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Lifeworks Incorporated

EIN 22-2512887 · Westwood, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LIFEWORKS PROVIDES EDUCATION, JOBS AND HOMES FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES EMPOWERING THEM TO LEAD MEANINGFUL LIVES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES ENSURE THAT LIFEWORKS STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS STRIVE TO CREATE AND CONDUCT PROGRAMMING WHICH:-IS PERSON CENTERED AND INDIVIDUALIZED-NURTURES COMMUNITY, FRIENDSHIP AND FAMILY TIES-PROMOTES MEANINGFUL, PRODUCTIVE PARTICIPATION IN SOCIETY-CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEANINGFUL, RESPONSIBLE DECISIONS-CREATES OPPORTUNITY FOR REASONABLE RISK-TAKING-PROTECTS AND PROMOTES HUMAN RIGHTS-PROMOTES SUPPORTIVE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENTS AND ATTITUDES-PROVIDES COMPETENT AND CARING PROFESSIONAL SUPPORTS

Income
$40.9 million
Spending
$40.8 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
5.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 77%
Employees
646
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$270,533, 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: 72 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 34% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% 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 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. $22.1 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - THE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES DIVISION PROVIDES RESIDENCES AND COOPERATIVE LIVING SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES.
  2. $6.8 million spent. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - THE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES DIVISION PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT TRAINING AND SKILLS EXPANSION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. APPROXIMATELY HALF OF THESE CLIENTS ARE EMPLOYED IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR EACH DAY. CLIENTS ARE TRAINED TO DEVELOP THE NECESSARY JOB AND SOCIAL SKILLS REQUIRED TO GAIN INDEPENDENT COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT.
  3. $3.6 million spent. DAY HABILITATION - THE DAY HABILITATION DIVISION SERVES INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES MEN AND WOMEN. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO FURTHER DEVELOP CLIENT LIVING SKILLS AND IMPROVE THEIR INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER PEOPLE.
  4. $4.2 million spent. FAMILY SUPPORT - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES IN-HOME AND OUT-OF-HOME RESPITE CARE, AFTER SCHOOL AND WEEKEND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, EMERGENCY INTERVENTIONS, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICE, CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORTS AND DIRECT PURCHASE OF GOODS AND SERVICES FOR FAMILIES WITH MEMBERS WHO ARE INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC - HARBOR COUNSELING CENTER IS A LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC THAT SPECIALIZES IN OUTPATIENT SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOTHERAPY, GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY, PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY AND FAMILY COUNSELING.INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT SERVICES - THE CORPORATION ALSO PROVIDES SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES, SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO SEVERAL U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)SUBSIDIZED PROPERTIES, WHICH ARE RENTED TO TENANTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.AUTISM CENTER - THE AUTISM CENTER PROGRAM PROVIDES ADVOCACY SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER AND THEIR FAMILIES. ADULT FOSTER CARE - THE ADULT FOSTER CARE PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES TO ADULTS WHO NEED DAILY HELP WITH PERSONAL CARE TO LIVE IN A FAMILY SETTING THAT PROVIDES THEM WITH MEALS, COMPANIONSHIP, PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANCE AND 24-HOUR SUPERVISION.

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 November 6, 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 1984.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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