Lifeline Education Charter School I Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Lifeline Education Charter School I Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Compton, California, registered in 2003, with $17,201,230 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
225 S Santa Fe Ave, Compton, CA, 90221 EIN 41-2064806 Since 2003
Revenue (FY2023)
$17.2M
▲ 3.0% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$17.0M
Net assets
$15.4M
Employees
—
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 Lifeline Education Charter School I 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 rating11 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 Lifeline Education Charter School I Inc: 11 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 Lifeline Education Charter School I 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 Lifeline Education Charter School I Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Show this grade on your website
A live seal — it updates automatically when the grade changes and links donors to this verified profile.
Contact & location
- Address
- 225 S Santa Fe Ave, Compton, CA, 90221
- City
- Compton
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.7M (FY2013) to $17.2M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $30.3MNet assets $15.4M
Operating margin
1.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$45.7M
Total liabilities
$30.3M
Net assets
$15.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $17,201,230▲3.0% | $16,961,778▲8.4% | $15,353,594▼4.6% | $45,656,588▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $16,703,990▼2.1% | $15,649,457▲16.0% | $16,096,764▼0.3% | $47,145,812▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $17,064,894▲13.7% | $13,492,985▲39.1% | $16,151,538▲26.8% | $42,493,236▲70.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $15,006,120▲40.4% | $9,702,238▼2.3% | $12,740,633▲71.3% | $24,988,334▲135% | 990 |
| 2019 | $10,687,421▲8.1% | $9,926,802▲2.0% | $7,436,751▲11.4% | $10,637,379▲19.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $9,890,645▲13.7% | $9,729,215▲19.5% | $6,676,132▲2.5% | $8,903,965▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $8,699,094▼8.2% | $8,138,778▲11.2% | $6,514,702▲9.4% | $8,593,931▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $9,478,492▲34.0% | $7,317,338▲18.3% | $5,954,386▲57.0% | $7,771,061▲41.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $7,073,320▲48.4% | $6,185,389▲52.0% | $3,793,232▲30.6% | $5,494,072▲66.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $4,765,041▲29.5% | $4,068,748▲18.6% | $2,905,301▲31.5% | $3,293,756▲26.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $3,678,289 | $3,430,296▲12.9% | $2,209,008▲12.6% | $2,605,644▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $3,038,333▲5.9% | $1,961,015▲11.8% | $2,516,675▼6.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,868,899▲16.5% | $1,754,515▲19.8% | $2,691,466▲15.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $2,462,973 | $1,464,412 | $2,323,968 | 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.
Similar organizations in Education
Education
New Teacher Center
Sacramento, CA
$17.2M
C+annual revenue
Education
Scale Leadership Academy
Corona, CA
$17.1M
Bannual revenue
Education
Girls Middle School
Palo Alto, CA
$17.3M
Bannual revenue
Education
Hillcrest Christian School
Granada Hills, CA
$17.1M
Bannual revenue
Education
Eje Academies
El Cajon, CA
$17.1M
Bannual revenue
Education
Discovery Charter School
San Jose, CA
$17.3M
Bannual revenue
Education
Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation
Downey, CA
$17.3M
Bannual revenue
Education
Westside Inclusive School House Inc
Los Angeles, CA
$17.3M
C+annual revenue
Education
Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne
Temecula, CA
$17.0M
C+annual revenue
Education
Therapeutic Living Centers For the Blind Inc
Reseda, CA
$17.0M
Bannual revenue
Compare Lifeline Education Charter School I Inc
Frequently asked questions
- Is Lifeline Education Charter School I Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lifeline Education Charter School I Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 41-2064806, based in Compton, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lifeline Education Charter School I Inc's EIN?
- Lifeline Education Charter School I Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 41-2064806.
- How much revenue does Lifeline Education Charter School I Inc report?
- Lifeline Education Charter School I Inc reported $17,201,230 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lifeline Education Charter School I Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Lifeline Education Charter School I Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
More nonprofits in Compton
Explore more
Data for Lifeline Education Charter School I Inc (EIN 41-2064806) 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.