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Life Perspectives

  • San Diego, CA
  • Tax-exempt since May 2003
  • EIN: 33-0884706

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Human Services — Multipurpose and Other / Children's, Youth Services (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Details

According to its Dec. 2023 tax filing, this nonprofit:

Reported conflict of interest transactions
Organizations must report loans, grants or business transactions with interested parties, which may include key employees and officers, their family members and any businesses in which they hold a controlling interest. These transactions must be reported on Schedule L.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.61M (2023)

Expenses
$2.29M (2023)

Total Assets
$5.85M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$2.49M (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,608,373
Expenses
$2,291,996
Net Income
-$683,623
Net Assets
$3,361,432
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,555,462
96.7%
Program Services $60,410
3.8%
Investment Income $25,388
1.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$45,026
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$4,781
Other Revenue $16,920
1.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $348,227
15.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $849,777
37.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,848,040
Total Liabilities $2,486,608
Net Assets $3,361,432
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michaelene Fredenburg (President/Ceo) $132,638 $0 $8,850
Dale Grey (Director Of Mission Advancement) $101,716 $0 $8,033
Chenayle Hatfield (Coo) $90,293 $0 $6,697
Ben Montoya (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Maryanne Odom (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joe Jordan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Brian A Johnson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Margot Kyd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Fred Clark (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Fredenburg (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Guaghan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 31, 2024

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,792,157
Expenses
$2,240,490
Net Income
-$448,333
Net Assets
$4,045,055
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,663,991
92.8%
Program Services $35,100
2.0%
Investment Income $77,553
4.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $15,513
0.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $135,000
6.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,005,673
44.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,892,257
Total Liabilities $2,847,202
Net Assets $4,045,055
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michaelene Fredenburg (President/Ceo) $135,000 $0 $8,850
Ben Montoya (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Maryanne Odom (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joe Jordan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Brian A Johnson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Fredenburg (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Margot Kyd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Patty Garczynski (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Fred Clark (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Culver (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 5, 2023

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,974,583
Expenses
$1,097,642
Net Income
$3,876,941
Net Assets
$4,493,388
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,946,659
99.4%
Program Services $25,278
0.5%
Investment Income $88
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,558
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $102,500
9.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $466,045
42.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,568,885
Total Liabilities $75,497
Net Assets $4,493,388
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michaelene Fredenburg (President/Ceo) $102,500 $0 $7,275
Ben Montoya (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Maryanne Odom (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joe Jordan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Brian A Johnson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Fredenburg (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Margot Kyd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Patty Garczynski (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Fred Clark (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Culver (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bob Siegel (Booard) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 22, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,015,571
Expenses
$919,198
Net Income
$96,373
Net Assets
$616,447
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $995,380
98.0%
Program Services $18,874
1.9%
Investment Income $1,317
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $89,776
9.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $446,733
48.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $771,946
Total Liabilities $155,499
Net Assets $616,447
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michaelene Fredenburg (President/Ceo) $82,500 $0 $7,275
Ben Montoya (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Bob Siegel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joe Jordan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Brian A Johnson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Fredenburg (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Margot Kyd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Patty Garczynski (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Fred Clark (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 20, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$867,790
Expenses
$810,230
Net Income
$57,560
Net Assets
$520,074
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $827,774
95.4%
Program Services $33,816
3.9%
Investment Income $6,200
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $82,500
10.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $325,657
40.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $580,784
Total Liabilities $60,710
Net Assets $520,074
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michaelene Fredenburg (President/Ceo) $82,500 $0 $7,275
Ben Montoya (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Bob Siegel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joe Jordan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Brian A Johnson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Fredenburg (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Margot Kyd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Patty Garczynski (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Maryanne Odom (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 24, 2020

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$853,388
Expenses
$668,142
Net Income
$185,246
Net Assets
$475,766
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $813,577
95.3%
Program Services $49,798
5.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$9,987
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $82,500
12.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $254,539
38.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $529,744
Total Liabilities $53,978
Net Assets $475,766
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michaelene Fredenburg (President/Ceo) $82,500 $0 $7,275
Ben Montoya (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Bob Siegel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joe Jordan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Brian A Johnson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Fredenburg (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Margot Kyd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Patty Garczynski (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Maryanne Odom (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 14, 2019

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$754,324
Expenses
$564,253
Net Income
$190,071
Net Assets
$290,520
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $749,175
99.3%
Program Services $24,402
3.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$19,253
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $79,688
14.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $228,005
40.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $346,017
Total Liabilities $55,497
Net Assets $290,520
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michaelene Fredenburg (President/Ceo) $79,688 $0 $7,191
Ben Montoya (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Bob Siegel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joe Jordan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Brian A Johnson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Fredenburg (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Margot Kyd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Paula Brock (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Maryanne Odom (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 13, 2018

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$273,812
Expenses
$359,865
Net Income
-$86,053
Net Assets
$100,449
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $282,350
> 100%
Program Services $15,056
5.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$23,594
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $82,050
22.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $125,385
34.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $142,963
Total Liabilities $42,514
Net Assets $100,449
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michaelene Fredenburg (President) $75,000 $0 $7,050
Ben Montoya (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Bob Siegel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joe Jordan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Brian A Johnson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Fredenburg (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Margot Kyd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Paula Brock (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2017

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$409,977
Expenses
$349,435
Net Income
$60,542
Net Assets
$186,502
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $409,484
99.9%
Program Services $19,056
4.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$18,563
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $82,050
23.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $121,467
34.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $216,499
Total Liabilities $29,997
Net Assets $186,502
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michaelene Fredenburg (President) $75,000 $0 $7,050
Ben Montoya (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Bob Siegel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joe Jordan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Brian A Johnson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Fredenburg (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Margot Kyd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Paula Brock (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 29, 2016

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$276,936
Expenses
$305,653
Net Income
-$28,717
Net Assets
$125,960
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $276,506
99.8%
Program Services $24,009
8.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$24,486
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $907
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $75,000
24.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $94,030
30.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $136,735
Total Liabilities $10,775
Net Assets $125,960
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michaelene Fredenburg (President) $75,000 $0 $5,267
Ben Montoya (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Bob Siegel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joe Jordan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Brian A Johnson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Fredenburg (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Margot Kyd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Paula Brock (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 11, 2015

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$364,907
Expenses
$279,708
Net Income
$85,199
Net Assets
$139,318
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $327,813
89.8%
Program Services $13,627
3.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $11,483
3.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $11,984
3.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $70,000
25.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $84,572
30.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $147,155
Total Liabilities $7,837
Net Assets $139,318

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$257,441
Expenses
$255,373
Net Income
$2,068
Net Assets
$54,119
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $240,161
93.3%
Program Services $5,596
2.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $11,684
4.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $70,000
27.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $67,728
26.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $56,753
Total Liabilities $2,634
Net Assets $54,119

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$296,215
Expenses
$347,508
Net Income
-$51,293
Net Assets
$52,051
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $247,567
83.6%
Program Services $39,973
13.5%
Investment Income $30
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $8,645
2.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $70,000
20.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $75,292
21.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $59,107
Total Liabilities $7,056
Net Assets $52,051

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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Nonprofit Explorer includes summary data for nonprofit tax returns and full Form 990 documents, in both PDF and digital formats.

The summary data contains information processed by the IRS during the 2012-2019 calendar years; this generally consists of filings for the 2011-2018 fiscal years, but may include older records. This data release includes only a subset of what can be found in the full Form 990s.

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