Better Business Bureau Report for
The Life Learning Center

Better Business Bureau Report issued July 2010
Better Business Bureau Report expires July 2012


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Charity Contact Information

Name: The Life Learning Center
Address: 315 East Fifteenth Street
  Covington, KY 41011
Phone: (859) 431-0100
Web Address: www.nkyllc.org
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 2006, Kentucky
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: The Life Learning Center prepares individuals in the Northern Kentucky region for sustainable, living-wage careers through personalized education, training, and life coaching.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

The Life Learning Center meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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BBB Accreditation

               

A BBB Accredited Charity since 08/25/2010.

BBB has determined that in addition to meeting BBB's 20 Standards for Charity Accountability, The Life Learning Center adheres to the BBB Code of Business Practices, which includes a commitment to make a good faith effort to resolve any complaints.  Charities that display the BBB Accredited Charity Seal pay a fee for review / monitoring and for support of BBB's services to the public. 

BBB accreditation does not mean that the charity's programs or services have been evaluated or endorsed by BBB or that BBB has made a determination as to the charity's competency in performing services.

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Programs

               

The Employment Education Program helps individuals to discover their strengths, skills, and abilities and how to best express them to potential employers. The week-long course, offered the second week of each month, instructs individuals on the proper way to complete a job application, write resumes and cover letters, and lets them practice successful interview techniques. This is an interactive class where the members have an opportunity to work with each other to practice the skills taught during the course. Following the basic one week course, job coaches then help individuals plan a job search and help them focus on the jobs that meet their needs. Every Thursday evening, the charity offers follow-up sessions that build on the basic class and offer not only job training, but life skills education as well. It is the goal of the program to see members develop a career, not just get a job. To this end, the Life Learning Center team works with and provides support for Members for a minimum of one year after completion of the training. Enrollment in the Employment Education Program is free, but the charity does require that individuals be drug free, have stable housing, and be committed to finding long term employment.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, The Life Learning Center's program expenses were:

  
Program Services 254,947
Total Program Expenses: $254,947
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Ms. Denise Govan, Director & COO
Compensation*:

Chair of the Board: Dr. Ed Hughes
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: President, Gateway Community & Technical College

Board Size: 7

Paid Staff Size: 8

*Ms. Denise Govan became the Director & COO on November 30, 2009. Mr. George Kent was the previous Executive Director for the charity.
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Fund Raising

               

Method(s) Used:

grant proposals, Internet
Fundraising costs were 4% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $334,945, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
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Tax Status

               

This charity is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
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Financial

               

The following information is based on The Life Learning Center's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

Source of Funds  
United Way/Community Chest 209,065
Foundation Grants 120,500
Contributions 5,380
Consulting Services 2,050
Interest Income 274
Total Income $337,269


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 75%  Fund Raising: 4%  Administrative: 21% 

Total income   $337,269
  Program expenses $254,947
  Fund raising expenses 15,068
  Administrative expenses 72,906
 
Total expenses   $342,921
Expenses in Excess of Income   (5,652)
Beginning net assets   132,920
Ending net assets   127,268
Total liabilities   10,982
Total assets   $138,250


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