2024-10-16T13:41:37-07:00 2023-12-31 990 2023-01-01 481128445 LIFE PATTERNS INC LIFE 7852737189 3300 SW 29TH STREET STE 100 TOPEKA KS 66614 Shannon Wagner CFO 7852737189 2024-10-16 1 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z SHANNON WAGNER 3300 SW 29TH ST STE 100 TOPEKA KS 66614 31381965 0 X LIFEPATTERNSKS.ORG X 1993 KS To provide quality life styles for persons with a disability through the provision of service administration, individualized planning, and payroll services for in-home support employers. 5 4 2257 0 0 0 0 0 27499573 31303502 -59061 63513 6067 14950 27446579 31381965 0 0 0 0 26408067 30169415 0 0 0 452727 393728 26860794 30563143 585785 818822 5903710 6641057 2506023 2424548 3397687 4216509 To provide quality life styles for persons with a disability through the provision of service administration, individualized planning, and payroll services for in-home support employers. 0 0 28114320 30279370 Life Patterns, Inc. works with approximately 1,100 individuals with a disability and their family members who have chosen the self-directed care service delivery model for Medicaid Home and Community Based Service Recipients. Life Patterns has developed a training notebook and provides one-on-one assistance to individuals with planning in implementing personalized support systems and assistance with the hiring process of personal support providers. Life Patterns also assist when employee performance is not adequate and remediation is needed, back-up support issues, questions about finding and navigating the developmental and physical disability system of Kansas. Life Patterns provides training on the person centered planning process which is required by the State of Kansas. Tools to provide individuals with timely information on upcoming changes and employer ideas and resources needed to be an effective and successful employer include presentations, newsletters, podcasts, periodic recipient workshops with nationally recognized speakers, and a website. 969639 1024132 The State of Kansas offers the option of a limited scope license for services for a person with a disability. Life Patterns, Inc. was among the first in Kansas to obtain a limited license and has developed a training notebook with the experience gained by going through the application and implementation process. When requested, Life Patterns provides assistance in determining if this is an option the recipient should pursue. Life Patterns also assists limited licenses with billing and payroll services, as well as information and assistance on final rule requirements and industry and employment related issues. 0 0 0 29083959 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2257 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 5 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X Jonathan Gerdel 7852737189 3300 SW 29th Street Ste 100 Topeka KS 66614 JON GERDEL PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 0 X X 197381 0 0 SHANNON WAGNER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40 0 X X 197381 0 0 DOUG GERDEL BOARD PRESIDENT 0 0 X 27500 0 0 KATHY RAMIREZ BOARD MEMBER 0 0 X 0 0 0 JOYCE APPERSON BOARD MEMBER 0 0 X 0 0 0 DONNA PASHMAN BOARD MEMBER 0 0 X 0 0 0 KELLY WATSON-MUNZER BOARD MEMBER 0 0 X 0 0 0 422262 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 KS KDADS - FMS SERVICES 621610 30279370 30279370 0 0 LIMITED LIC PROGRAM FEES 621610 1024132 1024132 0 0 0 0 0 0 31303502 63513 63513 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 GARNISHMENT FEE INCOME 621610 5416 5416 0 0 MISC INC 621610 9534 9534 0 0 0 0 0 0 14950 31381965 31381965 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 422262 0 422262 0 0 0 0 0 27911827 27297714 614113 0 26337 0 26337 0 286448 275971 10477 0 1522541 1466851 55690 0 0 0 0 0 9860 0 9860 0 12800 0 12800 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6352 0 6352 0 68974 0 68974 0 39306 0 39306 0 0 0 0 0 41400 0 41400 0 2633 0 2633 0 0 0 0 0 551 0 551 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15824 0 15824 0 139668 0 139668 0 BACKGROUND CHECKS 24812 24812 0 0 RES/DAY SERVICES 16395 16395 0 0 WRITE-OFF 2216 2216 0 0 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 5602 0 5602 0 7335 0 7335 0 30563143 29083959 1479184 0 2451618 2914454 0 0 0 0 2534330 2700357 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 149926 223657 316035 157857 178595 158178 589241 644411 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5903710 6641057 2106517 1611302 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 399506 813246 2506023 2424548 X 0 0 0 0 3397687 4216509 3397687 4216509 5903710 6641057 818822 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 0 0 0 16759420 19789247 21185161 27499573 31303502 116536903 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16759420 19789247 21185161 27499573 31303502 116536903 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 116536903 119546 46756 121969 -52994 78463 313740 0 0 0 0 0 0 119546 46756 121969 -52994 78463 313740 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16878966 19836003 21307130 27446579 31381965 116850643 0.99732 0.99770 0.00268 0.00230 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 96801 63035 33766 0 219234 94822 124412 158178 0 EXCESS FUNDS 686827 ASC 842 - LEASE LIABILITY 115104 CLIENT OBLIGATION SUSPENSE 11315 813246 31381965 0 0 0 0 0 31381965 0 0 0 31381965 30563143 0 0 0 0 0 30563143 0 0 0 30563143 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 JON GERDEL PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 182256 0 15125 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 197381 0 0 SHANNON WAGNER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 182256 0 15125 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 197381 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 3 Informal discussions are held with Board Membe3rs to review the compensation of the Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer. Changes are approved and signed off by the President of the Board. Comparative data is utilized to substantiate and approve compensation. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Douglas Gerdel and Patricia Gerdel are a married couple. Jonathan Gerdel is their son. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A copy of the completed Form 990 and supporting schedules are emailed to all Board Members for review prior to submission. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Board Members are given the Conflict of Interest Policy and are required to submit a form annually listing situations that could result in apparent or actual conflicts of interest. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Informal discussions are held with Board Members to review the compensation of the Executive Director and the Chief Financial Officer. Changes are approved and signed off by the President of the Board. Comparative data is utilized to substantiate and approve compensation. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Governing documents, Conflict of Interest Policy, and Financial Statements are kept at the home office: 3300 SW 29th STE 100, Topeka, KS 66614. These documents are reviewed at board meetings and are available upon request. Life Patterns, Inc. requested and received an extension of time to file an Exempt Organization Return due to the timing of the Financial Statement GAAP audit. The final audit report was issued July 24, 2024.