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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by LIFESPAN INCORPORATED.

Totals

Total revenue
$19,028,443
Total expenses
$19,644,021
Contributions and grants received
$755,860
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$17,694,485
Investment income
$483,634
Other revenue
$94,464
Total assets, end of year
$15,506,126
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,161,294
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$11,344,832
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$16,983,966
Management and general expenses
$2,266,683
Fundraising expenses
$393,372
Program service expenses (Part III)
$16,983,966

Program services were 86.5% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $194,878

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $339,732

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $221,250

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $4,062

  • 2a · Program service revenue: CREATIVE CAMPUS

    total $9,189,940 · related or exempt $9,189,940

  • 2b · Program service revenue: MEDICAID RECEIPTS-ICF/IID

    total $3,677,543 · related or exempt $3,677,543

  • 2c · Program service revenue: COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT

    total $2,209,747 · related or exempt $2,209,747

  • 2d · Program service revenue: LEARNING CENTER

    total $2,031,678 · related or exempt $2,031,678

  • 2e · Program service revenue: THERAPY

    total $427,442 · related or exempt $427,442

  • 2f · All other program service revenue

    total $158,135 · related or exempt $158,135

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $147,998 · excluded $147,998

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $113,357

  • 6b · Less rental expenses

    real property $23,773

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $89,584

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $89,584 · related or exempt $68,202 · unrelated business $21,382

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    other assets $550,868

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    other assets $215,232

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    other assets $335,636

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $335,636 · related or exempt $335,636

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $4,170

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $194,878

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $106,872

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$102,702 · excluded -$102,702

  • 11a · Other revenue: OTHER INCOME

    total $107,582 · related or exempt $107,582

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $107,582

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $550,141 · program services $472,539 · management and general $64,749 · fundraising $12,853

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $10,911,430 · program services $9,341,831 · management and general $1,307,636 · fundraising $261,963

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $1,981,790 · program services $1,847,474 · management and general $121,581 · fundraising $12,735

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $909,661 · program services $778,807 · management and general $109,015 · fundraising $21,839

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $16,669 · management and general $16,669

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $21,142 · program services $17,888 · management and general $3,254

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $19,925 · management and general $19,925

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $1,990,899 · program services $1,879,001 · management and general $84,759 · fundraising $27,139

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $39,026 · program services $15,491 · management and general $4,884 · fundraising $18,651

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $49,254 · program services $39,446 · management and general $7,727 · fundraising $2,081

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $408,322 · program services $229,489 · management and general $165,536 · fundraising $13,297

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $564,093 · program services $498,195 · management and general $64,734 · fundraising $1,164

  • 17 · Travel

    total $219,701 · program services $192,307 · management and general $21,951 · fundraising $5,443

  • 20 · Interest

    total $127,768 · program services $87,425 · management and general $39,991 · fundraising $352

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $598,399 · program services $502,117 · management and general $91,086 · fundraising $5,196

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $216,324 · program services $164,622 · management and general $50,031 · fundraising $1,671

  • 24a · Other expenses: REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE

    total $247,376 · program services $206,404 · management and general $39,658 · fundraising $1,314

  • 24b · Other expenses: MEDICAID ASSESSMENT

    total $235,603 · program services $235,603

  • 24c · Other expenses: FOOD

    total $199,911 · program services $196,390 · management and general $2,607 · fundraising $914

  • 24d · Other expenses: DIRECT CARE SUPPLIES

    total $152,453 · program services $149,628 · management and general $2,814 · fundraising $11

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $184,134 · program services $129,309 · management and general $48,076 · fundraising $6,749

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $2,584,647 · end of year $2,543,579

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    end of year $13,974

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $1,746,051 · end of year $1,176,630

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    beginning of year $94,684 · end of year $80,106

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $96,689 · end of year $56,152

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $15,195,702

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $6,898,737

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $8,361,876 · end of year $8,296,965

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $2,891,499 · end of year $3,198,260

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    beginning of year $46,041 · end of year $46,041

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $120,211 · end of year $94,419

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $1,691,492 · end of year $1,701,396

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $2,038,786 · end of year $1,974,575

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $463,712 · end of year $485,323

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $11,308,956 · end of year $10,906,080

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $438,752 · end of year $438,752

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

LIFESPAN EMPOWERS CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, AND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

  • EMPLOYMENT 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 LOCAL EMPLOYERS TO SECURE POSITIONS, PROVIDE ON-THE-JOB TRAINING, AND DELIVER ONGOING SUPPORT TO PROMOTE LONG-TERM EMPLOYMENT SUCCESS. IN ADDITION, LIFESPAN OFFERS COMMUNITY-BASED ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS IN UNION, MECKLENBURG, IREDELL, SURRY, GUILFORD, AND MARBLE COUNTIES THROUGH ITS CREATIVE CAMPUS MODEL. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE INCLUSIVE, HANDS-ON LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS WITH AN INTERACTIVE CURRICULUM FOCUSED ON HORTICULTURE, VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS, CULINARY ARTS, SENSORY EXPERIENCES, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, LEISURE AND RECREATION, COMPUTER LITERACY, MUSIC APPRECIATION, AND VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT. MOSAIC MAKERS - LIFESPAN SERVICES LOCATED IN GREENSBORO AND CHARLOTTE IS AN ENTHUSIASTIC AND UNIQUE ART STUDIO WHERE RESIDENT ARTISTS CREATE POTTERY, PAINTINGS, MOSAICS ART, AND MORE. THE STUDIO ARTISTS, WITH DIFFERING ABILITIES, ARE ENCOURAGED AND SUPPORTED. WE STRIVE FOR AN INCLUSIVE ATMOSPHERE. ITEMS CREATED ARE SOLD IN SHOPS, GALLERIES, AND BOUTIQUES THROUGHOUT NORTH CAROLINA AND BEYOND. THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE, OPEN, AND ENERGETIC ENVIRONMENT FOR ARTISTS OF MANY LEVELS TO CREATE INDEPENDENTLY, EXPRESS THEMSELVES, GROW AND LEARN. ENRICHMENT SERVICES ALSO EXTEND INTO RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS, WHERE PROGRAMMING EMPHASIZES SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND INDEPENDENCE. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE TRAINING AND SUPPORT IN SOCIAL SKILLS, PERSONAL HEALTH AND HYGIENE, RECREATION AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES, AND ACCESS TO SPECIALIZED THERAPEUTIC SERVICES DESIGNED TO ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION.

    Expenses $10,768,349 · Revenue $11,218,840

  • 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 CONTINUED LEARNING, SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, AND FAMILY NEEDS BEYOND THE TRADITIONAL SCHOOL DAY AND SCHOOL YEAR. LIFESPAN ALSO PROVIDES INTERVENTION SERVICES, INCLUDING SPEECH THERAPY AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, FOR QUALIFYING CHILDREN. THESE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS AND PROMOTE POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN ENROLLED IN LIFESPAN PROGRAMS AND WITHIN THE BROADER COMMUNITY, AS APPROPRIATE. THROUGH INCLUSIVE PRACTICES AND INTEGRATED SUPPORT SERVICES, LIFESPAN IS COMMITTED TO HELPING CHILDREN REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WHILE SUPPORTING FAMILIES AND STRENGTHENING THE COMMUNITY.

    Expenses $2,956,786 · Revenue $3,080,482

  • 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 TRAINING IN SOCIAL SKILLS, ALONG WITH ACCESS TO SPECIALIZED CONSULTATIVE SERVICES. RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ENGAGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES BY VOLUNTEERING, ATTENDING RELIGIOUS SERVICES, AND PARTICIPATING IN CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES.

    Expenses $3,258,831 · Revenue $3,395,163

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • KENNETH FUQUAY

    PRESIDENT/CE

    Total calculated
    $191,817
    From this org
    $171,474
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $20,343
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $171,474
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $3,958
    Nontaxable benefits
    $16,385
    Filer's total
    $191,817

  • ROBIN DEVORE

    CCO

    Total calculated
    $135,087
    From this org
    $114,983
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $20,104
    Hours/week
    40

  • CHRISTOPHER WHITE

    VICE PRESIDE

    Total calculated
    $120,965
    From this org
    $119,157
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $1,808
    Hours/week
    40

  • BARBARA WILSON

    SECRETARY/CH

    Total calculated
    $120,220
    From this org
    $116,605
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $3,615
    Hours/week
    40

  • WHITNEY REESE

    DSLP

    Total calculated
    $109,256
    From this org
    $89,915
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $19,341
    Hours/week
    40

  • ROBERT GONDOS

    TREASURER/CF

    Total calculated
    $45,056
    From this org
    $45,056
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • CAROLYN ALLISON

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • RICHARD BOVARD

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • NATHANIEL BROOKHOUSE

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • ROBIN CARSON

    CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • TOYA EVERETT

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • STEVE FLETCHER

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • JOEL FORD

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • JANET FORTNER

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • MICKEIA JACKSON

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • ROBERT RUSCH JR

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • GWENDOLYN LEWIS

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • SHAY PROSSER

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • MICHAL SHEPARD

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • MARY VICKERS-KOCH

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • RUSSELL ZUSI

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Compensation committee
  • 3 · Independent compensation consultant
  • 3 · Written employment contract
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
13 May 2026
IRS schema version
2024v5.0
Source object
202611359349302376

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