THE GREATER HAZELWOOD COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE), AS WELL AS ACCESS TO FUNDINGAND RESOURCES. THROUGH VARIOUS PARTNERSHIPS, COL EXPOSES FAMILIES AND YOUTH TO OPPORTUNITIES THAT AFFECT THEIR CAREERS, EDUCATION, FINANCES, AND ABILITY TO OWN A HOME. CENTER OF LIFE HOSTS THREE PROGRAMS THROUGH ITS COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT EFFORTS AS FOLLOWS: COL'S FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM WAS CREATED WITH THE GOAL OFPROVIDING PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS WITH THE TOOLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND STRATEGIES NEEDED TO MOVE FROM A STATE OF MERELY SURVIVING TO THRIVING. ACTIVITIES OF THE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM ASSIST FAMILIES IN EVERY ASPECTOF THEIR LIVES TO IMPROVE THEIR PERSONAL WELL-BEING, AND RANGE ANYWHERE FROM ORGANIZING A FOOD PANTRY, PERFORMING REGULAR WELLNESS CHECKS ORGANIZING WEEKLY PARENT MEETINGS, PROVIDING FAMILIES WITH INFORMATION ABOUT VITAL RESOURCES AND REFERRALS AND MORE. BY TENDING TO THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF THE PARENTS WE SERVE, WE CAN BE SURE THAT WE ARE IMPACTING THE SUCCESS AND THE WELLBEING OF THE ENTIRE FAMILY UNIT. TO PROVIDE HOLISTIC EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY UNIT, COL OFFERS WELLNESS WORKSHOPS THAT OPERATE TO GIVE PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS THE TOOLS NECESSARY TO STRENGTHEN THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES. TOPICS DISCUSSED HAVE INCLUDED MASK-MAKING, MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION, RESOURCES TO HELP CONSTITUENTS PAY RENT, MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH INFORMATION (HOSTED BY HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS), ELECTION INFORMATION, AND EVENTS SUCH AS "ASK-A-TEACHER" WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS WITH QUESTIONS RELATED TO THEIR STUDENTS' VIRTUAL LEARNING.
  Expenses $520,148 · grants $5,500
• THE SOCIAL JUSTICE RESOURCE CENTER (SJRC), SERVES AS A COMMUNITY CONNECTOR, EDUCATOR, AND CONVENER, BRINGING TOGETHER DIVERSE GROUPS SUCH AS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES, FAITH COMMUNITIES, HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, BUSINESS LEADERS, GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES, STUDENTS, AND COMMUNITY RESIDENTS TO ADDRESS ISSUES THAT IMPACT EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND COMMUNITY WELL-BEING. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS ACROSS THE PITTSBURGH REGION, THE SJRC DEVELOPS AND SUPPORTS EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, COMMUNITY DIALOGUES, YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS, CULTURAL AWARENESS INITIATIVES, HEALTH ADVOCACY TRAININGS, AND ANTI-HATE EFFORTS THAT PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING AND STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS AMONG PEOPLE FROM DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS AND EXPERIENCES. BY LEVERAGING THE EXPERTISE OF ITS PARTNERS, THE SJRC CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING, COLLABORATION, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT WHILE EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT NEEDED TO BUILD STRONGER, MORE INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES. AS AN EXTENSION OF CENTER OF LIFE'S MISSION TO EDUCATE, STRENGTHEN, AND PROMOTE FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES, THE SJRC FOSTERS MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS THAT ENCOURAGE RESPECT, BELONGING, AND POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE.
  Expenses $200,642

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

01-0617023

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

2002

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Human services (P40)

Assets (IRS master file)

$3,409,900

Income (IRS master file)

$3,370,356

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 01-0617023).

Questions about CENTER OF LIFE

What is the EIN of CENTER OF LIFE?

The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTER OF LIFE is 01-0617023.

Is CENTER OF LIFE tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.

Are donations to CENTER OF LIFE tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does CENTER OF LIFE file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of CENTER OF LIFE due?

The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did CENTER OF LIFE last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.

Who is the principal officer of CENTER OF LIFE?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names REV TIMOTHY L SMITH.

Who are the officers and directors of CENTER OF LIFE?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $189,095 (REV TIMOTHY L SMITH, PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECT).

How much revenue does CENTER OF LIFE have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,370,356, expenses of $3,129,523 and total assets of $3,409,900 at year end.

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