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Nonprofit · EIN 68-0529279

LIFEWAYS INC

Tax-exempt · RAPID CITY, SD 57701

Financials

$997K$730K2022$1.1M$809K2023$998K$796K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LIFEWAYS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2025990$998,025$796,420$201,605$2,158,024$152,666$2,005,358
May 31, 2024990$1,145,404$809,347$336,057$1,805,410$2,353$1,803,057
May 31, 2023990$997,095$730,193$266,902$1,466,799$2,232$1,464,567
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$227,728
of which government grants
$138,900
Program service revenue
$725,556
Investment income
$44,667
Net gain from sales of assets
$1,167
Other revenue
$74

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$79,877
Other salaries and wages
$479,155
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$648,829
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$3,250
Accounting fees
$23,430
Occupancy
$47,088
Depreciation
$2,647
Program services (functional)
$576,503
Management and general (functional)
$219,917

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,805,410
Total assets, end of year
$2,158,024
Total liabilities, end of year
$152,666
Net assets, end of year
$2,005,358
Land, buildings and equipment
$671
Publicly traded securities
$22,338
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,979,945
Net assets with donor restrictions
$25,413
Gross receipts
$998,025
Employees
18
Volunteers
7
Year formed
2002
State of legal domicile
SD

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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MICHELE BRINK-GLUHOSKYEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$74,843$2,245
AFTON KLODEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.75$0$0
KATIE MCLAWSVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
SEAN BINDERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.75$0$0
PATRICIA PLOOFSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.75$0$0
CAITLIN MONAHANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
KELSEY BLAIRBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
SARA WAECKERLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MICHELE BRINK-GLUHOSKYEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$70,854$2,125
SEAN BINDERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.75$0$0
KATIE MCLAWSVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
AFTON KLODETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.75$0$0
CAITLIN MONAHANSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
PATRICIA PLOOFBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.75$0$0
KELSEY BLAIRBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
SARA WAECKERLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MICHELE BRINK-GLUHOSKYEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$66,219$1,901
SEAN BINDERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0$0
KATIE MCLAWSVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0$0
AFTON KLODETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0$0
CAITLIN MONAHANSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0$0
PATRICIA PLOOFBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0
KELSEY BLAIRBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0
SARA WAECKERLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1010 9TH ST STE 2, RAPID CITY, SD 57701-3782
In care of
% PAULA WILKINSON SMITH
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MICHELE BRINK-GLUHOSKY, 1010 9TH ST SUITE 2, RAPID CITY, SD 57701
Signed the 990
MICHELE BRINK-GLUHOSKY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(605) 716-6555
Return prepared by
KETEL THORSTENSON LLP

Mission

THE CORPORATION OFFERS ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUG PREVENTION SERVICES TO YOUTH IN RAPID CITY AND CUSTER, SOUTH DAKOTA, WORKING WITH THE RAPID CITY & CUSTER AREAS IN SOUTH DAKOTA TO PROVIDE PREVENTION EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS. THE ORGANIZATION RUNS INTERVENTIONS TO SCREEN AND REFER STUDENTS IN CRISIS DUE TO POTENTIAL ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND OTHER DRUG USE AND TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL FAMILY AND GROUP COUNSELING FOR STUDENTS EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES RELATED TO ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO CONDUCTS PREVENTION GROUPS FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE VIOLATED DISTRICT ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG USE REGULATIONS, FACILITATES SUPPORT GROUPS FOR STUDENTS, AND ASSISTS DISTRICT STAFF IN THE SUPERVISION OF PREVENTION ACTIVITIES.

990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • LIFEWAYS IS A NONPROFIT, STATE ACCREDITED ADOLESCENT ALCOHOL AND DRUG AGENCY PROVIDING PROACTIVE PREVENTION, EARLY INTERVENTION AND OUTPATIENT TREATMENT AGENCY. IN THE PAST 19 YEARS, LIFEWAYS HAS IMPLEMENTED UNIVERSAL, SELECTIVE, AND INDICATED EVIDENCE-BASED PREVENTION STRATEGIES IN THE RAPID CITY & CUSTER AREAS IN SOUTH DAKOTA. LIFEWAYS IS THE ONLY PREVENTION AGENCY WITH ADDICTION COUNSELORS IN THE SCHOOLS, IMPACTING OVER 7,000 STUDENTS EVERY YEAR. LIFEWAYS CONTINUUM OF SERVICES MAY INCLUDE EVIDENCE-BASED CURRICULUM IN THE CLASSROOM, SCHOOL-WIDE AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS LED BY PEER- TO-PEER MENTORS, INDIVIDUAL/GROUP SUPPORT, EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMMING, ASSESSMENTS, IN-SCHOOL RECOVERY SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS RETURNING FROM TREATMENT, PARENT EDUCATION/SUPPORT, AND OUTPATIENT TREATMENT WITH A FAMILY EDUCATION COMPONENT.
    Expenses $576,503 · revenue $725,556

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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026Not on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025990 on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
68-0529279
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
2003
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,158,024
Income (IRS master file)
$998,025

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2025$998,025$796,420$2,158,024XML
990May 2024$1,145,404$809,347$1,805,410XML
990May 2023$997,095$730,193$1,466,799XML
990May 2022$932,115$643,015$1,196,635IRS
990May 2021–––IRS
990May 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 68-0529279).

Questions about LIFEWAYS INC

What is the EIN of LIFEWAYS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LIFEWAYS INC is 68-0529279.
Is LIFEWAYS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
Are donations to LIFEWAYS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LIFEWAYS 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 LIFEWAYS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LIFEWAYS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
Who is the principal officer of LIFEWAYS INC?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names MICHELE BRINK-GLUHOSKY.
Who are the officers and directors of LIFEWAYS INC?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $74,843 (MICHELE BRINK-GLUHOSKY, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does LIFEWAYS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $998,025, expenses of $796,420 and total assets of $2,158,024 at year end.

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