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Monarch Lifeworks

EIN 46-1509517 · Shaker Heights, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Monarch Lifeworks is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that individuals with autism lead healthy and enriched lives by providing essential clinical services across their lifespan.

Income
$11.0 million
Spending
$10.5 million
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
187
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$794,616, chair (7/1/24 to 1/10/25)

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

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% 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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    3 of 6 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 (3)
  1. $6.3 million spent. Group Homes: Lifeworks Supported Living Services offer residents comfortable, secure home settings and essential clinical services that promote independence, self direction, community-inclusion, safety, ongoing skill development, interpersonal connectivity, and an overall high-quality of life. The homes are embedded in the Cleveland suburbs of Shaker Heights and University Heights and are close to cultural and recreational destinations in Cleveland.
  2. $2.9 million spent. Prevocational Services and Life Skills: Lifeworks Prevocational and Life Skills are geared toward individuals with significant symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder who have completed their schooling but are not currently candidates for competitive work or postsecondary education. Most often funded as Adult Day Support or Vocational Habilitation by way of Ohio Medicaid Waivers, Lifeworks Prevocational and Life Skills programs offer structured settings in which service recipients can hone and develop social skills, communicatin skills, prevocational skills, functional skills of daily living, and recreation and leisure skills. As a part of standard programming, participants are afforded regular opportunities to travel into the community in service of generalizing skills, participating in volunteer and simulated work experiences, and leading integrated and fulfilled lives.
  3. $1.1 million spent. Community Services: Lifeworks Behavioral Health division provides an array of services to support adults and transition-aged youth with ASD and co-occurring mental health conditions. Treatment services focus on resolving mental health symptoms, as well as improving emotional and behavioral management, social competency community involvement, and overall daily functioning. At intake, each service recipient receives a full psychiatric diagnostic evaluation and, if warranted, an individualized treatment plan. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services can also be provided. ABA is the study of understanding behaviors and is widely recognized as an effective therapy for individuals of all ages on the autism spectrum. Through ABA therapy, individuals can experience meaningful improvements in socially significant areas of their lives, such as communication, daily living skills, social skills, leisure skills, vocational skills, community involvement, and academics.

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 April 2015.

    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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