Civic Intelligence

Lifeline Energy Foundation

EIN 13-4133423 • 501(c)3 • Alexandria, VA

Profile

To provide access to audio content that educates, informs and invigorates learning for vulnerable and at-risk populations mainly in sub-saharan africa. Our fit-for-purpose, solar and wind-up radios and mp3 players are designed and engineered for large groups, classrooms and also families. We respond to humanitarian emergencies globally with solar and wind-up radio-lights. We are also involved in capacity building and training of local partners and populations. As a result of many years working across africa in all types of communications initiatives, lifeline energy foundation also provides communications, design, website, digital literacy and other types of training to ngos, african entrepreneurs, and others working in africa in the development sector. The aim is to build local capacity and skills. Much of this work is undertaken on a pro bono basis.

1520 Belle View Blvd 4070Alexandria, VA 22307

www.lifelineenergy.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

87th percentile

0.43x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 87% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

79th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 79% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

26th percentile

-16%

Higher net margin than 26% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

17th percentile

-60%

Faster asset growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

19th percentile

-48%

Faster revenue growth than 19% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets87th percentile

Assets

Down

$15,009

Down $22,548 (-60%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$6,442

Down $4,050 (-39%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$8,567

Down $18,498 (-68%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue79th percentileNet Margin26th percentile

Revenue

Down

$119,106

Down $111,539 (-48%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$137,604

Down $102,807 (-43%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$18,498

Down $8,732 (-89%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth17th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2010: $99,834Liabilities 2010: $17,692Net Assets 2010: $82,1422010Assets 2011: $96,040Liabilities 2011: $11,458Net Assets 2011: $84,5822011Assets 2012: $109,366Liabilities 2012: $8,602Net Assets 2012: $100,7642012Assets 2013: $78,776Liabilities 2013: $8,602Net Assets 2013: $70,1742013Assets 2014: $148,117Liabilities 2014: $6,037Net Assets 2014: $142,0802014Assets 2015: $88,581Liabilities 2015: $6,037Net Assets 2015: $82,5442015Assets 2016: $88,431Liabilities 2016: $15,532Net Assets 2016: $72,8992016Assets 2017: $47,937Liabilities 2017: $10,378Net Assets 2017: $37,5592017Assets 2018: $94,574Liabilities 2018: $11,951Net Assets 2018: $82,6232018Assets 2019: $41,904Liabilities 2019: $16,751Net Assets 2019: $25,1532019Assets 2020: $88,367Liabilities 2020: $8,738Net Assets 2020: $79,6292020Assets 2021: $58,107Liabilities 2021: $11,087Net Assets 2021: $47,0202021Assets 2022: $44,531Liabilities 2022: $7,700Net Assets 2022: $36,8312022Assets 2023: $37,557Liabilities 2023: $10,492Net Assets 2023: $27,0652023Assets 2024: $15,009Liabilities 2024: $6,442Net Assets 2024: $8,5672024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$15,009
Liabilities$6,442
Net Assets$8,567
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth19th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $825,8662010Expenses 2011: $374,3142011Expenses 2012: $366,3942012Revenue 2013: $254,438Expenses 2013: $285,028Net Income 2013: -$30,5902013Revenue 2014: $254,156Expenses 2014: $182,250Net Income 2014: $71,9062014Revenue 2015: $155,709Expenses 2015: $215,245Net Income 2015: -$59,5362015Revenue 2016: $484,830Expenses 2016: $494,475Net Income 2016: -$9,6452016Revenue 2017: $44,467Expenses 2017: $82,729Net Income 2017: -$38,2622017Revenue 2018: $175,970Expenses 2018: $130,906Net Income 2018: $45,0642018Revenue 2019: $219,347Expenses 2019: $276,817Net Income 2019: -$57,4702019Revenue 2020: $407,799Expenses 2020: $353,323Net Income 2020: $54,4762020Revenue 2021: $232,995Expenses 2021: $265,604Net Income 2021: -$32,6092021Revenue 2022: $153,532Expenses 2022: $163,721Net Income 2022: -$10,1892022Revenue 2023: $230,645Expenses 2023: $240,411Net Income 2023: -$9,7662023Revenue 2024: $119,106Expenses 2024: $137,604Net Income 2024: -$18,4982024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$119,106
Expenses$137,604
Net Income-$18,498
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$15,009
Liabilities
$6,442
Net assets
$8,567
Revenue
$119,106
Expenses
$137,604
Net income
-$18,498
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.15$0.06$0.09$1.19$1.38$0.18
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.38$0.10$0.27$2.31$2.40$0.10
2022Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.45$0.08$0.37$1.54$1.64$0.10
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.58$0.11$0.47$2.33$2.66$0.33
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.88$0.09$0.80$4.08$3.53$0.54
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.42$0.17$0.25$2.19$2.77$0.57
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.95$0.12$0.83$1.76$1.31$0.45
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.48$0.10$0.38$0.44$0.83$0.38
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.88$0.16$0.73$4.85$4.94$0.10
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.89$0.06$0.83$1.56$2.15$0.60
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.48$0.06$1.42$2.54$1.82$0.72
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.79$0.09$0.70$2.54$2.85$0.31
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.09$0.09$1.01$3.66
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.96$0.11$0.85$3.74
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.00$0.18$0.82$8.26
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Sep 3, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$119,106
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide access to audio content that educates, informs and invigorates learning for vulnerable and at-risk populations mainly in sub-saharan africa. Our fit-for-purpose, solar and wind-up radios and mp3 players are designed and engineered for large groups, classrooms and also families. We respond to humanitarian emergencies globally with solar and wind-up radio-lights. We are also involved in capacity building and training of local partners and populations. As a result of many years working across africa in all types of communications initiatives, lifeline energy foundation also provides communications, design, website, digital literacy and other types of training to ngos, african entrepreneurs, and others working in africa in the development sector. The aim is to build local capacity and skills. Much of this work is undertaken on a pro bono basis.

To provide access to audio content content that educates, informs and invigorates learning for vulnerable and at-risk populations mainly in sub-saharan africa.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$37,557$15,009▼ $22,548
Total Assets$37,557$15,009▼ $22,548
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$10,492$6,442▼ $4,050
Total Liabilities$10,492$6,442▼ $4,050
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$27,065$8,567▼ $18,498
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$27,065$8,567▼ $18,498
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$37,557$15,009▼ $22,548
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kristine PearsonPresident/chair
Peggy MclelandDirector
Sarah SchaeferDirector
Edmund J BurnsSecretary (through November 2024)
Colleen RiniTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$582
Program Service Revenue
$118,524
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$582
Change in Net Assets
$-18,498
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$120,004
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$17,600
Total Fundraising Expense$13,331
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$17,600--$17,600
Conferences and Meetings--$8,581$8,581
Insurance-$5,752-$5,752
Advertising--$2,343$2,343
Fees for Services Legal-$2,294-$2,294
All Other Expenses-$1,547$516$2,063
Other Expenses$92,943$801$1,891$801
Information Technology-$585-$585
Travel-$552-$552
Office Expenses-$502-$502
Total Functional Expenses$110,543$13,730$13,331$137,604
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$110,543

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
No
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Sub-saharan AfricaProgram ServicesClean Energy Radio and Light Distribution00$92,943
Sub-saharan AfricaGrants to Recipients Located in RegionGrants to Recipients00$17,600
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“A copy of the form 990 is provided to all board members for their review and approval prior to its filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Compliance with the policy is reviewed annually by the board at its meeting or whenever a new board member joins the board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Lifeline Energy Foundation
EIN
13-4133423
Phone
6462331050
Address
1520 BELLE VIEW BLVD 4070, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22307

Signing Officer

Name
Kristine Pearson
Title
President
Phone
6462331050
Signed
2025-09-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kristine Pearson
Formed
2000
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0
Volunteers
9

Preparer

Firm
Fiscal Compliance Assur Tax Adv Svcs LLC
Address
1 BUTTERNUT AVENUE, PEABODY, MA 01960
Preparer
Greg Rogers
Phone
9783955759
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
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