Nonprofit · EIN 45-4435140
LIFETOWN INC
Tax-exempt · LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,895,377 | $1,433,878 | $461,499 | $18,860,963 | $1,031,528 | $17,829,435 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,360,642 | $1,048,646 | $1,311,996 | $18,835,097 | $1,103,206 | $17,731,891 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,970,247 | $901,349 | $1,068,898 | $18,187,988 | $1,823,230 | $16,364,758 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,170,071
- of which government grants
- $500,000
- Program service revenue
- $569,889
- Investment income
- $155,417
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $190,072
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $212,678
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $36,420
- Occupancy
- $297,992
- Travel
- $171
- Depreciation
- $480,333
- Program services (functional)
- $1,260,617
- Management and general (functional)
- $130,647
- Fundraising (functional)
- $42,614
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $18,835,097
- Total assets, end of year
- $18,860,963
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,031,528
- Net assets, end of year
- $17,829,435
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $16,612,091
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $15,464,381
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,365,054
- Gross receipts
- $1,895,377
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 34
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- NJ
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RABBI ZALMAN GROSSBAUM | CHAIRMAN AND CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $86,000 | $107,134 |
| DAVID ORBACH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY LEFKOWITZ | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN SIMON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DARA ORBACH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE AVERBACH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDAN BERGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA BERSHAD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY BERSHAD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARISA BERSHAD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIP BERSHAD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MELODY M BLOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DROR FROMMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAULA GOTTESMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ABBI HALPERN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
20 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARYL HIRSCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAUREN JACOBS-LAZER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT KRIEGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK LEBOVITCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARCI LEFKOVITS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT LESHIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BARRY LEVINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACKIE LEVINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR BARBARA LISTHAUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHEREE MANDELBAUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAY MURNICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EUGENE NEGRIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT RABINOWITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUNE SCHECHNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JONATHAN SCHWARTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANIEL SERVISS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AVI SHUA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARA SIMON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LORI SOLOMON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JONAH ZIMILES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 40 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RABBI ZALMAN GROSSBAUM | CHAIRMAN AND CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $86,000 | $112,644 |
| DAVID ORBACH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY LEFKOWITZ | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN SIMON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DARA ORBACH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE AVERBACH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDAN BERGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA BERSHAD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY BERSHAD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARISA BERSHAD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIP BERSHAD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MELODY M BLOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH COHEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL FINK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DROR FROMMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAULA GOTTESMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ABBI HALPERN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CARYL HIRSCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN JACOBS-LAZER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT KRIEGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK LEBOVITCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCI LEFKOVITS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT LESHIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY LEVINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKIE LEVINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR BARBARA LISTHAUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHEREE MANDELBAUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY MURNICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EUGENE NEGRIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT RABINOWITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JUNE SCHECHNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SCHECHNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN SCHWARTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL SERVISS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AVI SHUA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARA SIMON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR BROOKE SKOLNICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR MICHAEL SKOLNICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI SOLOMON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JONAH ZIMILES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 40 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RABBI ZALMAN GROSSBAUM | CHAIRMAN AND CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $75,000 | $102,258 |
| DAVID ORBACH | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY LEFKOWITZ | VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DARA ORBACH | SECRETARY, DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN SIMON | TREASURER, DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Renee Averbach | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Brendan Berger | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrea Bershad | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Bershad | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marisa Bershad | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Philip Bershad | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Melody M Block | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Cohen | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rachel Fink | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dror Frommer | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Paula Gottesman | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Abbi Halpern | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Caryl Hirsch | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lauren Jacobs-Lazer | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Krieger | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dale Lazarovitch | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marci Lefkovits | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Leshin | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Barry Levine | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jackie Levine | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Barbara Listhaus | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sheree Mandelbaum | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jay Murnick | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Eugene Negrin | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Rabinowitz | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| June Schechner | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Schechner | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonathan Schwartz | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Serviss | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Avi Shua | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mara Simon | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Brooke Skolnick | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Michael Skolnick | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lori Solomon | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonah Zimiles | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 10 MICROLAB ROAD, LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039-0000
- In care of
- % RABBI GROSSBAUM
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RABBI ZALMAN GROSSBAUM, 10 Microlab Road, Livingston, NJ 07039
- Signed the 990
- RABBI ZALMAN GROSSBAUM, CHAIRMAN AND CEO
- Phone
- (973) 251-0203
- Return prepared by
- WithumSmithBrown PC
Mission
LifeTown is dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where individuals with special needs can develop life skills, build confidence, and foster meaningful connections. Through innovative therapeutic, educational, and recreational programs, we empower individuals to achieve independence and actively participate in their communities. By inspiring and enriching the lives of our participants, families, volunteers, and schools, LifeTown fosters a culture of empathy, empowerment, and true inclusion. As a place where the entire community comes together, LifeTown creates meaningful experiences that promote understanding, connection, and opportunities for individuals of all abilities to thrive.
Program accomplishments
- LifeTown, located in Livingston, NJ, is a state-of-the-art, inclusive facility that provides individuals with special needs a unique and immersive environment to develop essential life skills, build confidence, and foster social connections. LifeTown is designed to be a welcoming space where children, teens, and adults of all abilities can learn, grow, and experience independence in a fun and supportive setting. One of LifeTown's most innovative features is LifeTown Shoppes, a simulated town where individuals can practice real-world skills in a controlled and supportive environment. The interactive town includes a grocery store, where participants learn budgeting and shopping skills; a bank, helping individuals understand money management; a doctor's office and dentist, where they can become familiar with medical visits; a salon and spa, encouraging self-care and grooming; a movie theater, fostering social outings and community interaction; a pet shop, introducing responsibilities of animal care; and a caf and restaurant, teaching ordering, dining, and social etiquette. By role-playing and engaging in these activities, individuals gain independence and confidence in navigating everyday tasks. LifeTown offers a variety of programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its participants. These programs focus on life skills, socialization, therapy, and recreation, helping individuals thrive in all aspects of life. Educational and life skills programs include life skills training, where participants learn essential skills such as money management, decision-making, and independent living. Vocational training provides teens and young adults with hands-on job experience in a real-world setting, preparing them for future employment opportunities. Schools bring students to LifeTown for interactive, experiential learning in an environment designed to reinforce life skills. Therapeutic and sensory programs include a multi-sensory room, a calming, interactive space designed for individuals with sensory processing challenges. Therapeutic art and music provide creative expression programs that support emotional well-being and communication. The facility also features aquatic therapy, with a heated, wheelchair-accessible pool that provides physical therapy and relaxation. Recreational and social programs include adapted sports leagues such as basketball, soccer, and swimming, encouraging physical activity and teamwork. Friendship Circle Clubs provide social and mentorship programs that pair volunteers with individuals with special needs to foster friendships and social engagement. Weekend and after-school activities offer a variety of fun and engaging programs that promote interaction and inclusion. LifeTown serves as a bridge between individuals with special needs and the greater community. Through partnerships with local schools, businesses, and volunteers, it creates an inclusive space where everyone, regardless of ability, is valued and empowered. Volunteers, including teens, families, and professionals, play a crucial role in making LifeTown a warm and welcoming environment. LifeTown is more than a facility-it's a movement toward inclusivity, acceptance, and empowerment for individuals with special needs. By providing hands-on experiences, meaningful friendships, and essential life skills, LifeTown ensures that every individual has the opportunity to lead a fulfilling and independent life.Expenses $1,260,617 · revenue $569,889
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
- 45-4435140
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $18,860,963
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,895,377
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,895,377 | $1,433,878 | $18,860,963 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,360,642 | $1,048,646 | $18,835,097 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,970,247 | $901,349 | $18,187,988 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $932,717 | $907,781 | $17,348,711 | 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 45-4435140).
Questions about LIFETOWN INC
- What is the EIN of LIFETOWN INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIFETOWN INC is 45-4435140.
- Is LIFETOWN INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to LIFETOWN INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIFETOWN 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 LIFETOWN INC 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 LIFETOWN INC 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 LIFETOWN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names RABBI ZALMAN GROSSBAUM.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIFETOWN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 35 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LIFETOWN INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,895,377, expenses of $1,433,878 and total assets of $18,860,963 at year end.
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