# Light of Life a Charitableorganization

Children's and youth services nonprofit in Foster City, California 94404. EIN 20-5402443. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Fighting poverty through education and vocational training. Supporting underprivileged children and the elderly.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/205402443/202531069349200138/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Children's and youth services (IRS activity code P30)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2007
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | $73,615 | $77,175 | $79,218 | $2,218 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/205402443/202531069349200138/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $99,242 | $116,488 | $0 | $5,778 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/205402443/202403589349200200/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2024: gifts and grants $73,615, program fees $0, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Shrinking** (about -26% a year, Dec 2023 to Dec 2024). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 2 children's and youth services nonprofits in Foster City.
- Revenue $73,615 is higher than roughly 20 to 30% of 297 children's and youth services nonprofits in California; median $342,492.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- San Mateo County, California: about 140,186 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 320 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.3 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Foster City: 12 licensed child care centers, 2 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/foster-city
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Light of Life a Charitableorganization's EIN?**

Light of Life a Charitableorganization's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5402443. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Light of Life a Charitableorganization a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Light of Life a Charitableorganization in Foster City, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2007. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Light of Life a Charitableorganization tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Light of Life a Charitableorganization as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Light of Life a Charitableorganization do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2024: "Fighting poverty through education and vocational training. Supporting underprivileged children and the elderly." The IRS classifies it as: Children's and youth services.

**How much money does Light of Life a Charitableorganization take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2024, Light of Life a Charitableorganization reported total revenue of $73,615 and total expenses of $77,175 on its Form 990-EZ (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.