Lifewerks Inc
Works with business food donors, local food banks, and government suppliers to collect and distribute food and emergency needs. We are a recognized emergency shelter. We redistribute donated …
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Lifewerks Food Pantry - Worked with business food donors, local food banks and government suppliers to collect and distribute food and emergency needs. We are a recognized emergency shelter. Redistributed $ 120,990 of donated food to 9,627 people, with the help of 167 volunteers from community individuals, area colleges, schools, local organizations, clubs, and county courts providing 5,850 hours. Publications/Media - Produced/distributed materials and literature, radio and podcasts, film projects and curriculum for classes and series on faith and arts. Served 58,000 people with 1,489 volunteer hours from individuals and local colleges.
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Mission
Works with business food donors, local food banks, and government suppliers to collect and distribute food and emergency needs. We are a recognized emergency shelter. We redistribute donated food with the help of volunteers from community individuals, area colleges, schools, local organizations, clubs, and county courts.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Lifewerks Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 82% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- It has more complete contact information than 72% of similar organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLifewerks Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Wallingford, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its EIN is 232939488. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $229K in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Lifewerks Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 232939488. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Lifewerks Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 95% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Lifewerks Inc is located in Wallingford, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.
Based on official tax filings, Lifewerks Inc has $229K in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Lifewerks Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $229K in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Lifewerks Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Lifewerks Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 95% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Lifewerks Food Pantry - Worked with business food donors, local food banks and government suppliers to collect and distribute food and emergency needs. We are a recognized emergency shelter. Redistributed $ 120,990 of donated food to 9,627 people, with the help of 167 volunteers from community individuals, area colleges, schools, local organizations, clubs, and county courts providing 5,850 hours. Publications/Media - Produced/distributed materials and literature, radio and podcasts, film projects and curriculum for classes and series on faith and arts. Served 58,000 people with 1,489 volunteer hours from individuals and local colleges. Lifewerks Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1997.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $229K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Lifewerks Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lifewerks Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 232939488, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
LIFEWERKS INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (2)
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2 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 12 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 12 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1997
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Lifewerks Inc
- What is Lifewerks Inc?
- Lifewerks Inc is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Wallingford, United States. Lifewerks Food Pantry - Worked with business food donors, local food banks and government suppliers to collect and distribute food and emergency needs. We are a recognized emergency shelter. Redistributed $ 120,990 of donated food to 9,627 people, with the help of 167 volunteers from community individuals, area colleges, schools, local organizations, clubs, and county courts providing 5,850 hours. Publications/Media - Produced/distributed materials and literature, radio and podcasts, film projects and curriculum for classes and series on faith and arts. Served 58,000 people with 1,489 volunteer hours from individuals and local colleges.
- When was Lifewerks Inc founded?
- Lifewerks Inc was founded in 1997.
- Who leads Lifewerks Inc?
- Joy Kieffer serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Lifewerks Inc located?
- Headquartered in Wallingford, PA, United States.
- What is Lifewerks Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 95% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Lifewerks Inc trustworthy?
- Lifewerks Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Lifewerks Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 232939488.
- What is Lifewerks Inc's website?
- http://lifewerks.org