Lifespan
Lifespan reported $19.0 million in revenue and $19.6 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $86.46 went to program services, $11.54 to management and general costs and $2.00 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 93.0% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $191,817 (PRESIDENT/CE). 5 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue fell 5% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025 (6 mo.).
Where $100 of spending went
The 6-month short period ending December 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $20MFor 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 6-month short period ending December 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $19MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 86.5% | 86.7% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.52 | $0.01 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 4.0% | 29.9% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 1.8% | 3.8% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 93.0% | 58.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $191,817 | $301,601 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.98% | 1.38% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 15 of 19 | 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 (6 mo.) · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseEmployment and enrichment: lifespan provides employment services through the north carolina division of vocational rehabilitation, serving individuals across western and central north carolina. Commissioned by both the division of vocational rehabilitation services and managed care organizations, lifespan supports individuals who want to work in securing and maintaining meaningful employment. Our employment services span 16 counties and include comprehensive vocational assessments, person-centered career exploration, and individualized job development. Employment specialists partner with…
Education: lifespan early learning centers are inclusive early learning centers serving children with and without disabilities from six weeks of age through the start of kindergarten. The centers are designed to support children of all abilities in a nurturing, developmentally appropriate, and inclusive learning environment. Lifespan currently operates two early learning centers serving children and families in the community. In addition to early childhood care, lifespan offers afterschool and summer care programs for children ages 612, providing a safe, enriching environment that supports…
Residential services: lifespan offers long-term residential services through four icf-iid group homes in mecklenburg county and one innovations group home located in andrews, nc. Individuals live in accessible, family- like environments staffed 24/7, where they share daily life while remaining active members of their local communities. Lifespan's long-term services and support are designed to address each person holistically, recognizing that every individual has unique needs. Residential services include assistance with personal health and hygiene, recreational and leisure activities, and…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 (6 mo.) · 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/CE Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $171,474 | $0 | $20,343 | $191,817 |
| CCO Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $114,983 | $0 | $20,104 | $135,087 |
| VICE PRESIDE Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $119,157 | $0 | $1,808 | $120,965 |
| SECRETARY/CH Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $116,605 | $0 | $3,615 | $120,220 |
| DSLP Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $89,915 | $0 | $19,341 | $109,256 |
| TREASURER/CF Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $45,056 | $0 | $0 | $45,056 |
5 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Lifespan (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $550K (Part IX, line 5).
7 filings since FY2020
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 (6 mo.) · 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–1b19 · 15 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 5462
- Volunteers Part I, line 690
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Questions people ask
How much of Lifespan's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Lifespan reported that 86.5% of its $19.6 million in expenses went to program services, 11.5% to management and general and 2.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Lifespan pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Lifespan reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $191,817, for the role of PRESIDENT/CE (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Lifespan get its money?
Of $19.0 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 4.0% came from contributions and grants (including 1.8% from government grants) and 93.0% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Lifespan a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 56-1142969 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
- FY2025 (6 mo.): Form 990 for the 6-month short period ending December 31, 2025, object 202601359349301695 · read the filing · XML
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202611359349302376 · read the filing
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202520279349300417 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202420259349300217 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202300729349301230 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202240629349300804 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202130639349300728 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 56-1142969: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.