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Nonprofit · EIN 59-2013160

LIFE CONCEPTS INC

Also known as QUEST INC

Tax-exempt · ORLANDO, FL 32803

Financials

$36.5M$39M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LIFE CONCEPTS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$36,460,713$39,000,247-$2,539,534$44,227,626$18,956,583$25,271,043
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,284,453
of which government grants
$95,000
Program service revenue
$34,535,780
Investment income
$642,727
Net gain from sales of assets
$7,298
Net income from fundraising events
-$2,247
Other revenue
-$2,247

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$1,203,426
Other salaries and wages
$21,019,463
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$26,690,613
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$347,114
Accounting fees
$98,461
Occupancy
$2,614,288
Travel
$175,125
Depreciation
$684,761
Program services (functional)
$32,063,874
Management and general (functional)
$5,350,883
Fundraising (functional)
$1,585,490

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$35,942,497
Total assets, end of year
$44,227,626
Total liabilities, end of year
$18,956,583
Net assets, end of year
$25,271,043
Land, buildings and equipment
$12,031,672
Publicly traded securities
$15,108,263
Net assets without donor restrictions
$24,729,604
Net assets with donor restrictions
$541,439
Gross unrelated business income
$52,220
Gross receipts
$36,784,270
Employees
754
Volunteers
179
Year formed
1980
State of legal domicile
FL

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 / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JOHN GILLCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
45$340,022$33,664
BROOKE EAKINSCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Officer
45$190,955$24,647
TODD THRASHERCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
45$193,536$18,091
JOHN DOGAERCHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Key employee
45$191,601$5,360
SARA OLIVERCHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
Key employee
45$161,222$17,116
LAUREN NELSONVICE PRESIDENT OF PHILANTHROPY
Highest-paid employee
45$141,623$15,459
BENITO ARAGONVICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING
Highest-paid employee
45$131,420$16,290
SCOTT BARNETTEVICE PRESIDENT OF RESIDENTIAL
Highest-paid employee
45$126,723$14,081
CHRISTY PISARCIKCONTROLLER
Highest-paid employee
45$111,778$22,851
ELYSCHA HARRISVICE PRESIDENT AND CLINIAL DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
45$108,796$22,125
BOB MCKAYBOARD VICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
BRYAN GIRGENTIBOARD TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
KIDEN KJOSABOARD SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
KYLE BECKERBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ALEX ADAMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
11 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CALEB KEENANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DAVID CAROTHERSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
GEORGE SMITHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JAMES FRANZESEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
MARK CRANDALLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
MICHAEL CANDIOTTIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
PATRICK FERGUSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
SARAH RILESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
SCOT GEERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
STANLEY SARGENTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
VINCENT PRESTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1509 E COLONIAL DRIVE, ORLANDO, FL 32803-4704
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CHRISTY PISARCIK, 1509 E COLONIAL DRIVE, ORLANDO, FL 32803
Signed the 990
CHRISTY PISARCIK, VP OF ACCOUNTING
Phone
(407) 218-4300
Return prepared by
Forvis Mazars LLP

Mission

QUEST'S MISSION IS TO HELP PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES EXPERIENCE A FULL LIFE. QUEST PROVIDES LIFELONG SERVICES TO SUPPORT CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • QUEST RESIDENTIAL SERVICES OFFERS HOUSING OPTIONS IN THE ORLANDO AND TAMPA AREAS WITH SERVICES APPROPRIATE TO THE NEEDS AND ABILITIES OF EACH RESIDENT. THIS INCLUDES INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES, GROUP HOMES, TRANSITIONAL AND SUPPORTED LIVING, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING. QUEST RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PROVIDED HOMES FOR 197 ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN FISCAL YEAR 2025. A PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN IS PREPARED FOR EVERY INDIVIDUAL WHO IS IN THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM. THOSE PLANS IDENTIFY EACH PERSON'S UNIQUE ABILITIES, GOALS AND INTERESTS. QUEST WORKS IN TANDEM WITH RESIDENTS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND MEDICAL PROVIDERS TO COORDINATE NEEDED HEALTH SERVICES. A NURSE VISITS RESIDENTS ON-SITE AND MONITORS THEIR HEALTH, AND ALL STAFF MEMBERS ARE TRAINED IN FIRST AID AND CPR. INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES (ICFS): ICFS OFFER A NURTURING HOME ENVIRONMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH PROFOUND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO ARE NON-AMBULATORY. QUEST ICF PROGRAMS OFFER 24-HOUR SKILLED NURSING CARE, PHYSICAL, SPEECH AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, AND AN EXTENSIVE SUPPORT SYSTEM IN COMFORTABLE AND CUSTOMIZED RESIDENCES THAT MEET THE NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUALS QUEST SERVES. GROUP HOMES: INDIVIDUALS LIVE IN SMALL GROUPS OF 8-12 PEOPLE WHERE INCREASING INDEPENDENCE THROUGH CONTINUED SKILL TRAINING IS EMPHASIZED. RESIDENTS HAVE THE OPTION TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE LIFELONG EDUCATION, A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE, AND ALLOW THEM TO ASSUME PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITY. TRANSITIONAL AND SUPPORTED LIVING: THESE RESIDENCES ARE DESIGNED TO FULFILL THE WISHES OF CARING PARENTS AND GUARDIANS BY OFFERING A LIFE RICH IN EXPERIENCES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. INDIVIDUALS ENJOY APARTMENT LIVING WITH ROOMMATES WHILE RECEIVING DAILY SUPPORT SERVICES THAT FOSTER INDEPENDENCE. INDIVIDUALS LIVE AND WORK INDEPENDENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY AND ARE ASSISTED AS NEEDED WITH MORE COMPLEX TASKS SUCH AS BANKING AND NAVIGATING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. INDEPENDENT LIVING: QUEST VILLAGE IS AN INNOVATIVE RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY LOCATED IN EAST ORLANDO AND DESIGNED FOR INDEPENDENT ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WITH CONVENIENT ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT, HEALTHCARE, TRANSPORTATION, ENTERTAINMENT, AND EDUCATION. THE COMMUNITY IS COMPRISED OF 48-SINGLE BEDROOM/SINGLE BATH APARTMENTS THAT PROVIDE SAFETY AND COMFORT. ON- AND OFF-SITE SUPPORT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. RESIDENTS ARE OFFERED A VARIETY OF ONGOING SOCIAL ACTIVITIES.
    Expenses $19,998,490 · revenue $26,966,902
  • QUEST KIDS SPECIALIZES IN HELPING CHILDREN WITH AUTISM, PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENT DISORDERS, AND OTHER LEARNING AND BEHAVIOR CONCERNS WITH INDIVIDUALIZED ONE-ON-ONE PROGRAMS USING APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA) THERAPY. WITH CENTERS IN ORLANDO AND TAMPA, QUEST KIDS TAUGHT CRITICAL LANGUAGE AND SOCIAL SKILLS TO 168 CHILDREN IN FISCAL YEAR 2025. WITH SERVICES STARTING AS YOUNG AS 15 MONTHS OLD, QUEST KIDS THERAPY OFFERS EXPERT GUIDANCE IN EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES FOR AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS, SOCIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, TOILET TRAINING, PERSONAL HYGIENE, MOTOR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY, LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNICATION. QUEST'S CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS DEVELOP INDIVIDUALIZED PLANS TO INCREASE ACQUISITION SKILLS AND ADDRESS PROBLEM BEHAVIORS SUCH AS AGGRESSION, SELF-INJURY, AND PROPERTY DESTRUCTION. TRANSITION SUPPORT IS OFFERED FOR TEENS ENTERING ADULTHOOD THROUGH RESOURCE PLANNING AND AGE-APPROPRIATE SKILL ACQUISITION. QUEST KIDS ACADEMY PROVIDES CHILDREN AGES 5-22 WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES A QUALITY, CUSTOMIZED EDUCATION EXPERIENCE. TEACHING STRATEGIES ARE INFORMED BY THE PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES OF APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA). THE CURRICULUM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF ACADEMIC, COMMUNICATION, SOCIAL, LEISURE, AND PRACTICAL SKILLS TO GIVE THEM A WELL-ROUNDED EDUCATION THAT WILL LEAD THEM TOWARD PRODUCTIVE LIVES AND GREATER INDEPENDENCE. FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS ATTENDING QUEST KIDS ACADEMY, TRANSITIONAL AND WORK STUDY OPPORTUNITIES ARE OFFERED THAT FOSTER LIFE- AND WORK-SKILL ACQUISITION. THIS CURRICULUM PROVIDES THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD INCLUDING FINANCIAL LITERACY, SAFETY, AND PRE-VOCATIONAL TRAINING.
    Expenses $6,203,784 · revenue $4,536,277
  • QUEST VOCATIONAL SERVICES OFFERS A VARIETY OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT THAT EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO DEVELOP SOCIAL AND WORKPLACE SKILLS AS WELL AS CONFIDENCE AND SELF-ESTEEM SO THEY MAY ACHIEVE GREATER INDEPENDENCE. QUEST PROVIDED VOCATIONAL SERVICES TO 339 INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN FISCAL YEAR 2025. IN ORDER FOR INDIVIDUALS TO EXPERIENCE A FULL LIFE, THEY MUST LEARN BASIC LIFE AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS SUCH AS INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION, SAFETY, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND NUTRITION. AT QUEST'S TRAINING CENTERS, PARTICIPANTS WORK THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED GOAL PLANS CREATED BY QUEST TEAM MEMBERS WITH INPUT FROM PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AND CAREGIVERS. PROGRAMMING INCREASES INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH SUCCESSFUL, MEANINGFUL, AND ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCES. SKILLED STAFF PROVIDES DIRECT CARE ASSISTANCE AND REPOSITIONING SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE DAY TO KEEP PARTICIPANTS COMFORTABLE AND HEALTHY. QUEST WORKS WITH CANDIDATES WHO HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (VR) SERVICES BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO FIND A WORK THAT IS MEANINGFUL AND SUSTAINABLE. QUEST STAFF MEET WITH EVERY JOB CANDIDATE TO ASSESS THEIR SKILL LEVEL AND INTERESTS. AN INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING OR JOB PLACEMENT PLAN IS DEVELOPED BY THE CANDIDATE AND QUEST STAFF TOGETHER. COMMUNITY-BASED EMPLOYMENT IS OFFERED WITH VARIOUS LEVELS OF JOB COACHING BASED ON AN INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS AND STRENGTHS. QUEST TRANSITION SERVICES INCLUDE INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES LIKE PROJECT SEARCH, TEMPORARY PAID COMMUNITY WORK EXPERIENCES, SELF-ADVOCACY TRAINING, YOUTH WORK READINESS TRAINING, AND CAREER CAMPS. PROJECT SEARCH IS A NINE-MONTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. THIS TRANSITION-TO-WORK PROGRAM WORKS WITH INTERNS WHO WANT COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT AFTER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION. THROUGH HANDS-ON TRAINING, INTERNS ACQUIRE EMPLOYABILITY AND MARKETABLE WORK SKILLS, WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THREE ROTATIONS ACROSS A VARIETY OF CAREER PATHS. BLOSSOM ARTISANAL IS A QUEST BUSINESS VENTURE OFFERING ARTISANAL PRODUCTS HANDCRAFTED BY INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE TEAM PRODUCES ALL-NATURAL PRODUCTS WHILE GAINING MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT AND LEARNING BUSINESS SKILLS. THESE EMPLOYEES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR EACH PHASE OF THE BUSINESS, FROM HAND PRODUCING SOAPS, CANDLES, AND BATH TEAS TO PACKAGING, SHIPPING, AND SALES. BLOSSOM ALSO PROVIDES ON-THE-JOB TRAINING FOR STUDENTS AT QUEST KIDS ACADEMY.
    Expenses $4,974,571 · revenue $2,980,381
  • Expenses $887,029

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
59-2013160
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
1981
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P82Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$44,227,626
Income (IRS master file)
$36,784,270

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025–––IRS
990-TJune 2025–––IRS
990June 2024–––IRS
990-TJune 2024–––IRS
990June 2023$33,387,567$29,981,326$32,499,183IRS
990-TJune 2023–––IRS
990June 2022$29,913,454$25,833,404$27,689,362IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about LIFE CONCEPTS INC

What is the EIN of LIFE CONCEPTS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LIFE CONCEPTS INC is 59-2013160.
Is LIFE CONCEPTS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
Are donations to LIFE CONCEPTS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LIFE CONCEPTS 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 CONCEPTS 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 LIFE CONCEPTS 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 LIFE CONCEPTS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CHRISTY PISARCIK.
Who are the officers and directors of LIFE CONCEPTS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 26 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $340,022 (JOHN GILL, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
How much revenue does LIFE CONCEPTS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $36,460,713, expenses of $39,000,247 and total assets of $44,227,626 at year end.

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