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Regional Center for Independent Living Inc

EIN 23-7063682 · Rochester, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To empower people with disabilities to self-advocate, live independently, and enhance the quality of community life. Services and programs are of an advocacy nature, seeking to overcome the barriers faced by people with disabilities who choose to live independently.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 91%
Employees
23
Volunteers
7

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 72% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $671,213 spent. RCIL's Independent Living Program works to assist individuals with disabilities to empower themselves and maintain their own independent living in the community. Staff in this program support individuals and the community by providing core services including independent living skills training, individual and systems advocacy, peer counseling, benefits advisement, and information and referral services within the community. This program works closely with community partners and agencies to ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal access to supports and services throughout the region, ensuring that they can live without restriction and with knowledge of the rights and resources available. Continued on Schedule O.This program is funded through grant contributions totaling $741,541. A portion of the program's grants cover general and administrative expenses directly associated with this program.
  2. $121,288 spent. RCIL's TRAID (Technology Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities) Program operates a successful loan closet, supporting the community by providing durable medical equipment free of charge on a short-term basis. This equipment is available to anyone in the community to provide a safety net for equipment repairs, surgeries, accessibility, and more. Additionally, the TRAID Program provides demonstrations of equipment to individuals and organizations to help support decision making and if specific equipment would be appropriate before purchasing. This includes equipment that supports mobility, vision, and hearing and people from any and all age groups. Continued on Schedule O. This program is funded through grant contributions totaling $145,395. A portion of the program's grants cover general and administrative expenses directly associated with this program.
  3. $96,253 spent. The Peer Services Project works in conjunction with ACCES-VR to promote selfreliance, recovery, self-advocacy, self-image, and self-determination. Peers engage in providing social and emotional support, facilitating linkages to community resources, teaching essential skills in navigating systems, and self-management, which lead to enhanced community integration and employment outcomes. By co-locating with ACCES-VR, PSP staff support individuals with disabilities alongside the ACCES counselors, providing a continuity of support and collaboration, leading to better outcomes for consumers.This program is partially funded through grant contributions totaling $123,370.
  4. $254,244 spent. Various other programs for the benefit of people with disabilities.Other programs were partially funded through grant contributions totaling $245,442.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1977.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Resource Center for Independent Living Inc (Utica, NY), EIN 22-2518284. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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