Alive & Free
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Alive & Free is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Francisco, California, registered in 1993, with $2,144,072 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1060 Tennessee St, San Francisco, CA, 94107 EIN 94-3171846 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2025)
$2.1M
▲ 0.2% vs prior year
Crime & Legal median: $309K
Expenses (FY2025)
$2.4M
Net assets
$7.2M
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.
C+
—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 Alive & Free— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating36 mo reserves · -10% 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 Alive & Free: 36 mo reserves · -10% margin earns a C+ 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 Alive & Free— 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 Alive & Free: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1060 Tennessee St, San Francisco, CA, 94107
- City
- San Francisco
- State
- California
- Category
- Crime & Legal-Related
- Subcategory
- Crime Prevention
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.5M (FY2013) to $2.1M (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $109KNet assets $7.2M
Operating margin
-10.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$7.3M
Total liabilities
$109K
Net assets
$7.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,144,072▲0.2% | $2,360,554▼2.5% | $7,176,885▼1.9% | $7,285,748▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2024 | $2,139,073▼12.8% | $2,421,611▼24.5% | $7,318,367▼3.1% | $7,422,635▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,454,031▲33.8% | $3,208,265▲50.9% | $7,550,905▼8.6% | $7,640,957▼8.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,833,604▼67.6% | $2,125,887▼5.0% | $8,257,755▼3.2% | $8,354,682▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $5,661,126▲86.3% | $2,237,913▼12.7% | $8,532,569▲67.0% | $8,625,844▲61.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,039,338▲31.6% | $2,562,358▲9.1% | $5,109,356▲10.3% | $5,348,623▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,309,947▼43.0% | $2,349,378▲34.3% | $4,632,376▼0.8% | $4,719,891▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $4,049,970▲121% | $1,749,292▲4.8% | $4,672,040▲97.0% | $4,740,806▲91.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,834,534▲20.0% | $1,669,942▲8.1% | $2,371,362▲7.1% | $2,477,523▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,529,222▲1.7% | $1,544,151▼1.9% | $2,214,119▼0.7% | $2,281,528 | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,503,787▲1.7% | $1,573,360▲1.6% | $2,229,048▼3.0% | $2,282,544▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,479,224▼1.4% | $1,548,125▼0.1% | $2,298,621▼2.9% | $2,324,805▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,500,494 | $1,549,099 | $2,367,522 | $2,388,362 | 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 · $926K total
40 grants to Alive & Free totaling $926K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Youth development | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $9,542 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | Community media and narrative change in east contra costa county (fbo: richmond pulse) | 2023 | $125,000 |
| San Francisco Foundation | To support youth journalism. for general support. | 2023 | $55,500 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $55,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $20,600 |
| San Francisco Foundation | Program - for general support. advised - for general operating support. | 2022 | $50,000 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | Community media and narrative change in east contra costa county (fbo: richmond pulse) | 2022 | $30,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2022 | $12,100 |
| Jewish Community Federation of S F Marin Peninsula & Sonoma Counties | Public/society benefit | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2021 | $14,200 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Crime | 2021 | $11,000 |
| San Francisco Foundation | Advised - for general operating support. | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2020 | $25,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Alive & Free a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Alive & Free is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-3171846, based in San Francisco, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Alive & Free's EIN?
- Alive & Free's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-3171846.
- How much revenue does Alive & Free report?
- Alive & Free reported $2,144,072 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Alive & Free have?
- CharityIndex grades Alive & Free C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Alive & Free (EIN 94-3171846) 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.