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Living Alternatives Inc

EIN 75-2425265 · Tyler, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood87 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE A CULTURE OF LIFE FOR WOMEN, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH OUTREACH TO THOSE EXPERIENCING UNPLANNED PREGNANCY THROUGH FOSTERING, ADOPTION, EDUCATION AND PROVISION OF RESOURCES.

Income
$927,000
Spending
$974,354
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
19.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 83%
Employees
19
Volunteers
62

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 87 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $403,304 spent. THE AXIA CENTER IS A MENTORING PROGRAM FOR YOUNG WOMEN IN UNPLANNED PREGNANCIES OFFERING FREE PREGNANCY TESTS, ULTRASOUNDS, AND PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION. LIFE SKILLS AND PARENTING CLASSES ARE TAUGHT ALLOWING THE YOUNG WOMEN TO EARN CREDIT POINTS TOWARD THE PURCHASE OF BABY CLOTHING, SMALL FURNITURE ITEMS AND BABY CARE ITEMS. THE CENTER OPERATES A MOBILE UNIT OFFERING SIMILAR SERVICES TO THE SURROUNDING AREA.
  2. $206,213 spent. MATERNITY HOME IS A FACILITY THAT PROVIDES HOUSING, CONTINUED EDUCATION, DEVELOPMENT OF LIFE SKILLS & DECISION-MAKING AND PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL CARE FOR PREGNANT WOMEN. SERVICES ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE. THE HOME IS LOCATED IN LINDALE, TX.
  3. $48,405 spent. ADOPTION SERVICES WORKS ALONGSIDE YOUNG WOMEN FACING UNPLANNED PREGNANCY WHO WISH TO MAKE AN ADOPTION DECISION.
  4. $10,801 spent. KEEPS BOUTIQUE IS A PROGRAM DIRECTED TOWARDS PROVIDING FREE CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES TO GIRLS IN FOSTER CARE FROM THE EAST TEXAS AREA WITH THE GOAL OF AFFIRMING EACH GIRLS VALUE.
  5. $4,795 spent. AFFILIATION FEES AND SUPPORT OF YWAM, A CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP AND MISSIONS ORGANIZATION WHO PARTNERS WITH LIVING ALTERNATIVES PROVIDING VOLUNTEERS TO HELP FURTHER LIVING ALTERNATIVES MISSION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1992.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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