Beacon-independent Living Services
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Beacon-independent Living Services is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Cruz, California, registered in 2003, with $2,104,038 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 3621, Santa Cruz, CA, 95063 EIN 01-0642617 Since 2003
Revenue (FY2023)
$2.1M
▲ 23.7% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.8M
Net assets
$1.6M
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 Beacon-independent Living Services— 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 rating10 mo reserves · +14% 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 Beacon-independent Living Services: 10 mo reserves · +14% 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 Beacon-independent Living Services— 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 Beacon-independent Living Services: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 3621, Santa Cruz, CA, 95063
- City
- Santa Cruz
- State
- California
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Residential Care
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.5M (FY2013) to $2.1M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $2,273Net assets $1.6M
Operating margin
13.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.6M
Total liabilities
$2,273
Net assets
$1.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,104,038▲23.7% | $1,812,880▲17.6% | $1,579,053▲23.5% | $1,581,326▲23.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,700,879▲10.1% | $1,541,029▲4.0% | $1,278,077▲14.3% | $1,281,201▲14.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,544,895▲15.4% | $1,481,719▲15.8% | $1,118,227▲6.0% | $1,118,775▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,338,700▼24.4% | $1,279,405▼20.6% | $1,055,051▲6.0% | $1,068,089▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,771,057▲2.1% | $1,610,926▲2.9% | $995,756▲19.2% | $1,082,849▲15.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,735,271▲14.8% | $1,565,039▲8.6% | $835,625▲25.6% | $936,935▲40.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,511,244▲0.7% | $1,441,161▲4.3% | $665,393▲11.8% | $667,378▲11.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,500,061▲6.4% | $1,382,041▼0.2% | $595,310▲24.7% | $597,470▲25.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,409,498▲2.5% | $1,384,518▼1.6% | $477,290▲5.5% | $477,050▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,375,593▼6.7% | $1,407,561▼3.2% | $452,312▼6.6% | $454,241▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,473,889 | $1,454,841▼8.3% | $484,280▲4.1% | $484,280▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,586,843▲1.0% | $465,232▲1.4% | $465,232▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,571,512▲10.7% | $458,642▲18.0% | $458,642▲18.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,420,246 | $388,635 | $388,635 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Beacon-independent Living Services a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Beacon-independent Living Services is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 01-0642617, based in Santa Cruz, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Beacon-independent Living Services's EIN?
- Beacon-independent Living Services's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 01-0642617.
- How much revenue does Beacon-independent Living Services report?
- Beacon-independent Living Services reported $2,104,038 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Beacon-independent Living Services have?
- CharityIndex grades Beacon-independent Living Services B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Beacon-independent Living Services (EIN 01-0642617) 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.