People For A Better Life
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
People For A Better Life is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Dearborn Hts, Michigan, registered in 2013, with $61,225 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
24330 Ann Arbor Trl, Dearborn Hts, MI, 48127 EIN 45-5539059 Since 2013
Revenue (FY2023)
$61K
▲ 277.2% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2023)
$59K
Net assets
$68K
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 People For A Better Life— 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 rating14 mo reserves · +3% 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 People For A Better Life: 14 mo reserves · +3% 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 People For A Better Life— 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 People For A Better Life: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 24330 Ann Arbor Trl, Dearborn Hts, MI, 48127
- City
- Dearborn Hts
- State
- Michigan
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Health Support Services
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $85K (FY2014) to $61K (FY2023) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $20KNet assets $68K
Operating margin
2.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$88K
Total liabilities
$20K
Net assets
$68K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $61,225▲277% | $59,475▲205% | $67,740▲2.7% | $87,588▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $16,231▼48.9% | $19,473▼35.7% | $65,990▼4.7% | $85,836▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $31,779▼44.0% | $30,280▼29.5% | $69,232▲2.2% | $89,078▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $56,783▼22.6% | $42,940▲22.5% | $67,733▲25.7% | $87,579▲18.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $73,333▼0.4% | $35,045▼60.7% | $53,890▲245% | $73,736▲108% | 990 |
| 2018 | $73,616▼26.2% | $89,284▼16.0% | $15,602▼50.1% | $35,448▼30.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $99,694▲20.4% | $106,260▲25.1% | $31,270▼21.8% | $51,116▲27.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $82,805▼3.1% | $84,932▲97.1% | $39,998▼5.0% | $39,998▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $85,425 | $43,099 | $42,125 | $42,125 | 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.
Grants received · $33K total
5 grants to People For A Better Life totaling $33K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Community Foundation | Disaster response | 2020 | $6,500 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2020 | $5,786 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2019 | $8,620 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2018 | $5,998 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2017 | $5,925 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is People For A Better Life a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. People For A Better Life is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-5539059, based in Dearborn Hts, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is People For A Better Life's EIN?
- People For A Better Life's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-5539059.
- How much revenue does People For A Better Life report?
- People For A Better Life reported $61,225 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does People For A Better Life have?
- CharityIndex grades People For A Better Life C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for People For A Better Life (EIN 45-5539059) 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.