PERSPECTIVES SKILLS FOR LIFE

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2024

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DEB GEERS

Phone

8599803930

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

PERSPECTIVES SKILLS FOR LIFE, founded in 2024, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $395K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. The organization ran a surplus of $179K, a strong 45% operating margin.

Mission

PERSPECTIVES IS NORTHERN KENTUCKYS NEWEST CENTER DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS (AGES 11 AND UP) WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DIFFERENCES-INCLUDING AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER, DOWN SYNDROME, ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER, AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES-AS THEY PREPARE FOR LIFE BEYOND SCHOOL. THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS, SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, WE CREATE A SAFE, INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE INDIVIDUALS CAN BUILD INDEPENDENCE, FORM FRIENDSHIPS, AND THRIVE WITHIN THEIR HOME , COMMUNITY, AND IN THE WORKFORCE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $184,176 Revenue: $4,786

PEERS SOCIAL SKILLS PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR PEERS AND IS AN INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED, EVIDENCE BASED INTERVENTION FOR MOTIVATED TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS INTERESTED IN IMPROVING SOCIAL...

PEERS SOCIAL SKILLS PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR PEERS AND IS AN INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED, EVIDENCE BASED INTERVENTION FOR MOTIVATED TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS INTERESTED IN IMPROVING SOCIAL SKILLS. THE PROGRAM IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER, ADHD, OR SOCIAL CHALLENGES. IT FEATURES A 15-WEEK, COACH SUPPORTED, GROUP BASED TRAINING FOCUSING ON FRIENDSHIP SKILLS. TEENS LEARN ABOUT: BUILDING LASTING FRIENDSHIPS, CONVERSATIONAL SKILLS, USING HUMOR APPROPRIATELY, GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP, HANDLING DISAGREEMENTS, HANDLING TEASING AND BULLYING.

Program 2

Expenses: $0 Revenue: $8,448

STRW (SURVIVING AND THRIVING IN THE REAL WORLD): THIS PROGRAM IS THE FIRST EVIDENCE BASED INTERVENTION FOR TEENS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THAT TARGETS BUILDING AGE-APPROPRIATE DAILY LIVING SKILLS TO FACILITATE A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION FROM ADOLESCENCE TO ADULTHOOD. DURING THIS 15 WEEK COURSE, STUDENTS WORK WITH A FACILITATOR 1:1, ALLOWING US TO TARGET INDIVIDUAL GOALS. THE PROGRAM COVERS: PERSONAL HYGIENE AND SELF-CARE, ESTABLISHING ROUTINES, CLEANING, LAUNDRY, MICROWAVE COOKING AND KITCHEN SAFETY, OVEN COOKING, MIXING, AND MEASURING, STOVE TOP COOKING, GROCERY SHOPPING, UNDERSTANDING THE COST OF ITEMS AND MAKING PURCHASES, USING A CHECKING AND SAVINGS ACCOUNT, BUDGETING.

Program 3

Expenses: $0 Revenue: $0

L.A.U.N.C.H IS A 15 WEEK CAREER EXPLORATION AND WORKPLACE READINESS PROGRAM FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES. THIS PROGRAM COVERS: PERSONAL STRENGTHS AND CAREER INTERESTS...

L.A.U.N.C.H IS A 15 WEEK CAREER EXPLORATION AND WORKPLACE READINESS PROGRAM FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES. THIS PROGRAM COVERS: PERSONAL STRENGTHS AND CAREER INTERESTS, PRACTICE COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEARN WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS AND PROFESSIONALISM, BUILD TIME MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION STRATEGIES, CREATE A RESUME AND PREPARE FOR INTERVIEWS, PARTICIPATE IN MOCK INTERVIEWS AND WORKPLACE SIMULATIONS, RECIEVE INDIVIDUALIZED COACHING AND FEEDBACK.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $370,441

Program Service Revenue $13,234

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $11,301

TOTAL REVENUE $394,976

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $186,784

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $184,176

Other Expenses $28,811

TOTAL EXPENSES $215,595

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$394,976	N/A	N/A
Expenses	$215,595	N/A	N/A
Net Income	$179,381	N/A	N/A

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

$172,083

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DEB GEER	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	45.00	Key Emp Highest	$72,917	$0	$72,917
MARY ERICKSON	DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING	45.00	Key Emp	$49,583	$0	$49,583
AMY REED	DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS	45.00	Key Emp	$49,583	$0	$49,583

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$394,976	$215,595	$179,381	$179,381