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Lifetime Assistance Incorporated

EIN 22-2221158 · Rochester, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LIFETIME ASSISTANCE, INC. IS A COMMUNITY LEADER, PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES. OUR GOAL IS TO FOSTER INDEPENDENCE, SELF-RELIANCE AND RESPECT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. OUR VISION IS TO HELP EACH PERSON REACH HIS OR HER FULL POTENTIAL AND REALIZE THE OPPORTUNITIES OF A LIFETIME.

Income
$108.9 million
Spending
$96.6 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
2,095
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$413,390, president and ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $57.9 million spent. THE INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM PROVIDES HOUSING AND 24 HOUR CARE FOR ADULT DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INDIVIDUALS IN VARIOUS RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS LOCATED THROUGHOUT WESTERN MONROE COUNTY DESIGNED TO INCREASE INDEPENDENCE.
  2. $6.8 million spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS PROVIDE FAMILIES AND PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN THE COMMUNITY WITH THE LIFE-SKILLS TRAINING NECESSARY TO LIVE AND WORK INDEPENDENTLY.
  3. $13.5 million spent. DAY SERVICES PROGRAMS PROVIDE TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE IN DAILY LIVING SKILLS AND BEHAVIOR ADJUSTMENTS TO ADULT DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PARTICIPANTS.
  4. $8.0 million spent. VOCATIONAL TRAINING, TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1978.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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