Nonprofit · EIN 20-0814999
LIFE CAMPS INCORPORATED
Tax-exempt · JAMAICA, NY 11435
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $6,333,070 | $7,005,723 | -$672,653 | $4,849,000 | $4,574,001 | $274,999 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $8,039,636 | $7,376,000 | $663,636 | $2,512,241 | $1,572,999 | $939,242 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $6,953,659 | $7,778,511 | -$824,852 | $2,886,609 | $2,611,003 | $275,606 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,269,134
- of which government grants
- $5,184,420
- Program service revenue
- $72,399
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$11,346
- Other revenue
- -$8,463
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $692,652
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,825,720
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,892,148
- Professional fundraising fees
- $55,448
- Legal fees
- $32,250
- Accounting fees
- $429,222
- Occupancy
- $238,174
- Travel
- $170,400
- Depreciation
- $244,140
- Program services (functional)
- $4,932,910
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,001,531
- Fundraising (functional)
- $71,282
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,512,241
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,849,000
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,574,001
- Net assets, end of year
- $274,999
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $668,329
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $209,870
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $65,129
- Gross receipts
- $6,382,625
- Employees
- 62
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 2002
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERICA FORD | CHIEF EXEC O Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $193,414 | $6,587 |
| TIFFANY LAMELA | CO-EXEC. DIR Officer | 40 | $140,000 | $0 |
| ANN-KERRY JEAN-CHARLES | CFO Officer | 40 | $135,060 | $4,940 |
| ROBIN D KEARSE | CWO Officer | 40 | $135,060 | $4,940 |
| DIANA LEMON | CO-EXEC. DIR Officer | 40 | $121,039 | $6,038 |
| ROBERT A HOGAN | CSO Officer | 40 | $125,000 | $0 |
| MCCLAY ROGER | DEPUTY CHIEF Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,477 | $6,587 |
| EDDIE STERN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JED MICHEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ADINA CALLENDER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA PAREKH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL MCCRARY MCGUIRE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER BANDIER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erica Ford | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $194,177 | $6,675 |
| Robin D Kearse | CWO Officer | 40 | $134,178 | $6,727 |
| Ann-Kerry Jean-Charles | CFO Officer | 40 | $134,742 | $5,335 |
| Tiffany Lamela | Co-Exec. Dir. Officer | 40 | $140,000 | $0 |
| Robert A Hogan | CSO Officer | 40 | $125,000 | $0 |
| Diana Lemon | Co-Exec. Dir. Officer | 40 | $120,661 | $1,647 |
| David Huie | Brand officer | 40 | $113,269 | $0 |
| Roger McClay | Deputy Chief of St | 40 | $105,665 | $6,675 |
| Enesa Amen | Program Director | 40 | $106,154 | $0 |
| Rodney Charlemagne | Brand ambassador | 40 | $102,308 | $0 |
| John Greenlee | Sr. office manager | 40 | $101,130 | $0 |
| Hugh H Haywood | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Eddie Stern | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Adina Callender | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jed Michel | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rebecca Parekh | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Crystal McCrary McGuire | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Bandier | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERICA FORD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $137,573 | $5,502 |
| ROBIN D KEARSE | CHIEF WELLNESS OFFICER Officer | 40 | $135,265 | $5,502 |
| ANN-KERRY JEAN-CHARLES | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $135,265 | $4,886 |
| ROBERT A HOGAN | CHIEF OF STREET OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $126,000 | $0 |
| AL HASSAN KANU | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $114,558 | $1,217 |
| JOHN GREENLEE | SENIOR OFFICE AND FACILITY MAINTENANCE MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,904 | $0 |
| EDDIE STERN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JED MICHEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER BANDIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA PAREKH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ADINA CALLENDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL MCCRARY MCGUIRE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 11112 SUTPHIN BLVD, JAMAICA, NY 11435-5839
- In care of
- % MI RECORDS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ERICA FORD
- Signed the 990
- TIFFANY LAMELA, CO-EXEC. DIR.
- Phone
- (646) 258-0936
- Website
- WWW.PEACEISALIFESTYLE.COM
- Return prepared by
- GALLEROS ROBINSON
Mission
PROVIDE YOUTH AND FAMILIES, IMPACTED BY VIOLENCE, TOOLS TO LAUNCH SUSTAINABLE CAREERS, AVERT INCARCERATION, & OPTIMIZE TALENT SO THAT HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES CAN MAKE A SOCIAL IMPACT THAT IMPROVES LIFE FOR OUR FELLOW GLOBAL CITIZENS.
Program accomplishments
- THE CURE VIOLENCE (CV) TEAM ACTIVELY ENGAGED WITH OVER 20,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITHIN THE CATCHMENT AREA WE SERVE AND ITS SURROUNDING REGIONS. THIS OUTREACH INCLUDED INITIATIVES SUCH AS HOOD TO THE WOODS, PEACE WEEK, AND GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH, ALL AIMED AT PROMOTING PEACE AND RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT THE IMPACT OF GUN VIOLENCE.Expenses $3,033,893
- THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2024, TO JUNE 30, 2025, LIFE CAMP CONSISTENTLY PROVIDED SUPPORT TO NYC YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS, SCHOOLS AND THE COMMUNITY IN SOUTHEAST QUEENS. THIS SIGNIFICANTLY ENHANCED THE SAFETY OF STUDENTS, STAFF AND THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE. OUR ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN ADDRESSING HIGH RATES OF VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY. PROGRAMS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: A. GIANT THINKINGS MIND UP CLASS: PROVIDED PARTICIPANTS WITH A PROGRAM THATUTILIZED PHYSICAL EXERCISE TO ALLEVIATE STRESS AND ENHANCE MENTAL CLARITY. PARTICIPANTS BENEFITED FROM THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES AIMED AT REDUCING STRESS LEVELS AND IMPROVING COGNITIVE FUNCTION. B. FINANCIAL LITERACY: PARTICIPANTS ACQUIRED INVALUABLE INSIGHTS INTO THE PRINCIPLES OF SAVING AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT, TRANSCENDING MERE MATERIAL POSSESSIONS. THIS KNOWLEDGE EQUIPS THEM WITH ESSENTIAL SKILLS TO NAVIGATE PERSONAL FINANCES, MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS, AND CULTIVATE LONG-TERM FINANCIAL STABILITY, EMPOWERING THEM TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS AND SECURE THEIR FINANCIAL FUTURES. C. URBAN YOGIS: PARTICIPANTS DEEPLY ENGAGED IN MEDITATION AND YOGA SESSIONS, CULTIVATING A PROFOUND SENSE OF INNER PEACE AND OVERALL WELL- BEING. FOR PARTICIPANTS, THIS PRACTICE SERVES AS A POWERFUL TOOL FOR MANAGING STRESS, TRAUMA, AND CHALLENGING EMOTIONS, OFFERING A PATHWAY TO HEALING AND RESILIENCE AMIDST ADVERSITY. D. ANIMATION INITIATIVE: AN 8-12 WEEK PROGRAM HEAVILY CONCENTRATED ON ARTS EDUCATION, DJING, COMPOSITION AND RECORDING, GRAPHIC AND FASHION DESIGN, ANIMATION, AND FILM AND TV PRODUCTION. PROGRAMMING OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL INTERACTIONS WHILE CREATING A SPACE FOR PERSONAL EXPLORATION OF EACH INDIVIDUAL'S PERSONAL INTERESTS. E. ANTI GUN VIOLENCE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM THE ANTI-GUN VIOLENCE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (AGVEP) OPERATES AS A YEAR-ROUND EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVE TAILORED FOR INDIVIDUALS AGED 14 TO 24 WHO FACE THE RISK OF EITHER PERPETUATING OR FALLING VICTIM TO GUN VIOLENCE. PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE IN PROJECTS CRAFTED TO FOSTER SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT, AIMING TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE WHILE NURTURING PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT. F. WORK LEARN GROW: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES PAID INTERNSHIPS AND CAREER READINESS TRAINING TO YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS. THERE IS A FOCUS ON BUILDING UPON SKILLS LEARNED THROUGH THE SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (SYEP). THE PROGRAM OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO EXPLORE CAREER PATHS, DEVELOP ESSENTIAL WORK SKILLS, AND EVEN EARN COLLEGE CREDIT. G. SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM INITIATIVE FOR YOUTH EMPLOYMENT, FOSTERING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN NYC YOUTH AGED 14 TO 24 AND INVALUABLE CAREER EXPLORATION OPPORTUNITIES ALONGSIDE PAID WORK EXPERIENCE DURING EACH SUMMER. SYEP EMPOWERS PARTICIPANTS TO DELVE INTO DIVERSE INTERESTS AND CAREER PATHS, FOSTERING THE DEVELOPMENT OF EFFECTIVE WORKPLACE HABITS WHILE ENGAGING IN ENRICHING LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT BOLSTER THEIR SOCIAL, CIVIC, AND LEADERSHIP PROFICIENCIES. SUPERVISING FIVE SCHOOLS, LIFE CAMP SERVED A CUMULATIVE TOTAL OF 3,000 STUDENTS ACROSS MULTIPLE PROGRAMS.Expenses $211,507
- THE THERAPEUTIC WELLNESS DEPARTMENT (TWS) PROVIDED DIRECT SERVICES AND WELLNESS ACTIVATIONS TO 10,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS, IN SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, CBOS AND COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE NATION. THOSE IMPACTED INCLUDED HIGH-RISK YOUTH AFFECTED BY TRAUMA, PARENTS COPING WITH THE LOSS OF CHILDREN TO GUN VIOLENCE, AND FRONTLINE STAFF FACING STRESS. THESE SERVICES ENCOMPASSED A RANGE OF EVENTS SUCH AS ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND PUBLIC OUTREACH. ADDITIONALLY, 1,000 REFERRALS WERE MADE TO ESSENTIAL SERVICES LIKE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AND EMERGENCY HOUSING, ADDRESSING CRITICAL NEEDS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.Expenses $1,687,510
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-0814999
- 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
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I21)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,849,000
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,382,625
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $6,333,070 | $7,005,723 | $4,849,000 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $8,039,636 | $7,376,000 | $2,512,241 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $6,953,659 | $7,778,511 | $2,886,609 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 20-0814999).
Questions about LIFE CAMPS INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of LIFE CAMPS INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIFE CAMPS INCORPORATED is 20-0814999.
- Is LIFE CAMPS INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to LIFE CAMPS INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIFE CAMPS INCORPORATED 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 LIFE CAMPS INCORPORATED due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LIFE CAMPS INCORPORATED last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LIFE CAMPS INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ERICA FORD.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIFE CAMPS INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $193,414 (ERICA FORD, CHIEF EXEC O).
- How much revenue does LIFE CAMPS INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,333,070, expenses of $7,005,723 and total assets of $4,849,000 at year end.
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