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Independent Connection Inc

EIN 45-4581894 · Salina, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, EDUCATIONAL OR GOVERNMENTAL PURPOSES BY PROVIDING ADVOCACY, PEER RELATIONSHIPS AND ROLE MODELS, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINING AND INFORMATION AND REFERRAL FOR PERSONS WHO ARE DISABLED. THIS CORPORATION SHALL ASSIST SUCH PERSONS IN PROMOTING AND PRACTICING AN INDEPENDENT LIVING PHILOSOPHY, BY PROVIDING PEER SUPPORT, SELF-HELP, SELF-DETERMINATION, EQUAL ACCESS, DEINSTITUTIONALIZATION, AND INDIVIDUAL AND SYSTEM ADVOCACY IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE THE LEADERSHIP, EMPOWERMENT, INDEPENDENCE AND PRODUCTIVITY OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THE INTEGRATION AND FULL INCLUSION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES INTO THE MAINSTREAM OF AMERICAN SOCIETY CONSISTENT WITH AND INCLUDING THE FIVE CORE INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES.

Income
$816,368
Spending
$788,022
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 95%
Employees
9
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$91,790, executive director

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

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 54% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 98% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% 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: 80 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $490,026 spent. TO ASSIST DISABLED PERSONS IN PROMOTING AND PRACTICING AN INDEPENDENT LIVING PHILOSOPHY, BY PROVIDING PEER SUPPORT, SELF-HELP, SELF-DIRECTION, EQUAL ACCESS, AND INDIVIDUAL AND SYSTEM ADVOCACY IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE THE LEADERSHIP, EMPOWERMENT, INDEPENDENCE AND PRODUCTIVITY OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, AND THE INTEGRATION AND FULL INCLUSION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES INTO THE MAINSTREAM OF AMERICAN SOCIETY CONSISTENT WITH AND INCLUDING THE FIVE CORE INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES.
  2. $194,193 spent. A GRANT THROUGH THE KANSAS DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES (KDADS), ALLOWED INDEPENDENT CONNECTION TO PURCHASE SUPPLY KITS, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES TO SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND PEOPLE IN NEED. INDEPENDENT CONNECTION DISTRIBUTED LIMITED, ONE-TIME SUPPLIES AT LOCAL EVENTS AND THROUGH PARTNERS.
  3. $41,199 spent. AS PART OF THE KANSAS YOUTH TRANSITION NETWORK, INDEPENDENT CONNECTION IS WORKING ALONGSIDE YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS, FAMILIES, AND PARTNERS TO BUILD PARTNERSHIPS AND RESOURCES FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES AS THEY EXPLORE OPTIONS AND PLANS FOR KEY TRANSITION MOMENTS. THE GOAL IS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES SEAMLESSLY TRANSITION TO LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL, PREPARING THEM FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, FURTHER EDUCATION OR TECHNICAL TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT, AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION.
  4. $30,200 spent. PART C FUNDING ALLOWS INDEPENDENT CONNECTION TO INCREASE OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN MORE RURAL COUNTIES AND COMMUNITIES OF OUR SERVICE DELIVERY AREA.AS A SALINA AREA UNITED WAY FUNDED PARTNER, INDEPENDENT CONNECTION IS CONTINUING HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES.A HEALTH AND WELLNESS GRANT ALLOWED INDEPENDENT CONNECTION TO CARRYOUT ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.

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 August 2014.

    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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