Life Navigators Inc
- Assets
- $4.0m
- Revenue
- $2.8m
- Investments
- $262.5k
- Employees
- 37
- Location
- Wauwatosa, WI
- Founding
- 06/1986
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 39-0978146
Organization Overview
Life Navigators Inc is located in Wauwatosa, WI. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (P82) the organization is classified as: Developmentally Disabled Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Life Navigators Inc employed 37 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Life Navigators Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Life Navigators Inc generated $2.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DISPENSING INFORMATION ON AREAS IMPACTING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, PROVIDING INDIVIDUAL, GROUP AND SYSTEMS ADVOCACY TRAINING PROGRAMMING, COMMUNITY BASED SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES AND PROVIDING IN-HOME CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. 2,289 INDIVIDUALS SERVED IN 2021; SERVICES INCLUDED: I&A HELPLINE, COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS, TRAINING SERVICES, CRISIS INTERVENTION, INTERGENERATIONAL FAMILY SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND TRANSITION PROGRAMMING AND ADVOCACY SERVICES.
CARE MANAGEMENT UNIT: PROVIDING CARE MANAGEMENT TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ENROLLED IN THE FAMILY CARE PROGRAM TO DEVELOP MEMBER CENTERED PLANS, PROVIDE ASSESSMENT AND ONGOING MONITORING AND SERVICE AUTHORIZATION SERVICES. 425 MEMBERS WERE SERVED IN THIS PROGRAM IN 2021.
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. A TOTAL OF 82 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED IN THIS PROGRAM IN 2021.
TRUST PROGRAM, INTERGENERATIONAL FAMILY SUPPORT, COURT COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATIONS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Vicki Spataro-Wachniak Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $189,661 |
Adam Keller Past President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mike Dover President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Greg Block Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Cindy Schaus Director-At-Large | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lisa Voisin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $36,059 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $265,677 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $502,939 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $40,046 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $804,675 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,460,183 |
| Investment income | $48,931 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $152,647 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $328,525 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,797,914 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $213,728 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $42,745 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,459,373 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $203,107 |
| Payroll taxes | $118,265 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,526 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $32,795 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $17,455 |
| Fees for services: Other | $96 |
| Advertising and promotion | $45,061 |
| Office expenses | $15,089 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $51,164 |
| Travel | $24,314 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,118 |
| Interest | $212 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $44,947 |
| Insurance | $23,618 |
| All other expenses | $58,046 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,458,351 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $84,287 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $44,669 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $30,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $311,448 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $20,868 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,333,535 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,873,408 |
| Investments—other securities | $262,463 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,960,678 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $150,672 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $150,672 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,557,260 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $252,746 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,960,678 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Life Navigators Inc has recieved totaling $157,266.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
United Way Of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: DONOR DESIGNATIONS | $70,600 |
Hickory Fund Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: LEGACY GRANT / FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM | $20,000 |
Lynde And Harry Bradley Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $15,000 |
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: WEBSITE REVAMP PROJECT | $12,500 |
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: WEBSITE REVAMP PROJECT | $12,500 |
Misey Pfeffer Trust Mequon, WI PURPOSE: CHARITABLE BENEFICIARY | $8,131 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $225,181 |
| Earnings | $39,163 |
| Admin Expense | $1,881 |
| Ending Balance | $262,463 |
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