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South Dakota Achieve

EIN 23-7072116 · Sioux Falls, SD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MISSION:EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO LIVE THEIR BEST LIFE.VISION, VALUES & CULTURE STATEMENT:LIFESCAPE WILL BE AN INNOVATIVE ORGANIZATION, PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES AND CREATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH VARIED NEEDS AND COMPLEX CARE ACROSS THEIR LIFE SPAN. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS AND BECOMING A DESTINATION FOR RESEARCH, ALONG WITH THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND TRAINING OF TECHNOLOGY-BASED SOLUTIONS. LIFESCAPE'S VALUES ARE LIVED DAILY AND INCLUDE INTEGRITY, COMPASSION, RESPECT, SAFETY AND WELLBEING, FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY, EXCELLENCE, AND ACCOUNTABILITY. OUR MISSION WOULDN'T BE COMPLETE WITHOUT OUR CULTURE. FROM THE PEOPLE WE SUPPORT TO OUR EMPLOYEES, THE LIFESCAPE CULTURE ALLOWS OUR TEAMS TO LIVE OUT THE MISSION EVERY DAY.

Income
$46.6 million
Spending
$44.0 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
733
Volunteers
1,358
Highest pay
$464,972, 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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% 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 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $38.1 million spent. ADULT SERVICES SERVED 466 ADULTS IN FY25 WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND ACQUIRED DISABILITIES. DUE TO GROWING DEMAND FOR RESIDENTIAL HOMES WHERE ADULTS WE SUPPORT CAN LIVE, LIFESCAPE CONTINUES TO OPEN ONE NEW HOME A YEAR FEATURING EIGHT BEDROOMS TO HELP WITH THE GROWING DEMAND FOR OUR ADULT RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, IN FY25 WASHINGTON HOME OPENED NEAR BRANDON, SD. 258 OF THOSE ADULTS LIVE IN 38 LIFESCAPE RESIDENTIAL HOMES IN SIOUX FALLS.MORE THAN 260 ADULTS PARTICIPATED IN LIFESCAPE'S DAY SERVICES PROGRAM, WHERE PEOPLE SUPPORTED CAN COME TOGETHER TO ENJOY ARTS AND CRAFTS, GAMES, AND GO OUT INTO THE COMMUNITY TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS THEY CAN. LIFESCAPE ADULT SERVICES ALSO PROVIDE SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WHERE 65 ADULTS ARE ABLE TO WORK IN THE COMMUNITY THANKS TO NEARLY 90 LOCAL BUSINESSES PARTNERING WITH LIFESCAPE. OF THOSE 65 ADULTS IN SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, 15 WERE EXTERNAL CLIENTS, INCREASING THE PROGRAM'S PARTICIPATION BY MORE THAN 30%.123 ADULTS ARE ABLE TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY OR WITH THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH OUR SUPPORTED LIVING PROGRAM. LIFESCAPE ALSO PROVIDES CONFLICT-FREE CASE MANAGEMENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT 360 PROGRAMS. LIFESCAPE USES A PERSON-CENTERED AND SELF-DIRECTED APPROACH TO HELPING PEOPLE LEAD FULFILLING LIVES WITH AS MUCH INDEPENDENCE AS POSSIBLE, WHICH IS WHY LIFESCAPE IS PROUD TO BE ACCREDITED BY THE COUNCIL ON QUALITY AND LEADERSHIP. NEW IN FY25, VIRTUAL SUPPORT SERVICES BEGAN AT LIFESCAPE, TO ENSURE THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELL-BEING OF ADULTS SUPPORTED. THE SERVICES HELP FOSTER INDEPENDENCE WHILE PROVIDING VALUABLE RESOURCES AND GUIDANCE TO DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS. THE VSS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE CARE AND SUPPORT PROVIDED AT ADULT RESIDENTIAL LOCATIONS THROUGH TECHNOLOGY AND EXPERT PERSONNEL.

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 June 1970.

    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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