Life-line
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Life-line is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Denver, Colorado, registered in 2020, with $2,054,452 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1240 W Bayaud Ave, Denver, CO, 80223 EIN 36-4907841 Since 2020
Revenue (FY2023)
$2.1M
▲ 6.3% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2023)
$2.6M
Net assets
$638K
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 Life-line— 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 rating3 mo reserves · -27% 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 Life-line: 3 mo reserves · -27% 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 Life-line— 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 Life-line: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1240 W Bayaud Ave, Denver, CO, 80223
- City
- Denver
- State
- Colorado
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Arts & Cultural Organizations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $294K (FY2018) to $2.1M (FY2023) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $348KNet assets $638K
Operating margin
-27.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$986K
Total liabilities
$348K
Net assets
$638K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,054,452▲6.3% | $2,615,416▲27.0% | $638,290▼46.8% | $986,306▼35.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,932,613▲24.2% | $2,060,007▲48.9% | $1,199,254▲165% | $1,520,720▲131% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,555,832▲36.1% | $1,383,222▲45.0% | $452,460▲61.7% | $658,638▲31.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,143,316▲105% | $953,658▲82.2% | $279,850▲210% | $500,311▲441% | 990 |
| 2019 | $558,860▲90.0% | $523,410▲119% | $90,409▲64.5% | $92,469▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $294,092 | $239,133 | $54,959 | $86,645 | 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 · $19K total
2 grants to Life-line totaling $19K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $11,136 |
| Denver Foundation | General operating support | 2021 | $7,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Life-line a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Life-line is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-4907841, based in Denver, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Life-line's EIN?
- Life-line's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-4907841.
- How much revenue does Life-line report?
- Life-line reported $2,054,452 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Life-line have?
- CharityIndex grades Life-line D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Life-line (EIN 36-4907841) 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.