CENTER OF LIFE
PITTSBURGH, PA · Human Services
Mission
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.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds CENTER OF LIFE
$8M in foundation grants on record from 31 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Heinz Endowments | $4.9M | 15 |
| Richard King Mellon Foundation | $1.7M | 6 |
| United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania | $200K | 4 |
| Hazelwood Initiative | $200K | 1 |
| Pittsburgh Foundation | $100K | 1 |
| Hillman Family Foundations | $100K | 2 |
| Grable Foundation | $95K | 3 |
| Philip Chosky Charitable & Educational Foundation | $90K | 3 |
| Neighborhood Allies | $75K | 1 |
| Highmark Health | $70K | 3 |
Leadership
REV TIMOTHY L SMITH — PRESIDENT/EXEC DIR (Principal officer)
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