On with Life
On with Life reported $24.4 million in revenue and $20.9 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $74.17 went to program services, $25.83 to management and general costs and $0.00 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 87.7% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $324,124 (CEO). 18 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 64% 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 $21MFor context, the median across 2,433 covered unclassified charities: $88.27 programs, $11.68 management, $0.05 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 $24MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 74.2% | 86.7% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 25.8% | 11.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.00 | $0.01 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 11.9% | 29.9% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 3.8% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 87.7% | 58.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $324,124 | $301,601 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.55% | 1.38% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 18 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 12.0 | 6.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 17 of 17 | 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 expenseAnkeny inpatient: on With Life's post-acute inpatient rehabilitation program is a 28-bed, carf accredited program that provides intense therapy to those that have sustained a traumatic brain injury, stroke, tumor, loss of oxygen or other neurological condition. On With Life is a unique one- of-a-kind facility. Our extensive rehabilitation experience and our expertise in the treatment of individuals with brain injury offer individuals the optimal opportunity to achieve their goals
Combined outpatient therapy: on With Life's outpatient neuro rehabilitation program consists of two clinics (ankeny and coralville) and a comprehensive team of specialists who are dedicated to providing the highest level of care and service through a transdisciplinary, collaborative team approach. Our areas of expertise include brain injury, stroke, concussion, parkinson's disease and complex neurological conditions. Our program is staffed with a team of therapists trained in neuro-based physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, neuropsychology and clinical counseling
Rnr house: on With Life's residential neuro rehabilitation program is a five-bedroom residential home focused on working with individuals who have sustained a brain injury as they learn strategies to support their return home and to their communities. The rehabilitation team focuses on promoting the overall health of the person served, community integration, independent living skill-building and managing neurobehavioral challenges
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $272,824 | $0 | $51,300 | $324,124 |
| NEUROPSYCHOL Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $195,700 | $0 | $46,100 | $241,800 |
| CHIEF OPERAT Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $191,320 | $0 | $38,000 | $229,320 |
| CHIEF CLINIC Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $148,313 | $0 | $40,600 | $188,913 |
| HR DIRECTOR Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $144,235 | $0 | $34,000 | $178,235 |
| CFO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $142,099 | $0 | $19,000 | $161,099 |
| DIRECTOR OF Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $131,995 | $0 | $25,200 | $157,195 |
| NURSE PRCTIT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $141,957 | $0 | $13,500 | $155,457 |
18 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from On with Life (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $750K (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–1b17 · 17 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 5452
- Volunteers Part I, line 652
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| HUBBELL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Building contra | $1,530,520 |
| MCKESSON MEDICAL Medical supplie | $187,889 |
| COMBINED SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY Info tech servi | $153,415 |
| BLUE COMPASS INTERACTIVE LLC Website develop | $129,642 |
| GRAND RAIL DEVELOPMENT Lease landlord | $124,229 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 5 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
4 private foundations reported grants to On with Life totaling $261K 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 On with Life's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for On with Life, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Questions people ask
How much of On with Life's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, On with Life reported that 74.2% of its $20.9 million in expenses went to program services, 25.8% to management and general and 0.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does On with Life pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation On with Life reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $324,124, for the role of CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does On with Life get its money?
Of $24.4 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 11.9% came from contributions and grants and 87.7% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is On with Life a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 42-1308032 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 202611329349303446 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202541339349304554 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202421369349311437 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202311329349306221 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202201339349309310 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202101329349302425 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 42-1308032: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.