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Lifestream Services Inc

EIN 35-1356741 · Yorktown, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Provide the right information, resources, and support for improving quality of life and maintaining independence for older adults, those with disabilities, and caregivers.

Income
$15.5 million
Spending
$15.3 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
4.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 70%
Employees
182
Volunteers
661
Highest pay
$166,236, 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

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% 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

    10 of 10 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 (5)
  1. $6.1 million spent. LifeStream provides care management services to over 1,800 individuals on an annual basis. Care managers work with individuals and their families/supporters to develop a care plan that will keep them independent in their home. Care managers worked with 83 contracted providers to authorize a wide array of in-home services and supports including Attendant Care, Home and Community Assistance, Home Delivered Meals, Personal Emergency Response Systems, Specialized Medical Equipment and Home Modifications.
  2. $2.8 million spent. LifeStream is the aging and disability resource center for East Central Indiana. Services include managing a resource database, providing telephone-based information and referral, providing options counseling about long term services and supports, and other support services of a human being interest agency. Between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025, information and assistance answered 8,578 calls requesting information, assistance and resources.
  3. $2.2 million spent. LifeStream provides home delivered meals to homebound older adults and disabled individuals. Additionally, LifeStream offers 19 meal sites across twelve counties in East Central Indiana where older adults can congregate, socialize and eat a hot nutritious meal. LifeStream provided 209,991 meals to 1,722 individuals between July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025.
  4. $2.6 million spent. LifeStream is the rural public transit provider for five counties in East Central Indiana and operates senior transportation in two additional counties. LifeStream operates 17 wheelchair accessible vehicles daily to riders ranging from age 3 to 97. LifeStream provided 43,893 trips for 827 riders between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. Other client services, such as caregiver supports, evidence-based wellness classes, pre-admission screening and resident review for nursing home, adult guardianship, and volunteer opportunities are provided by the organization.
  5. (Expenses $ 2,602,904 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 779,823) LifeStream is the rural public transit provider for five counties in East Central Indiana and operates senior transportation in two additional counties. LifeStream operates 17 wheelchair accessible vehicles daily to riders ranging from age 3 to 97. LifeStream provided 43,893 trips for 827 riders between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. Other client services, such as caregiver supports, evidence-based wellness classes, pre-admission screening and resident review for nursing home, adult guardianship, and volunteer opportunities are provided by the organization.

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 March 1976.

    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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