Nonprofit · EIN 86-0292390
LIFEWELL
Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85012
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,420,524 | $3,937,044 | $483,480 | $16,090,792 | $3,878,854 | $12,211,938 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $40,526,050 | $44,405,109 | -$3,879,059 | $42,632,067 | $20,445,342 | $22,186,725 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $41,609,411 | $47,075,361 | -$5,465,950 | $49,447,663 | $23,551,228 | $25,896,435 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $236,687
- of which government grants
- $51,497
- Program service revenue
- $4,180,161
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $3,676
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $162,019
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $205,325
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,357
- Accounting fees
- $5,290
- Occupancy
- $1,404,958
- Travel
- $1,874
- Depreciation
- $751,234
- Program services (functional)
- $3,199,694
- Management and general (functional)
- $737,350
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $42,632,067
- Total assets, end of year
- $16,090,792
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,878,854
- Net assets, end of year
- $12,211,938
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $14,112,109
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $12,099,352
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $112,586
- Gross receipts
- $4,420,524
- Employees
- 587
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 1974
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN HOFFMAN TEPPER | PRESIDENT/CEO OF TERROS Officer | 5 | $0 | $344,780 | $22,607 |
| DORIS JENEAN HOTZ | CHIEF ADMIN OFFICER/CCO Key employee | 40 | $321,858 | $0 | $27,143 |
| RAMIRO GUILLEN | CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $324,665 | $0 | $19,806 |
| NICOLE CUPP-HERRING | CHIEF OF SPECIALTY SERVICES Key employee | 40 | $192,095 | $0 | $49,400 |
| MEGAN POCOCK | VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE Officer | 40 | $186,922 | $0 | $54,006 |
| VERONICA HURD | NURSE PRACTITIONER ACT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $213,758 | $0 | $10,812 |
| MICHAEL MARION | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $204,278 | $8,615 |
| BRYAN COLBY | VP OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Key employee | 40 | $178,756 | $0 | $24,655 |
| ADAM GENO | NURSE PRACTITIONER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $175,652 | $0 | $21,746 |
| ALEXANDRA JAKAB | PROGRAM COORDINATOR I Highest-paid employee | 40 | $169,423 | $0 | $13,361 |
| LISA LOWNSBURY | PSYCHIATRIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $171,212 | $0 | $7,342 |
| ALEXANDRA SCHINDLER | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF TOTAL REWARDS Key employee | 40 | $151,778 | $0 | $25,480 |
| LARRY J COWLEY | PSYCHIATRIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $171,634 | $0 | $3,000 |
| MICHAEL KURTENBACH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BUFFY WOOTEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN KROOT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CALVIN COLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BUCKY BIDWILL III | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RENEE OSIPOV | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAMIRO GUILLEN | CMO Key employee | 40 | $344,140 | $31,164 |
| DORIS HOTZ | PRESIDENT/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $322,500 | $3,000 |
| DANIELA RIED | PSYCHIATRIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $203,173 | $10,943 |
| NICOLE CUPP-HERRING | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/CCO Officer | 40 | $182,136 | $24,185 |
| BRYAN COLBY | CIO Key employee | 40 | $169,669 | $31,591 |
| GARCIA CHRISTIAN | CFO (THRU 7/2023) Key employee | 40 | $173,616 | $25,436 |
| ALEXANDRA JAKAB | CLINICIAN I Highest-paid employee | 40 | $184,459 | $14,450 |
| VERONICA HURD | NURSE PRACTITIONER ACT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $194,806 | $3,000 |
| PATRICE LASHAWN PICKETT | REGISTERED NURSE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $173,958 | $12,922 |
| LARRY J COWLEY | PSYCHIATRIST Highest-paid employee | 32 | $171,762 | $3,000 |
| MEGAN POCOCK | VICE PRESIDENT/CFO Officer | 40 | $68,711 | $11,832 |
| DR RODRIGO SILVA | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE NAPOLI | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA HAMITON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE OSIPOV | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAULA HILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ESTELA BARRAZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TARA ACUNA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORIS VAUGHT-HOTZ | PRESIDENT/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $358,830 | $4,260 |
| DANIELA REID | PSYCHIATRIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $256,729 | $8,326 |
| ANNETTE BUNN | NURSE PRACTITIONER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $210,325 | $12,237 |
| RAMIRO GUILLEN | CMO Key employee | 40 | $202,264 | $12,588 |
| ADAM GENO | NURSE PRACTITIONER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $186,608 | $21,130 |
| COSTALES JESSE | PSYCHIATRIST ACT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $199,508 | $6,325 |
| TANYA SMITH | NURSE PRACTITIONER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $178,243 | $16,877 |
| BRYAN COLBY | CIO Key employee | 40 | $166,771 | $26,994 |
| CHRISTIAN GARCIA THRU 72023 | CFO Officer | 40 | $159,412 | $32,600 |
| NICOLE CUPP-HERRING | EXECUTIVE VP/CCO Officer | 40 | $167,037 | $18,608 |
| DR RODRIGO SILVA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAULA HILL | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE NAPOLI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA BROWN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA HAMILTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE OSIPOV | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ESTELA BARRAZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TARA ACUNA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BLAISE CAUDILL THRU 62023 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN POCOCK | VP/CFO Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3003 N CENTRAL AVE STE 400, PHOENIX, AZ 85012-2929
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MEGAN POCOCK, 3003 N CENTRAL AVENUE SUITE 400, PHOENIX, AZ 850122914
- Signed the 990
- MICHAEL MARION, TREASURER
- Phone
- (602) 808-2800
- Return prepared by
- CBIZ ADVISORS LLC
Mission
LIFEWELL'S MISSION IS TO ENSURE ACCESS TO SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE RESOURCES THAT ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS AND OTHER DISABLING CONDITIONS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND SUCCESSFULLY WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- LIFEWELL PROVIDES HOUSING OPERATIONS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES THAT SUPPORT SAFE, AFFORDABLE, AND STABLE HOUSING FOR ADULTS WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS (SMI), VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS, SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS, AND CO-OCCURRING CONDITIONS. SERVICES INCLUDE TENANT PLACEMENT, LEASE ADMINISTRATION, OCCUPANCY MANAGEMENT, HOUSING INSPECTIONS, MAINTENANCE COORDINATION, COMPLIANCE OVERSIGHT, AND COLLABORATION WITH CLINICAL AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO PROMOTE HOUSING STABILITY, INDEPENDENCE, AND SUCCESSFUL TENANCY. HOUSING SUPPORT STAFF ARE AVAILABLE 24/7 TO ADDRESS HOUSING-RELATED NEEDS.Expenses $3,199,694 · revenue $4,180,161
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-0292390
- 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
- 1975
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $16,090,792
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,420,524
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $4,420,524 | $3,937,044 | $16,090,792 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $40,526,050 | $44,405,109 | $42,632,067 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $41,609,411 | $47,075,361 | $49,447,663 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2022 | $45,843,627 | $46,356,824 | $55,291,848 | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 86-0292390).
Questions about LIFEWELL
- What is the EIN of LIFEWELL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIFEWELL is 86-0292390.
- Is LIFEWELL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1975.
- Are donations to LIFEWELL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIFEWELL 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 LIFEWELL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LIFEWELL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LIFEWELL?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names MEGAN POCOCK.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIFEWELL?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 11 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LIFEWELL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,420,524, expenses of $3,937,044 and total assets of $16,090,792 at year end.
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