# The Childrens Life-Saving Foundation

Camps nonprofit in Santa Monica, California 90403. EIN 95-4371286. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> The Childrens Lifesaving Foundation CLF is a non-profit 501c3 organization dedicated to transforming the lives of underserved BIPOC youth and houseless families living in shelters and transitional housing in Los Angeles through a unique approach of providing outdoor education through amazing Summer and Surf Camps inspiring Holiday Events and awesome Field Trips in and around Los Angeles and...

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/954371286/202512699349300006/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Camps (IRS activity code N20Z)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1997
- 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 | $563,563 | $561,586 | $492,977 | $1,977 | 7 | 0 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/954371286/202512699349300006/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $458,390 | $483,467 | $481,326 | -$18,204 | 7 | 275 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/954371286/202532239349300003/full) |
| Dec 2022 | $458,393 | $393,535 | $590,800 | $6,873 | 0 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/954371286/202302209349300430/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $262,639 | $437,244 | $428,874 | $77,572 | 0 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/954371286/202222669349301437/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2024: programs $421,129 (75%), management $140,457 (25%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2024: gifts and grants $563,441, program fees $0, investment income $122.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +29% a year, Dec 2021 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 camp nonprofits in Santa Monica.
- Revenue $563,563 is higher than roughly 60 to 70% of 111 camp nonprofits in California; median $248,246.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Los Angeles County, California: about 1,944,946 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
- 3,703 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.9 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Santa Monica: 65 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/california/santa-monica
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is The Childrens Life-Saving Foundation's EIN?**

The Childrens Life-Saving Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4371286. 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 The Childrens Life-Saving Foundation a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists The Childrens Life-Saving Foundation in Santa Monica, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1997. 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 The Childrens Life-Saving Foundation tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to The Childrens Life-Saving Foundation 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 The Childrens Life-Saving Foundation do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2024: "The Childrens Lifesaving Foundation CLF is a non-profit 501c3 organization dedicated to transforming the lives of underserved BIPOC youth and houseless families living in shelters and transitional housing in Los Angeles through a unique approach of providing outdoor education through amazing Summer and Surf Camps inspiring Holiday Events and awesome Field Trips in and around Los Angeles and..." The IRS classifies it as: Camps.

**How much money does The Childrens Life-Saving Foundation take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2024, The Childrens Life-Saving Foundation reported total revenue of $563,563 and total expenses of $561,586 on its Form 990 (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.