City Life Community Builders Ltd
The organizations mission is to rehabilitate buildings in distressed neighborhoods in baltimore city while providing workforce training primarily in the construction industry.
City Life Community Builders Ltd at a glance
In short: City Life Community Builders Ltd gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $12,000
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $2,719,767
- +67.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who City Life Community Builders Ltd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Preston 2K Block Association Inc ($12K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Preston 2K Block Association Inc Baltimore, MD | Community Garden | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,719,767 | $1,821,903 | $745,476 | $12,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $1,622,481 | $1,900,148 | $1,635,221 | — | — |
| 2022 | $1,542,110 | $2,065,389 | $1,075,346 | — | — |
| 2021 | $1,816,865 | $2,439,608 | $3,049,009 | — | — |
| 2020 | $1,829,422 | $642,487 | $1,619,175 | — | — |
About City Life Community Builders Ltd
Based on IRS filings
City Life Community Builders Ltd is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Baltimore, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
City Life Community Builders Ltd is led by Ellen Burke, President Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ellen Burke
President Executive Director
President → President Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$68K (2021) → $46K (2024)
Larry Petcovic
Chairman Ex-Officio
Chairman Ex-Officio → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Chairman Ex-Officio, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bernard Lahatte
Chairman
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Velky
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Shetler
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robbyn Lewis
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted Atkinson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Norris
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Scherer
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Laprade
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Bernie Lahatte (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ella Durant (2020–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Michael Wilcox (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $46K, to Ellen Burke (President Exec DIR).
Frequently asked questions about City Life Community Builders Ltd
How much does City Life Community Builders Ltd give each year?
City Life Community Builders Ltd gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is City Life Community Builders Ltd?
City Life Community Builders Ltd reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is City Life Community Builders Ltd?
City Life Community Builders Ltd is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Baltimore, MD. It holds $2.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does City Life Community Builders Ltd operate?
City Life Community Builders Ltd has awarded grants in Maryland.
What is City Life Community Builders Ltd's EIN?
City Life Community Builders Ltd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4725638. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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