Center for Independence Inc

EIN: 841090306 501(c)(3) Human Services

Grand Junction, CO

Total Revenue
$2,708,720
Total Expenses
$2,107,802
Total Assets
$2,268,846
Net Assets
$1,795,107
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1988
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
David Nelson
Phone
9702410315
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Center for Independence Inc, founded in 1988, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $2.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 32% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $601K, a strong 22% operating margin.

Mission

The Center for Independence promotes community solutions and empowers individuals with disabilities to live independently.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,153,346
Program Service Revenue $420,680
Investment Income $89,635
Other Revenue $45,059
TOTAL REVENUE $2,708,720

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,506,285
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,379,060
Other Expenses $601,517
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,107,802

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,708,720 $2,057,002 +0.3%
Expenses $2,107,802 $1,875,983 +0.1%
Net Income $600,918 $181,019 +2.3%
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
9
Independent Members
8
Employees
41
Volunteers
15

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
3
$96,653
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DAVID NELSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 45.0
Officer
$81,306 $15,347 $96,653
GREG MUELLER TREASURER 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JERRY SHELTON PRESIDENT 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY BECKTELL DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Braxton Stewart DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUE DEPPE DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
C LYNN JOLLEY DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD JOLLEY DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
DRENE STEVENS DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL WOOD DIRECTOR 1.0
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 $2,708,720 $2,107,802 $2,268,846 $600,918
2024 $2,057,002 $1,875,983 $1,266,588 $181,019
2023 $1,699,637 $1,715,203 $1,109,175 $-15,566
2022 $1,512,356 $1,500,049 $1,158,940 $12,307
2021 $1,494,231 $1,433,212 $1,151,717 $61,019
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