Living Amends
Living Amends provides scholarships to vetted sober livings throughout Texas. Individuals who qualify must complete an in-person residential treatment program and commit to continuing their recovery in sober …
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Mission
Living Amends provides scholarships to vetted sober livings throughout Texas. Individuals who qualify must complete an in-person residential treatment program and commit to continuing their recovery in sober living to be considered. Each person must fill out an online application and sign a contract. We ask each individual to pay back 25% of awarded amount within a year.
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· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Living Amends with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar's profile for Living Amends draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical health charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLiving Amends is a registered health nonprofit based in Austin, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its EIN is 475370461. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $235K in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Living Amends's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 475370461. 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.
Living Amends has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
Living Amends is located in Austin, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.
Based on official tax filings, Living Amends has $235K in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Living Amends is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $235K in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Living Amends. 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, Living Amends 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 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
Discover how Living Amends supports individuals on their journey to addiction recovery through innovative programs and compassionate care. Join us in creating lasting positive change and rebuilding lives. Living Amends is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2016.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $235K is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Living Amends are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Living Amends is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 475370461, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (2)
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2 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 - 7 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · 7 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 · 2016
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Living Amends
- What is Living Amends?
- Living Amends is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Austin, United States. Discover how Living Amends supports individuals on their journey to addiction recovery through innovative programs and compassionate care. Join us in creating lasting positive change and rebuilding lives.
- When was Living Amends founded?
- Living Amends was founded in 2016.
- Who leads Living Amends?
- Sharon Sauer serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Living Amends located?
- Headquartered in Austin, TX, United States.
- What is Living Amends's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Living Amends trustworthy?
- Living Amends has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Living Amends's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 475370461.
- What is Living Amends's website?
- http://www.livingamends.org