CENTER OF LIFE
AI Summary
CENTER OF LIFE (COL) is a faith-based community empowerment organization focused on strengthening families, children, and youth in the Greater Hazelwood community and other underserved neighborhoods throughout Pittsburgh. With an operating budget of $3.5 million and total revenue of $3.1 million for the 2024 filing year, COL has been providing vital programs in music and arts, education, athletics, family engagement, and community partnerships for over twenty years. The organization does not rely on a single funder for 50% or more of its revenue. For more information, visit www.centeroflife.net.
Mission Statement
CENTER OF LIFE (COL) IS A FAITH-BASED COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THE GREATER HAZELWOOD COMMUNITY AND OTHER UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGHOUT THE PITTSBURGH AREA. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH THE LIFE-SKILLS, EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO THRIVE AND MAKE THEIR COMMUNITIES STRONG. FOR TWENTY YEARS CENTER OF LIFE HAS PROVIDED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN MUSIC AND ARTS, EDUCATION, ATHLETICS, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS.
Cause Areas
2
Family services
Creative Youth Development
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CENTER OF LIFE’s budget?
In 2024, CENTER OF LIFE reported an annual operating budget of around $3.5 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does CENTER OF LIFE support?
CENTER OF LIFE supports work in Family services and Creative Youth Development.
Where does CENTER OF LIFE operate?
CENTER OF LIFE is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.
Who funded CENTER OF LIFE recently?
In 2025, CENTER OF LIFE received grants from THE UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA, PROGRAM TO AID CITIZEN ENTERPRISE INC, and PETER C DOZZI FAMILY FOUNDATION AKA EUGENE DOZZI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant CENTER OF LIFE received in 2024?
The largest grant to CENTER OF LIFE in 2024 exceeds $700 thousand.
What is CENTER OF LIFE’s reliance on government grants?
CENTER OF LIFE relied on government grants for more than 10% of their total revenue in 2024.