INDEPENDENT LIFESTYLES INC A CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING

EIN: 411871141 501(c)(3) Human Services

SAUK RAPIDS, MN

Total Revenue
$7,704,965
Total Expenses
$7,075,625
Total Assets
$9,882,614
Net Assets
$8,925,902
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
CARA RUFF
Phone
3205299000
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

INDEPENDENT LIFESTYLES INC A CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, founded in 1997, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $7.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $7.1M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

A TEAM PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE AND CHOICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,250,620 Revenue: $2,606,165

THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES IN LEARNING NEW & HEALTHY INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS. AREAS OF SKILLS TRAINING INCLUDE: SELF-ESTEEM, COMMUNICATION, RELATIONSHIPS, HOUSING...

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THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES IN LEARNING NEW & HEALTHY INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS. AREAS OF SKILLS TRAINING INCLUDE: SELF-ESTEEM, COMMUNICATION, RELATIONSHIPS, HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, COOKING/NUTRITION, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, AND BENEFITS MANAGEMENT. THE SKILLS TRAINING IS PROVIDED AT THE INDIVIDUAL LEVEL AND ALSO IN A GROUP SETTING. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OFFERS REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE SERVICES TO PERSONS WHEN THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION HAS DETERMINED THEY ARE UNABLE TO MANAGE THEIR FINANCES. THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS PERSONS TO MEET PRIMARY NEEDS AND LEARN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS SO THEY CAN LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS THE SAME SKILLS TRAINING FOR YOUTH AGES 14-22 AS IT DOES FOR ADULTS IN THE INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAM.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,579,772 Revenue: $1,465,235

PCA (PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT) CHOICE - THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO GIVE THE CONSUMER THE GREATEST CONTROL OVER THEIR PCA CARE. THE ORGANIZATION ACTS AS A FISCAL INTERMEDIARY FOR THE CONSUMER AND...

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PCA (PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT) CHOICE - THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO GIVE THE CONSUMER THE GREATEST CONTROL OVER THEIR PCA CARE. THE ORGANIZATION ACTS AS A FISCAL INTERMEDIARY FOR THE CONSUMER AND THEIR PCA'S BUT HAS NO CONTROL OVER THE CARE OF THE CONSUMER. AS THE FISCAL INTERMEDIARY, THE ORGANIZATION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR BILLING DHS FOR SERVICES, PCA PAYROLL, PAYING AND WITHHOLDING TAXES, INSURANCES, DOING BACKGROUND CHECKS, MAINTAINING AGREEMENTS AND STATEMENT OF NEED.

Program 3
Expenses: $29,412 Revenue: $103,830

THE ORGANIZATION HAS PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ACT AS PEER MENTORS TO OFFER SUPPORT, SOCIALIZATION AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION TO CLIENTS WHO ARE STRUGGLING WITH DISABILITY ISSUES. A PEER NETWORK IS...

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THE ORGANIZATION HAS PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ACT AS PEER MENTORS TO OFFER SUPPORT, SOCIALIZATION AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION TO CLIENTS WHO ARE STRUGGLING WITH DISABILITY ISSUES. A PEER NETWORK IS ALSO OFFERED BY THE ORGANIZATION AS PART OF THE PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM. PERSONS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN MEETING OTHER PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES CAN INPUT THEIR INFORMATION INTO THE PEER NETWORK DATABASE AND LOCATE OTHERS WHO ARE LOOKING FOR NEW FRIENDSHIPS. A COMPUTER IS AVAILABLE FOR USE AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE. INDEPENDENT LIFESTYLES, INC., A CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING ALSO OFFERS SOCIAL ACTIVITY GROUPS WHICH MEET AT LEAST FOUR TIMES A MONTH.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,126,626
Program Service Revenue $6,112,299
Investment Income $450,283
Other Revenue $15,757
TOTAL REVENUE $7,704,965

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $6,054,078
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $6,611,962
Other Expenses $1,021,547
TOTAL EXPENSES $7,075,625

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $7,704,965 $7,212,628 +0.1%
Expenses $7,075,625 $6,099,270 +0.2%
Net Income $629,340 $1,113,358 -0.4%
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
7
Employees
185
Volunteers
10

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
2
$0
Total Directors
6
$227,396
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KEN SCHULTE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEANNE SLINGLUFF BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARA RUFF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Director
$201,181 $26,215 $227,396
CATHERINE ANDERSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHAD HANSEN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH GORDON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL RADEKE BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
CHAD CARLSON VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
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 $7,704,965 $7,075,625 $9,882,614 $629,340
2024 $7,212,628 $6,099,270 $9,277,285 $1,113,358
2023 $6,032,218 $5,607,114 $7,511,471 $425,104
2022 $4,794,413 $4,660,693 $6,697,942 $133,720
2021 $5,339,176 $4,447,538 $6,829,331 $891,638
2020 $4,357,353 $4,233,878 $6,424,973 $123,475
2019 $4,429,215 $4,158,794 $5,681,740 $270,421
2018 $5,528,657 $4,605,287 $5,431,636 $923,370
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