Lifes Worc Inc
- Assets
- $55.3m
- Revenue
- $76.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1,261
- Location
- Garden City, NY
- Founding
- 04/1972
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 23-7209731
Organization Overview
Lifes Worc Inc is located in Garden City, NY. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (P70) the organization is classified as: Residential Care & Adult Day Programs, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Lifes Worc Inc employed 1,261 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lifes Worc Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Lifes Worc Inc generated $76.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $66.2m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.2% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LIFE'S WORC IS A PRIVATE, 501(C)(3) NOT-FOR-PROFIT AGENCY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT FOR SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES INCLUDING MENTAL RETARDATION AND AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS. LIFE'S WORC IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING SUPPORT NECESSARY TO FACILITATE THE FULL INTEGRATION OF INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY LIVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LIFE'S WORC PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL SUPPORTS FOR ABOUT 280 INDIVIDUALS WHO RESIDE IN OUR 45 COMMUNITY BASED HOMES LOCATED THROUGHOUT QUEENS, EAST HARLEM AND NASSAU AND SUFFOLK COUNTIES IN NEW YORK. EACH HOME OFFERS A FULL RANGE OF SUPPORT AND SERVICES CONSISTENT WITH THE NEEDS OF OUR INDIVIDUALS, CERTIFIED AS INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES (IRA'S) FOR OPERATION AND REGULATED THROUGH THE NYS OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (OPWDD).
COMMUNITY BASED PREVOCATIONAL PROGRAM: PROVIDES LEARNING AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING, INCLUDING UNPAID WORK EXPERIENCES, TO HELP INDIVIDUALS DEVELOP GENERAL, NON-JOB TASK SPECIFIC STRENGTHS AND SKILLS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO EMPLOYABILITY. THIS PROGRAM HELPS PREPARE PEOPLE FOR INTEGRATED, COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT IN THE FUTURE BY TEACHING THE NECESSARY 'SOFT' SKILLS REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE WORKPLACE. ACCES-VR: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ADULT CAREER AND CONTINUING EDUCATION SERVICES-VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (ACCES-VR), THIS PROGRAM ASSISTS YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT THROUGH VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTION, EDUCATION, REHABILITATION, AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT. FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES/RESPITE RECREATION - PROVIDES PROGRAMS IN QUEENS AND LONG ISLAND DESIGNED TO OFFER CHILDREN, TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH I/DD AND AUTISM WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL CONNECTIONS. THESE RECREATIONAL VENUES FOCUS ON DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL SKILLS AND ARE AGE SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES INTEGRATED IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES. CUSTOMIZED EMPLOYMENT - PROVIDES SUPPORTS AND ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH I/DD AND AUTISM WITH INNOVATIVE JOB DEVELOPMENT BASED UPON THE INDIVIDUAL SKILL SETS AND THE NEEDS OF THE EMPLOYER. THE GOAL IS TO MATCH AN EMPLOYER WITH A JOB APPLICANT LEADING TO COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION SERVICES - PROVIDES PROGRESSIVE AND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS THROUGHOUT QUEENS, NASSAU, SUFFOLK AND BRONX REGIONS. UTILIZING APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS (ABA) APPROACH, THE SUPPORTS INCORPORATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING ACROSS ALL SETTINGS AND ENVIRONMENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY HAVE SIGNIFICANT OR CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR AND NEED SPECIALIZED SUPPORTS.
LIFE'S WORC OPERATES 6 DAY HABILITATION PROGRAMS SUPPORTING 225 INDIVIDUALS IN PROGRAMS LOCATED THROUGHOUT QUEENS, NASSAU AND SUFFOLK COUNTIES IN NY. THE PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN PRIMARILY DESIGNED TO ASSIST HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES AND YOUNG ADULTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF DAILY LIVING SKILLS LEADING TO GREATER LEVELS OF INDEPENDENCE AND WORK READINESS SKILLS, PROMOTING OPPORTUNITIES FOR GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT.
LIFE'S WORC PROVIDES COMMUNITY HABILITATION (FORMERLY REFERRED AS IN-HOME RESIDENTIAL HABILITATION) WHICH PROVIDES SUPPORTS TO APPROXIMATELY 85 CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGHOUT QUEENS, NASSAU AND SUFFOLK COUNTIES IN NEW YORK. COMMUNITY HABILITATION IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WHO RESIDE WITH THEIR FAMILY NEEDED SUPPORTS AND ASSISTANCE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS. BEGINNING IN 2020, LIFE'S WORC PROVIDES COMMUNITY HABILITATION - RESIDENTIAL TO APPROXIMATELY 180 INDIVIDUALS. THESE SERVICES WERE FUNDED BY OPWDD TO PROVIDE DAY HAB SERVICES IN A CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL SETTING SINCE INDIVIDUALS COULD NOT TRANSPORT TO ATTEND DAY HAB PROGRAMS DURING THE PANDEMIC. ADDITIONALLY, BECAUSE DH PROGRAMS HAVE TO COMPLY WITH SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES AND MAXIMUM CAPACITY INDOORS, CH-R IS STILL BEING FUNDED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Janet Koch CEO (through | 40 | $424,988 | |
John Pfeifer Asst Ex Dir | Officer | 40 | $173,062 |
Mary Rafferty-Castro COO (through | 40 | $201,858 | |
Lynette Garcia Sr. Dir. Qua | 40 | $136,033 | |
Nicoletta Faranda Sr. Dir. Day | 40 | $134,701 | |
Jessica Colon Sr. Director | 40 | $126,333 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Fusion Architecture Construction | 6/29/21 | $129,959 |
Bryan Schilling Landscaping Landscaping | 6/29/21 | $127,757 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $346 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $13,040 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $5,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $30,200 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $48,586 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $67,368,520 |
| Investment income | $64,087 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$2,512 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $76,398,543 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $528,840 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $342,893 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $391,624 |
| Other salaries and wages | $40,826,647 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,019,240 |
| Other employee benefits | $4,551,953 |
| Payroll taxes | $4,908,990 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $176,867 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $89,929 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $799,036 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,606,604 |
| Information technology | $193,919 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,008,458 |
| Travel | $183,243 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $613,679 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,741,089 |
| Insurance | $1,517,270 |
| All other expenses | $762,312 |
| Total functional expenses | $66,158,690 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $13,755,446 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $906,413 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $7,872,739 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,754,740 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $21,993,212 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,817,077 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,153,281 |
| Total assets | $55,252,908 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,609,454 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $17,998 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $9,906,427 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $745,800 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $4,306,967 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $9,319,195 |
| Total liabilities | $30,905,841 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $24,347,067 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $55,252,908 |