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Community Living Inc

EIN 43-1129770 · Saint Peters, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood76 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

COMMUNITY LIVING, INC. IS COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE AND COMPASSION IN PROVIDING INNOVATIVE SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.

Income
$12.6 million
Spending
$12.2 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
7.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
391
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$190,480, president & ceo

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

Financial health

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 40 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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 June 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 (7)
  1. $1.6 million spent. THE RESPITE CARE HOME IS A HOME-LIKE, FULLY ACCESIBLE FACILITY LOCATED IN ST. CHARLES, MISSOUI. THE PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL AGES AND OPERATES 24 HOURS PER DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK. CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES MAY STAY FOR HOURS, DAYS, A WEEK, OR MORE. RESERVCATIONS ARE TAKEN ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS. THE FACILITY OFFERS FOUR SEMI-PRIVATE BEDROOMS WITH TWO BEDS PER ROOM. HOME-COOKED, FAMILY STYLE MEALS ARE PROVIDED. THE PROGRAM IS NOT HIGHLY-STRUCTRED; HOWEVER, THERE IS A FOCUS TO MSURE SURE THE PERSONS SERVED ARE HAVING A GOOD TIME AND ENJOYING THEIR STAY. ON-STIE ACTIVITES INCLUDE VIEWING SPORTING EVENTS, ARTS AND CRAFTS, GARDENING, GAMES, MOVIES, SOCIALIZATION, AND DEVELOPING FRIENDSHIPS.
  2. $1.7 million spent. SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES AND RECREATION (SOAR) IS A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AGES 8 TO 21, ENROLLED IN MIDDLE OR HIGH SCHOOL. THERE WERE MANY INDIVIDUALS SERVED THIS FISCAL YEAR IN THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: TEEN CLUB, WHICH PROVIDES AFTER-SCHOOL CARE, BREAK CAMPS, WHICH PROVIDE FULL-DAY ACTIVITIES DURING THE BREAK SCHEDULES OF ST CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS, SUMMER CAMP, WHICH PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH WEEKDAY CARE OPTIONS FROM JUNE THROUGH AUGUST. BY PROVIDING MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES TO CHILDREN AFTER SCHOOL AND DURING SCHOOL BREAKS, PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS CAN MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT.
  3. $4.5 million spent. SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ADULTS (SSA) SERVED MANY INDIVIDUALS THIS FISCAL YEAR AT FOUR SEPARATE SITES. SSA OFFERS DAY HABILITATION TO ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, AGE 21 AND OVER. SUPPORT IS INDIVIDUALIZED AND IS BASED ON THE INTERESTS AND NEEDS OF THE PROGRAM PARTICIPANT. SSA PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS WITH THE SUPPORT NEEDED TO BECOME ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH VOLUNTEER WORK AND ACCESSING COMMUNITY RESOURCES. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE TRAINING IN INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, COMMUNICATION AND SOCIALIZATION SKILLS AS WELL AS BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT. INDIVIDUALS ALSO VOLUNTEER FOR LOCAL CHURCHES, MEALS ON WHEELS, LOCAL LIBRARIES, THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND MORE.
  4. $699,608 spent. THE MISSION OF THE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROGRAM IS TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN ATTAINING THEIR OPTIMAL LEVEL OF VOCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT. THIS IS DONE THROUGH A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.
  5. $321,520 spent. A RESPITE CENTER IS AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE FAMILIES IDENTIFIED AS HIGH NEED AND AT RISK A TEMPORARY BREAK FROM CARE GIVING DUTIES.
  6. $568,812 spent. THE MISSION OF THE ADULT RECREATION PROGRAM IS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. RECREATION SERVICES PROVIDES PRE-PLANNED SUPPORTED RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES SUPERVISED BY STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CLASSES, DAY TRIPS, SPORTING EVENTS, SHOWS, DANCES, BOWLING, CRAFTS, TEAM SPORTS AND MUCH MORE.
  7. $994,223 spent. A RESPITE HOME IS AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE 24/7 CARE TO INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES WITH A NURSE ON DUTY APPROXIMATELY 50% OF THE TIME.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 June 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 May 1978.

    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.

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