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Whole Life Inc

EIN 06-1204033 · New London, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak35 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WHOLE LIFE, INC. PROVIDES COMMUNITY SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT FOSTERS EMPOWERMENT, CHOICE, RESPONSIBIILTY AND CONTROL.

Income
$30.8 million
Spending
$31.1 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
-1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
549
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$490,340, president

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

Weak: 35 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 91% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    2 of 5 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 (2)
  1. $22.5 million spent. COMMUNITY LIVING ARRANGEMENTS (CLA) ARE LICENSED HOMES THAT PROVIDE SUPPORT TO APPROXIMATELY 115 INDIVIDUALS. WE OFFER 30 CLA HOMES THAT INCLUDE SERVICES DESIGNED TO ADDRESS AN INDIVIDUAL'S MEDICAL, PSYCHIATRIC AND BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES. EACH PERSON WHO LIVES IN A CLA IS A PART OF AN INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM THAT MEETS REGULARLY TO IDENTIFY AND DISCUSS HOW TO MEET ALL OF THE PARTICIPANTS' WISHES, GOALS AND CHALLENGES CONTINUOUS RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (CRS) ARE HOMES A COMMUNITY-BASED, SHARED LIVING ARRANGEMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIESA COMMUNITY-BASED, SHARED LIVING ARRANGEMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, TYPICALLY HOUSING THREE OR FEWER RESIDENTS IN A HOUSE OR APARTMENT. THESE HOMES OFFER 24-HOUR PERSONALIZED STAFF SUPPORT TO ASSIST WITH DAILY LIVING, MEDICAL NEEDS, SKILL-BUILDING, AND COMMUNITY INCLUSION, FOSTERING INDEPENDENCE IN A NURTURING HOME ENVIRONMENT WE OFFER 1 CRS HOME FOR 2 INDIVIDUALS. IN HOME SUPPORT (IHS) ARE PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES THAT WE PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS IN A PERSON'S HOME. WE ARE CURRENTLY SUPPORTING 17 INDIVIDUALS.
  2. $4.9 million spent. DAY SUPPORT OPTIONS EMPHASIZES A COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE AND PARTICIPATION AS A VEHICLE FOR PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE. APPROXIMATELY 112 INDIVIDUALS CAN CHOOSE TO PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY-BASED ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS. OPPORTUNITIES RANGE FROM SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO WORKING IN THE COMMUNITY. PERSONS WITH BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES OFTEN HAVE REWARDING AND SUCCESSFUL EXPERIENCES IN THIS PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, WHOLE LIFE PROVIDES SENIOR SUPPORTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO CAN NO LONGER ATTEND A DAY SUPPORT PROGRAM. SENIOR SUPPORTS PROVIDES A DAY PROGRAM AT THE HOME. APPROXIMATELY 15 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM.

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 February 1988.

    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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