Love & Service 4th & 5th Step Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Love & Service 4th & 5th Step Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Nipomo, California, registered in 2024, with $57,969 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 246, Nipomo, CA, 93444 EIN 46-0953828 Since 2024
Revenue (FY2024)
$58K
▼ 21.8% vs prior year
Mental Health median: $333K
Expenses (FY2024)
$40K
Net assets
$64K
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.
C+
★★★★
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 Love & Service 4th & 5th Step 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 rating19 mo reserves · +30% 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 Love & Service 4th & 5th Step Inc: 19 mo reserves · +30% 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 Love & Service 4th & 5th Step Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Love & Service 4th & 5th Step Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 246, Nipomo, CA, 93444
- City
- Nipomo
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Substance Abuse Programs
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $40K (FY2012) to $58K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $57KNet assets $64K
Operating margin
30.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$121K
Total liabilities
$57K
Net assets
$64K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $57,969▼21.8% | $40,357▲1.2% | $64,414▲37.6% | $121,102▲0.7% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $74,165▲10.8% | $39,896▼40.4% | $46,802▲727% | $120,240▲273% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $66,931▲1.6% | $66,975▼20.0% | $5,662▼0.8% | $32,201▲464% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $65,904▲4.0% | $83,692▲26.9% | $5,706▼75.7% | $5,706▼76.2% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $63,358▼25.6% | $65,963 | $23,494▼10.0% | $23,950▼8.2% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $85,149▲49.4% | $65,938▲21.4% | $26,099▲279% | $26,099▲279% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $56,988▲42.3% | $54,317▲51.6% | $6,888▲63.3% | $6,888▲63.3% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $40,055 | $35,838 | $4,217 | $4,217 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Love & Service 4th & 5th Step Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Love & Service 4th & 5th Step Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-0953828, based in Nipomo, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Love & Service 4th & 5th Step Inc's EIN?
- Love & Service 4th & 5th Step Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-0953828.
- How much revenue does Love & Service 4th & 5th Step Inc report?
- Love & Service 4th & 5th Step Inc reported $57,969 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Love & Service 4th & 5th Step Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Love & Service 4th & 5th Step Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Love & Service 4th & 5th Step Inc (EIN 46-0953828) 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.