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Lifespace Communities Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Dallas, TX EIN: 42-1068850 Website

Creating communities celebrating the lives of seniors. Lifespace recognizes that its mission can only be fulfilled through the dedicated efforts of its employees, therefore included in our mission is the ability to provide disaster relief funds to employees who encounter circumstances recognized by federal and state agencies as qualifying for emergency disaster relief.

Lifespace Communities Inc at a glance

In short: Lifespace Communities Inc gave $517K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $517K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2024)
$516,661
-88.8% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
1
-50.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$516,661
-77.7% vs 2023
Median grant
$516,661
Total assets
$1,338,142,264
+0.3% vs 2023
Primary geography
Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Lifespace Communities Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

The Lifespace Foundation: $517KThe Lifespace Foundation$517K

The largest 2024 recipient was The Lifespace Foundation ($517K).

Grant Size Distribution

9 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K2$50–100K$100–250K1$250–500K2$500K–1M2$1–5M1$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 9 (22%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

West Des MoinesDallas

How Lifespace Communities Inc gives

  • Giving fell 98% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10M$20M$30M2 grants2020 2 grants2021 2 grants2022 2 grants2023 1 grant2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $517K (2024) to $21.7M (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $517K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Lifespace Foundation Dallas, TXLegal and Professional Services$516,661
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$1,338,142,264$391,189,293$447,701,513$516,6611$10,324,609
2023$1,333,809,519$236,087,395$422,855,604$4,623,5642$-109,787,015
2022$1,413,110,019$328,711,356$402,545,496$695,9042$1,947,997
2021$1,235,093,381$288,575,366$347,496,596$21,679,3022$10,891,440
2020$1,067,045,251$281,536,784$282,334,731$1,952,4052$16,375,388

About Lifespace Communities Inc

Based on IRS filings

Lifespace Communities Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3B in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $517K. Net investment income was $10.3M.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Lifespace Communities Inc is led by Jesse Jantzen, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); all 27 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Jesse Jantzen

    President & CEO

    President, CEO & Director → President & CEO, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    42 hrs/week

    $619K (2020) → $1.2M (2024)

  • Ana Dutra

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2.5 hrs/week

    $36K (2020) → $49K (2024)

  • Joyce Darkey-Hrinya

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2.5 hrs/week

    $30K (2020) → $42K (2024)

  • Neal Yanofsky

    Director

    Director & Vice Chair → Director & Chair, 2021

    Director & Chair → Director, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    2.5 hrs/week

    $32K (2020) → $45K (2024)

  • Patrick Spangler

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2.5 hrs/week

    $36K (2020) → $49K (2024)

  • Venita Fields

    Director

    Director → Director & Chair, 2023

    Director & Chair → Director, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    2.5 hrs/week

    $36K (2020) → $72K (2024)

  • David S. Williams III

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    2.5 hrs/week

    $38K (2022) → $49K (2024)

  • Gary Blackford

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    2.5 hrs/week

    $38K (2022) → $49K (2024)

  • Jonathan Sokeye

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    2.5 hrs/week

    $38K (2022) → $49K (2024)

  • Amy McDonough

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    2.5 hrs/week

    $26K (2023) → $40K (2024)

  • Claus Jensen

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    2.5 hrs/week

    $26K (2023) → $40K (2024)

  • Clyde Stretch

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    2.5 hrs/week

    $26K (2023) → $40K (2024)

  • Kerry Santo

    Director Sales

    New on the 2024 filing

    42 hrs/week

    $388K (2024)

  • Russel Mauk

    Vice President of Design & Construction

    Vice President of Development, Design & Const → Vice President Design & Construction, 2023

    Vice President Design & Construction → Vice President of Design & Construction, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    42 hrs/week

    $345K (2020) → $427K (2024)

  • Nikki Kresse

    Chief Experience & People Officer

    Chief People & Communications → Chief People & Communications Officer, 2023

    Chief People & Communications Officer → Chief Experience & People Officer, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    42 hrs/week

    $265K (2021) → $644K (2024)

  • Rick Oros

    Vice President of Healthcare Operations

    Vice President Healthcare Operations → Vice President of Healthcare Operations, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    42 hrs/week

    $306K (2021) → $340K (2024)

  • Michael Roach

    Chief Stratefy Officer

    Chief Strategy Officer → Chief Stratefy Officer, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    42 hrs/week

    $329K (2022) → $524K (2024)

  • Tracey Crownover

    Vice President of Process & System Optimization

    Vice President of Enterpirse Process & System → Vice President Process & System Optimization, 2023

    Vice President Process & System Optimization → Vice President of Process & System Optimization, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    42 hrs/week

    $364K (2022) → $341K (2024)

  • Brian Robbins

    Chief Operating Officer

    On filings since 2023

    42 hrs/week

    $486K (2023) → $604K (2024)

  • Erin Pope

    Senior Vice President Chief Compliance Counsel

    Senior Vice President Chief Compliance & Deputy Ge → Senior Vice President Chief Compliance Counsel, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    42 hrs/week

    $319K (2023) → $373K (2024)

  • Joseph Gorman

    General Counsel

    On filings since 2023

    42 hrs/week

    $477K (2023) → $504K (2024)

  • Nicholas Harshfield

    Chief Financial Officer

    On filings since 2023

    42 hrs/week

    $952K (2023) → $680K (2024)

  • Curt Gielow

    Foundation

    New on the 2024 filing

    42 hrs/week

    $180K (2024)

  • Heather Ann Julian

    Chief Marketing Officer

    New on the 2024 filing

    42 hrs/week

    $154K (2024)

  • Maryann Gillette

    Senior Vice President Sales

    New on the 2024 filing

    42 hrs/week

    $383K (2024)

  • Natallia Futrell

    Chief Clinical Officer

    New on the 2024 filing

    42 hrs/week

    $211K (2024)

  • Srini Alagarsamy

    Chief Technology Officer

    New on the 2024 filing

    42 hrs/week

    $277K (2024)

Former officers (36)
  • Former: Jenifer Salamino (2023–2024) — Director · Filing note: Until 092024
  • Former: Sara E. Hamm (2020–2023) — Chief Clinical & Public Health Officer
  • Former: Scott Collier (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Kenneth Poinsette (2021–2023) — Chief Information Officer
  • Former: Laverne Epp (2021–2023) — Director
  • Former: Sue Delvaux (2021–2023) — Director
  • Former: Dana Smith (2022–2023) — Chief Marketing & Experience Officer
  • Former: Mary Ann Gillette (2022–2023) — Vice President Sales
  • Former: Andrew Kazmierczak (2023) — Vice President Regional Operations
  • Former: Bryan Welty (2023) — Executive Director
  • Former: Ian Marshall (2023) — Vice President of Organization Development
  • Former: James Horsman (2023) — Executive Director
  • Former: Ky Moody (2023) — Executive Director
  • Former: Meghan Ziegelmeyer (2023) — Vice President Healthcare Sales & Marketing
  • Former: Natalie Nguyen (2023) — Senior Vice President
  • Former: Zachary Jacobsen (2023) — Vice President Regional Operations
  • Former: Laurie Dotter (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Nick Harshfield (2020–2022) — Senior Vice President & CFO
  • Former: Paula J. Shives (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Robert C. Kehm (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Eddie Fenoglio (2021–2022) — COO
  • Former: Heidi Leavengood (2021–2022) — Senior Vice President Finance & Accounting
  • Former: Ryan Rogers (2022) — Regional Vice President of Operations
  • Former: Tim Gorman (2022) — General Counsel & Secretary
  • Former: Greg Sieman (2020–2021) — Chief Revenue & Communications
  • Former: William Rich (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Joeilynn Leonhardt (2021) — Vice President Human Resource
  • Former: Linda Humbert (2021) — Regional Vice President Operations
  • Former: Sandra Parker (2021) — General Counsel & Secretary
  • Former: Ann Walsh (2020) — Senior Vice President - Operations
  • Former: Chris Hutfless (2020) — Interim Senior Vice President & General Counsel
  • Former: E. Laverne Epp (2020) — Director
  • Former: John Couture (2020) — Vice President - It
  • Former: John Robertson (2020) — Regional Director of Sales & Marketing
  • Former: Larry Smith (2020) — Interim President, CEO & CFO
  • Former: Thomas Brod (2020) — Senior Vice President of Business Development

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Jesse Jantzen — President & CEO: $1.2MJesse JantzenPresident & CEO$1.2MNicholas Harshfield — Chief Financial Officer: $680KNicholas HarshfieldChief Financial Officer$680KNikki Kresse — Chief Experience & People Officer: $644KNikki KresseChief Experience & People…$644KBrian Robbins — Chief Operating Officer: $604KBrian RobbinsChief Operating Officer$604KMichael Roach — Chief Stratefy Officer: $524KMichael RoachChief Stratefy Officer$524KJoseph Gorman — General Counsel: $504KJoseph GormanGeneral Counsel$504KRussel Mauk — VP of Design & Construction: $427KRussel MaukVP of Design & Construction$427KKerry Santo — Director Sales: $388KKerry SantoDirector Sales$388KMaryann Gillette — Senior Vice President Sales: $383KMaryann GilletteSenior Vice President Sales$383KErin Pope — Sr. VP Chief Compliance Counsel: $373KErin PopeSr. VP Chief Compliance Counsel$373KTracey Crownover — VP of Process & System Optimization: $341KTracey CrownoverVP of Process & System…$341KRick Oros — VP of Healthcare Operations: $340KRick OrosVP of Healthcare Operations$340KSrini Alagarsamy — Chief Technology Officer: $277KSrini AlagarsamyChief Technology Officer$277KNatallia Futrell — Chief Clinical Officer: $211KNatallia FutrellChief Clinical Officer$211KCurt Gielow — Foundation: $180KCurt GielowFoundation$180KHeather Ann Julian — Chief Marketing Officer: $154KHeather Ann JulianChief Marketing Officer$154KVenita Fields — Director: $72KVenita FieldsDirector$72KAna Dutra — Director: $49KAna DutraDirector$49KPatrick Spangler — Director: $49KPatrick SpanglerDirector$49KGary Blackford — Director: $49KGary BlackfordDirector$49KDavid S Williams III — Director: $49KDavid S Williams IIIDirector$49KJonathan Sokeye — Director: $49KJonathan SokeyeDirector$49KNeal Yanofsky — Director: $45KNeal YanofskyDirector$45KJoyce Darkey-Hrinya — Director: $42KJoyce Darkey-HrinyaDirector$42KClyde Stretch — Director: $40KClyde StretchDirector$40KAmy McDonough — Director: $40KAmy McDonoughDirector$40KClaus Jensen — Director: $40KClaus JensenDirector$40KJenifer Salamino Until 092024 — Director: $40KJenifer Salamino Until…Director$40K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $1.2M, to Jesse Jantzen (President & CEO). 28 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Lifespace Communities Inc

How much does Lifespace Communities Inc give each year?

Lifespace Communities Inc gave $517K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $4.6M across 2 grants.

How large is Lifespace Communities Inc?

Lifespace Communities Inc reported $1.3B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $391.2M.

What is Lifespace Communities Inc?

Lifespace Communities Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Dallas, TX. It holds $1.3B in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Lifespace Communities Inc operate?

Lifespace Communities Inc has awarded grants in Iowa, Texas.

What is Lifespace Communities Inc's EIN?

Lifespace Communities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1068850. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(6)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 18, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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