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Impact Life

EIN 85-0567590 · Newark, DE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IMPACT LIFE IS AN INNOVATIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO BUILD A SOLID FOUNDATION OF RECOVERY THROUGH UNIQUE RECOVERY RESIDENCES, PEER SUPPORT, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, CULTURAL AND SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES, OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEER LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE WORK PROJECTS FOR DELAWARE RESIDENTS SEEKING HELP.

Income
$6.8 million
Spending
$5.5 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 80%
Employees
82
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$322,918, ceo

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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 42% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 44% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 19% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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 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. $1.9 million spent. IMPACT LIFE OPERATES COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL-BASED OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF DELAWARE. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAMS IS TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE RISK OF SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER (SUD), REDUCE STIGMA, INCREASE PREVENTION AND HARM REDUCTIONACTIVITIES, AND INCREASE ACCESS TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND MEDICAL TREATMENT.
  2. $2.5 million spent. IMPACT LIFE OFFERS RECOVERY RESIDENCES IN NEW CASTLE AND SUSSEX COUNTIES WHICH INCLUDE PROGRAMMING FOR MEN, WOMEN, AND WOMEN WITH THEIR CHILDREN. THE RECOVERY RESIDENCES ARE PEER-LED AND OPERATED. BY PROVIDING A SAFE SPACE OPERATED UNDER THE PILLARS OF COMPASSION,CONNECTION AND KINSHIP, THESE PROGRAMS PROMISE TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT OF HOLISTIC HEALING AND A STRENGTHENED FOUNDATION OF RECOVERY.
  3. $493,184 spent. IMPACT LIFE OFFERS A VARIETY OF SPECIALTY PROGRAMMING AIMED AT ADDRESSING THE GAPS IN SUSTAINING LONG-TERM RECOVERY AND PROVIDING RECOVERY-CENTERED EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES. THE HEALTHY WOMEN HEALTHY BABIES INITIATIVE PROVIDES NUTRITION EDUCATION, CASE MANAGEMENT, HEALTHY MEAL PLANNING ALONG WITH ALL RECIPE INGREDIENTS DELIVERED TO PROGRAM RECIPIENTS, AS WELL AS CASHLESS POP-UP GROCERY STORES. THE THERAPEUTIC CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM TEACHES TECHNIQUES THAT USE COOKING, GASTRONOMY, AND AN INDIVIDUAL'S PERSONAL, CULTURAL, AND FAMILIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH FOOD TO ADDRESS THE EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS FACED BY INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND GROUPS. THE ADVENTURE RECOVERY PROGRAM LEADS INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL WILDNESS WITH THE PURPOSE OF BUILDING SELF-RELIANCE, AND TO UPLIFT MINDSETS AND MOODS THROUGH NATURE AND THE OUTDOORS.

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 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 November 6, 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 December 2024.

    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 2021.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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