NORTH COUNTY LIFELINE INC DBA LIFELINE COMMUNITY SERVICES

EIN: 952794253 501(c)(3) Human Services

VISTA, CA

Total Revenue
$15,913,201
Total Expenses
$16,264,754
Total Assets
$6,487,432
Net Assets
$3,271,864
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1973
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
ALEJANDRA ALVAREZ
Phone
7607264900
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

NORTH COUNTY LIFELINE INC DBA LIFELINE COMMUNITY SERVICES, founded in 1973, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $15.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

TO BUILD PARTNERSHIPS IN NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY AND DELIVER SERVICES TO CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS THAT RESOLVE PROBLEMS, INCREASE SKILLS AND NURTURE SELF-RELIANCE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,876,060

LIFELINES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS SERVE STUDENTS AGE UP TO 21 WHO MEET MEDICAL NECESSITY REQUIREMENTS ACCORDING TO TITLE 9 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS. PROGRAM SERVICES ARE PROVIDED...

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LIFELINES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS SERVE STUDENTS AGE UP TO 21 WHO MEET MEDICAL NECESSITY REQUIREMENTS ACCORDING TO TITLE 9 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS. PROGRAM SERVICES ARE PROVIDED PRIMARILY ON SCHOOL CAMPUSES, IN THE CLIENTS HOME OR AT A LIFELINE CLINIC, AND INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL, GROUP AND FAMILY THERAPY; REHABILITATION SERVICES; MEDICATION SUPPORT; CASE MANAGEMENT BROKERAGE; AND CRISIS INTERVENTION AS NEEDED. YOUTH AND FAMILIES ARE CONNECTED WITH MEDICAL, SOCIAL, REHABILITATIVE, OR OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES AND SUPPORT. ADDITIONALLY, LIFELINE OPERATES YOUTH SUBSTANCE ABUSE OUTPATIENT TREATMENT SERVICES IN CLINIC OR SCHOOL SITES WITH SIMILAR CRITERIA AS THOSE ELIGIBLE FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.

Program 2
Expenses: $4,109,194

LIFELINE OPERATES PROGRAMS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, SCHOOLS, CITIES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO PREVENT JUVENILE DELINQUENCY AND DETER YOUTH INVOLVEMENT IN GANGS AND DRUG...

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LIFELINE OPERATES PROGRAMS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, SCHOOLS, CITIES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO PREVENT JUVENILE DELINQUENCY AND DETER YOUTH INVOLVEMENT IN GANGS AND DRUG ABUSE. THE PROGRAMS SERVE YOUTH APPREHENDED FOR MINOR OFFENSES AND MISDEMEANORS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING COUNSELING, MENTORING, PARENT EDUCATION, AND REFERRALS TO APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY SERVICES.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,971,547

LIFELINE OPERATES PROGRAMS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY THAT PROVIDE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, FINANCIAL EDUCATION, TAX PREPARATION SUPPORT, HOUSING SERVICES, AND GUIDANCE IN DEVELOPING EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER...

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LIFELINE OPERATES PROGRAMS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY THAT PROVIDE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, FINANCIAL EDUCATION, TAX PREPARATION SUPPORT, HOUSING SERVICES, AND GUIDANCE IN DEVELOPING EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER GOALS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. THESE PROGRAMS ARE INTENDED TO PROMOTE STABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY ENHANCING FINANCIAL WELLNESS AND PROVIDING HOUSING SUPPORT, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, AND ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $15,951,914
Program Service Revenue $54,385
Investment Income $26,611
Other Revenue $-119,709
TOTAL REVENUE $15,913,201

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,436,435
Salaries & Benefits $11,004,485
Fundraising Expenses $547,961
Program Expenses $12,925,781
Other Expenses $3,823,834
TOTAL EXPENSES $16,264,754

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $15,913,201 $16,351,282 0.0%
Expenses $16,264,754 $16,852,297 0.0%
Net Income $-351,553 $-501,015 -0.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
176
Volunteers
145

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$461,120
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DR PATRICIA PRADO-OLMOS PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR DARJENE GRAHAM-PEREZ VICE-PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGAN PROVOST TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM MICKELSON SECRETARTY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK MARTINEZ PAST PRESIDENT 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLOS ANTONIO FLORES BOARD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CONOR BOYLE BOARD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAMUEL BROWN BOARD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NIKIA CLARKE BOARD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEILANI DELEON BOARD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL A GARZA BOARD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAIME GONZALES VALLEJO BOARD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA LEVINE BOARD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HENRY PENNERMAN BOARD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMBER TER-VRUGT BOARD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LUIS VALDIVIA BOARD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
YAMEEKA J WILLIAMS BOARD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISETTE ISLAS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$289,658 $11,166 $300,824
LORI LANDRY UNTIL 0724 CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$109,050 $6,883 $115,933
ALEJANDRA ALVAREZ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$44,000 $363 $44,363
DORA GILBERT CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$162,776 $14,098 $176,874
MELISSA HAUPT DIRECTOR OF HUMAN TRAFFIKI 40.00
Highest
$145,419 $12,512 $157,931
ALBERTA SAAVEDRA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$125,034 $12,724 $137,758
RAWAN AQIL HR DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$133,239 $8,522 $141,761
MAJID LAVASANIPOUR IT DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$146,533 $13,393 $159,926
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $15,913,201 $16,264,754 $6,487,432 $-351,553
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $14,946,118 $16,339,431 $6,556,010 $-1,393,313
2022 $14,162,040 $13,091,285 $6,985,223 $1,070,755
2021 $14,024,616 $14,074,104 $5,443,299 $-49,488
2020 $12,934,271 $12,256,109 $6,189,200 $678,162
2019 $10,930,313 $10,460,874 $4,722,531 $469,439
2018 $10,098,690 $9,750,458 $4,411,508 $348,232
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