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Dc Center For Independent Living Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.31M (2023)

Expenses
$1.31M (2023)

Total Assets
$127k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$180k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings and Audits by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Audits are required to be submitted by nonprofit organizations that spend $750,000 or more in federal grant money in a fiscal year. "Single audits" look at the entire organization's finances and compliance, while other audits are program specific. Nonprofit Explorer has PDFs of audits for some nonprofits for fiscal year 2015 and later. Audit data is from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,306,547
Expenses
$1,305,832
Net Income
$715
Net Assets
-$53,133
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,273,248
97.5%
Program Services $32,286
2.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,013
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $126,462
9.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $556,687
42.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $126,704
Total Liabilities $179,837
Net Assets -$53,133
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Richard A Simms (Executive Director) $126,462 $0 $0
Rev Patricia Hailes Fears (President) $0 $0 $0
Carl Bartels (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ed Flenner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Bishop (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gloria Hairston (Director) $0 $0 $0
Theresa Travis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cornell Mersiers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Calloway (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,319,363
Expenses
$1,343,148
Net Income
-$23,785
Net Assets
-$53,848
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,249,790
94.7%
Program Services $69,573
5.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $182,914
13.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $435,783
32.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $205,755
Total Liabilities $259,603
Net Assets -$53,848
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Richard A Simms (Executive Director) $182,914 $0 $0
Rev Patricia Hailes Fears (President) $0 $0 $0
Carl Bartels (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ed Flenner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Bishop (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gloria Hairston (Director) $0 $0 $0
Theresa Travis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cornell Mersiers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Calloway (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,754,977
Expenses
$1,767,761
Net Income
-$12,784
Net Assets
-$26,141
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,738,846
99.1%
Program Services $16,131
0.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $153,142
8.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $200,398
Total Liabilities $226,539
Net Assets -$26,141
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Richard A Simms (Executive Director) $153,142 $0 $0
Rev Patricia Hailes Fears (President) $0 $0 $0
Carl Bartels (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dr Robert Rudney (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Bishop (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gloria Hairston (Director) $0 $0 $0
Theresa Travis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cornell Mersiers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Dickson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,297,903
Expenses
$1,279,586
Net Income
$18,317
Net Assets
-$13,357
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,259,413
97.0%
Program Services $31,924
2.5%
Investment Income $8
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $6,530
0.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $28
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $111,904
8.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $544,680
42.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $203,104
Total Liabilities $216,461
Net Assets -$13,357
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Richard A Simms (Executive Director) $111,904 $0 $0
Rev Patricia Hailes Fears (President) $0 $0 $0
Carl Bartels (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dr Robert Rudney (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Bishop (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gloria Hairston (Director) $0 $0 $0
Theresa Travis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cornell Mersiers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Dickson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,263,272
Expenses
$1,249,288
Net Income
$13,984
Net Assets
-$31,674
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,176,362
93.1%
Program Services $84,847
6.7%
Investment Income $1,668
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$924
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,319
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $77,437
6.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $569,321
45.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $170,065
Total Liabilities $201,739
Net Assets -$31,674
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Richard A Simms (Executive Dir.) $77,437 $0 $0
Rev Patricia Hailes Fears (President) $0 $0 $0
Carl Bartels (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dr Robert Rudney (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Bishop (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gloria Hairston (Director) $0 $0 $0
Theresa Travis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cornell Mersiers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Dickson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,074,317
Expenses
$1,090,958
Net Income
-$16,641
Net Assets
-$45,658
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,033,912
96.2%
Program Services $40,000
3.7%
Investment Income $170
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $235
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $100,322
9.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $473,453
43.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $84,106
Total Liabilities $129,764
Net Assets -$45,658
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Richard A Simms (Executive Dir.) $100,322 $0 $0
Rev Patricia Hailes Fears (President) $0 $0 $0
James Dickson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Carl Bartels (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dr Robert S Rudney (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Bishop (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gloria Hairston (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Theresa Travis (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Cornell S Mersiers (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,086,699
Expenses
$1,178,689
Net Income
-$91,990
Net Assets
-$29,017
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,007,975
92.8%
Program Services $78,720
7.2%
Investment Income $4
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $106,622
9.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $474,716
40.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $97,156
Total Liabilities $126,173
Net Assets -$29,017
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Richard Simms (Executive Dir.) $106,622 $0 $0
Rev Patricia Hailes Fears (President) $0 $0 $0
Carl Bartels (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dr Robert S Rudney (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Theresa Travis (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Cornell S Mersiers (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gloria L Hairston (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jim Dickson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,142,814
Expenses
$1,148,875
Net Income
-$6,061
Net Assets
$62,973
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $951,228
83.2%
Program Services $190,738
16.7%
Investment Income $348
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $500
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $100,322
8.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $530,081
46.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $218,276
Total Liabilities $155,303
Net Assets $62,973
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Richard Simms (Executive Dir.) $100,322 $0 $0
Rev Patricia Hailes Fears (President) $0 $0 $0
Carl Bartels (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dr Robert S Rudney (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Theresa Travis (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Cornell S Mersiers (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gloria L Hairston (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jim Dickson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Irene V Jackson Brown (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$987,441
Expenses
$1,080,069
Net Income
-$92,628
Net Assets
$69,034
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $936,152
94.8%
Program Services $38,790
3.9%
Investment Income $32
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $11,395
1.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,072
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $102,572
9.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $11,060
1.0%
Other Salaries and Wages $479,467
44.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $244,235
Total Liabilities $175,201
Net Assets $69,034
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Richard Simms (Executive Dir.) $102,572 $0 $0
Rev Patricia Hailes Fears (President) $0 $0 $0
Carl Bartels (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Angela Washington (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Theresa Travis (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Cornell S Mersiers (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Calloway (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jim Dickson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Irene V Jackson Brown (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,054,367
Expenses
$1,076,698
Net Income
-$22,331
Net Assets
$161,662
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,031,498
97.8%
Program Services $22,423
2.1%
Investment Income $16
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $430
0.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $104,169
9.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $1,075
0.1%
Other Salaries and Wages $491,283
45.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $346,300
Total Liabilities $184,638
Net Assets $161,662
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Richard Simms (Executive Dir.) $104,169 $0 $0
Rev Patricia Hailes Fears (President) $0 $0 $0
Dr John Thompson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Carl Bartels (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Angela Washington (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Theresa Travis (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Cornell S Mersiers (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Calloway (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jim Dickson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Irene V Jackson Brown (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,056,589
Expenses
$1,104,083
Net Income
-$47,494
Net Assets
$183,993
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $984,781
93.2%
Program Services $69,128
6.5%
Investment Income $8
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,566
0.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $106
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $106,270
9.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $2,467
0.2%
Other Salaries and Wages $460,894
41.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $274,982
Total Liabilities $90,989
Net Assets $183,993

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,390,428
Expenses
$1,305,231
Net Income
$1,085,197
Net Assets
$238,745
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,390,428
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $100,290
7.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $467,782
35.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $364,649
Total Liabilities $125,904
Net Assets $238,745

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,352,514
Expenses
$1,345,146
Net Income
$7,368
Net Assets
$292,178
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,320,094
97.6%
Program Services $30,965
2.3%
Investment Income $230
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,225
0.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $114,497
8.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $523,220
38.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $436,741
Total Liabilities $144,563
Net Assets $292,178

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
1999

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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