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Work for Life

Work for life equips entrepreneurs to fight poverty and the effects of poverty in their lives their families lives and within their communities

Human Services Birmingham, AL EIN: 272066050 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About Work for Life

Work for life is focused on equipping individuals in theirlocal context to fight back the negative impact of povertyin their lives. Our vision is to see people realize theirfull potential and we do this through action oriented businesstraining. This training consumes the bulk of our time, energy, andefforts. Through this training in 2022, we were able to see 10,330students attend work for life classes. Our success rate over the yearshas been around 85% of students increasing their monthly net profitswithin 12 months. If those numbers hold true through 2023, that means8,780 students from 2022 will go on to increase their net profits. Thistraining is possible because of the staff we've recruited and theprogram we execute. In addition to the 10,330 …

Founded
Headquarters
Birmingham, AL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2015

Mission

Work for life equips entrepreneurs to fight poverty and the effects of poverty in their lives their families lives and within their communities

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 11.39%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 12.4% of total expenses ($18,423 of $148,790).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2022 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.91
Program$0.91

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Work for Life 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
  • 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
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 71% of the 322,679 human services 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

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Work for Life is a registered human services nonprofit based in Birmingham, AL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its EIN is 272066050. 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 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $162K in annual revenue. 21 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Work for Life's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 272066050. 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.

Work for Life has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Work for Life is located in Birmingham, AL, United States. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.

Based on official tax filings, Work for Life has $162K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Work for Life is classified as a Human Services 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 $162K in annual revenue. The organization has 21 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Work for Life. 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, Work for Life 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). 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.

Work for life is focused on equipping individuals in theirlocal context to fight back the negative impact of povertyin their lives. Our vision is to see people realize theirfull potential and we do this through action oriented businesstraining. This training consumes the bulk of our time, energy, andefforts. Through this training in 2022, we were able to see 10,330students attend work for life classes. Our success rate over the yearshas been around 85% of students increasing their monthly net profitswithin 12 months. If those numbers hold true through 2023, that means8,780 students from 2022 will go on to increase their net profits. Thistraining is possible because of the staff we've... Work for Life is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2009.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $162K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Work for Life are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Work for Life is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 272066050, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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Randall W•••••
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Officers & trustees (5)

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 21 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 21 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2009
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Work for Life

What is Work for Life?
Work for Life is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Birmingham, United States. Work for life is focused on equipping individuals in theirlocal context to fight back the negative impact of povertyin their lives. Our vision is to see people realize theirfull potential and we do this through action oriented businesstraining. This training consumes the bulk of our time, energy, andefforts. Through this training in 2022, we were able to see 10,330students attend work for life classes. Our success rate over the yearshas been around 85% of students increasing their monthly net profitswithin 12 months. If those numbers hold true through 2023, that means8,780 students from 2022 will go on to increase their net profits. Thistraining is possible because of the staff we've recruited and theprogram we execute. In addition to the 10,330 students, we have 40-50active instructors, 3 program coordinators and 1 executive directorwhose primary focus is the execution of work for life.
When was Work for Life founded?
Work for Life was founded in 2009.
Who leads Work for Life?
Randall Wilson serves as 0.
Where is Work for Life located?
Headquartered in Birmingham, AL, United States.
What is Work for Life's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M.
Is Work for Life trustworthy?
Work for Life has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 out of 100 (Partial 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 Work for Life's registration number?
IRS EIN: 272066050.
What is Work for Life's website?
https://iworkforlife.com