Nonprofit · EIN 31-1814483
LIFE START
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43229
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,928,830 | $1,910,467 | $18,363 | $736,167 | $82,770 | $653,397 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,798,927 | $1,747,140 | $51,787 | $699,497 | $64,463 | $635,034 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,725,318 | $1,788,432 | -$63,114 | $666,285 | $83,038 | $583,247 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,891,704
- of which government grants
- $1,884,594
- Program service revenue
- $33,115
- Investment income
- $4,011
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $97,207
- Other salaries and wages
- $418,337
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $601,972
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $650
- Accounting fees
- $16,046
- Occupancy
- $33,616
- Travel
- $38,694
- Depreciation
- $2,365
- Program services (functional)
- $1,868,723
- Management and general (functional)
- $41,744
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $699,497
- Total assets, end of year
- $736,167
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $82,770
- Net assets, end of year
- $653,397
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $8,030
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $653,397
- Gross receipts
- $1,928,830
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 7
- Year formed
- 2001
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAWANDA STEWART | AGENCY ADMINISTRATOR Officer | 40 | $80,339 | $16,770 |
| CYNTHIA FRANCIS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA ROSS | MEMBER AT LARGE / VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH SORRELL | VICE PRESIDENT (PART YEAR) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM POWELSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY HALL-ADKINS | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAS KOTTENBROOK | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE MANCE | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAWANDA STEWART | AGENCY ADMIN Officer | 40 | $86,080 |
| MARY HALL-ADKINS | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA FRANCIS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEBORAH SORRELL | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM POWELSON | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHAS KOTTENBROOK | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANA ROSS | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GEORGE MANCE | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAWANDA STEWART | AGENCY ADMIN Officer | 40 | $51,994 |
| MARY HALL-ADKINS | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA FRANCIS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEBORAH SORRELL | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM POWELSON | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHAS KOTTENBROOK | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4889 SINCLAIR RD STE 110, COLUMBUS, OH 43229-5433
- In care of
- % MARY BIEL
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LAWANDA STEWART, 4889 SINCLAIR ROAD SUITE 110, COLUMBUS, OH 43229
- Signed the 990
- LAWANDA STEWART, AGENCY ADMINISTRATOR
- Phone
- (614) 478-5448
- Website
- LIFESTARTINC.COM
- Return prepared by
- CRI CAPIN CROUSE ADVISORS LLC
Mission
LIFE START INC. IS A PRIVATE, NOT-FOR-PROFIT AGENCY PROVIDING FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION SERVICES TO INFANTS, CHILDREN, AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL/ DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND FRAGILE MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
Program accomplishments
- CULTIVATES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH OHIO COUNTY AGENCIES AND THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES (ODJFS) TO ENHANCE FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH COMPLEX MEDICAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES.Expenses $1,868,723 · revenue $33,115
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
- 31-1814483
- 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
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $736,167
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,928,830
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,928,830 | $1,910,467 | $736,167 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,798,927 | $1,747,140 | $699,497 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,725,318 | $1,788,432 | $666,285 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,725,803 | $1,801,881 | $738,650 | IRS |
| 990 | 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 31-1814483).
Questions about LIFE START
- What is the EIN of LIFE START?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIFE START is 31-1814483.
- Is LIFE START tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to LIFE START tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIFE START 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 LIFE START 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 LIFE START 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 LIFE START?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LAWANDA STEWART.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIFE START?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $80,339 (LAWANDA STEWART, AGENCY ADMINISTRATOR).
- How much revenue does LIFE START have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,928,830, expenses of $1,910,467 and total assets of $736,167 at year end.
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