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Nonprofit · EIN 48-1128445

LIFE PATTERNS INC

Tax-exempt · TOPEKA, KS 66614

Financials

$31.4M$30.6M2023$35.6M$35M2024$41M$40.4M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LIFE PATTERNS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$41,007,550$40,402,403$605,147$8,136,760$2,679,095$5,457,665
December 31, 2024990$35,609,093$34,973,084$636,009$7,871,344$3,018,826$4,852,518
December 31, 2023990$31,381,965$30,563,143$818,822$6,641,057$2,424,548$4,216,509
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$40,920,620
Investment income
$80,158
Net gain from sales of assets
-$11,858
Other revenue
$6,772

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$516,142
Other salaries and wages
$37,431,616
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$39,826,619
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$17,500
Occupancy
$44,114
Travel
$2,736
Depreciation
$21,845
Program services (functional)
$38,371,781
Management and general (functional)
$2,030,622

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$7,871,344
Total assets, end of year
$8,136,760
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,679,095
Net assets, end of year
$5,457,665
Land, buildings and equipment
$237,330
Publicly traded securities
$1,792,780
Gross receipts
$41,037,487
Employees
2,575
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1993
State of legal domicile
KS

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
JON GERDELPRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$244,321
SHANNON WAGNERCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$244,321
ROBYN PUGHACCOUNTS MANAGER
Highest-paid employee
40$107,027
EVA LOEWENOFFICE MANAGE
Highest-paid employee
40$103,231
DOUG GERDELBOARD PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
0$27,500
KATHY RAMIREZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
JOYCE APPERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
DONNA PASHMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
KELLI WATSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JON GERDELPRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$223,109
SHANNON WAGNERCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$223,109
ROBYN PUGHACCOUNTS MANAGER
Highest-paid employee
40$107,503
DOUG GERDELBOARD PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
0$27,500
KATHY RAMIREZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
JOYCE APPERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
DONNA PASHMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
KELLY WATSON-MUNZERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JON GERDELPRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer, Key employee
40$197,381
SHANNON WAGNERCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer, Key employee
40$197,381
DOUG GERDELBOARD PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
0$27,500
KATHY RAMIREZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
JOYCE APPERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
DONNA PASHMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
KELLY WATSON-MUNZERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3300 SW 29TH ST STE 100, TOPEKA, KS 66614-2069
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
SHANNON WAGNER, 3300 SW 29TH, STE 100, TOPEKA, KS 66614
Signed the 990
Shannon Wagner, CFO
Phone
(785) 273-7189

Mission

To provide quality life styles for persons with a disability through the provision of service administration, individualized planning, and payroll services for in-home support employers.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Life Patterns, Inc. works with approximately 1,300 individuals with a disability and their family members who have chosen the self-directed care service delivery model for Medicaid Home and Community Based Service Recipients. Life Patterns has developed a training notebook and provides one-on-one assistance to individuals with planning in implementing personalized support systems and assistance with the hiring process of personal support providers. Life Patterns also assist when employee performance is not adequate and remediation is needed, back-up support issues, questions about finding and navigating the developmental and physical disability system of Kansas. Life Patterns provides training on the person-centered planning process which is required by the State of Kansas. Tools to provide individuals with timely information on upcoming changes and employer ideas and resources needed to be an effective and successful employer include one-on-one presentations, newsletters, and a website. Life Patterns has implemented a New Participant Coordinator position that provides individualized support to families / employers new to Life Patterns and the Kansas Medicaid waiver.
    Expenses $37,324,571 · revenue $39,828,891
  • The State of Kansas offers the option of a limited scope license for services for a person with a disability. Life Patterns, Inc. was among the first in Kansas to obtain a limited license and has developed a training notebook with the experience gained by going through the application and implementation process. When requested, Life Patterns provides assistance in determining if this is an option the recipient should pursue. Life Patterns also assists limited licenses with billing and payroll services, as well as information and assistance on final rule requirements and industry and employment related issues.
    Expenses $1,047,210 · revenue $1,091,729

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 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
48-1128445
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
2004
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P80)
Assets (IRS master file)
$8,136,760
Income (IRS master file)
$41,037,487

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$41,007,550$40,402,403$8,136,760XML
990December 2024$35,609,093$34,973,084$7,871,344XML
990December 2023$31,381,965$30,563,143$6,641,057XML
990December 2022$27,446,579$26,860,794$5,903,710IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 48-1128445).

Questions about LIFE PATTERNS INC

What is the EIN of LIFE PATTERNS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LIFE PATTERNS INC is 48-1128445.
Is LIFE PATTERNS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
Are donations to LIFE PATTERNS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LIFE PATTERNS 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 LIFE PATTERNS 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 LIFE PATTERNS 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 LIFE PATTERNS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SHANNON WAGNER.
Who are the officers and directors of LIFE PATTERNS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $244,321 (JON GERDEL, PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does LIFE PATTERNS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $41,007,550, expenses of $40,402,403 and total assets of $8,136,760 at year end.

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