LIFESTEPS INC

Financials

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.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

383 NEW CASTLE RD, BUTLER, PA 16001-1743

In care of

% KAREN SUE OWENS PRES

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

KAREN SUE OWENS, 383 NEW CASTLE ROAD, BUTLER, PA 16001

Signed the 990

PETER KYNE, BOARD TREASURER

Phone

(724) 283-1010

Website

WWW.LIFESTEPS.NET

Return prepared by

MAHER DUESSEL CPA'S

Mission

HELPING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH LIFE'S CHANGING NEEDS BY PROVIDING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WHICH WILL IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.

Program accomplishments

• DIRECT RESIDENTIAL SERVICESRESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY HOMES ARE PROVIDED AND STAFFED TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES IN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS. EACH OF LIFESTEPS 51 HOMES ARE STAFFED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL AND TO SUPPORT THEIR INDEPENDENCE AS OUTLINED IN THE INDIVIDUAL'S SUPPORTS PLAN. LIFESHARING / FAMILY LIVING IS A PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES TO RESIDE IN THE PRIVATE HOME OF A HOST FAMILY OR PARTICIPANT. THE HOST FAMILY PROVIDES FOOD, SHELTER, PERSONAL CARE, TRANSPORTATION, AND COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORTS FOR ONE OR TWO INDIVIDUALS.SUPPORTED LIVING IS A PROGRAM LIFESTEPS IS QUALIFIED TO PROVIDE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES TO HELP THEM RESIDE IN THE PRIVATE HOME THEY OWN OR RENT. STAFF ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS WITH GREATER INDEPENDENCE IN FOOD PREPARATION, SHELTER, PERSONAL CARE, TRANSPORTATION, AND COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORTS FOR ONE OR TWO INDIVIDUALS.
  Expenses $22,045,886 · revenue $25,514,384
• DIRECT CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICESCHILD CARE (INTEGRATED) FOR CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT SPECIAL NEEDS AGES SIX WEEKS TO SCHOOL-AGE. CHILD CHECK IS A FREE DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING FOR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO 5 YEARS OLD THAT EVALUATES A CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING TALKING, SEEING, HEARING, MOVING, THINKING, AND LIVING SKILLS. AN AUTISM SCREENING IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN 18 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS OF AGE ALONG WITH HEARING, SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL, SPEECH AND LANGUAGE BY REQUEST OR REFERRAL. CHOIC ASSISTS FAMILIES AT RISK FOR DRUG USE OR ABUSE TO REMAIN HEALTHY AND SAFE BY PROVIDING IN-HOME FAMILY SKILLS TRAINING, CHILD DEVELOPMENT SCREENING AND EDUCATION, AND CONNECTS FAMILIES TO THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY. CRISIS CHILD CARE IS PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE TO ELIGIBLE FAMILIES TO HELP ALLEVIATE STRESS THUS REDUCING THE POTENTIAL FOR CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION COUNCIL (ECEC) IS A COUNTY-WIDE COLLABORATION OF ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE UNITED TO INCREASE THE QUALITY OF EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION IN OUR COMMUNITY AND ADMINISTERED LOCALLY BY LIFESTEPS. EARLY HEAD START PROVIDES SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME PREGNANT WOMEN AND FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN BIRTH TO AGE 3. SERVICES ARE THROUGH HOME-BASED VISITS TO HELP MEET THE NEEDS OF PARENT INVOLVEMENT, EDUCATION, HEALTH/NUTRITION, DISABILITIES/MENTAL HEALTH, AND SOCIAL SERVICES. EARLY IDENTIFICATION / CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAM (EICIP) PROVIDES DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS FOR CHILDREN THREE MONTHS TO 6 YEARS OF AGE WITH EVALUATIONS IN HEARING, SPEECH, BEHAVIORAL, AND DEVELOPMENT TO IDENTIFY POSSIBLE DELAYS AND WHO MAY BE AT-RISK FOR ABUSE OR NEGLECT. ADDITIONALLY, CRISIS CHILD CARE HELPS TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN TO 6 YEARS OF AGE WHO ARE AT-RISK, ALONG WITH PROVIDING HOME-BASED FAMILY SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES WHO MAY BE EXPERIENCING STRESSORS THAT IMPACT THEIR ABILITY TO PARENT EFFECTIVELY. FAMILIES FOREVER IS A PROGRAM FOR ADULTS STRUGGLING WITH THE FAMILY CHANGES BROUGHT ABOUT BY DIVORCE, SEPARATION, OR LIVING IN A DIVIDED FAMILY SITUATION AND THE PAIN, FRUSTRATION, AND STRESS RESULTING FROM CUSTODY ISSUES. FAMILY CARE MOBILE RESOURCE PROGRAM IS A COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICE THAT TARGETS LOW-INCOME FAMILIES LIVING IN INDIANA COUNTY AND ASSISTS IN ACCESSING COMMUNITY RESOURCES AS APPROPRIATE TO MEET IDENTIFIED NEEDS.INFANT TODDLER CONTRACTED SLOTS (ITCS) IS A FREE, QUALITY CHILDCARE FOR CHILDREN AGES SIX MONTHS TO THREE YEARS OLD. CHILDREN MUST BE ELIGIBLE BASED ON LIVING IN LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS.MATERNAL HEALTH HOME VISITING PROGRAM UTILIZES EVIDENCE-BASED TOOLS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY PREGNANCY FOR LOW-INCOME MOTHERS, PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT TO IMPROVE EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH FOR THEIR NEWBORN CHILDREN, AND ENCOURAGE GREATER ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY. HOME VISITING STAFF SUPPORT MOTHER AND CHILD IN MEETING NEEDS OF INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH.PRE-K COUNTS IS A FREE, QUALITY PRESCHOOL FOR CHILDREN BETWEEN AGE 3 AND THE TIME THEY ARE READY TO ENTER KINDERGARTEN. CHILDREN MUST BE ELIGIBLE BASED ON POTENTIAL RISK OF SCHOOL FAILURE, EITHER BECAUSE OF LIVING IN LOW-INCOME, LANGUAGE OR CULTURAL BARRIERS, OR HAVING SPECIAL NEEDS. PRE-KINDERGARTEN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO ASSIST ELIGIBLE FAMILIES IN PROVIDING A HIGH QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION EXPERIENCE. FAMILIES MAY APPLY TO RECEIVE PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EITHER PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME PRESCHOOL SERVICES AT LIFESTEPS. PRESCHOOL (INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENTAL) FOR CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT SPECIAL NEEDS FROM 3 TO 5 YEARS OF AGE. EACH CHILD IS ASSESSED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF DEVELOPMENT: 1) COMMUNICATION, 2) COGNITION/THINKING, 3) VISUAL MOTOR, 4) PHYSICAL, AND 5) SOCIAL EMOTIONAL. SUMMER (CAMP) DISCOVERY PROGRAM IS A SIX-WEEK PROGRAM OFFERED TO CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT SPECIAL NEEDS TO IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN DEVELOPMENTAL, COMMUNICATIVE, AND SOCIAL SKILLS, AND ENCOURAGES INTERACTION WITH PEERS IN A STRUCTURED SOCIAL PROGRAM.
  Expenses $3,972,095 · revenue $1,303,756
• DIRECT INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY DAY PROGRAM SERVICESADULT TRAINING FACILITY-BASIC EDUCATION & SOCIALIZATION TRAINING (BEST) PROVIDES LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, AND MEDICAL CHALLENGES. PROGRAMS FOCUS ON ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES IN BECOMING MORE ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH EMPLOYMENT EXPLORATION, ASSESSMENT AND TRAINING; PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY EVENTS; AND SOCIAL INTERACTION WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. ADULT TRAINING FACILITY-COMMUNITY OUTREACH CENTER (COR) FOCUSES ON ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES IN BECOMING MORE ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH EMPLOYMENT EXPLORATION, ASSESSMENT AND TRAINING; PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY EVENTS; AND SOCIAL INTERACTION WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. TRANSITION THE NEXT STEP IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL/ DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, INCLUDING AUTISM, TO ASSIST IN REACHING THEIR PERSONAL POTENTIAL IN INDEPENDENT LIVING, EMPLOYMENT, AND SECONDARY EDUCATION. A THEMED DAILY SCHEDULE ALLOWS FOR PARTICIPATION TAILORED TO THE STUDENTS' NEEDS BY UTILIZING TECHNOLOGY, SIMULATION, HANDS-ON PRACTICE, VISUAL AIDS, AND INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, AND COMMUNITY-BASED INSTRUCTION.SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS TO GAIN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT IN AN INTEGRATED WORK SETTING THAT INCLUDE JOB FINDING AND JOB SUPPORT. JOB FINDING MAY INCLUDE INTERVIEW ASSISTANCE, JOB EXPLORATION, RESUME' PREPARATION, AND JOB SEARCHING. JOB SUPPORT CONSISTS OF TRAINING FOR JOB ASSIGNMENTS, PERIODIC FOLLOW-UP AND/OR ONGOING SUPPORT WITH THE EMPLOYER.PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION SERVICES (P.E.T.S.) - PROVIDED TO SCHOOL STUDENTS AGED 14 TO 21 WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES AND INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES INCLUDING AUTISM. AREAS OF INSTRUCTION INCLUDE: DAILY LIVING SKILLS, SELF-DETERMINATION, WORKPLACE READINESS TRAINING AND JOB EXPLORATION. VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES (JOB COACHING) SUPPORTS QUALIFYING INDIVIDUALS SEEKING COMPETITIVE INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT THROUGH EMPLOYMENT READINESS ASSESSMENTS, CAREER TRAINING AND JOB COACHING IN UNLICENSED SETTINGS. ASSESSMENTS MAY TAKE PLACE IN COMMUNITY LOCATIONS OR EMPLOYMENT SETTINGS. TRAINING FOCUSES ON FOUR CAREER AREAS (HOSPITALITY, RETAIL, FOOD PREPARATION AND HOUSEKEEPING). JOB COACHING SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS IN LOCATING POSITIONS CONSISTENT WITH LONG-TERM CAREER INTERESTS, PRACTICE INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES, RESUME DEVELOPMENT AND GUIDANCE IN RETAINING COMPETITIVE INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT ONCE EMPLOYMENT HAS BEEN SECURED.COMMUNITY WORK INSTRUCTION PROVIDES 6 TO 12 WEEKS PAID WORK EXPERIENCE AND INSTRUCTION IN AN INTEGRATED COMMUNITY SETTING. THREE TO FOUR STUDENTS PERFORM WORK AND RECEIVE WORKPLACE READINESS INSTRUCTION INCLUDING PROBLEM SOLVING, INTERVIEW SKILLS, TIME MANAGEMENT, COMMUNICATION, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, AND COMPUTER SKILLS.DIRECT SPEECH/LANGUAGE/HEARING SERVICESSPEECH AND LANGUAGE EVALUATIONS SERVE INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES AND INCLUDE CAREGIVER INTERVIEW, OBSERVATION AND INTERACTION, AND STANDARDIZED TESTING BY A SPEECH PATHOLOGIST TO COMPLETE A PROFILE OF THE INDIVIDUAL'S COMMUNICATIVE STRENGTHS AND NEEDS IN THE AREAS OF SPEECH, LANGUAGE, HEARING, AND SOCIAL SKILLS. RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ARE SHARED WITH THE INDIVIDUAL AND/OR CAREGIVERS WITH ADDITIONAL RESOURCES IDENTIFIED AS NEEDED.SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT FOR A VARIETY OF COMMUNICATION NEEDS INCLUDING CHILDHOOD APRAXIA, ARTICULATION AND PHONOLOGICAL DISORDERS, LANGUAGE DELAYS, PRAGMATIC/SOCIAL COMMUNICATION DISORDERS, VOICE, AND FLUENCY. THERAPY IS DESIGNED TO INCORPORATE PERSONAL INTERESTS AND DAILY ACTIVITIES. HEARING SCREENINGS ARE PURETONE AND TYPANOMETRY SCREENINGS CONDUCTED IN BOTH EARS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS. CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 3 ARE SCREENED USING A HEAR KIT CONSISTING OF A VARIETY OF SOUNDS AND PITCHES.
  Expenses $3,097,902 · revenue $3,517,328
• ADULT DAY HEALTH SERVICES IS A MEDICALLY-MONITORED DAY PROGRAM SERVING CLIENTS WHO ARE MEDICALLY FRAGILE AND/OR SOCIALLY ISOLATED OR HAVE A FUNCTIONAL IMPAIRMENT WHO ARE 60 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, OR WHO ARE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AND HAVE POST STROKE OR DEMENTIA, PARKINSONISM, OR A DEMENTIA-RELATED DISEASE SUCH AS ALZHEIMER'S OR OTHER ORGANIC BRAIN SYNDROME. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES DAILY ACTIVITIES, SOCIALIZATION, NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, DAILY EXERCISE, AND TRANSPORTATION. BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDES SPECIALIZED TRAININGS AND SUPPORTS FOR FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS WHO CARE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS TO IMPLEMENT POSITIVE SUPPORT STRATEGIES THAT WILL HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL.
  Expenses $263,975 · revenue $86,321

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.

IRS record

EIN

25-1665243

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

1995

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Education (B99)

Assets (IRS master file)

$31,332,184

Income (IRS master file)

$36,492,157

Filing history

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 25-1665243).

Questions about LIFESTEPS INC

What is the EIN of LIFESTEPS INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of LIFESTEPS INC is 25-1665243.

Is LIFESTEPS INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.

Are donations to LIFESTEPS INC tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does LIFESTEPS 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 LIFESTEPS 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 LIFESTEPS 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 LIFESTEPS INC?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KAREN SUE OWENS.

Who are the officers and directors of LIFESTEPS INC?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $329,022 (KAREN SUE OWENS, PRESIDENT & CEO).

How much revenue does LIFESTEPS INC have?

On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $36,390,415, expenses of $34,265,325 and total assets of $31,332,184 at year end.

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