Nonprofit · EIN 56-1142969
LIFESPAN INCORPORATED
Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTE, NC 28217
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $9,160,771 | $8,969,712 | $191,059 | $15,485,534 | $3,749,877 | $11,735,657 |
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $19,028,443 | $19,644,021 | -$615,578 | $15,506,126 | $4,161,294 | $11,344,832 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $20,492,650 | $19,899,272 | $593,378 | $15,941,698 | $4,193,990 | $11,747,708 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $19,259,562 | $19,780,122 | -$520,560 | $15,175,437 | $4,210,505 | $10,964,932 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $602,641
- of which government grants
- $77,938
- Program service revenue
- $8,111,181
- Investment income
- $373,564
- Net rental income
- $34,550
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $277,337
- Net income from fundraising events
- $9,050
- Other revenue
- $73,385
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $295,507
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,122,753
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,692,649
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $500
- Accounting fees
- $33,626
- Occupancy
- $253,009
- Travel
- $117,544
- Depreciation
- $283,491
- Program services (functional)
- $7,748,246
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,038,306
- Fundraising (functional)
- $183,160
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $15,506,126
- Total assets, end of year
- $15,485,534
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,749,877
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,735,657
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,619,854
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,377,343
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $11,283,104
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $452,553
- Gross unrelated business income
- $13,699
- Gross receipts
- $9,781,015
- Employees
- 451
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1973
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENNETH FUQUAY | PRESIDENT/CE Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $177,138 | $13,862 |
| ROBIN DEVORE | CCO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,291 | $21,200 |
| CHRISTOPHER WHITE | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $119,048 | $6,808 |
| BARBARA WILSON | SECRETARY/CH Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $116,258 | $8,620 |
| ROBERT GONDOS | TREASURER/CF Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $120,965 | $1,587 |
| WHITNEY REESE | DSLP Officer | 40 | $89,874 | $15,488 |
| SARA TREXLER | CPO Officer | 40 | $96,773 | $5,000 |
| CAROLYN ALLISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD BOVARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHANIEL BROOKHOUSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN CARSON | CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL FORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET FORTNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICKEIA JACKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT RUSCH JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GWENDOLYN LEWIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHAY PROSSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAL SHEPARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY VICKERS-KOCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RUSSELL ZUSI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2025: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENNETH FUQUAY | PRESIDENT/CE Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $171,474 | $20,343 |
| ROBIN DEVORE | CCO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,983 | $20,104 |
| CHRISTOPHER WHITE | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $119,157 | $1,808 |
| BARBARA WILSON | SECRETARY/CH Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $116,605 | $3,615 |
| WHITNEY REESE | DSLP Officer | 40 | $89,915 | $19,341 |
| ROBERT GONDOS | TREASURER/CF Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $45,056 | $0 |
| CAROLYN ALLISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD BOVARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHANIEL BROOKHOUSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN CARSON | CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOYA EVERETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE FLETCHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL FORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET FORTNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICKEIA JACKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT RUSCH JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GWENDOLYN LEWIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAY PROSSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAL SHEPARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY VICKERS-KOCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSSELL ZUSI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENNETH FUQUAY | PRESIDENT/CE Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $166,207 | $17,661 |
| ROBIN DEVORE | CCO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,285 | $16,043 |
| CHRISTOPHER WHITE | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $119,708 | $1,808 |
| BARBARA WILSON | SECRETARY/CH Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $117,453 | $3,615 |
| CAROLYN ALLISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD BOVARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHANIEL BROOKHOUSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN CARSON | CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE FLETCHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL FORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET FORTNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICKEIA JACKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GWENDOLYN LEWIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAY PROSSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN RICHARDSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAL SHEPARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EVAN TURTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY VICKERS-KOCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSSELL ZUSI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENNETH FUQUAY | PRESIDENT/CE Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $158,021 | $12,320 |
| ROBIN DEVORE | CCO Officer | 40 | $114,107 | $11,715 |
| BARBARA WILSON | SECRETARY/CH Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $119,437 | $3,615 |
| CHRISTOPHER WHITE | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $120,230 | $1,808 |
| DONELLA BROWN | TREASURER/CF Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $111,452 | $10,510 |
| WHITNEY REESE | DSLP Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,786 | $9,160 |
| SARA TREXLER | CPO Officer | 40 | $90,901 | $6,413 |
| CAROLYN ALLISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN CARSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET FORTNER | CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICKEIA JACKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GWENDOLYN LEWIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID PARDUE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAY PROSSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MALIA PROVEAUX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN RICHARDSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAL SHEPARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN SIGLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB SPENCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EVAN TURTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY VICKERS-KOCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN VOGEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSSELL ZUSI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- LOCAL, CHARLOTTE, NC 28217-0000
- In care of
- % RALPH ADAMS
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- KENNETH FUQUAY, 1511 SHOPTON ROAD SUITE A, CHARLOTTE, NC 28217
- Signed the 990
- ROBERT GONDOS, TREASURER/CFO
- Phone
- (704) 944-5100
- Website
- WWW.LIFESPANSERVICES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LANGDON & COMPANY LLP
Mission
LIFESPAN EMPOWERS CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, AND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- EMPLOYMENT AND ENRICHMENT: LIFESPAN PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT SERVICES THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION, SERVING INDIVIDUALS ACROSS WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA. COMMISSIONED BY BOTH THE DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES AND MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS, LIFESPAN SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS WHO WANT TO WORK IN SECURING AND MAINTAINING MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT. OUR EMPLOYMENT SERVICES SPAN 16 COUNTIES AND INCLUDE COMPREHENSIVE VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENTS, PERSON-CENTERED CAREER EXPLORATION, AND INDIVIDUALIZED JOB DEVELOPMENT. EMPLOYMENT SPECIALISTS PARTNER WITH LOCAL EMPLOYERS TO SECURE POSITIONS, PROVIDE ON-THE-JOB TRAINING, AND DELIVER ONGOING SUPPORT TO PROMOTE LONG-TERM EMPLOYMENT SUCCESS. IN ADDITION, LIFESPAN OFFERS COMMUNITY-BASED ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS IN UNION, MECKLENBURG, IREDELL, SURRY, GUILFORD, AND MARBLE COUNTIES THROUGH ITS CREATIVE CAMPUS MODEL. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE INCLUSIVE, HANDS-ON LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS WITH AN INTERACTIVE CURRICULUM FOCUSED ON HORTICULTURE, VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS, CULINARY ARTS, SENSORY EXPERIENCES, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, LEISURE AND RECREATION, COMPUTER LITERACY, MUSIC APPRECIATION, AND VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT. MOSAIC MAKERS - LIFESPAN SERVICES LOCATED IN GREENSBORO AND CHARLOTTE IS AN ENTHUSIASTIC AND UNIQUE ART STUDIO WHERE RESIDENT ARTISTS CREATE POTTERY, PAINTINGS, MOSAICS ART, AND MORE. THE STUDIO ARTISTS, WITH DIFFERING ABILITIES, ARE ENCOURAGED AND SUPPORTED. WE STRIVE FOR AN INCLUSIVE ATMOSPHERE. ITEMS CREATED ARE SOLD IN SHOPS, GALLERIES, AND BOUTIQUES THROUGHOUT NORTH CAROLINA AND BEYOND. THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE, OPEN, AND ENERGETIC ENVIRONMENT FOR ARTISTS OF MANY LEVELS TO CREATE INDEPENDENTLY, EXPRESS THEMSELVES, GROW AND LEARN. ENRICHMENT SERVICES ALSO EXTEND INTO RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS, WHERE PROGRAMMING EMPHASIZES SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND INDEPENDENCE. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE TRAINING AND SUPPORT IN SOCIAL SKILLS, PERSONAL HEALTH AND HYGIENE, RECREATION AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES, AND ACCESS TO SPECIALIZED THERAPEUTIC SERVICES DESIGNED TO ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION.Expenses $4,830,830 · revenue $5,057,112
- EDUCATION: LIFESPAN EARLY LEARNING CENTERS ARE INCLUSIVE EARLY LEARNING CENTERS SERVING CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES FROM SIX WEEKS OF AGE THROUGH THE START OF KINDERGARTEN. THE CENTERS ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT CHILDREN OF ALL ABILITIES IN A NURTURING, DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE, AND INCLUSIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. LIFESPAN CURRENTLY OPERATES TWO EARLY LEARNING CENTERS SERVING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE, LIFESPAN OFFERS AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER CARE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AGES 612, PROVIDING A SAFE, ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS CONTINUED LEARNING, SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, AND FAMILY NEEDS BEYOND THE TRADITIONAL SCHOOL DAY AND SCHOOL YEAR. LIFESPAN ALSO PROVIDES INTERVENTION SERVICES, INCLUDING SPEECH THERAPY AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, FOR QUALIFYING CHILDREN. THESE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS AND PROMOTE POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN ENROLLED IN LIFESPAN PROGRAMS AND WITHIN THE BROADER COMMUNITY, AS APPROPRIATE. THROUGH INCLUSIVE PRACTICES AND INTEGRATED SUPPORT SERVICES, LIFESPAN IS COMMITTED TO HELPING CHILDREN REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WHILE SUPPORTING FAMILIES AND STRENGTHENING THE COMMUNITY.Expenses $1,361,914 · revenue $1,425,707
- RESIDENTIAL SERVICES: LIFESPAN OFFERS LONG-TERM RESIDENTIAL SERVICES THROUGH FOUR ICF-IID GROUP HOMES IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY AND ONE INNOVATIONS GROUP HOME LOCATED IN ANDREWS, NC. INDIVIDUALS LIVE IN ACCESSIBLE, FAMILY- LIKE ENVIRONMENTS STAFFED 24/7, WHERE THEY SHARE DAILY LIFE WHILE REMAINING ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. LIFESPAN'S LONG-TERM SERVICES AND SUPPORT ARE DESIGNED TO ADDRESS EACH PERSON HOLISTICALLY, RECOGNIZING THAT EVERY INDIVIDUAL HAS UNIQUE NEEDS. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES INCLUDE ASSISTANCE WITH PERSONAL HEALTH AND HYGIENE, RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES, AND TRAINING IN SOCIAL SKILLS, ALONG WITH ACCESS TO SPECIALIZED CONSULTATIVE SERVICES. RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ENGAGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES BY VOLUNTEERING, ATTENDING RELIGIOUS SERVICES, AND PARTICIPATING IN CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES.Expenses $1,555,502 · revenue $1,628,362
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 | Check at the IRS |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-1142969
- 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
- 1977
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $15,485,534
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,781,015
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $9,160,771 | $8,969,712 | $15,485,534 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2025 | $19,028,443 | $19,644,021 | $15,506,126 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $20,492,650 | $19,899,272 | $15,941,698 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $19,259,562 | $19,780,122 | $15,175,437 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $19,368,891 | $18,697,888 | $15,920,289 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | 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 56-1142969).
Questions about LIFESPAN INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of LIFESPAN INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIFESPAN INCORPORATED is 56-1142969.
- Is LIFESPAN INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
- Are donations to LIFESPAN INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIFESPAN INCORPORATED 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 LIFESPAN INCORPORATED 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 LIFESPAN INCORPORATED 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 LIFESPAN INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names KENNETH FUQUAY.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIFESPAN INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 20 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $177,138 (KENNETH FUQUAY, PRESIDENT/CE).
- How much revenue does LIFESPAN INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,160,771, expenses of $8,969,712 and total assets of $15,485,534 at year end.
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