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Nonprofit · EIN 33-1689698

PERSPECTIVES - SKILLS FOR LIFE INC

Tax-exempt · FLORENCE, KY 41042

Financials

$395K$216K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PERSPECTIVES - SKILLS FOR LIFE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$394,976$215,595$179,381$179,381$0$179,381
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$370,441
Membership dues
$2,223
Program service revenue
$13,234
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$11,301

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$72,917
Other salaries and wages
$99,166
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$186,784
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Depreciation
$4,285
Program services (functional)
$184,176
Management and general (functional)
$31,419

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$179,381
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$179,381
Land, buildings and equipment
$81,417
Gross receipts
$394,976
Employees
3
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2024
State of legal domicile
KY

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DEB GEEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
45$72,917
MARY ERICKSONDIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING
Key employee
45$49,583
AMY REEDDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Key employee
45$49,583

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
45 CAVALIER BLVD, FLORENCE, KY 41042-1684
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
45 CAVALIER BOULEVARD, FLORENCE KY 41042
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
DEB GEERS, 45 CAVALIER BOULEVARD, FLORENCE, KY 41042
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
DEB GEERS, 45 CAVALIER BOULEVARD, FLORENCE KY 41042
Signed the 990
DEB GEERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(859) 980-3930
Return prepared by
CHAMBERLIN OWEN & CO INC

Mission

PERSPECTIVES IS NORTHERN KENTUCKYS NEWEST CENTER DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS (AGES 11 AND UP) WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DIFFERENCES-INCLUDING AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER, DOWN SYNDROME, ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER, AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES-AS THEY PREPARE FOR LIFE BEYOND SCHOOL. THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS, SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, WE CREATE A SAFE, INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE INDIVIDUALS CAN BUILD INDEPENDENCE, FORM FRIENDSHIPS, AND THRIVE WITHIN THEIR HOME , COMMUNITY, AND IN THE WORKFORCE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PEERS SOCIAL SKILLS PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR PEERS AND IS AN INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED, EVIDENCE BASED INTERVENTION FOR MOTIVATED TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS INTERESTED IN IMPROVING SOCIAL SKILLS. THE PROGRAM IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER, ADHD, OR SOCIAL CHALLENGES. IT FEATURES A 15-WEEK, COACH SUPPORTED, GROUP BASED TRAINING FOCUSING ON FRIENDSHIP SKILLS. TEENS LEARN ABOUT: BUILDING LASTING FRIENDSHIPS, CONVERSATIONAL SKILLS, USING HUMOR APPROPRIATELY, GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP, HANDLING DISAGREEMENTS, HANDLING TEASING AND BULLYING.
    Expenses $184,176 · revenue $4,786
  • STRW (SURVIVING AND THRIVING IN THE REAL WORLD): THIS PROGRAM IS THE FIRST EVIDENCE BASED INTERVENTION FOR TEENS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THAT TARGETS BUILDING AGE-APPROPRIATE DAILY LIVING SKILLS TO FACILITATE A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION FROM ADOLESCENCE TO ADULTHOOD. DURING THIS 15 WEEK COURSE, STUDENTS WORK WITH A FACILITATOR 1:1, ALLOWING US TO TARGET INDIVIDUAL GOALS. THE PROGRAM COVERS: PERSONAL HYGIENE AND SELF-CARE, ESTABLISHING ROUTINES, CLEANING, LAUNDRY, MICROWAVE COOKING AND KITCHEN SAFETY, OVEN COOKING, MIXING, AND MEASURING, STOVE TOP COOKING, GROCERY SHOPPING, UNDERSTANDING THE COST OF ITEMS AND MAKING PURCHASES, USING A CHECKING AND SAVINGS ACCOUNT, BUDGETING.
    revenue $8,448
  • L.A.U.N.C.H IS A 15 WEEK CAREER EXPLORATION AND WORKPLACE READINESS PROGRAM FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES. THIS PROGRAM COVERS: PERSONAL STRENGTHS AND CAREER INTERESTS, PRACTICE COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEARN WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS AND PROFESSIONALISM, BUILD TIME MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION STRATEGIES, CREATE A RESUME AND PREPARE FOR INTERVIEWS, PARTICIPATE IN MOCK INTERVIEWS AND WORKPLACE SIMULATIONS, RECIEVE INDIVIDUALIZED COACHING AND FEEDBACK.0

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
33-1689698
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
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P80)
Assets (IRS master file)
$179,381
Income (IRS master file)
$394,976

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$394,976$215,595$179,381XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: DEB GEERS
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 33-1689698).

Questions about PERSPECTIVES - SKILLS FOR LIFE INC

What is the EIN of PERSPECTIVES - SKILLS FOR LIFE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PERSPECTIVES - SKILLS FOR LIFE INC is 33-1689698.
Is PERSPECTIVES - SKILLS FOR LIFE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to PERSPECTIVES - SKILLS FOR LIFE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PERSPECTIVES - SKILLS FOR LIFE INC 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 PERSPECTIVES - SKILLS FOR LIFE INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PERSPECTIVES - SKILLS FOR LIFE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of PERSPECTIVES - SKILLS FOR LIFE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DEB GEERS.
Who are the officers and directors of PERSPECTIVES - SKILLS FOR LIFE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $72,917 (DEB GEER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does PERSPECTIVES - SKILLS FOR LIFE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $394,976, expenses of $215,595 and total assets of $179,381 at year end.

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