Living Independently Forever
Living Independently Forever reported $13.7 million in revenue and $12.9 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $88.81 went to program services, $10.50 to management and general costs and $0.69 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 72.0% of the total. Government grants made up 70.2%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $248,667 (FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). 4 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 55% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $13MFor context, the median across 933 covered housing & shelter charities: $89.27 programs, $10.73 management, $0.00 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $14M- Contributions & grants (non-government)$1.86 $254K
- Government grants$70.16 $9.6M
- Program service revenue$26.47 $3.6M
- Investment income$1.51 $207K
Other revenue was negative: −$5,195. The bar shows the positive sources only.
The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 88.8% | 87.5% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 10.5% | 10.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 72.0% | 17.0% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 70.2% | 1.0% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 26.5% | 66.2% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $248,667 | $300,863 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.92% | 1.57% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 10.4 | 10.0 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 12 of 13 | 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
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseSupported independent living (sil) communities are life's pioneering residential model for adults with intellectual disabilities who require low to moderate levels of support to live independently. By integrating services in a residential community, sils allow residents to successfully participate in the broader community while ensuring their safety and well-being. Services include support for daily living skills, personal finance, health management, employment, fitness, and social opportunities.life's sil model currently supports individuals across communities in hyannis, mashpee, and…
Group home residential living provides 24/7 support for individuals with higher needs. This program offers support to residents who require a greater level of care, allowing them a safe option to age-in-place without leaving the communities where they have established relationships. Life currently operates five group homes that support activities of daily living, social opportunities, and skill development, ensuring continuity and a strong sense of belonging.one of life's group homes was designated this year as a medical group home to meet the elevated needs of its aging residents. This…
Life's community-based day programs (cbds), located in sandwich and plymouth, focus on work readiness and skill development in a supportive community setting. This year, life introduced cbds without walls, a new initiative that offers a truly immersive experience by moving all activities directly into the local community. This program helps individuals gain hands-on practice in navigating real-life scenarios in public with the support of a coach in a small group setting, leading to a beneficial, additional level of skill development.life's shared living program provides a residential option…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Former, 20.00 hrs/week | $192,169 | $0 | $56,498 | $248,667 |
| CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER(EFF 7/1/24) Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $117,548 | $0 | $64,477 | $182,025 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/TREASURER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $105,211 | $0 | $63,487 | $168,698 |
| INTERIM CEO/VICE CHAIR Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $103,278 | $0 | $0 | $103,278 |
4 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Living Independently Forever (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $381K (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
FY2025 · 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–1b13 · 12 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 5254
- Volunteers Part I, line 616
Private foundation grants it received
1 private foundation reported grants to Living Independently Forever totaling $133 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 Living Independently Forever's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for Living Independently Forever, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Questions people ask
How much of Living Independently Forever's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Living Independently Forever reported that 88.8% of its $12.9 million in expenses went to program services, 10.5% to management and general and 0.7% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Living Independently Forever pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Living Independently Forever reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $248,667, for the role of FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Living Independently Forever get its money?
Of $13.7 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 72.0% came from contributions and grants (including 70.2% from government grants) and 26.5% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Living Independently Forever a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 22-3190452 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))), 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
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202631319349302663 · read the filing
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202500939349300900 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202411349349300801 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202311299349300746 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202230539349300703 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202120359349300232 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 22-3190452: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.