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Life Enrichment Options

EIN 91-1458330 · Issaquah, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LIFE ENRICHMENT OPTIONS (LEO) IS A COMMUNITY BASED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

Income
$459,409
Spending
$387,452
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
17.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 61%
Employees
4
Volunteers
21

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 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 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. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (education, $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

    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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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. $235,660 spent. HOUSING - LEO MAINTAINS 5 DSHS LICENSED ADULT FAMILY HOMES, WHICH ARE DEBT FREE AND CURRENTLY PROVIDES AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR 27 ADULTS EXPERIENCING INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD). EACH ADULT FAMILY HOME HAS A LIVE-IN CARE PROVIDER WHO RENTS AND OPERATES THE HOME AS THEIR OWN BUSINESS AND ARE LICENSED WITH DSHS. THE CARE PROVIDERS MEET THE MEDICAL AND PERSONAL CARE NEEDS OF EACH RESIDENT PER THEIR DSHS CARE ASSESSMENT. THIS TYPE OF COMMUNITY-BASED HOUSING FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES HELPS TO FURTHER OUR MISSION OF PROVIDING A QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH IDD BY HELPING THEM TO LIVE IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITY WITH THE PERSONAL CARE SUPPORTS TO HELP THEM LIVE AN ACTIVE AND FULL LIFE OF THEIR CHOOSING.
  2. $5,914 spent. ADVOCACY & EDUCATION - LEO SUPPORTS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD) BY ADVOCATING FOR NEEDED SERVICES, EDUCATING FAMILIES ON AVAILABLE RESOURCES AND HELPING THEM TO NAVIGATE THE AVAILABLE SERVICES. WE SUPPORT MANY FAMILIES WITHIN OUR SERVICE AREA OF ISSAQUAH, SNOQUALMIE VALLEY AND RURAL EASTERN KING COUNTY. WE DO THIS BY HOSTING EDUCATIONAL FORUMS AND PRESENTING AT COMMUNITY EVENTS. WE SHARE RESOURCE MATERIALS AND LINKS TO RESOURCES THAT MIGHT BE HELPFUL FOR FAMILIES WHO SUPPORT AN INDIVIDUAL WITH IDD. WE CAN ALSO MEET WITH FAMILIES DIRECTLY TO HELP THEM CONNECT WITH THE RIGHT RESOURCES OR SERVICES NEEDED.
  3. $3,774 spent. RECREATION & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT - LEO HAS HISTORICALLY PARTNERED WITH MANY LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO WORK TOGETHER TO PROMOTE INCLUDING ADULTS EXPERIENCING INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD) IN COMMUNITY EVENTS SUCH AS THE ROTARY CLUB SPONSORED GRAVITY CAR CHALLENGE RACES FOR CHILDREN WITH IDD. LEO OFTEN PARTICIPATES IN THE ANNUAL FENDERS ON FRONT STREET AND SALMON DAYS EVENTS. WE WORK CLOSELY WITH THE ISSAQUAH PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES TO OFFER OTHER RECREATIONAL EVENTS TO SUPPLEMENT WHAT ISSAQUAH OFFERS SUCH AS THURSDAY NIGHT HANGOUTS, OUR ANNUAL PICNIC AND HOLIDAY PARTY.

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 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 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 November 1991.

    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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