Foundation For A Better Life
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Foundation For A Better Life is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Denver, Colorado, registered in 2000, with $1,334,000 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
555 17th St Ste 2400, Denver, CO, 80202 EIN 84-1529209 Since 2000
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.3M
▲ 2.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.8M
Net assets
$1.0M
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 Foundation For A Better Life— 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 rating7 mo reserves · -33% 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 Foundation For A Better Life: 7 mo reserves · -33% 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 Foundation For A Better Life— 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 Foundation For A Better Life: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 555 17th St Ste 2400, Denver, CO, 80202
- City
- Denver
- State
- Colorado
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.6M (FY2019) to $1.3M (FY2023) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $44KNet assets $1.0M
Operating margin
-33.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$44K
Net assets
$1.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,334,000▲2.6% | $1,779,283▲12.7% | $1,010,909▼30.6% | $1,055,240▼29.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,300,000▼47.2% | $1,578,741▼15.9% | $1,456,210▼16.1% | $1,499,918▼15.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $2,463,000▲20.5% | $1,877,340▲52.8% | $1,734,892▲50.9% | $1,783,724▲50.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $2,044,000▲31.4% | $1,228,302▼29.4% | $1,149,740▲244% | $1,182,191▲71.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,555,004 | $1,740,708 | $333,907 | $690,671 | 990PF |
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 Foundation For A Better Life a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Foundation For A Better Life is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 84-1529209, based in Denver, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Foundation For A Better Life's EIN?
- Foundation For A Better Life's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 84-1529209.
- How much revenue does Foundation For A Better Life report?
- Foundation For A Better Life reported $1,334,000 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Foundation For A Better Life have?
- CharityIndex grades Foundation For A Better Life D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Foundation For A Better Life (EIN 84-1529209) 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.