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Life Path Inc

EIN 04-2542539 · Greenfield, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LIFEPATH, INC. IS A PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, DESIGNATED AGING SERVICES ACCESS POINT AND AN AREA AGENCY ON AGING. ITS MISSION IS TO HELP ELDERS LIVE AT HOME SAFELY AND INDEPENDENTLY FOR AS LONG AS POSSIBLE BY PROVIDING ASSISTANCE AND ACCESS TO A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF SERVICES. THESE SERVICES ARE EITHER PROVIDED BY LIFEPATH OR BY AGENCIES WITH WHOM IT CONTRACTS. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE ESTABLISHED BY THE MASSACHUSETTS EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ELDER AFFAIRS AND MEDICAID/MASSHEALTH.

Income
$27.0 million
Spending
$25.6 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 78%
Employees
187
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$173,886, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 June 30, 2025, 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 (4)
  1. $4.0 million spent. COMMUNITY CHOICES PROGRAMTHE CHOICES PROGRAM WAS IMPLEMENTED TO PROVIDE A HIGHER LEVEL OF SERVICE IN THE COMMUNITY TO OLDER ADULTS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR MASS HEALTH STANDARD AND WHO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR NURSING FACILITY SERVICES. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF THE NURSING FACILITY ELIGIBLE OLDER ADULTS WHO REQUIRE ENHANCED SERVICES AND WHO PLAN TO LIVE SAFELY AND INDEPENDENTLY AT HOME. TO BE ENROLLED IN THE CHOICES PROGRAM, A CONSUMER MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE HOME CARE PROGRAM (SEE BELOW), MEET CLINICAL ELIGIBILITY FOR NURSING FACILITY SERVICES AS DETERMINED BY AN AGING SERVICES ACCESS POINT (ASAP) RN, REQUIRE AUTHORIZED SERVICES AT A PROJECTED COST OF AT LEAST 1.75 TIMES THE CURRENT HOME CARE PROGRAM MONTHLY PURCHASED SERVICES RATE, BE ENROLLED IN THE FRAIL ELDER WAIVER, AND BE ENROLLED IN MASS HEALTH STANDARD.
  2. $3.1 million spent. ENHANCED ECOPTHE ENHANCED COMMUNITY OPTIONS PROGRAM (ECOP) WAS IMPLEMENTED TO PROVIDE A HIGHER LEVEL OF SERVICE IN THE COMMUNITY TO OLDER ADULTS WHO ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR MASS HEALTH STANDARD AND WHO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR NURSING FACILITY SERVICES. AS WITH CHOICES, THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF THE NURSING FACILITY ELIGIBLE OLDER ADULTS WHO REQUIRE ENHANCED SERVICES AND WHO PLAN TO LIVE SAFELY AND INDEPENDENTLY AT HOME. TO BE ENROLLED IN THE ECOP PROGRAM, A CONSUMER MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE HOME CARE PROGRAM (SEE BELOW), MEET CLINICAL ELIGIBILITY FOR NURSING FACILITY SERVICES AS DETERMINED BY AN ASAP RN, REQUIRE AUTHORIZED SERVICES AT A PROJECTED COST OF AT LEAST 1.75 TIMES THE CURRENT HOME CARE PROGRAM MONTHLY PURCHASED SERVICES RATE, AND NOT BE ENROLLED IN MASS HEALTH STANDARD.
  3. $5.4 million spent. STATE HOME CARE PROGRAMPROVIDES SERVICES TO OLDER ADULTS AGE 60 AND OLDER (CAN BE YOUNGER WITH ALZHEIMER'S/DEMENTIA DIAGNOSIS), TO SUPPORT THEIR NEEDS IN THE AREAS OF ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING (ADLS), AND INSTRUMENTAL ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING (IADLS), ENABLING THEM TO REMAIN AT HOME IN THE COMMUNITY. AN OLDER ADULT MUST HAVE 6 IADLS AND/OR 1 ADLS TO QUALIFY. SOME EXCEPTIONS CAN BE MADE FOR OLDER ADULTS WHO HAVE AT LEAST 4 IADLS. ELDER AFFAIRS CONTRACTS WITH 24 NON-PROFIT AGENCIES (ASAPS) THAT ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR HOME CARE SERVICES. THE ASAP CASE MANAGER AUTHORIZES AND COORDINATES SERVICES WHICH MAY INCLUDE: PERSONAL CARE, HOMEMAKING, HOME DELIVERED MEALS, ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT, CHORE, COMPANION, HOME HEALTH SERVICES, GROCERY SHOPPING, LAUNDRY, PERSONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM, COMPANIONSHIP, MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION, AND RESPITE.
  4. $10.9 million spent. ENHANCED COMMUNITY OPTIONS, PROTECTIVE SERVICE, CONGREGATE HOUSING, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, CLINICAL ASSESS AND ELIGIBILITY, MONEY MANAGEMENT, ELDER CARE ADVISORS, TITLE IIIB, TITLE IIIC, TITLE IIIE, PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT, SHINE, GOODLIFE, DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES AND SENIOR CARE OPTIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1975.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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