EIN 41-1871141

Independent Lifestyles A Center for Independent Living

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
182
Year formed
1997
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
Description
A team promoting independence and choices for people with disabilities, their families and communities.
Total revenues
$6,032,218
2023
Total expenses
$5,607,114
2023
Total assets
$7,511,471
2023
Num. employees
182
2023

Program areas at Independent Lifestyles A Center for Independent Living

The organization assists adults with disabilities in learning new & healthy Independent Living skills. Areas of skills training include: self-esteem, communication, relationships, housing, transportation, cooking/nutrition, financial management, and benefits management. The skills training is provided at the individual level and also in A group setting. The organization also offers representative payee services to persons when the social security administration has determined they are unable to manage their finances. The organization assists persons to meet primary needs and learn financial management skills so they can live as independently as possible. The organization offers the same skills training for youth ages 14-22 as it does for adults in the Independent Living skills training program.
The organization has persons with disabilities act as peer mentors to offer support, socialization and community integration to clients who are struggling with disability issues. A peer network is also offered by the organization as part of the peer support program. Persons who are interested in meeting other people with disabilities can input their information into the peer network database and locate others who are looking for new friendships. A computer is available for use at the organization's office. Independent Lifestyles, Inc., A Center for Independent Living also offers social activity groups which meet at least four times A month.
Pca (personal care attendant) choice - this program is designed to give the consumer the greatest control over their pca care. The organization acts as A fiscal intermediary for the consumer and their pca's but has no control over the care of the consumer. As the fiscal intermediary, the organization is responsible for billing dhs for services, pca payroll, paying and withholding taxes, insurances, doing background checks, maintaining agreements and statement of need.
The organization provides individuals and communities with information on disability related topics and referrals to other community resources. The organization is also active in working with the community, county, as well as state and federal entities to advocate for rights and services of people with disabilities. Serviced 1,800 clients in total.
The organization can assist consumers in making their homes and vehicles more accessible. Staff will provide home assessments, design ramps and assist consumers in finding funding for these projects. Staff also provides surveys to community entities to assist them in complying with the americans with disabilities act.

Who funds Independent Lifestyles A Center for Independent Living

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
United Way of Central Minnesota (UWCM)Charitable Purposes$50,000
CommunityGivingGen/oper Support$10,000
Disabled American Veterans of Minnesota FoundationBusy Bags$7,422

Personnel at Independent Lifestyles A Center for Independent Living

NameTitleCompensation
Cara RuffExecutive Director$183,590
Paul RadekeBoard Chair$0
Dean WulfekuhleBoard Vice Chair$0

Financials for Independent Lifestyles A Center for Independent Living

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,429,476
Program services$4,550,753
Investment income and dividends$82,860
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-75,531
Net income from fundraising events$41,388
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$3,272
Total revenues$6,032,218

Form 990s for Independent Lifestyles A Center for Independent Living

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-02-06990View PDF
2022-092023-02-15990View PDF
2021-092022-02-16990View PDF
2020-092021-04-19990View PDF
2019-092020-09-18990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from United Way of Central Minnesota (UWCM)
June 18, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 16, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 21, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $32,500 from Minnesota Veterans 4 Veterans Trust Dean R Asheman Et Al Trustee
November 7, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersHuman service organizationsDevelopmentally disabled centersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesDevelopmentally disabled
Characteristics
Conducts researchFundraising eventsReceives government fundingGala fundraisersAuction fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
215 N Benton Dr
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Metro area
St. Cloud, MN
County
Benton County, MN
Website URL
independentlifestyles.org/ 
Phone
(320) 529-9000
Facebook page
independent-lifestyles-inc 
IRS details
EIN
41-1871141
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1997
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P82: Developmentally Disabled Centers and Services
NAICS code, primary
813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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