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Center For Independence

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.

Category: Religion Related, Spiritual Development N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.39M (2023)

Expenses
$1.32M (2023)

Total Assets
$1.03M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$269k (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
$1,389,712
Expenses
$1,316,210
Net Income
$73,502
Net Assets
$761,905
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,106,311
79.6%
Program Services $282,921
20.4%
Investment Income $480
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 $76,114
5.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,031,334
Total Liabilities $269,429
Net Assets $761,905
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Leah Velasco (Executive Director) $54,883 $0 $9,378
Kim Rhinehardt (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Hays (Member) $0 $0 $0
Bob Tincher (Member) $0 $0 $0
Keshreeyaji Oswal (Member) $0 $0 $0
Krystal Monteros (Member) $0 $0 $0
Luke Byram (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kim Okimura (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,126,325
Expenses
$1,082,286
Net Income
$44,039
Net Assets
$740,329
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $996,029
88.4%
Program Services $129,746
11.5%
Investment Income $550
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 $66,810
6.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $396,247
36.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $825,126
Total Liabilities $84,797
Net Assets $740,329
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Leah Velasco (Executive Director) $71,170 $0 $9,009
Kim Rinehardt (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Nerea Root (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bob Tincher (Member) $0 $0 $0
Joann Fritsche (Member) $0 $0 $0
Krystal Montero (Member) $0 $0 $0
Luke Byram (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,500,278
Expenses
$1,202,670
Net Income
$297,608
Net Assets
$696,290
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,383,867
92.2%
Program Services $116,054
7.7%
Investment Income $357
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 $81,719
6.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $502,566
41.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $744,310
Total Liabilities $48,020
Net Assets $696,290
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Leah Velasco (Executive Director) $68,205 $0 $11,200
Alexandra Corrigan Luke (President) $0 $0 $0
Kim Rinehardt (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Boutell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bob Tincher (Member) $0 $0 $0
Joann Fritsche (Member) $0 $0 $0
Krystal Montero (Member) $0 $0 $0
Korina Heard (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$995,786
Expenses
$994,420
Net Income
$1,366
Net Assets
$398,682
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $895,566
89.9%
Program Services $99,529
10.0%
Investment Income $691
0.1%
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 $79,839
8.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $443,121
44.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $452,179
Total Liabilities $53,497
Net Assets $398,682
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Leah Velasco (Executive Director) $49,154 $0 $10,324
Alexandra Corrigan (President) $0 $0 $0
Kim Rinehardt (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Boutell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bob Tincher (Member) $0 $0 $0
Joanne Fritsche (Member) $0 $0 $0
Krystal Montero (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$903,668
Expenses
$792,814
Net Income
$110,854
Net Assets
$466,982
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $759,366
84.0%
Program Services $143,268
15.9%
Investment Income $1,034
0.1%
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 $72,500
9.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $351,503
44.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $470,803
Total Liabilities $3,821
Net Assets $466,982
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Patricia Kosier (Executive Dir.) $69,712 $0 $0
Jennifer Boutelle (President) $0 $0 $0
Allie Corrigan (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Luke Byram (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bob Tincher (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Koon (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$725,442
Expenses
$741,521
Net Income
-$16,079
Net Assets
$331,956
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $609,467
84.0%
Program Services $115,270
15.9%
Investment Income $705
0.1%
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 $72,500
9.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $333,043
44.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $343,484
Total Liabilities $11,528
Net Assets $331,956

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$661,212
Expenses
$713,079
Net Income
-$51,867
Net Assets
$348,035
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $570,057
86.2%
Program Services $90,340
13.7%
Investment Income $815
0.1%
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 $60,742
8.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $327,754
46.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $374,416
Total Liabilities $26,381
Net Assets $348,035

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$492,761
Expenses
$641,455
Net Income
-$148,694
Net Assets
$215,965
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $439,888
89.3%
Program Services $52,290
10.6%
Investment Income $583
0.1%
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 $60,742
9.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $291,188
45.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $319,942
Total Liabilities $103,977
Net Assets $215,965

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$774,015
Expenses
$709,956
Net Income
$64,059
Net Assets
$364,659
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $666,300
86.1%
Program Services $107,183
13.8%
Investment Income $532
0.1%
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 $69,971
9.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $339,724
47.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $394,050
Total Liabilities $29,391
Net Assets $364,659
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Patricia Kosier (Executive Director) $60,742 $0 $0
Ryan Nabors (President) $0 $0 $0
Troy Peterson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Don Izenman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Rodney Croston (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alice Graber (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Nick Moss (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bob Tincher (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Luke Byram (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Latisha Jensen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
David Engebretson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$704,141
Expenses
$658,618
Net Income
$45,523
Net Assets
$261,735
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $617,704
87.7%
Program Services $85,957
12.2%
Investment Income $480
0.1%
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $364,553
55.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $336,173
Total Liabilities $74,438
Net Assets $261,735

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$735,532
Expenses
$678,226
Net Income
$57,306
Net Assets
$216,212
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $641,388
87.2%
Program Services $93,624
12.7%
Investment Income $520
0.1%
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $348,410
51.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $288,860
Total Liabilities $72,648
Net Assets $216,212

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$774,453
Expenses
$732,759
Net Income
$41,694
Net Assets
-$421,093
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $730,954
94.4%
Program Services $42,918
5.5%
Investment Income $581
0.1%
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $319,167
43.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $226,330
Total Liabilities $647,423
Net Assets -$421,093

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$581,838
Expenses
$512,379
Net Income
$69,459
Net Assets
$161,883
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $528,743
90.9%
Program Services $51,523
8.9%
Investment Income $903
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $669
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $284,050
55.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $250,617
Total Liabilities $88,734
Net Assets $161,883

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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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