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Lifespan Incorporated

EIN 31-0536660 · Hamilton, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

STRENGTHEN FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO SEEK TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIVES.

Income
$4.3 million
Spending
$3.6 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
15.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
59
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$597,191, 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

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 14 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (4)
  1. $2.2 million spent. ELDERLY SERVICE PROGRAM: CARE MANAGERS PROVIDED ASSISTANCE FOR OLDER ADULTS BY ASSESSING THEIR NEEDS AND ARRANGING FOR NECESSARY SERVICES TO KEEP THEM SAFE IN THEIR OWN HOMES. THE CARE MANAGERS COMPLETED MANY INTERVENTIONS INCLUDING THE INITIATION AND OVERSIGHT OF HOME-DELIVERED MEALS, TRANSPORTATION, HOMEMAKER, EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM, AND OTHER HOME-BASED SERVICES. CLIENT HOMES WERE CLEAN AND SAFE, AND CLIENTS WERE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW UP WITH SAFETY IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS. SCREENING/INTAKE STAFF PROVIDED 12,500 UNITS OF SERVICE THROUGH TELEPHONE CALLS, REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY SERVICES, AND INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE ELDERLY SERVICE CARE MANAGERS. (Expenses $ including grants of $) SCHOOL-BASED SOCIAL/SERVICE WORKERS: LIFESPAN ASSISTED STUDENTS MOVING CLOSER TO GRADUATION AND A MORE PROMISING FUTURE BY PROVIDING SOCIAL SERVICE INTERVENTIONS AND RESOURCES THROUGH THE SCHOOL BASED PROGRAMS.
  2. $597,588 spent. GUARDIANSHIP: LIFESPAN STAFF GUARDIANS PROVIDED THOUSANDS OF HOURS OF INTERVENTIONS. THE GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAMS PROVIDED SERVICES TO HUNDREDS OF ELDERLY, MENTALLY ILL AND DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED A SURROGATE TO MAKE THEIR DECISIONS.
  3. $317,010 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: FINANCIAL COUNSELING AND EDUCATION: CERTIFIED COUNSELORS AND COACHES, PROVIDED ONE-ON-ONE FINANCIAL EDUCATION, SUPPORT AND INTERVENTION TO FAMILIES WISHING TO IMPROVE PERSONAL FINANCES. INDIVIDUALS ATTENDED FINANCIAL EDUCATION, BUDGET MANAGEMENT, FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER AND OTHER FINANCIAL RELATED WORKSHOPS/CLASSES OFFERED. REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE: LIFESPAN REPRESENTATIVE PAYEES SERVED INDIVIDUALS BY PRIORITIZING EXPENSES AND BILL PAYING BASED ON BUDGET PLANS. FOR EACH NEW INDIVIDUAL, A COMPREHENSIVE IN PERSON ASSESSMENT IS COMPLETED TO DETERMINE DAY-TO-DAY NEEDS AND A BUDGET GIVING SPECIAL CONSIDERATION TO UTILITIES, FOOD, MEDICAL EXPENSES, AND DISCRETIONARY SPENDING. (Expenses $ including grants of $) SCHOOL-BASED SOCIAL/SERVICE WORKERS: LIFESPAN ASSISTED STUDENTS MOVING CLOSER TO GRADUATION AND A MORE PROMISING FUTURE BY PROVIDING SOCIAL SERVICE INTERVENTIONS AND RESOURCES THROUGH THE SCHOOL BASED PROGRAMS.
  4. SCHOOL-BASED SOCIAL/SERVICE WORKERS: LIFESPAN ASSISTED STUDENTS MOVING CLOSER TO GRADUATION AND A MORE PROMISING FUTURE BY PROVIDING SOCIAL SERVICE INTERVENTIONS AND RESOURCES THROUGH THE SCHOOL BASED PROGRAMS.

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 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 June 2025.

    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 November 1955.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Lifespan Corporation (Providence, RI), EIN 22-2861978. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

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

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