Independence Association Inc

EIN: 010278024 501(c)(3) Human Services

BRUNSWICK, ME

Total Revenue
$13,277,589
Total Expenses
$11,477,273
Total Assets
$11,863,473
Net Assets
$9,208,411
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1967
Legal Domicile
ME
Principal Officer
Brett Bulmer
Phone
2077254371
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Independence Association Inc, founded in 1967, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $13.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 15% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $11.5M left a modest 14% surplus.

Mission

INDEPENDENCE ASSOCIATION ASSISTS ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN OBTAINING A FULL AND INCLUSIVE LIFE IN THEIR CHOSEN COMMUNITY. IT PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT OPTIONS, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, IN-HOME SUPPORT AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AS WELL AS OTHER HABILITATION SERVICES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,069,419
Program Service Revenue $10,561,186
Investment Income $417,502
Other Revenue $229,482
TOTAL REVENUE $13,277,589

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $7,922,826
Fundraising Expenses $112,729
Program Expenses $9,939,751
Other Expenses $3,554,447
TOTAL EXPENSES $11,477,273

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $13,277,589 $11,527,697 +0.2%
Expenses $11,477,273 $11,346,635 +0.0%
Net Income $1,800,316 $181,062 +8.9%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
18
Independent Members
18
Employees
160
Volunteers
35

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$80,528
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DAVID COWING CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC UHL VICE CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLIE FRIZZLE TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD ESTABROOK SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBORAH DIONNE DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICKI DURRELL DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNETH FAULKNER DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EVAN GLEASON DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CONNIE JONES-MORRIS DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TONI KEMMERLE DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA KNUTSON DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER LADNER DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EVELINE MCGREGOR DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COURTNEY OLAND DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LUKE OUELLET DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HAROLD HANK PFEIFLE DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY RICKARDS DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY SCOTT DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRETT BULMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50.00
Officer
$72,777 $7,751 $80,528
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $13,277,589 $11,477,273 $11,863,473 $1,800,316
2024 $11,527,697 $11,346,635 $10,369,868 $181,062
2023 $11,811,840 $11,555,177 $10,195,662 $256,663
2022 $10,715,783 $11,131,281 $10,733,333 $-415,498
2021 $10,432,893 $9,143,049 $11,547,563 $1,289,844
2020 $9,420,010 $9,860,008 $11,063,239 $-439,998
2019 $10,757,341 $10,466,387 $9,917,338 $290,954
2018 $10,060,510 $10,069,439 $8,621,711 $-8,929
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