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Lifespire Inc

EIN 13-2526022 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LIFESPIRE, INC'S MISSION IS TO CHAMPION AND SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL/INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO REALIZE THEIR GOALS AND DREAMS. THE AGENCY IS FUNDED THROUGH GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS, CONSUMER CONTRIBUTIONS AND GIFTS. IT IS THE AGENCY'S AIM TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THE ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE A LEVEL OF FUNCTIONAL BEHAVIORS AND COGNITIVE SKILLS TO ENABLE THEM TO MAINTAIN THEMSELVES IN THEIR COMMUNITY IN THE MOST INTEGRATED AND INDEPENDENT MANNER POSSIBLE.

Income
$110.7 million
Spending
$104.3 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
7.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
990
Volunteers
16
Highest pay
$361,736, president/ceo

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: 78 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 53% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% 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 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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. $57.6 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - PROVIDE A VARIETY OF OPTIONS, DEPENDENT UPON THE LEVEL OF ASSISTANCE NEEDED BY EACH INDIVIDUAL. EACH FACILITY ALLOWS THE HIGHEST DEGREE OF INDEPENDENCE. SOME OF THESE OPTIONS INCLUDE: 1. INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITES: OFFER COMPREHENSIVE PROFESSIONAL RESIDENTIAL SERVICES AND CARE FOR ADULT WITH MULTIPLE DISABILITIES. 2. COMMUNITY RESIDENCE: PROVIDE STRUCTURED AND SUPERVISED COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES. 3. INDIVIDUALIZED RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES: INNOVATIVE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS WHOSE NEEDS MAY NOT BE MET BY TRADITIONAL SERVICES. (Expenses $ 934,567 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 1,253,866) OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE FAMILY SUPPORT WHICH INCLUDES IN-HOME BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT, CRISIS INTERVENTION. COMMUNITY HABILITATION THAT OFFERS IN HOME AND COMMUNITY TRAINING.
  2. $36.3 million spent. WAIVER SERVICES - OFFERS CHOICES FOR INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT AND TRAINING TO PEOPLE WITH DEFICITS IN SELF CARE AND DOMESTIC AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS. SOME OF THESE SERVICES ARE: 1. COMMUNITY HABILITATION: AN IN-HOME TRAINER HELPS THE INDIVIDUAL IN THE PRIVACY OF HIS/HER OWN HOME AND COMMUNITY TO ACQUIRE AND IMPROVE SKILLS IN MANY AREAS. 2. DAY HABILITATION: DAY PROGRAMMING WHICH OFFERS TRAINING IN SELF-CARE, DOMESTIC, TRAVEL AND INDEPENDENT LIVINGSKILLS. IT PROVIDES A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE SKILLS IN ACTUAL COMMUNITY SITES. 3. WAIVER RESPITE: WAIVER AFTER-SCHOOL RESPITE PROGRAMMING OFFERS RECREATION SERVICES TO STUDENTS, CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEVELPMENT DISABILITIES; AGES 14-21 AND OVER. IT USES THE COMBINATION OF SPECIALTY INSTRUCTORS AND COMMUNITY-BASED RECREATION, ACCESS TOP RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY TO ENABLE THEM TO ENJOY LEISURE TIME PARALLEL TO THEIR NON-DISABLED PEERS. WAIVER SERVICES - OFFERS CHOICES FOR INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT AND TRAINING TO PEOPLE WITH DEFICITS IN SELF CARE AND DOMESTIC AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS. SOME OF THESE SERVICES ARE: 1. COMMUNITY HABILITATION: AN IN-HOME TRAINER HELPS THE INDIVIDUAL IN THE PRIVACY OF HIS/HER OWN HOME AND COMMUNITY TO ACQUIRE AND IMPROVE SKILLS IN MANY AREAS. 2. DAY HABILITATION: DAY PROGRAMMIN WHICH OFFERS TRAINING IN SELF-CARE, DOMESTIC, TRAVEL AND INDEPENDENT LIVINGSKILLS. IT PROVIDES A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE SKILLS IN ACTUAL COMMUNITY SITES. 3. WAIVER RESPITE: WAIVER AFTER-SCHOOL RESPITE PROGRAMMING OFFERS RECREATION SERVICES TO STUDENTS, CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEVELPMENT DISABILITIES; AGE 14-21 AND OVER. IT USES THE COMBINATION OF SPECIALTY INSTRUCTORS AND COMMUNITY-BASED RECREATION, ACCESS TOP RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY TO ENABLE THEM TO ENJOY LEISURE TIME PARALLEL TO THEIR NON-DISABLED PEERS.
  3. $1.4 million spent. ARTICLE 16 CLINIC-DESIGNED TO MEET THE SPECIFIC CLINICAL NEEDS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INDIVIDUALS AND TO HELP SUSTAIN THEM IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE CLINIC PROVIDES PERSONAL ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT BY PROFESSIONAL, FULLY-ACCREDITED PRACTITIONERS. SOME OF THE SERVICES CURRENTLY PROVIDED INCLUDE: PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING REHABILITATION COUNSELING, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, NUTRITION, SEXUALITY COUNSELING, MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS AND PSYCHIATRY. (Expenses $ 934,567 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 1,253,866) OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE FAMILY SUPPORT WHICH INCLUDES IN-HOME BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT, CRISIS INTERVENTION. COMMUNITY HABILITATION THAT OFFERS IN HOME AND COMMUNITY TRAINING.
  4. $934,567 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE FAMILY SUPPORT WHICH INCLUDES IN-HOME BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT, CRISIS INTERVENTION. COMMUNITY HABILITATION THAT OFFERS IN HOME AND COMMUNITY TRAINING.

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 July 1961.

    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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