Lifes Good Stay Here
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
OUR MISSION IS TO CONNECT RESOURCES TO THE IDD COMMUNITY THAT WILL EMPOWER AND CREATE SOLUTIONS FOR THOSE IN NEED. DOING SO WILL CREATE A MOVEMENT OF CHANGE. LIFES GOOD STAY HERE ENCOURAGES ONE TO GAIN INTELLECTUAL INDEPENDENCE, HOUSING, SELF-AWARENESS, AND MUCH MORE.
- Income
- $179,716
- Spending
- $163,466
- Reserves
- 1.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 75%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (housing, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- $58,929 spent. 1.ALTERNATIVE FAMILY LIVING - IN NORTH CAROLINA, AFL IS A RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT MODEL UNDER THE NC INNOVATIONS WAIVER, WHERE INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (ID/DD) LIVE WITH A FAMILY (LICENSED OR UNLICENSED) THAT'S TRAINED TO PROVIDE PERSONALIZED CARE. IT'S DESIGNED TO BE PERSON-CENTERED, MEANING THE INDIVIDUAL'S PREFERENCES, GOALS, AND STRENGTHS GUIDE THE SUPPORT THEY RECEIVE.
- $35,830 spent. 2.COMMUNITY NETWORKING - COMMUNITY NETWORKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (ID/DD) REFERS TO BUILDING MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THESE INDIVIDUALS AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY TO FOSTER INCLUSION, INDEPENDENCE, AND WELL-BEING. IT'S ABOUT CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH ID/DD TO PARTICIPATE FULLY IN EVERYDAY LIFE - NOT JUST IN SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS, BUT IN THE SAME SPACES AND ACTIVITIES AS EVERYONE ELSE.
- $54,680 spent. 3.SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT - SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT (SE) IS A VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION METHOD THAT HELPS ADULTS WITH SERIOUS DISABILITIES FIND COMPETITIVE WORK IN THE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDES THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO SUCCEED.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2022.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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