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Perspectives - Skills for Life Inc

EIN 33-1689698 · Florence, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceFair56 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PERSPECTIVES IS NORTHERN KENTUCKYS NEWEST CENTER DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS (AGES 11 AND UP) WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DIFFERENCES-INCLUDING AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER, DOWN SYNDROME, ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER, AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES-AS THEY PREPARE FOR LIFE BEYOND SCHOOL. THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS, SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, WE CREATE A SAFE, INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE INDIVIDUALS CAN BUILD INDEPENDENCE, FORM FRIENDSHIPS, AND THRIVE WITHIN THEIR HOME , COMMUNITY, AND IN THE WORKFORCE.

Income
$394,976
Spending
$215,595
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
5.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
3
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$72,917, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.5 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 45% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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, 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 (3)
  1. $184,176 spent. PEERS SOCIAL SKILLS PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR PEERS AND IS AN INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED, EVIDENCE BASED INTERVENTION FOR MOTIVATED TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS INTERESTED IN IMPROVING SOCIAL SKILLS. THE PROGRAM IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER, ADHD, OR SOCIAL CHALLENGES. IT FEATURES A 15-WEEK, COACH SUPPORTED, GROUP BASED TRAINING FOCUSING ON FRIENDSHIP SKILLS. TEENS LEARN ABOUT: BUILDING LASTING FRIENDSHIPS, CONVERSATIONAL SKILLS, USING HUMOR APPROPRIATELY, GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP, HANDLING DISAGREEMENTS, HANDLING TEASING AND BULLYING.
  2. STRW (SURVIVING AND THRIVING IN THE REAL WORLD): THIS PROGRAM IS THE FIRST EVIDENCE BASED INTERVENTION FOR TEENS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THAT TARGETS BUILDING AGE-APPROPRIATE DAILY LIVING SKILLS TO FACILITATE A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION FROM ADOLESCENCE TO ADULTHOOD. DURING THIS 15 WEEK COURSE, STUDENTS WORK WITH A FACILITATOR 1:1, ALLOWING US TO TARGET INDIVIDUAL GOALS. THE PROGRAM COVERS: PERSONAL HYGIENE AND SELF-CARE, ESTABLISHING ROUTINES, CLEANING, LAUNDRY, MICROWAVE COOKING AND KITCHEN SAFETY, OVEN COOKING, MIXING, AND MEASURING, STOVE TOP COOKING, GROCERY SHOPPING, UNDERSTANDING THE COST OF ITEMS AND MAKING PURCHASES, USING A CHECKING AND SAVINGS ACCOUNT, BUDGETING.
  3. L.A.U.N.C.H IS A 15 WEEK CAREER EXPLORATION AND WORKPLACE READINESS PROGRAM FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES. THIS PROGRAM COVERS: PERSONAL STRENGTHS AND CAREER INTERESTS, PRACTICE COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEARN WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS AND PROFESSIONALISM, BUILD TIME MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION STRATEGIES, CREATE A RESUME AND PREPARE FOR INTERVIEWS, PARTICIPATE IN MOCK INTERVIEWS AND WORKPLACE SIMULATIONS, RECIEVE INDIVIDUALIZED COACHING AND FEEDBACK.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 May 2025.

    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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