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Educational Center For Independence Foundation Incorporated

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Corporations created to hold titles for property owned by another nonprofit.

Category: Human Services — Multipurpose and Other / Developmentally Disabled Centers, Services (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$295k (2023)

Expenses
$32.6k (2023)

Total Assets
$1.54M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 to 2023

Tax Filings 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.

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$294,693
Expenses
$32,575
Net Income
$262,118
Net Assets
$1,538,760
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $254,692
86.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $10,001
3.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $30,000
10.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,538,760
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,538,760
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jennet Merida (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
C Robert Montgomery (President) $0 $0 $0
Holly Morales (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Odom (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
Terrie Platt (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
George Rhodes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lyna Schell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joe Wayne Taylor (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Linda Walker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sylvia Williams (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$30,732
Expenses
$38,569
Net Income
-$7,837
Net Assets
$1,276,642
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,167
39.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $859
2.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $17,706
57.6%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,276,642
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,276,642
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jennet Merida (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
C Robert Montgomery (President) $0 $0 $0
Holly Morales (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Odom (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
Terrie Platt (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
George Rhodes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lyna Schell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joe Wayne Taylor (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Linda Walker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sylvia Williams (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$533,154
Expenses
$32,815
Net Income
$500,339
Net Assets
$1,284,479
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $510,000
95.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $5,269
1.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $17,885
3.4%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,284,479
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,284,479
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jennet Merida (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
C Robert Montgomery (President) $0 $0 $0
Holly Morales (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Odom (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
Terrie Platt (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
George Rhodes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lyna Schell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joe Wayne Taylor (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Linda Walker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sylvia Williams (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$51,749
Expenses
$41,314
Net Income
$10,435
Net Assets
$784,140
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $14,372
27.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $8,618
16.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $28,759
55.6%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $784,140
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $784,140
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jennet Merida (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
C Robert Montgomery (President) $0 $0 $0
Holly Morales (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Odom (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
Terrie Platt (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
George Rhodes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lyna Schell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joe Wayne Taylor (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Linda Walker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sylvia Williams (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$56,798
Expenses
$41,291
Net Income
$15,507
Net Assets
$773,705
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $25,231
44.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3,876
6.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $27,691
48.8%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $773,705
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $773,705
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
C Robert Montgomery (President) $0 $0 $0
Sylvia Williams (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Joe Wayne Taylor (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jennet Merida (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Terrie Platt (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
George Rhodes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Holly Morales (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lyna Schell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Linda Walker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Odom (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$168,548
Expenses
$43,020
Net Income
$125,528
Net Assets
$761,065
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $138,854
82.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,401
0.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $28,293
16.8%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $761,065
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $761,065
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
C Robert Montgomery (President) $0 $0 $0
Sylvia Williams (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Joe Wayne Taylor (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jennet Merida (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Terrie Platt (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
George Rhodes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Holly Morales (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lyna Schell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lori Moss (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Linda Walker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Odom (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$34,693
Expenses
$37,738
Net Income
-$3,045
Net Assets
$635,537
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,187
23.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,337
3.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $25,169
72.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $635,537
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $635,537
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
C Robert Montgomery (President) $0 $0 $0
Sylvia Williams (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Joe Wayne Taylor (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jennet Merida (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Terrie Platt (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
George Rhodes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Holly Morales (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lyna Schell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lori Moss (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Linda Walker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Odom (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$54,425
Expenses
$50,511
Net Income
$3,914
Net Assets
$638,582
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $31,561
58.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,334
2.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $21,530
39.6%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $638,582
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $638,582
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
C Robert Montgomery (President) $0 $0 $0
Joe Wayne Talor (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jennet Merida (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
David Fowler (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Terrie Platt (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lori Moss (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Holly Morales (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
George Rhodes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lyna Schell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sylvia Williams (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$55,197
Expenses
$32,415
Net Income
$22,782
Net Assets
$634,668
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $33,750
61.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,307
2.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $20,140
36.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $634,668
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $634,668

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$27,827
Expenses
$34,930
Net Income
-$7,103
Net Assets
$611,886
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,130
14.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,110
4.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $22,587
81.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $611,886
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $611,886

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$25,961
Expenses
$31,100
Net Income
-$5,139
Net Assets
$618,989
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,360
5.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $24,601
94.8%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $618,989
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $618,989

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$26,897
Expenses
$33,391
Net Income
-$6,494
Net Assets
$624,128
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,074
7.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $24,823
92.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $624,128
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $624,128

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$28,602
Expenses
$31,100
Net Income
-$2,498
Net Assets
$630,622
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4,197
14.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $24,405
85.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $630,622
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $630,622

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$28,508
Expenses
$1,584
Net Income
$26,924
Net Assets
$633,120
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3,545
12.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $24,963
87.6%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $633,120
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $633,120

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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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