INDEPENDENCE INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1978

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JILL ENYART

Phone

7858410333

Tax Period

2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

INDEPENDENCE INC, founded in 1978, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $9.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 31% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $8.3M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

MAXIMIZING THE INDEPENDENCE OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH ADVOCACY, PEER SUPPORT, TRAINING, TRANSPORTATION, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $5,754,004 Revenue: $5,807,114

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR ELIGIBLE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES DESIRING TO DIRECT THEIR OWN PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT SERVICES UNDER THE KANSAS MEDICATED HCBS...

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR ELIGIBLE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES DESIRING TO DIRECT THEIR OWN PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT SERVICES UNDER THE KANSAS MEDICATED HCBS WAIVER PROGRAM. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT INCLUDES PREPARATION OF SEMI-MONTHLY PAYCHECKS, FILING OF RELATED PAYROLL RETURNS AND W-2'S, AND FILING TAXES INCLUDING UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE AND WORKERS COMPENSATION COVERAGE.

Program 2

Expenses: $920,641 Revenue: $711,488

INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES - INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES TO ACCESS COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND TO PROVIDE BOTH INDIVIDUAL AND SYSTEMS ADVOCACY SERVICES AND EDUCATION RELATED TO CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS AFFECTING PERSONS WITH DISABILITES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES TRAINING ON INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS SUCH AS COOKING AND BUDGETING, AS WELL AS PROVIDING PEER SUPPORT, WHICH INCLUDES MATCHING AND TRAINING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES TO COUNSEL OTHERS WITH DISABILITIES AND FACILITATING SUPPORT GROUPS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO STRIVES TO DEINSTITUTIONALIZE THEIR PATRONS BY ASSISTING THE INDIVIDUALS TO MOVE OUT OF NURSING HOMES AND LIVE INDEPENDENTLY WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Program 3

Expenses: $767,200 Revenue: $592,001

CASE MANAGEMENT, ADVOCACY, AND EDUCATION SERVICES - COUNSELORS PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT TO NAVIGATE THE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS AND HELP ENSURE SUCCESS IN EMPLOYMENT THROUGH NAVIGATING STATE PROGRAM...

CASE MANAGEMENT, ADVOCACY, AND EDUCATION SERVICES - COUNSELORS PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT TO NAVIGATE THE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS AND HELP ENSURE SUCCESS IN EMPLOYMENT THROUGH NAVIGATING STATE PROGRAM GUIDLINES, PROCEDURES, AND OPTIONS; ASSIST WITH BUDGETING AND OTHER INDEPENDENT LIVING NEEDS; AND IDENTIFY AND ACCESS SUPPORTS AND TRAINING AS NEEDED TO MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE IN THE COMMUNITY.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,786,780

Program Service Revenue $7,137,952

Investment Income $349,584

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $9,274,316

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $7,310,007

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $7,672,005

Other Expenses $977,189

TOTAL EXPENSES $8,287,196

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$9,274,316	$7,064,126	+0.3%
Expenses	$8,287,196	$6,377,827	+0.3%
Net Income	$987,120	$686,299	+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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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$181,390

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KEVIN ELLIOTT	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CRAIG WEINAUG	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANGELA MOTSINGER	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MATTHEW GABEL	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ATHENA JOHNSON	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALEX KERR	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RUTH LICHTWARDT	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LARA MANN	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KYLE OWENS	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DUSTIN STUMBLINGBEAR	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JILL ENYART	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$167,230	$14,160	$181,390

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	$9,274,316	$8,287,196	$6,107,466	$987,120
2024	$7,064,126	$6,377,827	$4,934,167	$686,299
2023	$5,620,106	$5,288,749	$3,995,975	$331,357
2022	$5,065,041	$4,903,928	$3,891,853	$161,113
2021	$4,854,736	$4,286,610	$3,519,159	$568,126
2020	$4,032,337	$3,736,112	$3,050,193	$296,225
2019	$2,813,545	$2,856,942	$2,551,913	$-43,397
2018	$2,525,696	$2,710,347	$2,565,300	$-184,651