Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
LIFE SENIOR SERVICES INC
Employer identification number
73-1043783
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2,363,079
3,026,232
2,636,820
2,618,781
2,888,829
13,533,741
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
2,363,079
3,026,232
2,636,820
2,618,781
2,888,829
13,533,741
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
13,533,741
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
2,363,079
3,026,232
2,636,820
2,618,781
2,888,829
13,533,741
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
91,152
49,407
44,163
69,262
91,089
345,073
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
13,878,814
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
3,125,333
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
97.510 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
97.990 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
LIFE SENIOR SERVICES INC
Employer identification number
73-1043783
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
DURING 2012, AT LEAST 25,000 SENIORS, ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, AND THEIR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS TURNED TO LIFE SENIOR SERVICES FOR INFORMATION, EDUCATION, AND SERVICES TO HELP THEM MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE, DIGNITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE. IN ADDITION, HUNDREDS OF AGING, HEALTH, AND SOCIAL SERVICES PROFESSIONALS RELY ON LIFE FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THEIR OLDER OR DISABLED CLIENTS. LIFE OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF SENIORS AND CAREGIVERS, INCLUDING: ADULT DAY SERVICES: LIFE OFFERS NATIONALLY-ACCREDITED ADULT DAY SERVICES AT THREE LOCATIONS IN TULSA AND BROKEN ARROW. EACH CENTER OFFERS A SAFE, FRIENDLY, DAYTIME HOME FOR ADULTS WHO ARE SOCIALLY ISOLATED, HAVE A PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT, ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE OR OTHER DEMENTIA, EXPERIENCE DEPRESSION OR OTHER MENTAL HEALTH DISORDER, OR HAVE A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY, AS WELL AS SUPPORT AND SERVICES FOR THEIR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS. LIFE'S THREE ADULT DAY CENTERS ARE THE ONLY CENTERS IN OKLAHOMA ACCREDITED BY CARF (THE COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF REHABILITATION FACILITIES). CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES: LIVING IN ONE'S HOME FOR AS LONG AS POSSIBLE IS WHAT MOST SENIORS WANT. THAT IS WHAT LIFE'S MEDICAID ADVANTAGE PROGRAM AND INDEPENDENT CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES IS ALL ABOUT - HELPING PEOPLE REMAIN INDEPENDENT. BY MATCHING A SENIOR'S NEEDS WITH IN-HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED RESOURCES, CASE MANAGERS HELP FILL THE GAPS THAT THREATEN AN INDIVIDUAL'S INDEPENDENCE AND SAFETY. WITH THE RIGHT SUPPORTS IN PLACE, SENIORS CAN REMAIN INDEPENDENT, SAFE, AND SURROUNDED BY THE COMFORTS OF HOME. CAREGIVER SUPPORT SERVICES: LIFE'S CAREGIVER SUPPORT SERVICES OFFER THE SUPPORT AND SERVICES ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESSFUL CARE GIVING. PERSONAL CONSULTATION, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, CLASSES, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND THREE RESOURCE CENTERS HELP LIGHTEN THE LOAD OF CAREGIVERS OF ALL AGES. LIFE'S WORKPLACE CAREGIVER PROGRAM BRINGS THESE CRITICAL SERVICES TO CAREGIVERS AT THEIR WORKPLACE. SENIORLINE INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE SERVICES: FINDING ANSWERS CAN BE DIFFICULT, FRUSTRATING, AND TIME-CONSUMING. BUT ONE CALL TO LIFE'S SENIORLINE BRINGS CONVENIENT ACCESS TO HUNDREDS OF SERVICES THROUGH DOZENS OF ORGANIZATIONS. SENIORLINE PROVIDES INFORMATION AND REFERRAL TO LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, HELPING SENIORS AND THE FAMILIES SOLVE ALL KINDS OF PROBLEMS, LARGE AND SMALL. COMMUNITY EDUCATION: WITH THE RIGHT INFORMATION AT THE RIGHT TIME, SENIORS AND THEIR FAMILIES CAN MORE EASILY MAKE IMPORTANT DECISIONS ABOUT AGING AND CARE GIVING ISSUES. LIFE OFFERS A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND AN ACTIVE SPEAKER BUREAU TO HELP OLDER ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES LEARN MORE ABOUT ISSUES, SERVICES, RESOURCES, AND OPPORTUNITIES. SENIOR CENTERS: LIFE'S TWO SENIOR CENTERS OFFER JUST THE RIGHT COMBINATION OF SOCIAL, CREATIVE, EDUCATIONAL, PHYSICAL FITNESS, AND HEALTH ACTIVITIES TO KEEP SENIORS INVOLVED, HEALTHY, INFORMED, AND CONNECTED. PUBLICATIONS: LIFE'S AWARD-WINNING PUBLICATIONS INCLUDE LIFE'S VINTAGE NEWSMAGAZINE - PUBLISHED MONTHLY WITH MORE THAN 75,000 READERS, AND LIFE'S VINTAGE GUIDE TO HOUSING & SERVICES - OKLAHOMA'S MOST COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO SENIOR RESOURCES WITH 25,000 COPIES DISTRIBUTED ANNUALLY. VINTAGE PUBLICATIONS HAS WON NATIONAL AND STATE MEDIA AWARDS. SENIOR HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING PROGRAM (SHIP): SPONSORED BY THE OKLAHOMA INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, SHIP AT LIFE PROVIDES ACCURATE AND OBJECTIVE INFORMATION, COUNSELING AND ASSISTANCE RELATED TO MEDICARE, MEDICAID, MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTS, MEDICARE ADVANTAGE, LONG-TERM CARE, AND OTHER RELATED HEALTH COVERAGE PLANS FOR MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES, THEIR REPRESENTATIVES OR PERSONS SOON TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICARE LIVING IN A 21-COUNTY AREA OF NORTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA. VOLUNTEERS: VOLUNTEERS ASSIST LIFE AND THOSE WE SERVE IN A MULTITUDE OF WAYS -AS MEMBERS OF LIFE'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ADVISORY, AND FUNDRAISING COMMITTEES; HOLIDAY SANTAS, DRIVERS AND FRIENDLY VISITORS, ETC. SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES GRANTS TO QUALIFIED AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE DUAL PURPOSE OF ENGAGING PERSONS 55 AND OLDER, PARTICULARLY THOSE WITH LIMITED INCOMES, IN VOLUNTEER SERVICE TO MEET CRITICAL COMMUNITY NEEDS; AND TO PROVIDE A HIGH QUALITY EXPERIENCE THAT WILL ENRICH THE LIVES OF THE VOLUNTEERS. FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT SENIOR COMPANIONS IN PROVIDING SUPPORTIVE, INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES TO HELP OLDER ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS MAINTAIN THEIR DIGNITY AND INDEPENDENCE. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE AND FUNDRAISING: ACCOUNTS FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS OF LIFE, AND FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS AND SPECIAL EVENTS TO OBTAIN DONATIONS (E.G., PUTTIN' ON THE DOG WITH LIFE SENIOR SERVICES). WHILE MID-TO-LARGE-SIZE COMMUNITIES MAY OFFER A SIMILAR RANGE OF SERVICES, FEW LINK THESE SERVICES THROUGH ONE PROVIDER AS HAS BEEN DONE BY LIFE. AS AN UMBRELLA ORGANIZATION, LIFE PROVIDES AN EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT COMBINATION OF PROGRAMS. THIS STRUCTURE ALLOWS CONSUMERS EASY ACCESS TO SERVICES AND IT ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF CARE AS INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS CHANGE. IT ALSO LOWERS THE ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS TO PROVIDE SERVICES, MAKING MORE FUNDS AVAILABLE TO BENEFIT SENIORS AND CAREGIVERS.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
LIFE SENIOR SERVICES, INC. PRESENTS THE IRS FORM 990 INCLUDING SIGNIFICANT SCHEDULES TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL RECEIVE A COPY OF THE IRS FORM 990 PRIOR TO SUBMISSION OF THE FORM TO THE IRS VIA E-MAIL OR THROUGH THE MAIL IF E-MAIL IS NOT AVAILABLE.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
1. ANY ACUTAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS SHALL BE COMMUNICATED TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD. IN THE EVENT IT IS THE PRESIDENT, SUCH INFORMATION SHALL BE COMMUNICATED TO THE VICE PRESIDENT. 2. UPON NOTIFICATION A MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE CALLED TO INVESTIGATE THE MATTER. THE DIRECTOR IN QUESTION SHALL PRESENT RELEVANT INFORMATION, BUT NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE INVESTIGATION. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL REPORT TO THE BOARD WHETHER IT BELIEVES A CONFLICT EXISTS AND IF SO, WHETHER THE BESTS INTEREST OF LIFE ARE TO PROCEED WITH THE TRANSACTION OR MATTER AT ISSUE. 3. AT A REGULAR MEETING, THE BOARD SHALL MAKE A FINAL DECISION. THE MATTER SHALL BE DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE CEO SHALL HAVE AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PERFORMED BY THE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, WHICH SHALL FUNCTION AS THE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION COMMITTEE. THE EVALUATION WILL COVER THREE CRITERIA: (1) PERFORMANCE GOALS, (2) POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES, AND (3) SUMMARY OF OVERALL PERFORMANCE INCLUDING SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND IDENTIFICATION OF AREAS THAT NEED FURTHER DEVELOPMENT. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING THE SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR THE CEO. THE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSULT WITH WHATEVER SOURCES IT DEEMS NECESSARY TO ESTABLISH THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS. ANY OUTSIDE SOURCES USED SHALL BE DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES. ALL CEO COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS SHALL BE EVALUATED ANNUALLY.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
THE CEO COMPLETES AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW FOR ALL OFFICERS ANNUALLY.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.