INDEPENDENCE CENTER INC

EIN: 363542328 501(c)(3) Unknown

WAUKEGAN, IL

Total Revenue
$2,285,944
Total Expenses
$2,579,963
Total Assets
$2,597,230
Net Assets
$1,049,614
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1987
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
CARLA WYCKOFF
Phone
8473601020
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

INDEPENDENCE CENTER INC, founded in 1987, is a community nonprofit in the Unknown sector that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $2.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF INDEPENDENCE CENTER IS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE, TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENT FUNCTIONING, AND TO FACILITATE PERSONAL GROWTH FOR ADULTS WITH A HISTORY OF MENTAL ILLNESS. TO ACHIEVE THIS, INDEPENDENCE CENTER PROVIDES ONGOING SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, VOCATIONAL, AND HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $858,752 Revenue: $638,860

LIVING ROOM: THE LIVING ROOM WELLNESS CENTER AT THE INDEPENDENCE CENTER PROVIDES A SAFE COMFORTABLE, INVITING ENVIRONMENT WHERE SKILLED CERTIFIED RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALISTS (CRSS) PROVIDE CRISIS...

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LIVING ROOM: THE LIVING ROOM WELLNESS CENTER AT THE INDEPENDENCE CENTER PROVIDES A SAFE COMFORTABLE, INVITING ENVIRONMENT WHERE SKILLED CERTIFIED RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALISTS (CRSS) PROVIDE CRISIS INTERVENTION REFERRALS AND OTHER NEEDED SERVICES FOR GUESTS EXPERIENCING A CRISIS. THE LIVING ROOM IS AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM FOR GUESTS WITH INCREASED SYMPTOMS OR NEAR A CRISIS. THE PURPOSE IS TO: - OFFER A SAFE AND POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE GUESTS CAN GO TO FOR SUPPORT AND COMFORT. - ASSIST GUESTS WITH DEVELOPING THEIR COPING SKILLS FOR ENHANCED INTERPERSONAL AND SOCIAL SKILLS. - HELP GUESTS MAKE MEANINGFUL CHANGES IN THEIR LIVES. - SUPPORT GUESTS AS THEY SEEK TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A MODERATE LIVING LIFESTYLE.

Program 2
Expenses: $525,724 Revenue: $636,286

SUPPORTED LIVING: INDEPENDENCE CENTER ESTABLISHED ITS FIRST SUPPORTED HOUSING COMPLEX IN 1999 THROUGH THE ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (IHDA). THE ELIZA T. DAVIES BUILDING WAS CONSTRUCTED...

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SUPPORTED LIVING: INDEPENDENCE CENTER ESTABLISHED ITS FIRST SUPPORTED HOUSING COMPLEX IN 1999 THROUGH THE ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (IHDA). THE ELIZA T. DAVIES BUILDING WAS CONSTRUCTED FROM THE GROUND UP AND ACCOMMODATED 19 RESIDENTS. SINCE THEN, INDEPENDENCE CENTER HAS EXPANDED ITS HOUSING PROGRAM WITH A MIXTURE OF FUNDING FROM IHDA AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD), THE LATTER OF WHICH BEGAN FUNDING IN 2002. THE HOUSING DEPARTMENT CURRENTLY HAS THE CAPACITY TO HOUSE UP TO 45 MEMBERS IN OUR FOUR HOUSING FACILITIES AT ANY GIVEN TIME. WE MAINTAIN/MANAGE FIVE LOCAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS, PROVIDING HOUSING WITH 24-HOUR CRISIS RESPONSE AND ON-SITE CASE MANAGEMENT. WE ARE ALSO DEDICATED TO OUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH LOCAL HOUSING AUTHORITIES AND PROVIDERS, WHICH OFFER ADDITIONAL HOUSING OPTIONS. WE COACH MEMBERS TO UNDERSTAND HOUSING RESPONSIBILITIES WHICH INCLUDES BUDGET MANAGEMENT.

Program 3
Expenses: $384,289 Revenue: $817,835

ADULT OUTPATIENT SERVICES: PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING/THERAPY INCLUDING DIALECTICAL BEHAVIORAL THERAPY, MENTAL ILLNESS/SUBSTANCE ABUSE THERAPY (MISA), RELAXATION AND COPING SKILLS...

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ADULT OUTPATIENT SERVICES: PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING/THERAPY INCLUDING DIALECTICAL BEHAVIORAL THERAPY, MENTAL ILLNESS/SUBSTANCE ABUSE THERAPY (MISA), RELAXATION AND COPING SKILLS, SYMPTOM AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, WELLNESS RECOVERY ACTION PLANNING (WRAP) AND OTHER WELLNESS/LIFESTYLE ASSISTANCE FOR EVERYDAY FUNCTIONALITY.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $121,350
Program Service Revenue $2,092,981
Investment Income $11,098
Other Revenue $60,515
TOTAL REVENUE $2,285,944

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,791,704
Fundraising Expenses $16,730
Program Expenses $2,196,636
Other Expenses $788,259
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,579,963

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,285,944 $2,330,089 0.0%
Expenses $2,579,963 $2,501,215 +0.0%
Net Income $-294,019 $-171,126 +0.7%
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
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
44
Volunteers
13

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
4
$135,312
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CARLA WYCKOFF PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THERESA GARWOOD-GRAHAM TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN BERRILL SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STELLA DAY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL MINGER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTHA PADILLA-RAMOS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL ROACH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
OTELIA SCHWARTZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA JOHNSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$118,629 $16,683 $135,312
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $2,285,944 $2,579,963 $2,597,230 $-294,019
2023 $2,330,089 $2,501,215 $2,945,718 $-171,126
2022 $2,714,970 $2,388,754 $3,192,506 $326,216
2021 $1,608,075 $1,924,099 $3,358,414 $-316,024
2020 $1,385,618 $1,750,213 $3,469,735 $-364,595
2019 $1,474,685 $1,628,898 $3,587,781 $-154,213
2018 $1,524,181 $1,622,744 $3,800,853 $-98,563
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