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Access Life Inc

EIN 27-2299578 · Altoona, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood78 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ACCESS-LIFE, INC. IS A CHRISTIAN MINISTRY WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE IMPACTED BY DISABILITIES WITH CHURCHES, ORGANIZATIONS, RESOURCES AND PEOPLE WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY IN AN EFFORET TO PROVIDE ACCESS FOR THE DISABLED AND THEIR FAMILIES/CAREGIVERS TO ACTIVITIES, RESOURCES AND SUPPORT ORGANIZATION THAT AID IN THEIR PHYSICAL CARE, CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL GROWTH, GENERAL WELL-BEING AND QUALITY OF LIFE.

Income
$323,085
Spending
$262,166
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
3
Volunteers
300
Highest pay
$111,450, president

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (3)
  1. $217,759 spent. THE PROGRAM SERVICES RELATE DIRECTLY TO THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION #1 EXPO OUTREACH TO TEXAS, TENNESSEE AND MISSION TRIP TO BELIZE DURING 2024, 1,462 PARTICIPANTS, VOLUNTEERS AND EXHIBITORS ATTENDED; INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH DISABILITIES ENJOYED BOAT RIDES, BANK FISHING, KAYAKING, ARCHERY, ANIMALS, CLIMBING WALL, GAMES, ARTS, CRAFTS AND MORE, ADDITIONALLY, ACCESS-LIFE PROVIDED DONATED WHEELCHAIRS, ROLLATORS, WALKERS CRUTCHES AND A VARIETY OF MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO BELIZE. AND AS ALWAYS, BIBLES WERE GIVEN OUT, THE GOSPEL SHARED THROUGH BRACELET CRAFT AND FOLKS PRAYED WITH AND FOR EACH OTHER AT THESE CORE MINISTRY ACTIVITIES.
  2. $5,000 spent. THE PROGRAM SERVICES RELATE DIRECTLY TO THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION #2 PROGRAM MERCHANDISE IN THE FORM OF PRINTED TSHIRTS THAT ARE GIVEN TO VOLUNTEERS AND SOLD TO OTHERS UPON REQUEST. THIS PROGRAM TYPICALLY LOSES MONEY AS THE MARGIN IS $ 2 PER SHIRT AND NOT ALL ARE SOLD. THE ACT OF PROVIDING TSHIRTS ASSISTS IN GROUP COHESION AND SPREADS THE WORD ABOUT THE MINISTRY OF ACCESS-LIFE TO OTHERS.
  3. $30,000 spent. THE PROGRAM SERVICES RELATE DIRECTLY TO THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION #3 CARE PROGRAMMING CONSISTS OF LOCALLY LED OUTPOST ACTIVITIES ON TOP OF OUR CORE OUTREACHES, WE FOCUS ON HAVING AN ONGOING PRESENCE IN EACH OF THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE MINISTER THROUGH AREA OUTPOST ACTIVITIES OUR MAIN OUTPOST ACTIVITIES ARE EASTER SPRING FLINGS THAT FEATURE ARTS, CRAFTS, GAMES, PRIZES AND RESURRECTION EGGS THAT TELL THE TRUE STORY OF EASTER AND ALL THAT JESUS HAS DONE FOR US; AND CHRISTMAS JINGLE AND MINGLES THAT FEATURE SIMILAR ACTIVITIES AND SHARE THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS THROUGH THE NATIVITY STORY. IN 2024, WE HELD A SPRING FLING, FALL FUN DAY AND JINGLE AND MINGLE IN EAST TENNESSEE SERVING OVER 250 PARTIDIPANTS AND VOLUNTEERS. ALL OF THESE PROGRAMS ARE HOSTED BY LOCAL CHURCHES TO FURTHER CONNECT PEOPLE TO RESOURCES THEY NEED IN THEIR AREA.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 2011.

    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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