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Life Plan of Kentucky Inc

EIN 45-3567607 · Lexington, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceFair66 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE POOLED TRUST SERVICES TO DISABLED INDIVIDUALS WHO RECEIVE MEANS TESTED BENEFITS. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES, AT NO CHARGE TO ATTENDEES, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILY MEMBERS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, CONSULTATION ABOUT SERVICES AVAILABLE IN KENTUCKY, AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO CONDUCTS INFORMATIONAL PROGRAMS ABOUT KENTUCKY MEDICAID WAIVERS AND OTHER SERVICES AT NO CHARGE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES, CASE MANAGERS, AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS. THE ORGANZIATION ALSO ASSISTS ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS, AT NO CHARGE, TO ESTABLISH ABLE ACCOUNTS TO PROTECT ELIGIBILITY FOR DISABILITY-RELATED SERVICES AND BENEFITS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES GRANTS TO DISABLED INDIVIDUALS WHO CAN DEMONSTRATE A FINANCIAL NEED FOR PURCHASES OF ITEMS SUCH AS ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT, ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNICATION DEVICES AND OTHER DISABILITY-RELATED ITEMS. GRANTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR SERVICES

Income
$421,318
Spending
$605,082
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
13.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
6
Highest pay
$118,750, executive di

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: 70 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 44% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    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 (1)
  1. $600,579 spent. ADMINISTER POOLED SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO RECEIVE MEANS TESTED BENEFITS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR FAMILY MEMBERS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, CONSULTATION ABOUT SERVICES AVAILABLE IN KENTUCKY, AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS INFORMATIONAL PROGRAMS ABOUT KENTUCKY MEDICAID WAIVERS AND OTHER SERVICES AT NO CHARGE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES, CASE MANAGERS, AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ASSISTS ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS, AT NO CHARGE, TO ESTABLISH ABLE ACCOUNTS TO PROTECT ELIGIBILITY FOR DISABILITY-RELATED SERVICES AND BENEFITS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDED GRANTS TO DISABLED INDIVIDUALS FOR PURCHASES OF ITEMS SUCH AS ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT, ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNICATION DEVICES AND OTHER DISABILITY-RELATED ITEMS AND SERVICES. ADMINISTER POOLED SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO RECEIVE MEANS TESTED BENEFITS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR FAMILY MEMBERS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, CONSULTATION ABOUT SERVICES AVAILABLE IN KENTUCKY, AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS INFORMATIONAL PROGRAMS ABOUT KENTUCKY MEDICAID WAIVERS AND OTHER SERVICES AT NO CHARGE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES, CASE MANAGERS, AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ASSISTS ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS, AT NO CHARGE, TO ESTABLISH ABLE ACCOUNTS TO PROTECT ELIGIBILITY FOR DISABILITY-RELATED SERVICES AND BENEFITS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDED GRANTS TO DISABLED INDIVIDUALS FOR PURCHASES OF ITEMS SUCH AS ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT, ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNICATION DEVICES AND OTHER DISABILITY-RELATED ITEMS AND SERVICES.

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 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 2024.

    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 August 2012.

    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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