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Heightened Independence and Progress Inc

EIN 52-8267060 · Hackensack, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, THEIR FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND OTHERS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THE CONCEPT OF INDEPENDENT LIVING. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, OUTREACH AND THE PROVISION OF SERVICES.

Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
10.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 78%
Employees
21
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$87,856, treasurer

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: 83 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% 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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    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, 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. $608,835 spent. ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING - PROVIDES INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, PEER SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, TRANSITION SUPPORT, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINING TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.
  2. $306,348 spent. ASSOCIATION OF CENTERS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING - DESIGNED AND OPERATED BY INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, CENTERS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING PROVIDE INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISBABILITIES.
  3. $149,117 spent. SUPPORT FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING - PROVIDES LINKAGES TO COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AS WELL AS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE PURCHASE OF ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT AND HOME MODIFICATIONS THAT REMOVE ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS IN THEIR HOMES.
  4. $477,203 spent. VARIOUS COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

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 November 1988.

    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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