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Lifeworks Nw
Lifeworks Nw reported $60.7 million in revenue and $51.0 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $81.92 went to program services, $17.39 to management and general costs and $0.69 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 51.4% of the total. Government grants made up 31.8%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $389,292 (PSYCHIATRIST). 38 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 12% 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 $51MFor context, the median across 864 covered mental health & crisis intervention charities: $86.13 programs, $13.87 management, $0.00 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 $61MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 81.9% | 85.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 17.4% | 13.7% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.01 | $0.00 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 45.4% | 26.4% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 31.8% | 14.5% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 51.4% | 69.3% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $389,292 | $324,111 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.76% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 38 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 22.2 | 6.2 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 14 of 14 | 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 expenseMental health services - lifeworks nw mental health services support children from as young as three up to young adults, whether they need foster care, outpatient therapy, or a more structured day treatment program. We believe in involving the entire family whenever appropriate and work hard to keep children or youth in their homes, local schools, and community.lifeworks nw offers a wide array of options for individuals, families, adults and older adults who seek counseling services. We tailor our programs to a wide range of needs. We provide a menu of services from outpatient counseling to…
Chemical dependancy treatment - we offer proven alcohol and drug treament programs for youth ages 12 to 21 and their families. We coordinate our efforts with schools, juvenile justice, family and friends to develop life-long recovery and support for each young person in our care. With programs grounded in evidence-based practice, lifeworks nw is the leading portland metro area addiction provider with the largest number and variety of services. We also provide culturally specific treatment for african-american and latino youth. Lifeworks nw provides addiction services for adults from basic…
Prevention - we believe it is critical to reach children and youth early in order to get in front of mental health or addiction issues. Our community based services are located in a variety of venues across the tri-county area. Our home-based services provide support for families, youth and parents, building on their current strengths. Our school based services work in partnership with several area school districts, to provide prevention education and skill-building support for children and their families in their schools. We provide parenting education in the community and in families'…
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSYCHIATRIST Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $353,922 | $0 | $35,370 | $389,292 |
| PSYCHIATRIST Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $336,831 | $0 | $24,407 | $361,238 |
| PRESIDENT/CEO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $285,151 | $0 | $40,679 | $325,830 |
| VP FIN./DIR STRAT. OPS Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $225,716 | $0 | $34,852 | $260,568 |
| VP OPERATIONS Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $205,480 | $0 | $32,739 | $238,219 |
| VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $214,327 | $0 | $17,289 | $231,616 |
| NURSE PRACTITIONER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $196,838 | $0 | $31,725 | $228,563 |
| VP CLINICAL SERVICES Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $194,966 | $0 | $30,459 | $225,425 |
38 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Lifeworks Nw (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.4M (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–1b14 · 14 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 5703
- Volunteers Part I, line 622
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| CEDAR PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATES Psychiatric services | $144,540 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 3 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
6 private foundations reported grants to Lifeworks Nw totaling $179K 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 Nw'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 Nw, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Of every $100 Lifeworks Nw spent in FY2025, $81.92 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Lifeworks Nw's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Lifeworks Nw reported that 81.9% of its $51.0 million in expenses went to program services, 17.4% to management and general and 0.7% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Lifeworks Nw pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Lifeworks Nw reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $389,292, for the role of PSYCHIATRIST (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Lifeworks Nw get its money?
Of $60.7 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 45.4% came from contributions and grants (including 31.8% from government grants) and 51.4% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Lifeworks Nw a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 93-0502822 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. 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 202621059349302622 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202520779349301212 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202411279349300336 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202300879349301560 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202201259349303005 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202141329349302169 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 93-0502822: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.