Rescue-A-Life Foundation is located in Harbor City, CA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (I40) the organization is classified as: Rehabilitation Services for Offenders, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rescue-A-Life Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Rescue-A-Life Foundation generated $428.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 64.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $216.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 24.3% per year over the past 2 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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OUR MISSION IS TO SERVE PERSONS IN NEED WHO COME TO US FOR ASSISTANCE, WITH COMPASSION AND UNDERSTANDING WHILE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING SELF-SUFFICIENCY. WE BELIEVE EVERY PERSON SHOULD RESIDE IN A SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT, IN JOINING WITH OTHERS TO CHANGE SYSTEMS WHICH OPPRESS, DISCRIMINATE OR OTHERWISE CAUSE HUMAN SUFFERING, AND TO WORK TOWARDS AFFIRMING AND SUPPORTING A HEALTHY INDIVIDUAL LIFE. WE BELIEVE THE JUSTICE-INVOLVED AND OTHER DISADVANTAGED POPULATIONS SHOULD BE ABLE TO LIVE IN SECURITY AND DIGNITY. WE PROVIDE A VARIETY OF SERVICES SUPPORTIVE RESOURCES TO NEEDY AND DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE THAT DIGNIFIES EACH INDIVIDUAL WHILE PROVIDING THE NEEDED TOOLS TO HELP EXTEND INDEPENDENT LIVING AND PROMOTE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELL BEING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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RESCUE-A-LIFE FOUNDATION (RALF) OPERATES 2-REENTRY HOUSING UNITS AND 2- PERMANENT HOUSING UNITS FOR JUSTICE INVOLVED INDIVIDUALS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH EXISTING HOMELESSNESS, MANY OF WHOM HAVE SIGNIFICANT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS, DISABILITIES AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ADDICTIONS. RALF PROVIDES A RANGE OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO HELP RESIDENTS REMAIN STABLY HOUSED.RESCUE-A-LIFE FOUNDATION CASE MANAGEMENT APPROACH EMPHASIZES PROACTIVE, ASSERTIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH RESIDENTS. STAFF NURTURES TRUSTING LONG TERM RELATIONSHIPS TO PROVIDE A BASE FOR INCREASED STABILITY AND RECOVERY. SERVICES ARE VOLUNTARY BUT STAFF ARE PROACTIVE AND PERSISTENT IN BUILDING A RELATIONSHIP, OFFERING SERVICES AND SUPPORT. STAFF ARE TRAINED IN MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING, AND TRAUMA INFORMED CARE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dwayne Mcelwee Executive Dir. | Officer | 20 | $15,000 |
Anthony Edwards Vice President | Officer | 7 | $0 |
Robbie Pugh Treasurer | Officer | 9 | $0 |
Katherine Mcelwee Secretary | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $91,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $40,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $91,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $337,202 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $428,202 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $9,500 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,690 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $33,200 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,230 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $10,647 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $109,200 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $615 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $6,891 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $216,011 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $256,230 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $63,000 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $7,724 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $48,900 |
Total assets | $375,854 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $126,624 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $126,624 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $245,230 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,000 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $375,854 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Rescue-A-Life Foundation has recieved totaling $18.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $18 |
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