Independent Living
Independent Living reported $10.2 million in revenue and $10.5 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $89.30 went to program services, $10.70 to management and general costs and $0.00 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 68.8% of the total. Government grants made up 61.6%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $299,269 (PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER). 3 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 24% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $10MFor context, the median across 3,614 covered human services charities: $88.27 programs, $11.52 management, $0.21 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $10MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 89.3% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 10.7% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.00 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 68.8% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 61.6% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 9.2% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $299,269 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 2.86% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 3.6 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 9 of 9 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseMental health services - our commitment to persons with psychiatric disabilities began in 1987 when our doors first opened. Today, we offer a wide range of services many of which are provided by individuals who are themselves either current or former service recipients. Served approximately 2,300 people in 2024
Acces-vr Independent Living center grants - funding provided to provide core disability & advocacy related services that are critically important to fostering motivation, independence, self-direction, employment, social integration, community participation and the elimination of attitudinal, physical, and systemic barriers. Served approximately 170 people in 2024
Oasas regional recovery programs - funding provided to provide a safe, welcoming & alcohol/drug free center for any member of the community. The program covers seven counties and recovery coaches and volunteers with lived experiences provide guidance, support, and encouragement providing recovery and vocational support along with sober social activities and community connections. Served approximately 290 people in 2024
Highest reported compensation
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer, 14.00 hrs/week | $293,869 | $0 | $5,400 | $299,269 |
| CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 14.00 hrs/week | $125,703 | $0 | $23,430 | $149,133 |
| VP OF HR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $101,224 | $0 | $8,221 | $109,445 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer, 14.00 hrs/week | $71,130 | $0 | $0 | $71,130 |
3 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Independent Living (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $370K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b9 · 9 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5178
- Volunteers Part I, line 69
Largest outside contractors
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| CORNERSTONE RESIDENCE LP Rent subsidies / grant contract payments | $331,498 |
| PRONEXUS LLC Talent search & placement services | $193,205 |
| MAJESTIC REMODELING INC Repairs/modifications for offices & cons | $163,807 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 4 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
3 private foundations reported grants to Independent Living totaling $8,069 on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Every number above is copied from Independent Living's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for Independent Living, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Questions people ask
How much of Independent Living's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, Independent Living reported that 89.3% of its $10.5 million in expenses went to program services, 10.7% to management and general and 0.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Independent Living pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Independent Living reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $299,269, for the role of PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Independent Living get its money?
Of $10.2 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 68.8% came from contributions and grants (including 61.6% from government grants) and 9.2% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Independent Living a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 22-2894558 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202543219349315574 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202443209349316664 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202313059349300426 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202203199349316650 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202102879349301445 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202023099349302062 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 22-2894558: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.