Old Stories-new Lives
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Old Stories-new Lives is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 2000, with $527 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
2077 Balmer Dr, Los Angeles, CA, 90039 EIN 95-4754817 Since 2000
Revenue (FY2024)
$527
▼ 48.5% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$3,802
Net assets
$157K
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.
F
—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 Old Stories-new Lives— 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 rating495 mo reserves · -621% 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 Old Stories-new Lives: 495 mo reserves · -621% 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 Old Stories-new Lives— 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 Old Stories-new Lives: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2077 Balmer Dr, Los Angeles, CA, 90039
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- California
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Performing Arts
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $138K (FY2015) to $527 (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $78KNet assets $157K
Operating margin
-621.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$235K
Total liabilities
$78K
Net assets
$157K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $527▼48.5% | $3,802▼63.6% | $156,916▼2.0% | $235,414▲47.0% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $1,024▼33.6% | $10,443▲119% | $160,191▼5.6% | $160,191▼5.6% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $1,543▲5043% | $4,769▼61.6% | $169,610▼1.9% | $169,610▼1.9% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $30▼47.4% | $12,412▲5.1% | $172,836▼6.7% | $172,836▼9.6% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $57▼60.1% | $11,809▼3.8% | $185,218▼6.0% | $191,218▼5.8% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $143▼2.1% | $12,279▲8.2% | $196,970▼5.8% | $202,970▼5.6% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $146▲1.4% | $11,346▲8.4% | $209,106▼5.1% | $215,106▼4.9% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $144▼99.1% | $10,469▼65.4% | $220,306▼4.5% | $226,306▼4.4% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $15,423▼88.8% | $30,255▼80.8% | $230,631▼6.0% | $236,631▼8.3% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $138,014 | $157,605 | $245,463 | $258,000 | 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 Old Stories-new Lives a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Old Stories-new Lives is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-4754817, based in Los Angeles, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Old Stories-new Lives's EIN?
- Old Stories-new Lives's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-4754817.
- How much revenue does Old Stories-new Lives report?
- Old Stories-new Lives reported $527 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Old Stories-new Lives have?
- CharityIndex grades Old Stories-new Lives F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Old Stories-new Lives (EIN 95-4754817) 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.