Nonprofit · EIN 39-0978146
LIFE NAVIGATORS INC
Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53210
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $4,597,642 | $3,183,055 | $1,414,587 | $6,678,258 | $205,434 | $6,472,824 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,329,677 | $2,625,580 | $704,097 | $4,981,916 | $180,042 | $4,801,874 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,178,773 | $2,449,763 | -$270,990 | $3,980,002 | $146,735 | $3,833,267 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,840,753
- of which government grants
- $24,907
- Program service revenue
- $2,225,762
- Investment income
- $224,653
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $149,601
- Net income from fundraising events
- $303,585
- Other revenue
- $306,474
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $253,136
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,835,245
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,488,294
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $90,305
- Occupancy
- $82,288
- Travel
- $45,052
- Depreciation
- $50,617
- Program services (functional)
- $2,941,949
- Management and general (functional)
- $79,358
- Fundraising (functional)
- $161,748
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,981,916
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,678,258
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $205,434
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,472,824
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,231,478
- Publicly traded securities
- $4,191,430
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,398,473
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $74,351
- Gross receipts
- $4,805,499
- Employees
- 36
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1949
- State of legal domicile
- WI
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VICKI SPATARO-WACHNIAK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $229,496 | $20,435 |
| ELIZABETH RUTHMANSDORFER | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM KELLER | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY BENTLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAGGIE BUTTERFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA VOISIN | SECRETARY AND TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAY WILSON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG BLOCK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DARRYLL FORTUNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KURT MALTBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY SCHAUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AVERY MAYNE | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE LARSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN WITKOFSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEILA FRISINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VICKI SPATARO-WACHNIAK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $207,147 | $18,590 |
| ELIZABETH RUTHMANSDORFER | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM KELLER | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY BENTLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAGGIE BUTTERFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE IRGENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHEILA FRISINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA VOISIN | SECRETARY AND TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAY WILSON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG BLOCK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DARRYLL FORTUNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KURT MALTBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY SCHAUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AVERY MAYNE | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE LARSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN WITKOFSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VICKI SPATARO-WACHNIAK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $191,223 | $41,759 |
| ELIZABETH RUTHMANSDORFER | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM KELLER | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY BENTLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAGGIE BUTTERFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE IRGENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE LARSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHEILA FRISINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA VOISIN | SECRETARY AND TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAY WILSON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG BLOCK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DARRYLL FORTUNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KURT MALTBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY SCHAUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AVERY MAYNE | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN WITKOFSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7203 W CENTER ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53210-1126
- In care of
- % VICKI WACHNIAK
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- VICKI SPATARO WACHNIAK, 7203 WEST CENTER STREET, MILWAUKEE, WI 53210
- Signed the 990
- VICKI SPATARO WACHNIAK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (414) 774-6255
- Website
- WWW.LIFENAVIGATORS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- REILLY PENNER & BENTON LLP
Mission
TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND RELATED DISABILITIES, THEIR FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY THROUGH INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND LIFE PLANNING PROGRAMS.
Program accomplishments
- TRUST PROGRAM : OFFERS PLANNING ASSISTANCE FOR THE FINANCIAL AND SERVICE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO CREATE BRIGHT FUTURES.Expenses $513,884 · revenue $355,872
- CHILDREN'S LONG-TERM SUPPORT: CONNECTS KIDS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH THE SERVICES THEY NEED TO LIVE A HAPPY AND HEALTHY LIFE.Expenses $1,244,111 · revenue $1,264,649
- GUARDIANSHIP: LIFE NAVIGATORS WILL ASSIST ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO REQUIRES ASSISTANCE MAKING DECISIONS, NEEDING AN ADVOCATE AND SUPPORT AND MONITORING HEALTH AND SAFETY. FOR GUARDIANSHIP, THE COURT DETERMINES IF THEY ARE ELEIGIBLE FOR GUARDIANSHIP MEETING THE CRITERIA OF CHAPTER 54 UNDER THE WISCONSIN STATE STATUTE.Expenses $653,027 · revenue $543,716
- ADVOCACY, INTERGENERATIONAL FAMILY SUPPORT, COURT COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATIONS AND MEDICAIDExpenses $530,927 · revenue $64,414
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 39-0978146
- 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
- 1986
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,678,258
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,805,499
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $4,597,642 | $3,183,055 | $6,678,258 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,329,677 | $2,625,580 | $4,981,916 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,178,773 | $2,449,763 | $3,980,002 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,159,141 | $2,754,022 | $4,080,435 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 39-0978146).
Questions about LIFE NAVIGATORS INC
- What is the EIN of LIFE NAVIGATORS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIFE NAVIGATORS INC is 39-0978146.
- Is LIFE NAVIGATORS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
- Are donations to LIFE NAVIGATORS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIFE NAVIGATORS 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 LIFE NAVIGATORS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LIFE NAVIGATORS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LIFE NAVIGATORS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names VICKI SPATARO WACHNIAK.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIFE NAVIGATORS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $229,496 (VICKI SPATARO-WACHNIAK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does LIFE NAVIGATORS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,597,642, expenses of $3,183,055 and total assets of $6,678,258 at year end.
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