Nonprofit · EIN 85-0135073
LIFEROOTS INC
Tax-exempt · ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87107
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $7,053,784 | $7,831,689 | -$777,905 | $3,594,629 | $2,256,226 | $1,338,403 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $7,050,976 | $7,848,099 | -$797,123 | $4,201,667 | $2,130,351 | $2,071,316 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $8,002,692 | $7,713,195 | $289,497 | $5,472,540 | $2,634,857 | $2,837,683 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $42,518
- of which government grants
- $6,538
- Program service revenue
- $6,989,989
- Investment income
- $898
- Net rental income
- $20,379
- Other revenue
- $20,379
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $148,812
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,597,389
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,369,830
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $29,133
- Travel
- $30,478
- Depreciation
- $130,267
- Program services (functional)
- $6,212,367
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,619,243
- Fundraising (functional)
- $79
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,201,667
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,594,629
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,256,226
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,338,403
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,017,641
- Publicly traded securities
- $16,515
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $758,693
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $579,710
- Gross receipts
- $7,053,784
- Employees
- 143
- Year formed
- 1958
- State of legal domicile
- NM
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DWANNA COOPER | CEO/PRESIDEN Officer | 40 | $114,745 | $1,708 |
| MICHELLE HAYDEN | FINANCE DIRE Officer | 40 | $31,481 | $750 |
| CAROL EPSTEIN | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1.9 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE SMITH | VICE CHAIRMA Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN BARNEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.9 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD SENA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.9 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG CIMINO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DWANNA COOPER | CEO/PRESIDEN Officer | 40 | $91,672 | $13,621 |
| MICHELLE HAYDEN | FINANCE DIRE Officer | 40 | $65,078 | $1,028 |
| MAGGIE SILVA | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL EPSTEIN | VICE CHAIRMA Trustee or director, Officer | 1.9 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY SALAZAR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.9 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE TESKE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.9 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL GUERRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| MYRON SALDYT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATTHEW MOLINA | PRESIDENT/CE Officer | 40 | $92,685 | $1,249 |
| DWANNA COOPER | CEO/PRESIDEN Officer | 40 | $60,958 | $2,590 |
| MICHELLE HAYDEN | FINANCE DIRE Officer | 40 | $61,213 | $75 |
| MAGGIE SILVA | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL EPSTEIN | VICE CHAIRMA Trustee or director, Officer | 1.9 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY SALAZAR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.9 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE TESKE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.9 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL GUERRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| MYRON SALDYT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1111 MENAUL BLVD NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87107-1614
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- GEORGE SMITH, 1111 MENAUL BLVD NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87107
- Signed the 990
- GEORGE SMITH, VICE CHAIRMAN
- Phone
- (505) 255-5501
- Website
- WWW.LIFEROOTSNM.COM
- Return prepared by
- HINKLE LANDERS PC
Mission
WE PROVIDE DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES THAT PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE TO UNDERSERVED AND EXTRA NEEDS POPULATIONS THROUGH THE CYCLE OF THEIR LIVES.
Program accomplishments
- FACILITY SERVICES: LIFEROOTS PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO MAY OTHERWISE BE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT STRUCTURED SUPPORT, TRAINING, AND SUPERVISION. THESE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ARE CREATED THROUGH SERVICE CONTRACTS THAT ALLOW INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO WORK IN INTEGRATED COMMUNITY SETTINGS WHILE EARNING COMPETITIVE WAGES. MANY OF THESE OPPORTUNITIES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH THE ABILITYONE PROGRAM, A FEDERAL SET-ASIDE PROGRAM ESTABLISHED UNDER THE JAVITS-WAGNER-O'DAY (JWOD) ACT OF 1971. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, LIFEROOTS PERFORMS SERVICES UNDER FEDERAL CONTRACTS THAT SUPPORT EMPLOYMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. SOURCEAMERICA, THE NATIONAL NONPROFIT AGENCY DESIGNATED TO ASSIST IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ABILITYONE PROGRAM, WORKS WITH LIFEROOTS IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THESE CONTRACTS. LIFEROOTS ALSO PERFORMS SERVICES FOR STATE AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES THROUGH SUBCONTRACTING ARRANGEMENTS UNDER STATE-USE PROCUREMENT PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS THROUGH COMPETITIVELY AWARDED CONTRACTS IN THE OPEN MARKETPLACE. THESE CONTRACTS SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION BY CREATING SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ARE INTEGRATED WITHIN COMMUNITY WORKPLACES. THE FACILITY SERVICES DIVISION EMPLOYS AN AVERAGE OF APPROXIMATELY SIXTY INDIVIDUALS, WITH AN ADDITIONAL FIVE INDIVIDUALS EMPLOYED THROUGH ENCLAVE WORK ARRANGEMENTS. CONSISTENT WITH PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS, APPROXIMATELY SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF DIRECT LABOR HOURS ARE PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. DIRECT LABOR EMPLOYEES EARN AN AVERAGE WAGE OF APPROXIMATELY 15.00 PER HOUR OR MORE, IN ADDITION TO BENEFITS. THROUGH THESE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, LIFEROOTS SUPPORTS WORKFORCE PARTICIPATION, FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE, AND COMMUNITY INCLUSION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.Expenses $5,227,930 · revenue $5,967,912
- COMMUNITY SERVICES: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS BY HELPING INDIVIDUALS PREPARE FOR, OBTAIN, AND MAINTAIN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT IN INTEGRATED COMMUNITY SETTINGS. SERVICES INCLUDE JOB DEVELOPMENT, JOB PLACEMENT, AND INDIVIDUALIZED EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS DESIGNED TO MATCH PARTICIPANTS WITH POSITIONS THAT ALIGN WITH THEIR ABILITIES, INTERESTS, AND EMPLOYMENT GOALS. LIFEROOTS PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT SERVICES THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH STATE AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE NEW MEXICO DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (DVR) AND THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION'S TICKET TO WORK PROGRAM. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES DIRECT PLACEMENT SERVICES, WORKING WITH LOCAL EMPLOYERS TO IDENTIFY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN OBTAINING COMPETITIVE JOBS IN THE COMMUNITY. EMPLOYMENT SPECIALISTS PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE PLACEMENT PROCESS, INCLUDING JOB READINESS PREPARATION, EMPLOYER MATCHING, AND FOLLOW-ALONG SUPPORT AS NEEDED TO HELP INDIVIDUALS MAINTAIN SUCCESSFUL EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES.Expenses $984,437 · revenue $1,022,077
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
- 85-0135073
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Hospital or medical research organization
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1962
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,594,629
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,053,784
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $7,053,784 | $7,831,689 | $3,594,629 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $7,050,976 | $7,848,099 | $4,201,667 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $8,002,692 | $7,713,195 | $5,472,540 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $6,976,843 | $7,314,188 | $4,907,222 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 85-0135073).
Questions about LIFEROOTS INC
- What is the EIN of LIFEROOTS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIFEROOTS INC is 85-0135073.
- Is LIFEROOTS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1962.
- Are donations to LIFEROOTS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIFEROOTS 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 LIFEROOTS 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 LIFEROOTS 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 LIFEROOTS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names GEORGE SMITH.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIFEROOTS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $114,745 (DWANNA COOPER, CEO/PRESIDEN).
- How much revenue does LIFEROOTS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,053,784, expenses of $7,831,689 and total assets of $3,594,629 at year end.
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