Lifesteps
Lifesteps reported $36.4 million in revenue and $34.3 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $85.74 went to program services, $13.93 to management and general costs and $0.33 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 83.0% of the total. Government grants made up 9.8%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $338,623 (PRESIDENT & CEO). 6 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 16% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $34MFor context, the median across 5,499 covered education charities: $85.56 programs, $13.59 management, $0.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $36MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 85.7% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.03 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 11.6% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 83.0% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $338,623 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.99% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 8.7 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 12 of 12 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseDirect residential servicesresidential community homes are provided and staffed to support individuals with intellectual disabilities in residential neighborhoods. Each of lifesteps 51 homes are staffed to meet the needs of each individual and to support their independence as outlined in the individual's supports plan. Lifesharing / family living is a program for individuals with intellectual disabilities to reside in the private home of a host family or participant. The host family provides food, shelter, personal care, transportation, and comprehensive supports for one or two…
Direct children & family serviceschild care (integrated) for children with and without special needs ages six weeks to school-age. Child check is a free developmental screening for children from birth to 5 years old that evaluates a child's development including talking, seeing, hearing, moving, thinking, and living skills. An autism screening is also available for children 18 months to 5 years of age along with hearing, social/emotional, speech and language by request or referral. Choic assists families at risk for drug use or abuse to remain healthy and safe by providing in-home family…
Direct intellectual and developmental disability day program servicesadult training facility-basic education & socialization training (best) provides learning opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities, and medical challenges. Programs focus on assisting individuals with intellectual disabilities in becoming more active members of their community through employment exploration, assessment and training; participation in community events; and social interaction within the community. Adult training facility-community outreach center (cor) focuses on assisting individuals with…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT & CEO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $329,022 | $0 | $9,601 | $338,623 |
| COO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $180,317 | $0 | $9,601 | $189,918 |
| VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $140,669 | $0 | $9,601 | $150,270 |
| VICE PRESIDENT, TECHNOLOGY Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $136,920 | $0 | $1,516 | $138,436 |
| CONTROLLER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $122,812 | $0 | $9,560 | $132,372 |
| CHIEF SOLUTIONS OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $118,580 | $0 | $9,601 | $128,181 |
6 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Lifesteps (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.0M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b12 · 12 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5643
- Volunteers Part I, line 6271
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| CAPITAL HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS Temporary personnel | $1,243,819 |
| FLAGSTAR STAFFING INC Temporary personnel | $1,076,573 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 2 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
2 private foundations reported grants to Lifesteps totaling $20,257 on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Lifesteps's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Lifesteps reported that 85.7% of its $34.3 million in expenses went to program services, 13.9% to management and general and 0.3% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Lifesteps pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Lifesteps reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $338,623, for the role of PRESIDENT & CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Lifesteps get its money?
Of $36.4 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 11.6% came from contributions and grants (including 9.8% from government grants) and 83.0% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Lifesteps a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 25-1665243 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202631359349303898 · read the filing
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202531349349301228 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202411239349300046 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202321229349302302 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202241329349302589 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202141339349302209 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 25-1665243: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.