Lifechronicles Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves
Lifechronicles Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Barbara, California, registered in 1996, with $104,107 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1330 State St Ste 201, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101 EIN 77-0256868 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2023)
$104K
▼ 1.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$110K
Net assets
-$134K
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 Lifechronicles Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -5% 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 Lifechronicles Inc: 0 mo reserves · -5% margin earns a F 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 Lifechronicles 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 Lifechronicles Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1330 State St Ste 201, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
- City
- Santa Barbara
- State
- California
- Category
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $123K (FY2021) to $104K (FY2023) across 3 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $200KNet assets -$134K
Operating margin
-5.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$65K
Total liabilities
$200K
Net assets
-$134K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $104,107▼1.7% | $109,790▲4.3% | -$134,465▼4.4% | $65,474▼9.4% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $105,862▼13.6% | $105,255▼3.8% | -$128,782▲0.5% | $72,272▲1.9% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $122,539 | $109,467 | -$129,389 | $70,932 | 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 · $156K total
15 grants to Lifechronicles Inc totaling $156K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Arts, culture, and humanities | 2024 | $24,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $5,450 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2022 | $13,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2021 | $13,500 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2021 | $13,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2021 | $9,300 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Arts, culture, and humanities | 2019 | $10,100 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Arts, culture, and humanities | 2018 | $13,200 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2018 | $8,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health & human services | 2017 | $12,500 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Interview and video services training program | 2016 | $7,400 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health & human services | 2016 | $5,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health & human services | 2015 | $7,500 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | To support the benefit concert - honoring debby davison's life - sponsor level | 2015 | $3,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Lifechronicles Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lifechronicles Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 77-0256868, based in Santa Barbara, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lifechronicles Inc's EIN?
- Lifechronicles Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 77-0256868.
- How much revenue does Lifechronicles Inc report?
- Lifechronicles Inc reported $104,107 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lifechronicles Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Lifechronicles Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lifechronicles Inc (EIN 77-0256868) 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.