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Nonprofit · EIN 58-2520723

THE LIONHEART LIFE CENTER INC

Tax-exempt · ALPHARETTA, GA 30009

Financials

$2.3M$2.4M2022$2.4M$2.4M2023$2.4M$2.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE LIONHEART LIFE CENTER INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$2,419,569$2,368,174$51,395$2,381,389$576,235$1,805,154
June 30, 2024990$2,430,055$2,382,153$47,902$2,239,865$522,670$1,717,195
June 30, 2023990$2,319,962$2,355,076-$35,114$2,175,554$539,187$1,636,367
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,041,553
of which government grants
$146,791
Program service revenue
$1,359,361
Investment income
$15,284
Net income from fundraising events
$2,604
Other revenue
$3,371

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$115,000
Other salaries and wages
$1,122,538
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,780,744
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$27,577
Occupancy
$16,900
Travel
$2,422
Depreciation
$154,839
Program services (functional)
$2,140,710
Management and general (functional)
$211,013
Fundraising (functional)
$16,451

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,239,865
Total assets, end of year
$2,381,389
Total liabilities, end of year
$576,235
Net assets, end of year
$1,805,154
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,118,251
Publicly traded securities
$437,452
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,316,504
Net assets with donor restrictions
$488,650
Gross receipts
$2,600,604
Employees
37
Volunteers
350
Year formed
2000
State of legal domicile
GA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TAMARA SPAFFORDEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (OUTGOING)
Officer
50$65,000
TRACY BURKEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (INCOMING)
Officer
50$50,000
BETH HUDSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CHRIS OWENSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
GORDON ROGERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
HEIDI SPRINKLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KYLE CASWELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
PAT SPAFFORDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ROBERT MAYERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
SCOTT DOLLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TRACY BURKEDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND TREASURER
Officer
50$65,004
TAMARA SPAFFORDEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
50$42,000
BETH HUDSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CHRIS OWENSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
GORDON ROGERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
HEIDI SPRINKLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KYLE CASWELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
PAT SPAFFORDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ROBERT MAYERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
SCOTT DOLLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TAMARA SPAFFORDEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
50$70,000
TRACY BURKEDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
50$65,000
ROBERT MAYERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
6$0
KYLE CASWELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
6$0
GORDON ROGERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
6$0
PAT SPAFFORDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
6$0
HEIDI SPRINKLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
6$0
BETH HUDSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
6$0
CHRIS OWENSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
6$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
225 ROSWELL ST, ALPHARETTA, GA 30009-1933
In care of
% TAMARA SPAFFORD
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
TAMARA SPAFFORD, 225 ROSWELL STREET, ALPHARETTA, GA 30009
Signed the 990
TAMARA SPAFFORD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(770) 772-4555
Return prepared by
WINDHAM BRANNON LLC

Mission

THE LIONHEART LIFE CENTER INC PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER NEURODEVELOPMENTAL CHALLENGES A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL, THERAPEUTIC AND VOCATIONAL SERVICES TO MAXIMIZE THE POTENTIAL FOR THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • FULL-TIME EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR 40 STUDENTS THAT INCORPORATES ACADEMICS AND THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS THROUGH A FULL-TIME EDUCATIONAL DAY PROGRAM, SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES THAT INCLUDE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, SPEECH/LANGUAGE THERAPY, FLOORTIME THERAPY, TUTORING, AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND SUMMER CAMPS ARE AVAILABLE TO LIONHEART AND NON-LIONHEART FAMILIES AND ARE PROVIDED AS NEEDED OR REQUESTED FOR ADDITIONAL FEES. LIONHEART WORKS PROGRAM PROVIDES VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR 25 INDIVIDUALS. COMMUNITY ACCESS GROUPS AND INDIVIDUAL JOB EVALUATION, TRAINING, AND PLACEMENTS OFFERED DEPENDING ON NEEDS AND CHOICE OF PROGRAMMING.
    Expenses $2,140,710 · revenue $1,360,128

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
58-2520723
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
School
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2001
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,381,389
Income (IRS master file)
$2,600,604

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$2,419,569$2,368,174$2,381,389IRS
990June 2024$2,430,055$2,382,153$2,239,865IRS
990June 2023$2,319,962$2,355,076$2,175,554XML
990June 2022$1,961,105$2,177,637$2,151,522IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––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 58-2520723).

Questions about THE LIONHEART LIFE CENTER INC

What is the EIN of THE LIONHEART LIFE CENTER INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE LIONHEART LIFE CENTER INC is 58-2520723.
Is THE LIONHEART LIFE CENTER INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
Are donations to THE LIONHEART LIFE CENTER INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE LIONHEART LIFE CENTER 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 THE LIONHEART LIFE CENTER 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 THE LIONHEART LIFE CENTER 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 THE LIONHEART LIFE CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names TAMARA SPAFFORD.
Who are the officers and directors of THE LIONHEART LIFE CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $65,000 (TAMARA SPAFFORD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (OUTGOING)).
How much revenue does THE LIONHEART LIFE CENTER INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,419,569, expenses of $2,368,174 and total assets of $2,381,389 at year end.

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