Life You Can Save
- Assets
- $4.8m
- Revenue
- $7.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Sequim, WA
- Founding
- 12/2013
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 46-2100400
Organization Overview
Life You Can Save is located in Sequim, WA. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (T50) the organization is classified as: Philanthropy, Charity & Voluntarism Promotion, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Life You Can Save employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Life You Can Save 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 12/2023, Life You Can Save generated $7.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 49.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $7.8m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 57.9% per year over the past 6 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.
Since 2020, Life You Can Save has awarded 85 individual grants totaling $13,266,201. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE LIFE YOU CAN SAVE'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE LIVING IN POVERTY BY CHANGING THE WAY PEOPLE THINK ABOUT, AND DONATE TO CHARITY. OUR VISION IS TO LIVE IN A WORLD WHERE THERE IS NO GLOBAL POVERTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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RASING FUNDS FOR EFFECTIVE CHARITIES: IN 2023, WE DIRECTLY PROCESSED US $6.3M FOR OUR RECOMMENDED CHARITIES AS AGENCY FUNDS. IN ADDITION TO DONATIONS DIRECTLY PROCESSED BY OUR ORGANISATION, WE INSPIRED DONORS TO GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS EITHER DIRECTLY TO OUR RECOMMENDED CHARITIES THEMSELVES OR THROUGH OTHER MISSION ALIGNED ORGANISATIONS. GLOBALLY WEESTIMATE THAT WE EITHER DIRECTLY RAISED OR INSPIRED US $16.9M IN DONATIONS TO EFFECTIVE CHARITIES (OUR "TOTAL MONEY MOVED" METRIC).
PROMOTING THE IDEA OF EFFECTIVE GIVING: IN ADDITION TO GENERATING SUPPORT FOR OUR RECOMMENDED CHARITIES, WE WORK TO POPULARIZE THE IDEA OF EFFECTIVE GIVING AND INSPIRE MORE PEOPLE TO MAKE SMART DONATIONS WITH OUR FREE INFORMATIONAL TOOLS AND RESOURCES - MOST IMPORTANTLY, OUR FOUNDER PETER SINGER'S BOOK "THE LIFE YOU CAN SAVE". IN 2023, WE DISTRIBUTED 26,000 COPIES OF THE LIFE YOU CAN SAVE IN COMPLETE AND ABRIDGED FORMATS INCLUDING A CELEBRITY-READ AUDIOBOOK AND A PODCAST - ALL FOR FREE WHEREVER POSSIBLE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kathryn Standford | 40 | $115,880 | |
Jessica La Mesa Co-Ceo | Officer | 40 | $14,575 |
Charlie Bresler Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Peter Singer President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Neela Saldahna Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrea La Mesa Co-Ceo | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $7,388,319 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $241,794 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,388,319 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $167,332 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,512 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,562,631 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,959,318 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $2,339,922 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,575 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,575 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $349,171 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $33,812 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $102,537 |
| 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 | $311,063 |
| Advertising and promotion | $428,192 |
| Office expenses | $142,805 |
| Information technology | $68,211 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $77,445 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,535 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,835,849 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,334,689 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $433,288 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,359 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $12,666 |
| Total assets | $4,786,002 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,768,663 |
| 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 | $3 |
| Total liabilities | $2,768,666 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,988,445 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $28,891 |
| 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 | $4,786,002 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Life You Can Save has awarded $3,959,319 in support to 20 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CARBON 180 | | | $88,627 |
AGAINST MALARIA FOUNDATION | | | $326,191 |
CLEAN AIR TASK FORCE | | | $176,497 |
EVERGREEN COLLABORATIVE | | | $316,167 |
EVIDENCE ACTION | | | $128,067 |
FISTULA FOUNDATION | | | $341,665 |