Alive Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs
Alive Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 1985, with $2,205,850 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 28733, Saint Louis, MO, 63146 EIN 43-1298527 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.2M
▲ 16.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.8M
Net assets
$583K
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating4 mo reserves · +17% 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 Inc: 4 mo reserves · +17% margin earns a A 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 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 Alive Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 28733, Saint Louis, MO, 63146
- City
- Saint Louis
- State
- Missouri
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $878K (FY2013) to $2.2M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $406KNet assets $583K
Operating margin
16.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$988K
Total liabilities
$406K
Net assets
$583K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,205,850▲16.4% | $1,839,472▲0.9% | $582,562▲125% | $988,451▲30.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,894,765▲4.3% | $1,822,375▲1.8% | $259,396▲48.6% | $756,126▲175% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,816,252▼10.2% | $1,790,916▼15.3% | $174,567▲17.0% | $275,096▼66.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,021,995▲6.2% | $2,113,808▲14.2% | $149,231▼38.1% | $808,559▲135% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,904,831▼3.7% | $1,851,357▼6.8% | $241,044▲28.5% | $344,675▲16.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,977,432▼0.7% | $1,986,907▼3.8% | $187,570▼4.8% | $295,253▲26.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,991,590▲31.1% | $2,065,955▲40.7% | $197,045▼20.8% | $233,662▼14.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,518,973▲7.2% | $1,468,305▲8.7% | $248,945▲25.6% | $272,415▲26.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,416,580▲44.5% | $1,350,412▲42.3% | $198,277▲50.1% | $215,751▲45.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $980,218▲11.7% | $948,813▲1.8% | $132,109▲186% | $148,252▲54.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $877,579 | $931,623▼4.5% | $46,164▼53.9% | $96,225▼7.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $975,695▲1.2% | $100,208▼21.9% | $104,407▼22.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $964,485▲11.9% | $128,262▼23.7% | $133,802▼21.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $862,270 | $168,024 | $171,212 | 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 · $516K total
28 grants to Alive Inc totaling $516K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | General support, use as needed | 2024 | $34,093 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $14,142 |
| The Foundation For Barnes-jewish Hospital | Empowers domestic abuse survivors and their children through couseling, emergency shelter, and other critical services | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $13,648 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $12,714 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2023 | $8,050 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $28,988 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | Human services | 2022 | $23,800 |
| The Foundation For Barnes-jewish Hospital | Empowers domestic abuse survivors and their children through couseling, emergency shelter, and other critical services | 2022 | $15,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2022 | $14,550 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $6,494 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2021 | $40,758 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2021 | $10,400 |
| The Foundation For Barnes-jewish Hospital | 2021 support for alive, inc. | 2021 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $5,100 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Alive Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Alive Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 43-1298527, based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Alive Inc's EIN?
- Alive Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 43-1298527.
- How much revenue does Alive Inc report?
- Alive Inc reported $2,205,850 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Alive Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Alive Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Alive Inc (EIN 43-1298527) 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.