Help A Life Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Declining revenue
Help A Life Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 2007, with $88,746 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3884 Clayton Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90027 EIN 26-0418522 Since 2007
Revenue (FY2024)
$89K
▲ 121.6% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$63K
Net assets
$26K
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 Help A Life Foundation 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 rating5 mo reserves · +29% 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 Help A Life Foundation Inc: 5 mo reserves · +29% 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 Help A Life Foundation 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 Help A Life Foundation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3884 Clayton Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90027
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- International Development & Relief
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $293K (FY2018) to $89K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $26K
Operating margin
29.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$26K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$26K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $88,746▲122% | $62,723▼17.5% | $26,023▲5413% | $26,023▲5413% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $40,039▼60.9% | $76,070▼25.0% | $472▼98.7% | $472▼98.7% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $102,305▼61.2% | $101,443▼55.6% | $36,503▲2.4% | $36,503 | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $263,925▼10.0% | $228,284▼32.2% | $35,641▲449% | $0▼100% | 990 |
| 2018 | $293,215 | $336,662 | $6,496 | $6,496 | 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 · $5,000 total
1 grant to Help A Life Foundation Inc totaling $5,000, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International/foreign affairs | 2016 | $5,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Help A Life Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Help A Life Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-0418522, based in Los Angeles, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Help A Life Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Help A Life Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-0418522.
- How much revenue does Help A Life Foundation Inc report?
- Help A Life Foundation Inc reported $88,746 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Help A Life Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Help A Life Foundation Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Help A Life Foundation Inc (EIN 26-0418522) 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.