Nonprofit · EIN 80-0008918
LIFES KITCHEN INC
Tax-exempt · BOISE, ID 83711
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,460,438 | $1,541,163 | -$80,725 | $3,451,527 | $1,317,088 | $2,134,439 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,538,081 | $1,420,704 | $117,377 | $3,589,008 | $1,373,995 | $2,215,013 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,159,133 | $1,293,404 | -$134,271 | $3,522,556 | $1,422,435 | $2,100,121 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $599,660
- of which government grants
- $40,991
- Program service revenue
- $830,949
- Investment income
- $21,588
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $11,242
- Net income from fundraising events
- $3,325
- Other revenue
- $8,241
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $68,881
- Other salaries and wages
- $576,850
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $738,696
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $17,647
- Occupancy
- $70,996
- Depreciation
- $136,070
- Program services (functional)
- $1,324,285
- Management and general (functional)
- $125,774
- Fundraising (functional)
- $91,104
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,589,008
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,451,527
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,317,088
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,134,439
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,596,833
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,084,212
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $50,227
- Gross receipts
- $1,780,501
- Employees
- 30
- Volunteers
- 143
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- ID
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAMMY JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $72,138 |
| KATHRYN MCCLASKEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| CHRIS BATT | FORMER PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| SEAN TIERNEY | FORMER PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| KEVIN WILSON | FORMER PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| ERIN TARTER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CORA LEE FINDLEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| THERESA COLLARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAMILLE FRALEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GARY GOODWIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MITCH HEAD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE KERBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANIELLE T PARE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPH SCHUMAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RITA SLACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOOKE THRASHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSHUA TURNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAMMY JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $70,930 |
| CHRIS BATT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| KATHRYN MCCLASKEY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SEAN TIERNEY | FORMER PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| KEVIN WILSON | FORMER PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| ERIN TARTER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CORA LEE FINDLEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| THERESA COLLARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAMILLE FRALEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GARY GOODWIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MITCH HEAD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE KERBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANIELLE T PARE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPH SCHUMAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RITA SLACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BOOKE THRASHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAMMY JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $67,541 |
| KEVIN WILSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| CHRIS BATT | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SEAN TIERNEY | FORMER PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| CORA LEE FINDLEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TOM HANSEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| THERESA COLLARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAMILLE FRALEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MITCH HEAD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE KERBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHRYN MCCLASKEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANIELLE T PARE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| JIM RIPLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPH SCHUMAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BOOKE THRASHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 45632, BOISE, ID 83711-5632
- In care of
- % KURT ALDERMAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KATHRYN MCCLASKEY, PO BOX 45632, BOISE, ID 83711
- Signed the 990
- KATHRYN MCCLASKEY, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (208) 371-0127
- Website
- WWW.LIFESKITCHEN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO TRANSFORMING THE LIVES OF YOUNG ADULTS BY BUILDING SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND INDEPENDENT LIVING THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE FOOD SERVICE JOB TRAINING, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, SUPPORTING PLACEMENT IN THE FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY AND CONTINUING EDUCATION.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH AN EXTENSIVE 16-WEEK PROGRAM. STUDENTS RECEIVE HANDS ON TRAINING WORKING IN THE CUSTOM CATERING, LUNCH CAFE AND CONTRACT FOOD SERVICE BUSINESSES OPERATED BY THE ORGANIZATION. STUDENTS ALSO RECEIVE LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION THROUGH CLASSES TAUGHT BY THE ORGANIZATION'S STAFF AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS.Expenses $1,324,285 · revenue $835,865
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 80-0008918
- 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
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,451,527
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,780,501
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,460,438 | $1,541,163 | $3,451,527 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,538,081 | $1,420,704 | $3,589,008 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,159,133 | $1,293,404 | $3,522,556 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,405,907 | $1,182,008 | $3,676,024 | IRS |
| 990 | 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 80-0008918).
Questions about LIFES KITCHEN INC
- What is the EIN of LIFES KITCHEN INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIFES KITCHEN INC is 80-0008918.
- Is LIFES KITCHEN INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to LIFES KITCHEN INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIFES KITCHEN 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 LIFES KITCHEN 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 LIFES KITCHEN 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 LIFES KITCHEN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KATHRYN MCCLASKEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIFES KITCHEN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $72,138 (TAMMY JOHNSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does LIFES KITCHEN INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,460,438, expenses of $1,541,163 and total assets of $3,451,527 at year end.
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