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Nonprofit · EIN 25-1373020

LIFES KEY

Tax-exempt · PITTSBURGH, PA 15227

Financials

$166K$166K2022$183K$150K2023$153K$126K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LIFES KEY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990-EZ$153,410$126,089$27,321$201,336$0$201,336
September 30, 2024990-EZ$183,455$150,033$33,422$171,276$0$171,276
September 30, 2023990-EZ$165,896$165,841$55$137,815$0$137,815
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$153,318
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$92
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Occupancy
$38,412
Printing, publications and postage
$78,897
Other expenses
$8,780

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$171,276
Total assets, end of year
$201,336
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$201,336
Cash, savings and investments
$196,224
Land and buildings
$5,112
Gross receipts
$153,410

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-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
David HarperBoard Officer1$0
Dave MurisonBoard Officer1$0
Kathleen TietzBoard Officer8$0
Bill BowesTreasurer8$0
Gerry PrianoBoard Officer1$0
Tom LawrenceBoard President8$0
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
David HarperBoard Officer1$0
Dave MurisonBoard Officer1$0
Kathleen TietzBoard Officer8$0
Bill BowesTreasurer8$0
Gerry PrianoBoard Officer1$0
Tom LawrenceBoard President8$0
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
David HarperPresident1$0
Dave MurisonVice President1$0
Kathleen TietzSecretary1$0
Sue PfeifferTreasurer8$0
Gerry PrianoOfficer8$0
Tom LawrenceOfficer8$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 98100, PITTSBURGH, PA 15227-0500
Signed the 990-EZ
Scott Murison, Volunteer
Phone
(412) 881-1090

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION IS ENGAGED IN PERSONAL AND MAIL CONTACT WITH PRISONERS IN FEDERAL, STATE, COUNTY AND LOCAL PRISIONS PROVIDING FREE BIBLE CORRESPONDENCE COURSES, AND SPIRITUAL COUNSELING OF PRISONERS.

990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORGANIZATION IS ENGAGED IN PERSONAL AND MAIL CONTACT WITH PRISONERS IN FEDERAL, STATE, COUNTY AND LOCAL PRISIONS PROVIDING FREE BIBLE CORRESPONDENCE COURSES, AND SPIRITUAL COUNSELING OF PRISONERS.

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 15, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 16, 2026990-EZ on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for LIFES KEY

Due February 15, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
25-1373020
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1980
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$201,336
Income (IRS master file)
$153,410

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZSeptember 2025$153,410$126,089$201,336XML
990-EZSeptember 2024$183,455$150,033$171,276XML
990-EZSeptember 2023$165,896$165,841$137,815XML
990-EZSeptember 2022–––IRS
990September 2021–––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 25-1373020).

Questions about LIFES KEY

What is the EIN of LIFES KEY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LIFES KEY is 25-1373020.
Is LIFES KEY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
Are donations to LIFES KEY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LIFES KEY 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 LIFES KEY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LIFES KEY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended September 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of LIFES KEY?
The 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does LIFES KEY have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $153,410, expenses of $126,089 and total assets of $201,336 at year end.

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