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Integrated Living Inc

EIN 38-3036718 · Sterling Hts, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE ORGANIZATION IS INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY LIVING SUPPORTS AND RESPITE SERVICES PROGRAM AND THE CHILDREN'S WAIVER PROGRAM PROVIDED TO FAMILIES LIVING IN MACOMB AND OAKLAND COUNTY. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE SERVICES TO CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS OR COMPLEX MEDICAL NEEDS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN ADULT FOSTER CARE HOMES AND PERSONAL RESIDENCES. THE GOAL OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROMOTE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY, PROMOTE HEALTH, DIGNITY, HAPPINESS AND SECURITY REGARDLESS OF THE LEVEL OF PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, OR EMOTIONAL ABILITY OR DISABILITY.

Income
$12.6 million
Spending
$11.7 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
4.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
281
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$242,813, board president/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% 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, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 8 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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, 2024, 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 (3)
  1. $8.9 million spent. PROVIDE ADULT FOSTER CARE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN COMMUNITY-BASED SETTINGS. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY-BASED LONG-TERM HOUSING IN A SKILL BUILDING AND FAMILY ENVIRONMENT FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO PEOPLE SERVED IN LICENSED FACILITIES AND PERSONAL RESIDENCES IN MACOMB AND OAKLAND COUNTIES IN MICHIGAN. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TWENTY-FOUR HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. SUPPORT COORDINATION/CASEMANAGEMENT SERVICES WERE PROVIDED THROUGH EASTER SEALS/MACOMB-OAKLAND REGIONAL CENTER, MCCMH, AND OCHN. SKILL BUILDING PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY OUTINGS ARE CONDUCTED IN THE HOMES AND IN ADULT DAY PROGRAMS.
  2. $803,420 spent. THE AGENCY PROVIDED IN-HOME COMMUNITY LIVING SUPPORT AND RESPITE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILTIES LIVING IN FAMILY HOMES IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THEIR POTENTIAL AND SUPPORT FAMILY CAREGIVERS.
  3. $339,311 spent. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IS A SIGNIFICANT COMPONENT OF PROGRAM SERVICES OFFERED BY THE AGENCY. THE OT PROGRAM SERVICES CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS, AS WELL AS THE SAME POPULATION WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. INTERVENTION FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM IS CURRENTLY THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF THE OT PROGRAM. KAREN HARRIS, FOUNDER/CEO, HOLDS BACHELORS AND MASTER'S DEGREES IN OT AND COMPLETED A PHD IN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AUGMENTING THE EARLY INTERVENTION/CHILD MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDED IN THE CLINIC AND HOME-BASED THERAPY. HOME MODIFICATION EVALUATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ARE ALSO PROVIDED THROUGH THE OT PROGRAM. OUR GOAL IS TO ADD ADDITIONAL THERAPEUTIC SERVICES TO ENHANCE THE SCOPE OF THE PROGRAM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1993.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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