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Semo Alliance for Disability Independence Inc-Fiscal Agent

EIN 43-1645037 · Cpe Girardeau, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ASSISTANCE OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Income
$7.9 million
Spending
$5.9 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
15.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 56%
Employees
148
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$82,956, exec directo

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (5)
  1. $3.5 million spent. PERSONAL CARE SERVICES PERSONAL CARE SERVICES ARE BASED ON INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. ON THE CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES PROGRAM, CONSUMERS HIRE ATTENDANTS TO PROVIDE PERSONAL CARE AND TRANSPORTATION. ON THE IN HOME SERVICE PROGRAM SADI PROVIDES AIDES, CNA'S AND NURSES TO CLIENTS IN THEIR HOMES TO ASSIST WITH HOMEMAKER SERVICES, PERSONAL CARE, ADVANCED PERSONAL CARE, NURSE VISITS AND RESPITE.
  2. $1.5 million spent. SPECIAL NEEDS SADI OFFERS SEVICES TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES CAN CHOOSE THE SERVICE OR SERVICES THAT BEST MEETS THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS. TO QUALIFY FOR SADI'S SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICES, AN INDIVIDUAL MUST BE APPROVED FOR THE SERVICE THROUGH SIKESTON REGIONAL CENTER. THE INDIVIDUAL MUST BE DIAGNOSED WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY BEFORE THE AGE OF 22.
  3. $488,687 spent. INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM SADI IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING SERVICES TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO REMAIN IN THEIR OWN HOME AND COMMUINITY, AND NOT IN AN INSTITUTION. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN THE COUNTIES OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, PERRY, BOLLINGER, SCOTT, AND MISSISSIPPI. THE PHILOSOPHY BEHIND INDEPENDENT LIVING IS THAT ALL PERSONS, REGARDLESS OF DISABILITY, ARE ENTITLED TO AND SHOULD HAVE EQUAL ACCESS TO THE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES THAT OTHER CITIZENS ARE PROVIDED, TO BE ACTIVE AND PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY AS THEY SO CHOOSE. SADI'S PROGRAMS FOCUS ON MAKING CHOICES IN ONE'S LIFE WHICH BRING ABOUT CHANGE ENABLING MORE CONTROL TO MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE. THERE ARE FOUR CORE SERVICES: INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, PEER SUPPORT, ADVOCACT AND SKILLS TRAINING. INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM SADI IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING SERVICES TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO REMAIN IN THEIR OWN HOME AND COMMUINITY, AND NOT IN AN INSTITUTION. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN THE COUNTIES OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, PERRY, BOLLINGER, SCOTT, AND MISSISSIPPI. THE PHILOSOPHY BEHIND INDEPENDENT LIVING IS THAT ALL PERSONS, REGARDLESS OF DISABILITY, ARE ENTITLED TO AND SHOULD HAVE EQUAL ACCESS TO THE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES THAT OTHER CITIZENS ARE PROVIDED, TO BE ACTIVE AND PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY AS THEY SO CHOOSE. SADI'S PROGRAMS FOCUS ON MAKING CHOICES IN ONE'S LIFE WHICH BRING ABOUT CHANGE ENABLING MORE CONTROL TO MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE. THERE ARE FOUR CORE SERVICES: INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, PEER SUPPORT, ADVOCACT AND SKILLS TRAINING.
  4. $25,691 spent. SADI IS A NON-RESIDENTIAL INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER DEVELOPED TO PROVIDE INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. SADI ENDEAVORS TO ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES TO ACHIEVE CONTROL OVER THEIR LIVES. INDIVIDUALS ARE EMPOWERED TO CHOOSE FEASIBLE OPTIONS THAT MINIMIZE DEPENDENCE AND INCREASE INDEPENDENCE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF DAILY ACTIVITIES AND THE USE OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY.
  5. SADI IS A NON-RESIDENTIAL INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER DEVELOPED TO PROVIDE INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. SADI ENDEAVORS TO ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES TO ACHIEVE CONTROL OVER THEIR LIVES. INDIVIDUALS ARE EMPOWERED TO CHOOSE FEASIBLE OPTIONS THAT MINIMIZE DEPENDENCE AND INCREASE INDEPENDENCE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF DAILY ACTIVITIES AND THE USE OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY.

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 November 6, 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 September 1993.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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