Nonprofit · EIN 23-7072116
SOUTH DAKOTA ACHIEVE
Also known as LIFESCAPE
Tax-exempt · SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $46,632,124 | $43,953,003 | $2,679,121 | $30,564,387 | $10,191,268 | $20,373,119 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $43,704,784 | $39,231,496 | $4,473,288 | $28,127,426 | $10,616,261 | $17,511,165 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $40,156,237 | $37,022,737 | $3,133,500 | $24,446,626 | $11,443,588 | $13,003,038 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,771,941
- of which government grants
- $1,452,103
- Program service revenue
- $44,442,831
- Investment income
- $417,352
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $86,295
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $25,330,813
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $31,516,899
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $50,208
- Accounting fees
- $80,346
- Occupancy
- $1,341,529
- Travel
- $632,618
- Depreciation
- $1,486,893
- Program services (functional)
- $38,134,544
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,818,459
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $28,127,426
- Total assets, end of year
- $30,564,387
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $10,191,268
- Net assets, end of year
- $20,373,119
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $14,236,062
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,397,503
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $18,998,510
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,374,609
- Gross unrelated business income
- $11,541
- Gross receipts
- $46,632,124
- Employees
- 733
- Volunteers
- 1,358
- Year formed
- 1958
- State of legal domicile
- SD
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN WATKINS | CEO Officer | 23 | $0 | $400,377 | $64,595 |
| STEVE WILSON | CFO Officer | 22 | $0 | $234,559 | $35,874 |
| JESSICA IMMEKER | DIRECTOR OF NURSING ADULT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,326 | $0 | $14,199 |
| JONATHAN BARRETT | LEAD EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,675 | $0 | $10,215 |
| BENJAMIN JACOBS | DIRECTOR OF ADULT RESIDENTIAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,403 | $0 | $3,769 |
| AMY HOEKSTRA | DIRECTOR OF ADULT CASE MANAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,335 | $0 | $3,900 |
| MARLI SCHIPPERS | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB MCNANEY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY SOUKUP | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JOSH PAULI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA WARD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY FENTON | VICE CHAIR (UNTIL DEC 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG BERKLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA DEBOER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON HUBERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICK KILEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TAMERA LARSEN-ENGELKES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY NOONEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIK NYBERG - FOUNDATION | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JEFF HILGENBERG - FOUNDATION | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TYLER HAAHR - FOUNDATION | DIRECTOR (UNTIL DEC 2024) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN WATKINS | CEO Officer | 23 | $0 | $345,926 | $80,906 |
| STEVE WILSON | CFO Officer | 22 | $0 | $198,415 | $32,603 |
| MACARTHUR NIMELY | DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,525 | $0 | $15,000 |
| DONNA SVENDSEN | DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,957 | $0 | $12,752 |
| MARLI SCHIPPERS | CHAIR/PAST CHAIR FROM 01/2024 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB MCNANEY | SECRETARY/CHAIR FROM 01/2024 Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY FENTON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY SOUKUP | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JOSH PAULI | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY FROM 01/2024 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON HARRIS | PAST CHAIR UNTIL 01/2024 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA WARD | DIRECTOR FROM 01/2024 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG BERKLAND | DIRECTOR/MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMERA LARSEN-ENGELKES | DIRECTOR FROM 01/2024 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY NOONEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TYLER HAAHR | FOUNDATION IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA DEBOER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON HUBERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK KILEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIK NYBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN WATKINS | CEO Officer | 23 | $0 | $309,623 | $35,981 |
| STEVE WILSON | CFO Officer | 22 | $0 | $185,196 | $30,583 |
| SARA JACKSON | DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,467 | $0 | $13,842 |
| MARLI SCHIPPERS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY FENTON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB MCNANEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY SOUKUP | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON HARRIS | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK HOPKINS | DIRECTOR UNTIL 12/22 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG BERKLAND | DIRECTOR/MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK STERNHAGEN | DIRECTOR/MEMBER AT LARGE UNTIL 12/22 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JOSH PAULI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTY PETERS | DIRECTOR UNTIL 12/22 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY NOONEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| J TYLER HAAHR | FOUNDATION IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA DEBOER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON HUBERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK KILEY | DIRECTOR FROM 01/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIK NYBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4100 S WESTERN AVE, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105-6620
- In care of
- % LIFESCAPE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- STEVE WATKINS, 4100 S WESTERN AVE, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105
- Signed the 990
- STEVE WILSON, CFO
- Phone
- (605) 444-9900
- Website
- WWW.LIFESCAPESD.ORG
- Return prepared by
- EIDE BAILLY LLP
Mission
MISSION:EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO LIVE THEIR BEST LIFE.VISION, VALUES & CULTURE STATEMENT:LIFESCAPE WILL BE AN INNOVATIVE ORGANIZATION, PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES AND CREATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH VARIED NEEDS AND COMPLEX CARE ACROSS THEIR LIFE SPAN. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS AND BECOMING A DESTINATION FOR RESEARCH, ALONG WITH THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND TRAINING OF TECHNOLOGY-BASED SOLUTIONS. LIFESCAPE'S VALUES ARE LIVED DAILY AND INCLUDE INTEGRITY, COMPASSION, RESPECT, SAFETY AND WELLBEING, FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY, EXCELLENCE, AND ACCOUNTABILITY. OUR MISSION WOULDN'T BE COMPLETE WITHOUT OUR CULTURE. FROM THE PEOPLE WE SUPPORT TO OUR EMPLOYEES, THE LIFESCAPE CULTURE ALLOWS OUR TEAMS TO LIVE OUT THE MISSION EVERY DAY.
Program accomplishments
- ADULT SERVICES SERVED 466 ADULTS IN FY25 WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND ACQUIRED DISABILITIES. DUE TO GROWING DEMAND FOR RESIDENTIAL HOMES WHERE ADULTS WE SUPPORT CAN LIVE, LIFESCAPE CONTINUES TO OPEN ONE NEW HOME A YEAR FEATURING EIGHT BEDROOMS TO HELP WITH THE GROWING DEMAND FOR OUR ADULT RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, IN FY25 WASHINGTON HOME OPENED NEAR BRANDON, SD. 258 OF THOSE ADULTS LIVE IN 38 LIFESCAPE RESIDENTIAL HOMES IN SIOUX FALLS.MORE THAN 260 ADULTS PARTICIPATED IN LIFESCAPE'S DAY SERVICES PROGRAM, WHERE PEOPLE SUPPORTED CAN COME TOGETHER TO ENJOY ARTS AND CRAFTS, GAMES, AND GO OUT INTO THE COMMUNITY TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS THEY CAN. LIFESCAPE ADULT SERVICES ALSO PROVIDE SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WHERE 65 ADULTS ARE ABLE TO WORK IN THE COMMUNITY THANKS TO NEARLY 90 LOCAL BUSINESSES PARTNERING WITH LIFESCAPE. OF THOSE 65 ADULTS IN SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, 15 WERE EXTERNAL CLIENTS, INCREASING THE PROGRAM'S PARTICIPATION BY MORE THAN 30%.123 ADULTS ARE ABLE TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY OR WITH THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH OUR SUPPORTED LIVING PROGRAM. LIFESCAPE ALSO PROVIDES CONFLICT-FREE CASE MANAGEMENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT 360 PROGRAMS. LIFESCAPE USES A PERSON-CENTERED AND SELF-DIRECTED APPROACH TO HELPING PEOPLE LEAD FULFILLING LIVES WITH AS MUCH INDEPENDENCE AS POSSIBLE, WHICH IS WHY LIFESCAPE IS PROUD TO BE ACCREDITED BY THE COUNCIL ON QUALITY AND LEADERSHIP. NEW IN FY25, VIRTUAL SUPPORT SERVICES BEGAN AT LIFESCAPE, TO ENSURE THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELL-BEING OF ADULTS SUPPORTED. THE SERVICES HELP FOSTER INDEPENDENCE WHILE PROVIDING VALUABLE RESOURCES AND GUIDANCE TO DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS. THE VSS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE CARE AND SUPPORT PROVIDED AT ADULT RESIDENTIAL LOCATIONS THROUGH TECHNOLOGY AND EXPERT PERSONNEL.Expenses $38,134,544 · revenue $44,431,290
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7072116
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1970
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P820)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $30,564,387
- Income (IRS master file)
- $46,632,124
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $46,632,124 | $43,953,003 | $30,564,387 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $43,704,784 | $39,231,496 | $28,127,426 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $40,156,237 | $37,022,737 | $24,446,626 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $35,035,662 | $33,989,135 | $25,286,870 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7072116).
Questions about SOUTH DAKOTA ACHIEVE
- What is the EIN of SOUTH DAKOTA ACHIEVE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTH DAKOTA ACHIEVE is 23-7072116.
- Is SOUTH DAKOTA ACHIEVE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1970.
- Are donations to SOUTH DAKOTA ACHIEVE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOUTH DAKOTA ACHIEVE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SOUTH DAKOTA ACHIEVE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SOUTH DAKOTA ACHIEVE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SOUTH DAKOTA ACHIEVE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names STEVE WATKINS.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOUTH DAKOTA ACHIEVE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 21 people; 4 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SOUTH DAKOTA ACHIEVE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $46,632,124, expenses of $43,953,003 and total assets of $30,564,387 at year end.
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