A Choice For Life Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
A Choice For Life Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Louisville, Kentucky, registered in 1993, with $1,442,160 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
701 W Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville, KY, 40203 EIN 61-1142823 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.4M
▼ 22.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.9M
Net assets
$4.0M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for A Choice For Life Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating25 mo reserves · -32% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For A Choice For Life Inc: 25 mo reserves · -32% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for A Choice For Life Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For A Choice For Life Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 701 W Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville, KY, 40203
- City
- Louisville
- State
- Kentucky
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.1M (FY2013) to $1.4M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $87KNet assets $4.0M
Operating margin
-32.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.1M
Total liabilities
$87K
Net assets
$4.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,442,160▼22.6% | $1,909,787▲10.3% | $3,983,415▼10.0% | $4,070,201▼9.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,864,266▲15.7% | $1,732,086▲5.4% | $4,424,654▲1.7% | $4,499,733▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,611,529▼8.7% | $1,644,024▲18.1% | $4,349,280▼0.7% | $4,412,997▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,764,653▲29.4% | $1,392,371▼4.4% | $4,382,119▲9.4% | $4,402,976▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,363,216▼16.0% | $1,456,794▲2.4% | $4,005,629▼2.3% | $4,064,494▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,622,629▲7.8% | $1,422,435▲6.1% | $4,099,207▲5.1% | $4,209,460▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,505,882▼44.2% | $1,340,606▲7.1% | $3,899,013▲4.4% | $4,225,526▲12.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,696,645▲38.3% | $1,251,241▲4.1% | $3,733,737▲63.2% | $3,769,187▲62.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,949,552▲62.4% | $1,202,432▲1.4% | $2,288,333▲48.5% | $2,323,300▲48.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,200,270▲7.3% | $1,186,120▼0.1% | $1,541,213▲0.9% | $1,563,955▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,118,833 | $1,187,562▲6.0% | $1,527,063▼4.3% | $1,565,640▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,120,366▼10.2% | $1,595,792▲2.0% | $1,637,382▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,247,222▲11.1% | $1,564,346▼10.6% | $1,594,663▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,122,802 | $1,750,284 | $1,778,320 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $2.3M total
43 grants to A Choice For Life Inc totaling $2.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Medical care | 2024 | $309,600 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2024 | $25,037 |
| Greater Horizons | Health, medicine & science | 2024 | $25,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $8,859 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2023 | $126,100 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $25,766 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $14,029 |
| American Endowment Foundation | General operating support | 2023 | $9,729 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2023 | $5,500 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2022 | $125,528 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2022 | $125,528 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $18,816 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2022 | $9,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $7,641 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Evangelism | 2021 | $114,912 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is A Choice For Life Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Choice For Life Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 61-1142823, based in Louisville, Kentucky. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A Choice For Life Inc's EIN?
- A Choice For Life Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 61-1142823.
- How much revenue does A Choice For Life Inc report?
- A Choice For Life Inc reported $1,442,160 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Choice For Life Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades A Choice For Life Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Choice For Life Inc (EIN 61-1142823) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.