CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE

EIN: 911577469 501(c)(3) Religion

LAKEWOOD, WA

Total Revenue
$2,253,172
Total Expenses
$1,870,844
Total Assets
$1,372,900
Net Assets
$1,144,233
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1993
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
KIMBERLY RINEHARDT
Phone
2535821253
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE, founded in 1993, is a community nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 62% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $382K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

THE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE IS A 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION SERVING AS A RESOURCE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO FULLY ACCESS AND PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH OUTREACH, ADVOCACY, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS DEVELOPMENT. TO PROMOTE SELF-EMPOWERMENT AND SELF-ADVOCACY, STAFF CONTINUE TO PROVIDE THE FOUR PRIMARY SERVICES OF ADVOCACY, PEER SUPPORT, INFORMATION, AND REFERRAL, PLUS IL SKILLS TRAINING. A FIFTH CORE SERVICE, WHICH IS CURRENTLY UNFUNDED, WAS ADDED THROUGH THE PASSAGE OF THE WIOA AND REAUTHORIZATION OF THE REHAB ACT IN 2014. THIS IS A THREE PART SERVICE WHICH ENCOMPASSES TRANSITION AGED YOUTH, DEINSTITUTIONALIZATION, AND PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO STAY OUT OF INSTITUTIONS. CFI HAS PROVIDED BOTH TRANSITION YOUTH AND DEINSTITUTIONALIZATION SERVICE WITH PART B AND RCL CONTRACT FUNDING FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,746,721
Program Service Revenue $506,099
Investment Income $352
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,253,172

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $835,349
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,517,900
Other Expenses $1,035,495
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,870,844

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,253,172 $1,389,712 +0.6%
Expenses $1,870,844 $1,316,210 +0.4%
Net Income $382,328 $73,502 +4.2%
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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
32
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
5
$75,536
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KIM RHINEHARDT VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER HAYS TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB TINCHER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KESHREEYAJI OSWAL MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRYSTAL MONTEROS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LUKE BYRAM SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM OKIMURA PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LEAH VELASCO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$75,536 $0 $75,536
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
2024 $2,253,172 $1,870,844 $1,372,900 $382,328
2023 $1,389,712 $1,316,210 $1,031,334 $73,502
2022 $1,126,325 $1,082,286 $825,126 $44,039
2021 $1,500,278 $1,202,670 $744,310 $297,608
2020 $995,786 $994,420 $452,179 $1,366
2019 $903,668 $792,814 $470,803 $110,854
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