Nonprofit · EIN 47-5263304
KEYS TO LIFE
Tax-exempt · ANCHORAGE, AK 99503
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $121,663 | $158,594 | -$36,931 | $85,854 | $0 | $85,854 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $241,287 | $185,052 | $56,235 | $122,785 | $0 | $122,785 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $92,252 | $95,865 | -$3,613 | $64,775 | $0 | $64,775 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $121,663
- of which government grants
- $68,605
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $158,594
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $158,594
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $122,785
- Total assets, end of year
- $85,854
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $85,854
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $62,253
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $23,601
- Gross receipts
- $121,663
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 9
- Year formed
- 2015
- State of legal domicile
- AK
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Staten | Executive Director Trustee or director | 30 | $48,950 |
| Jeniffer Spencer | Member at large Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Susan Reily | President Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Kate Wedemeyer | Vice President Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Sulafa Azrag | Member At Large Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Heather MacAlpine | Member At Large Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Francisco Mercado | Member At Large Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Judith Owens-Manley | Member At Large Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Cortney Anderson | Secretary Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Michelle Moore-Jones | Member At Large Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Duff Pfanner | Treasurer Officer | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Staten | Executive Director Officer | 25 | $52,500 |
| Jeniffer Spencer | Member at large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Susan Reily | President Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Kate Wedemeyer | Vice President Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Victoria Shaver | Member At Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jonathan Ng | Member At Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Melissa Craig | Member At Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sulafa Azrag | Member At Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jayly Jackson | Member At Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Heather MacAlpine | Member At Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Francisco Mercado | Member At Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Duff Pfanner | Treasurer Officer | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Staten | Executive Director | 20 | $21,000 |
| Patricia Partnow | Secretary | 4 | $0 |
| Duff Pfanner | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Jeniffer Spencer | Co-President | 5 | $0 |
| Susan Reily | Co-President | 5 | $0 |
| Kate Wedemeyer | Member at Large | 4 | $0 |
| Victoria Shaver | Member At Large | 4 | $0 |
| Jonathan Ng | Member At Large | 3 | $0 |
| Melissa Craig | Member At Large | 3 | $0 |
| Sulafa Azrag | Member At Large | 3 | $0 |
| Diana Burch | Member At Large | 3 | $0 |
| Jayly Jackson | Member At Large | 3 | $0 |
| Heather MacAlpine | Member At Large | 3 | $0 |
| Naya Indira | Member At Large | 3 | $0 |
| Francisco Mercado | Member At Large | 3 | $0 |
| Liana Fuentes | Member At Large | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 200 W 34TH AVE STE 902, ANCHORAGE, AK 99503-3969
- In care of
- % SHIRLEY STATEN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Duff Pfanner, 2943 Captain Cook Estates Circle, Anchorage, AK 99517
- Signed the 990
- Duff Pfanner, Treasurer
- Phone
- (907) 230-8790
- Website
- keystolifealaska.com
Mission
Keys To Life is dedicated to empowering, creating and strengthening an inclusive community through rich arts and cross-cultural experiences.
Program accomplishments
- The Talk. A young men's youth conference. The Talk was about about real issues to build confidence, and discover your true potential. Each workshop was led by group of dynamic successful men from the community. Workshops examples included mental health, stress and anxieties; muscle and mind matters; building healthy romantic relationships; building a life of ethics morals and belief. Benefit 50Expenses $9,968 · grants $5,000
- Sunrise Camp. Camp for children of incarcerated parents. Support for youth affected by parental incarcedration to build confidence, resilience and purpose. Benefit 60Expenses $62,596 · grants $50,035
- I Believe in Me: This phase two initiative involved high school students who were invited to create story telling performance piece focused on amplifying their voices. Student workshops included photography, spoken word, poetry and song writing. These collaborative art projects conveyed a message of resilience and hope.. Benefit 200.Expenses $11,723 · grants $5,000
- Sunrise Camp for children of incarcerated parents. Support for children through songs, pottery writing, cultural sharing, dance, storytelling, drumming circle, art and puppet theatre. Benefit 62Expenses $57,689 · grants $50,035
- Harmony Rising Women's Song Circle. A three day journey celebrating the power of music to unite, heal, and inspire. Benefit 20.Expenses $16,618 · grants $20,599
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-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-5263304
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $85,854
- Income (IRS master file)
- $121,663
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $121,663 | $158,594 | $85,854 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $241,287 | $185,052 | $122,785 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $92,252 | $95,865 | $64,775 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 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 47-5263304).
Questions about KEYS TO LIFE
- What is the EIN of KEYS TO LIFE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KEYS TO LIFE is 47-5263304.
- Is KEYS TO LIFE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to KEYS TO LIFE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KEYS TO 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 KEYS TO 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 KEYS TO LIFE 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 KEYS TO LIFE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Duff Pfanner.
- Who are the officers and directors of KEYS TO LIFE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $48,950 (Shirley Staten, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does KEYS TO LIFE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $121,663, expenses of $158,594 and total assets of $85,854 at year end.
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