Life of A Single Mom
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Life of A Single Mom is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, registered in 2012, with $958,959 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
12015 Justice Ave, Baton Rouge, LA, 70816 EIN 45-3478448 Since 2012
Revenue (FY2024)
$959K
▼ 33.1% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$953K
Net assets
$263K
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 Life of A Single Mom— 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 rating3 mo reserves · +1% 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 of A Single Mom: 3 mo reserves · +1% 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 Life of A Single Mom— 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 of A Single Mom: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 12015 Justice Ave, Baton Rouge, LA, 70816
- City
- Baton Rouge
- State
- Louisiana
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Family Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $130K (FY2013) to $959K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $31KNet assets $263K
Operating margin
0.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$294K
Total liabilities
$31K
Net assets
$263K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $958,959▼33.1% | $953,449▼41.5% | $262,582▲2.7% | $293,977▼8.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,433,171▼1.0% | $1,629,216▲18.6% | $255,575▼47.2% | $321,607▼44.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,447,491▲82.1% | $1,373,801▲64.6% | $484,063▲9.3% | $575,548▲29.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $794,850▼13.1% | $834,379▲16.3% | $442,705▼8.2% | $445,925▼8.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $914,524▲24.8% | $717,318▲9.3% | $482,235▲69.2% | $484,893▲67.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $732,644▲42.9% | $656,385▲31.0% | $285,029▲36.5% | $289,641▲37.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $512,685▼4.4% | $500,992▼12.6% | $208,770▲5.9% | $210,756▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $536,370▼19.0% | $573,246▼4.5% | $197,077▼15.8% | $212,307▼13.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $662,452▲64.4% | $599,959▲86.1% | $233,953▲32.5% | $244,370▲36.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $403,021▲32.4% | $322,468▲21.9% | $176,527▲83.9% | $179,356▲84.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $304,432▲134% | $264,493▲201% | $95,974▲71.3% | $97,017▲68.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $129,850 | $87,999 | $56,035 | $57,494 | 990EZ |
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 · $98K total
6 grants to Life of A Single Mom totaling $98K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Horizons Foundation Inc | Program support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Stand Together Foundation | General operating | 2019 | $30,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2017 | $7,952 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To support the louisiana flood relief efforts | 2016 | $25,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Family support | 2016 | $10,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Family support | 2014 | $100 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Life of A Single Mom a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Life of A Single Mom is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-3478448, based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Life of A Single Mom's EIN?
- Life of A Single Mom's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-3478448.
- How much revenue does Life of A Single Mom report?
- Life of A Single Mom reported $958,959 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Life of A Single Mom have?
- CharityIndex grades Life of A Single Mom B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Life of A Single Mom (EIN 45-3478448) 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.