Life You Can Save

Organization Overview

Life You Can Save is located in Sequim, WA. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (T50) the organization is classified as: Philanthropy, Charity & Voluntarism Promotion, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Life You Can Save employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Life You Can Save is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Life You Can Save generated $7.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 48.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 55.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2020, Life You Can Save has awarded 43 individual grants totaling $6,499,353. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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AT THE LIFE YOU CAN SAVE, WE MAKE SMART GIVING SIMPLE BY RECOMMENDING CHARITIES THAT SAVE OR IMPROVE THE MOST LIVES PER DOLLAR AND MAKING IT EASY FOR DONORS TO SUPPORT THOSE CHARITIES. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O...

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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RAISING FUNDS FOR EFFECTIVE CHARITIES: IN 2021, WE DIRECTLY PROCESSED US$5.200,000 FOR OUR RECOMMENDED CHARITIES AS AGENCY FUNDS. IN ADDITION TO DONATIONS DIRECTLY PROCESSED BY OUR ORGANIZATION, WE INSPIRED DONORS TO GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS EITHER DIRECTLY TO OUR RECOMMENDED CHARITIES THEMSELVES OR THROUGH OTHER MISSION-ALIGNED ORGANIZATIONS. GLOBALLY WE ESTIMATE THAT WE EITHER DIRECTLY RAISED OR INSPIRED US$22.7 MILLION IN DONATIONS TO EFFECTIVE CHARITIES (OUR TOTAL MONEY MOVED METRIC). AND, OVER THE LAST THREE YEARS, WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO RAISE AN AVERAGE OF US$18 FOR OUR RECOMMENDED CHARITIES FOR EVERY US$1 SPENT ON OUR OWN OPERATIONS.


PROMOTING THE IDEA OF EFFECTIVE GIVING: IN ADDITION TO GENERATING SUPPORT FOR OUR RECOMMENDED CHARITIES, WE WORK TO POPULARIZE THE IDEA OF EFFECTIVE GIVING AND INSPIRE MORE PEOPLE TO MAKE SMART DONATION DECISIONS WITH OUR FREE INFORMATIONAL TOOLS AND RESOURCES MOST IMPORTANTLY, OUR FOUNDER PETER SINGERS BOOK THE LIFE YOU CAN SAVE. IN 2021, WE DISTRIBUTED 46,000 COPIES OF THE LIFE YOU CAN SAVE IN COMPLETE AND ABRIDGED FORMATS INCLUDING A CELEBRITY-READ AUDIOBOOK AND A PODCAST ALL FOR FREE WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IN 2021, THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THE FREE GIVING TOOLS HOSTED ON OUR WEBSITE SUCH AS OUR IMPACT CALCULATOR, WHICH ALLOWS POTENTIAL DONORS TO VISUALIZE THE IMPACT THAT THEIR DONATIONS TO OUR RECOMMENDED CHARITIES WILL HAVE, AND OUR PLEDGE CALCULATOR, WHICH RECOMMENDS REASONABLE ANNUAL PLEDGES BASED ON PRE-TAX ANNUAL INCOME.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Peter Singer
Presidenttreasurer
$0
Neela Saldanha
Secretary
$0
Rickard Vikstrom
Executive Director
$0
Charlie Bresler
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$7,271,955
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $312,503
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$7,271,955
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $4,502
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,634
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $7,278,091

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Life You Can Save has awarded $4,193,827 in support to 22 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

FISTULA FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

San Jose, CA

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$473,418

PROJECT HEALTHY CHILDREN

Org PageRecipient Profile

Westborough, MA

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$403,594

VILLAGE ENTERPRISE

Org PageRecipient Profile

San Carlos, CA

|

$361,742

AGAINST MALARIA FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Kansas City, MO

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$297,868

New York, NY

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$297,803

FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

New York, NY

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$278,828
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Life You Can Save has recieved totaling $2,131,412.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$1,199,014
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$421,167
Double Up Drive Inc

Las Vegas, NV

PURPOSE: Charitable Giving

$220,662
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT

$127,050
Bender West Foundation

Greenwood, CO

PURPOSE: ALL CHARITIES FUND

$50,000
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: General Support

$44,019
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