Nonprofit · EIN 45-2622459
LESSONS FOR LIFE
Tax-exempt · LITTLE ROCK, AR 72223
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $204,694 | $188,516 | $16,178 | $164,469 | -$2,398 | $166,867 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $184,556 | $190,678 | -$6,122 | $152,751 | $2,062 | $150,689 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $203,498 | $170,885 | $32,613 | $159,758 | $2,947 | $156,811 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $189,431
- Program service revenue
- $15,000
- Investment income
- $5
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $258
- Other revenue
- $258
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $88,296
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $121,723
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,678
- Occupancy
- $2,591
- Travel
- $15,784
- Program services (functional)
- $188,516
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $152,751
- Total assets, end of year
- $164,469
- Total liabilities, end of year
- -$2,398
- Net assets, end of year
- $166,867
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $12,915
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $166,867
- Gross receipts
- $204,694
- Employees
- 1
- Year formed
- 2011
- State of legal domicile
- AR
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXIS WARE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $94,283 | $20,671 |
| LACEY CALDWELL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN PANGBURN-BRUNSON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY PAYNE | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| TANYA BONHAM-SCOTT | TREASURER Trustee or director | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA MCELMURRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| MISSY COZZENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM PARR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| RHEA MIDDLETON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXIS WARE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $88,561 | $21,031 |
| LACEY CALDWELL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN PANGBURN-BRUNSON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY PAYNE | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| TANYA BONHAM-SCOTT | TREASURER Trustee or director | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA MCELMURRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHEILA BROOKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| MISSY COZZENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM PARR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| RHEA MIDDLETON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXIS WARE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $81,829 | $15,232 |
| MISSY COZZENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHEILA BROOKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| RHEA MIDDLETON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM PARR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA MCELMURRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN PANGBURN-BRUNSON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| LACEY CALDWELL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| TANYA BONHAM-SCOTT | TREASURER Trustee or director | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY PAYNE | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 30 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4 RIDGE OAK CV, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72223-5179
- In care of
- % ALEXIS WARE
- Signed the 990
- ALEXIS WARE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (501) 590-7824
- Return prepared by
- CRAFT VEACH & COMPANY PLC
Mission
CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL
Program accomplishments
- THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, MORE SPECIFICALLY TO YOUTH AND ADULTSExpenses $188,516 · revenue $204,694
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-2622459
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $164,469
- Income (IRS master file)
- $204,694
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $204,694 | $188,516 | $164,469 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $184,556 | $190,678 | $152,751 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $203,498 | $170,885 | $159,758 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $176,570 | $165,045 | $129,346 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 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 45-2622459).
Questions about LESSONS FOR LIFE
- What is the EIN of LESSONS FOR LIFE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LESSONS FOR LIFE is 45-2622459.
- Is LESSONS FOR LIFE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to LESSONS FOR LIFE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LESSONS FOR LIFE 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 LESSONS FOR LIFE 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 LESSONS FOR LIFE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of LESSONS FOR LIFE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $94,283 (ALEXIS WARE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does LESSONS FOR LIFE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $204,694, expenses of $188,516 and total assets of $164,469 at year end.
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