Lifebridge Partnership
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of LifeBridge Partnership is empowering people with disabilities to develop skills for independence and to actively participate in the community. LifeBridge serves St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County.
- Income
- $1.1 million
- Spending
- $1.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- 14.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 48%
- Employees
- 35
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
Good: 89 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 14.7 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 15% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 20% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2517 of 17 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $548,175 spent. The Out About program provides adults with individualized support services to assist with building and maintaining skills for independence and experiencing an inclusive community life. In cooperation with LifeBridge staff, participants initiate and coordinate recreational and educational activities at venues throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area and in virtual settings. Through these activities participants develop skills to navigate the community, socialize in a community-based setting, and self-advocate.
- $205,941 spent. LifeBridge Camps provide children and young adults an opportunity to become active participants, rather than observers. Using adaptive equipment and techniques, children participate in a variety of sporting and recreational activities such as basketball, golf, dance, music and art therapy. Activities also include experiential learning activities such as a behind the scenes tour of the St. Louis Zoo or exploring a pirate ship. The Organization offers day camp opportunities during the summer and during other school breaks or holidays.
- $166,569 spent. After School Services are enrichment programs offered through LifeBridge Leaders Club for students enrolled at St. Louis Public Schools Nottingham CAJT campus and Promise Christian Academy. The primary goals of LifeBridge Leaders Club are to promote the development of soft skills for employment and for students to experience a sense of belonging. Students participate in two hours of activities including soft skills instruction and team building activities. The students also visit local venues to learn about job opportunities and practice soft skills with hiring managers.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 1943.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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