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Lives Without Limits Inc

EIN 46-1898441 · Thomasville, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To honor the courage and spirit of individuals living with a disability by providing outdoor recreation and specialized medical equipment at little to no cost. We provide opportunities for personal growth, physical needs, and supporting research for cures.

Income
$176,106
Spending
$128,972
Spent on programs
52%
Reserves
21.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 59%
Employees
7
Volunteers
92
Highest pay
$23,740, executive dir.

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    52% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 44 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: 65 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $33,557 spent. TO PROVIDE MODIFICATIONS TO THE RESIDENCES OF DISABLED INDIVIDUALS SUCH AS WHEELCHAIR RAMPS AND OTHER HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE IMPROVEMENTS AT LITTLE TO NO COST. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO MAKES MODIFICATIONS TO EQUIPMENT, VEHICLES, AND BUILDINGS TO ASSIST HANDICAP INDIVIDUALS IN BECOMING EMPLOYED AND IMPROVE THEIR DAILY LIVING.
  2. $17,513 spent. TO HONOR THE COURAGE AND SPIRIT OF INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH A DISABILITY BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL GROWTH, PHYSICAL NEEDS, AND SUPPORTING RESEARCH FOR CURES.
  3. $15,797 spent. TO PROVIDE DISABLED INDIVIDUALS WITH THE EQUIPMENT, PEOPLE AND LOCATIONS NEEDED TO ALLOW THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS HUNTING AND FISHING.

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 May 2013.

    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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