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Nonprofits›East Lake Initiative A Nonprofit Corporation

Housing & Shelter

East Lake Initiative A Nonprofit Corporation

BIRMINGHAM, AL

Total revenue

$1.3M

Total expenses

$887K

Net assets

$2.3M

Grants received

$625K

17 grants

EIN

271941412

Tax year

2024

Mission

East lake initiative (eli) strategically partners to provide holistic community development within jefferson county. We believe that a holistic program, focused on creating a better circumstance in multiple areas of each individual's life can result in long term change. We have committed to be in relationship with the families of jefferson county for a minimum of 25 years.

Programs

2 programs

Education and community development - eli seeks to work with local entrepreneurs to see positive businesses come to the 1st avenue north business district. The ultimate goal would be to positively impact the lives of low-income families by increasing their access to good and services.

Expenses: $20K

Thrive - this program utilizes our already existing holistic services of housing, tutoring, and the neighborhood garden in conjunction with our collaborative partner, serving you ministries, providing emergency services: food market and utility assistance as well as job skills training with a key new component being coaches to work with each family.

Expenses: $495K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$1.2M

Program service revenue$36K

Investment income$51K

Other revenue—

Total revenue$1.3M

Expenses

Grants paid—

Salaries & benefits$564K

Fundraising$149K

Other expenses$322K

Total expenses$887K

Total assets$2.3M

Net assets$2.3M

People

11 listed

NameRoleCompensation

MYRON THOMAS

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Board

$72K

40 hrs/wk

PAMELA BATES

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Board

$59K

40 hrs/wk

BEN BIRDSONG

CHAIRPERSON

Board

—

1 hrs/wk

JAMES RODGERS

BOARD MEMBER

Board

—

1 hrs/wk

PAM MANGHAM

TREASURER

Board

—

1 hrs/wk

JONATHAN BENOIT

BOARD MEMBER

Board

—

1 hrs/wk

KEISHA TAYLOR

BOARD MEMBER

Board

—

1 hrs/wk

MICHAEL BOWMAN

BOARD MEMBER

Board

—

1 hrs/wk

SONJA SMITH

BOARD MEMBER

Board

—

1 hrs/wk

FLORESHA WATKINS

BOARD MEMBER

Board

—

1 hrs/wk

DR CHRISTIAN ADEDOYIN MSW PHD

BOARD MEMBER

Board

—

1 hrs/wk

Grants received

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FromAmountPurposeYear

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER

$95K

COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

2024

WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF ALABAMA

$75K

FAMILY-CENTERED COACHING FOR JSCC PHLEBOTOMY TRAINING PROGRAM

2024

NAVIGATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERS

$75K

WRAP-AROUND SERVICES FOR THRIVE COACHING FAMILIES - ONE VITAL COMPONENT TO OUR COACHING PROGRAM IS OUR ABILITY TO OFFER WRAP-AROUND SERVICES. FAMILIES THAT ARE MEETING MONTHLY WITH THEIR THRIVE COACH, PRESENTING MONTHLY BUDGETS AND WORKING TOWARD GOALS HAVE ACCESS TO A VARIETY OF WRAP-AROUND SERVICES. THIS INCLUDES: MONTHLY ACCESS TO A CLIENT-CHOICE FOOD MARKET AND QUARTERLY ACCESS TO A UTILITY BILL PAYMENT THROUGH OUR IN-HOUSE PARTNERSHIP WITH SERVING YOU MINISTRIES (SYM). AFTER THREE MONTHS OF ATTENDING COACHING MEETINGS; FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO SUBSIDIES THAT HELP EASE THE BURDEN OF RENT. A GIFT OF $74,750 WOULD HELP PROVIDE GROCERIES, UTILITY ASSISTANCE, RENT SUBSIDIES AND GAS CARDS TO THESE FAMILIES AND GROCERIES TO 3,000 ADDITIONAL INDIVIDUALS IN BIRMINGHAM.

2024

WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF ALABAMA

$25K

BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

2024

ALABAMA CIVIL JUSTICE FOUNDATION

$18K

ASSISTING DISADVANTAGED, DISABLED, AND AT-RISK FAMILIES AND CHILDREN

2024

NAVIGATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERS

$83K

THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO PROVIDE WRAP-AROUND SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES.