Connections for Independent Living

EIN: 742418249 501(c)(3)

Greeley, CO

Total Revenue
$1,055,026
Total Expenses
$1,190,795
Total Assets
$609,608
Net Assets
$524,535
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1985
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
Tim Wilson
Phone
9703528682
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

Connections for Independent Living, founded in 1985, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 22% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

To promote the full inclusion and integration of people with all types of disabilities into all levels of society.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $782,358

Independent Living: The organization has five core independent living services:1. Peer Support: Staff members who have disabilities provide support, teaching, and information sharing with...

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Independent Living: The organization has five core independent living services:1. Peer Support: Staff members who have disabilities provide support, teaching, and information sharing with participants to help in overcoming barriers, handling the stresses of having a disability, and sharing resources helpful in maintaining independence.2. Information and Referral: Information and referral services to all individuals who need help finding the appropriate community support.3. Individual and Systems Advocacy: The organization not only advocates for individuals, but also works to eliminate physical and attitudinal barriers in the community.4. Independent Living Skills Training: Instruction to develop independent living skills in areas such as personal care, coping, budgeting, and social skills.5. Transition: Staff assists in identifying resources and support systems that allow individuals to relocate from nursing homes to an independent life in the community at large.

Program 2
Expenses: $141,719 Revenue: $2,101

Other Programs: Certified Benefits Enrollment Center: In 2024 the organization received a grant to become a Certified Benefits Enrollment Center with the National Agency on Aging. The organization...

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Other Programs: Certified Benefits Enrollment Center: In 2024 the organization received a grant to become a Certified Benefits Enrollment Center with the National Agency on Aging. The organization provides benefits counseling for TANF, Medicaid, Medicare savings plans, SNAP and LEAP programs. As well as assistance with SSI/SSDI claims.Veterans Independence Program: In 2025 the organization became a spoke in a hub and spoke model with the Veterans Administration to provide Veteran Directed Care services to pre-determined (by the VA) Veterans with disabilities.Non Attorney Representative: In 2025 the organization began the 2 year journey to have certified non attorney reps on staff to provide SSI and SSDI counseling and arbitration services. As of the close of 2025, the organization is a in a guided pilot program with a strategic partner and has 6 mentoring cases for non attorney representation.

Program 3
Expenses: $90,466 Revenue: $86,226

Housing Voucher Program management: The organization manages approximately 200 housing choice vouchers as a subcontractor for the Colorado Department of Local Affairs/Division of Housing, and...

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Housing Voucher Program management: The organization manages approximately 200 housing choice vouchers as a subcontractor for the Colorado Department of Local Affairs/Division of Housing, and maintains an affordable housing list for people with disabilities.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $879,436
Program Service Revenue $172,539
Investment Income $329
Other Revenue $2,722
TOTAL REVENUE $1,055,026

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $500
Salaries & Benefits $896,382
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,025,439
Other Expenses $293,913
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,190,795

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,055,026 $1,351,396 -0.2%
Expenses $1,190,795 $1,334,093 -0.1%
Net Income $-135,769 $17,303 -8.8%
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
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
20
Volunteers
7

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
$119,442
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Rochelle Mitchell ED/CEO 40.00
Officer
$111,007 $8,435 $119,442
Tim Wilson President 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kate Howell VP & Secretary 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Lou Steinberg Treasurer 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Mahoney Past Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Norma McCleod Past Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tony Gonzalez Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
James Childress Director 3.00
Director
$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 $1,055,026 $1,190,795 $609,608 $-135,769
2024 $1,351,396 $1,334,093 $742,414 $17,303
2023 $1,333,850 $1,331,125 $742,036 $2,725
2022 $1,391,734 $1,389,394 $728,946 $2,340
2021 $1,287,469 $1,726,677 $873,632 $-439,208
2020 $1,275,492 $1,709,861 $1,137,377 $-434,369
2019 $918,189 $968,863 $1,521,613 $-50,674
2019 $1,001,386 $1,013,168 $1,572,618 $-11,782
2018 $941,720 $869,005 $1,636,397 $72,715
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