Tree of Life School
Tree of Life School is specifically organized to provide a christ-centered education to all children regardless of their socio-economic situation. Tree of Life School celebrates the diversity of the body of christ and equips children to serve god, people, and god's creation to their fullest.
Tree of Life School at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,480,713
- -8.5% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $1,083,689
- +11.0% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $2,838
- -24.1% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,206,428
- +12.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Tree of Life School funds
How this funder distributes its grants
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
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Synergy Health Center Kalamazoo, MI | To assist in the cost of counseling for students whose health insurance would not cover the costs. | $7,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,480,713 | $1,083,689 | $1,206,428 | — | — | $2,838 |
| 2024 | $1,619,103 | $976,263 | $1,069,555 | — | — | $3,740 |
| 2023 | $1,703,049 | $877,940 | $928,973 | $7,800 | 1 | $513 |
| 2022 | $1,748,804 | $702,609 | $695,141 | — | — | $55 |
| 2021 | $1,741,487 | $721,342 | $607,413 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $1,688,231 | $613,315 | $489,834 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $1,544,024 | $688,076 | $432,596 | — | — | $322 |
About Tree of Life School
Based on IRS filings
Tree of Life School is a public charity focused on Education, based in Kalamazoo, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tree of Life School is led by Adam Sterenberg, President & Trustee since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Adam Sterenberg
President & Trustee
Trustee, President & Advancement Commit. Co-Chair → President, Trustee, Advancement Committee & Co-Chair, 2023
President, Trustee, Advancement Committee & Co-Chair → President & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$41K (2019) → $68K (2025)
Zach Terrell
Finanace Committee Chair
Trustee & Finance Committee Chair → Finanace Committee Chair & Trustee, 2023
Finanace Committee Chair & Trustee → Finanace Committee Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Albers
Board Chair & Secretary
Trustee → Board Chair & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yolanda Stewart
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Daniel Hinkle (2022–2024) — Treasurer & Trustee
- Former: Kurt Steensma (2019–2023) — Board Chairman, Trustee & Secretary
- Former: Jeff Blamer (2020–2023) — Policy Committee Chair & Trustee
- Former: Jessica Acmoody (2020–2023) — Education Committee & Trustee
- Former: James M Sterenberg (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Bill Schuhmacher (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Mischa King (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Joan Brussee (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Kathy Chapman (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Scott Deloof (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Sheldon McCullough (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Gary Shaffer (2019) — Trustee & Finance Chair
- Former: John McDonald (2019) — Trustee & Chair Policy Committee
- Former: Julia Davenport (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Stacie Gryga (2019) — Trustee & Chair of Executive Director Committee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $68K, to Adam Sterenberg (President, Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Tree of Life School
How large is Tree of Life School?
Tree of Life School reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Tree of Life School?
Tree of Life School is a public charity focused on Education, based in Kalamazoo, MI. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Tree of Life School operate?
Tree of Life School has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Tree of Life School's EIN?
Tree of Life School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3462589. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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