Real Life Center (RLC) reports that it operates in Fayette and Coweta counties in the state of Georgia and seeks to provide holistic care for the local population by helping them meet their physical, emotional, spiritual, mental, and financial needs. Programs include financial assistance, financial planning and counseling, food pantry including fresh produce, clothing and household items, educational classes, and senior programs. The organization also operates children's programs that include the distribution of school supplies and backpacks. RLC partners with other local churches, community organizations, and businesses. In 2019, the organization states that it distributed more than 616,258 pounds of food to nearly 5,000 local individuals and families, provided over $120,000 in financial assistance for rent and utilities, had 589 individuals attend educational and spiritual classes, and delivered 571 backpacks to children in need.
For the year ended December 31, 2019, Real Life Center's program expenses were:
Program services |
$1,883,740 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$1,883,740 |
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Chief Executive
Cathy Berggren, Executive Director
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Compensation*
$98,000
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Chair of the Board
Pastor Moore
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Senior Pastor, Dogwood Church
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Board Size
7
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Paid Staff Size
9
*2019 compensation, as reported by the organization, includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Cause- related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)
Fundraising costs were 10% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $2,325,012 are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
The following information is based on Real Life Center's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Source of Funds |
Donated food |
$1,024,699 |
Contributions |
$566,445 |
Donated goods and services |
$243,809 |
Thrift store revenue |
$239,067 |
Donated facilities |
$166,826 |
Special events, net |
$73,507 |
Grants |
$10,659 |
Other |
$1,231 |
Interest income |
$866 |
Total Income |
$2,327,109 |
- Programs: 83%
- Fundraising: 11%
- Administrative: 6%
Total Income |
$2,327,109 |
Program expenses |
$1,883,740 |
Fundraising expenses |
$236,051 |
Administrative expenses |
$153,786 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$2,273,577 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$53,532 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$681,018 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$734,550 |
Total Liabilities |
$21,627 |
Total Assets |
$756,177 |
Note: According to RLC's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019, the organization received $1,435,334 in contributed goods and services including food ($1,024,699), clothing and household items ($196,420), rent ($130,633), miscellaneous ($29,911), insurance ($19,124), utilities ($18,096), occupancy ($11,195), and IT services ($5,256).