Lifeworks Services
Lifeworks Services reported $138.4 million in revenue and $137.7 million in expenses for calendar year 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $92.51 went to program services, $7.11 to management and general costs and $0.38 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 96.5% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $461,966 (PRESIDENT/CEO). 8 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 85% between 2019 and 2025. Source: Form 990, 2025.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $138MFor context, the median across 3,614 covered human services charities: $88.27 programs, $11.52 management, $0.21 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $138M- Contributions & grants (non-government)$0.62 $858K
- Government grants$2.43 $3.4M
- Program service revenue$96.45 $133M
- Investment income$0.50 $700K
Other revenue was negative: −$37,421. The bar shows the positive sources only.
The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 92.5% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 7.1% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.12 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 3.0% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 96.5% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $461,966 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.34% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 8 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 3.7 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 12 of 13 | 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
2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseLifeworks in-home servicesthrough a personalized and self-directed approach, lifeworks partners with individuals and families to help them maintain their independence at home and in their community. This includes minnesota programs: consumer directed community supports (cdcs), community first services and supports (cfss), consumer support grant (csg), pca choice, individualized home supports (ihs), respite, night supervision, and homemaker services.in 2025, 2,781 individuals and families accessed in-home services through lifeworks
Lifeworks employment serviceslifeworks breaks down barriers and increases access to opportunities, leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce in minnesota. We connect people to experiences that explore their interests, develop skills, and start or advance their careers.in 2025, lifeworks partnered with 545 people through our employment services. Individuals joining the workforce or starting new jobs earned an average wage of $14.66 per hour with wages as high as $25.33 per hour
Lifeworks day support services personalized support and community engagement are cornerstones of lifeworks service delivery and with the individual leading the way, we provide opportunities to explore each person's interests, develop skills, and build community connections. 265 individuals participated in activities in their communities including volunteer opportunities, tours of area businesses, and recreational outings in 2025
Highest reported compensation
2025 · 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 Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $419,982 | $0 | $41,984 | $461,966 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $276,509 | $0 | $40,971 | $317,480 |
| VP OF MARKETING Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $172,238 | $0 | $15,803 | $188,041 |
| SR TECH ANALYST/SQL DEV Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $138,027 | $0 | $46,102 | $184,129 |
| CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $159,616 | $0 | $23,731 | $183,347 |
| VP OF FUND DEVELOPMENT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $140,665 | $0 | $41,373 | $182,038 |
| HR DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $126,614 | $0 | $23,391 | $150,005 |
| DIRECTOR OF IT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $135,150 | $0 | $8,934 | $144,084 |
8 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Lifeworks Services (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $813K (Part IX, line 5).
7 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2025 · 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–1b13 · 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 4No
- 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 52,209
- Volunteers Part I, line 653
Largest outside contractors
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| AB&B SERVICES LLC In home support (pass-thru) | $470,662 |
| MIDWEST SPECIAL SERVICES INC In home support (pass-thru) | $296,413 |
| MN BEST HOMECARE LLC In home support (pass-thru) | $176,000 |
| MALINSKI FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Rental services | $169,965 |
| HOMECASE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS Software services | $157,524 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 5 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
9 private foundations reported grants to Lifeworks Services totaling $109K 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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Every number above is copied from Lifeworks Services's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for Lifeworks Services, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Questions people ask
How much of Lifeworks Services's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2025, Lifeworks Services reported that 92.5% of its $137.7 million in expenses went to program services, 7.1% to management and general and 0.4% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Lifeworks Services pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Lifeworks Services reported for one person in calendar year 2025 was $461,966, for the role of PRESIDENT/CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Lifeworks Services get its money?
Of $138.4 million in revenue in calendar year 2025, 3.0% came from contributions and grants (including 2.4% from government grants) and 96.5% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Lifeworks Services a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 41-0907857 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2025: Form 990 for calendar year 2025 (amended), object 202632259349301248 · read the filing
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202531189349302153 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202401149349300420 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202331189349300318 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202221339349304132 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202121419349300417 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202041409349301134 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 41-0907857: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.