L i F e Skills Foundation
To empower transition age youth to live stable, self-directed lives by providing them with housing and wraparound support services.
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Visit lifeskillsfound.orgAbout L i F e Skills Foundation
LIFE Skills Foundation provides housing, counseling, independent living skills and wraparound supports to youth facing homelessness in Durham, NC.
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Mission
To empower transition age youth to live stable, self-directed lives by providing them with housing and wraparound support services.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar youth development in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, L i F e Skills Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 86% of the 53,450 youth development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyL i F e Skills Foundation is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Durham, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. Its EIN is 203676000. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $328K in annual revenue. 35 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
L i F e Skills Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 203676000. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
L i F e Skills Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.
L i F e Skills Foundation is located in Durham, NC, United States. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.
Based on official tax filings, L i F e Skills Foundation has $328K in annual revenue. It allocates 67% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
L i F e Skills Foundation is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $328K in annual revenue. The organization has 35 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for L i F e Skills Foundation. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, L i F e Skills Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 67% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
LIFE Skills Foundation provides housing, counseling, independent living skills and wraparound supports to youth facing homelessness in Durham, NC. L i F e Skills Foundation is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2005.
Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 67% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $328K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to L i F e Skills Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. L i F e Skills Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 203676000, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
L I F E SKILLS FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (14)
Source: Public filings
14 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 35 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 35 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2005
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about L i F e Skills Foundation
- What is L i F e Skills Foundation?
- L i F e Skills Foundation is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Durham, United States. LIFE Skills Foundation provides housing, counseling, independent living skills and wraparound supports to youth facing homelessness in Durham, NC.
- When was L i F e Skills Foundation founded?
- L i F e Skills Foundation was founded in 2005.
- Who leads L i F e Skills Foundation?
- Lauren L Schewel serves as Board Chair.
- Where is L i F e Skills Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Durham, NC, United States.
- What is L i F e Skills Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 67% of expenses go to program services.
- Is L i F e Skills Foundation trustworthy?
- L i F e Skills Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is L i F e Skills Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 203676000.
- What is L i F e Skills Foundation's website?
- http://lifeskillsfound.org