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Solutions for Independence

EIN 56-1811580 · Winston Salem, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceFair55 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EDUCATE AND SERVE THE DISABLED. TO PROMOTE, EDUCATE AND ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO LIVE MORE INDEPENDENTLY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND HOME THROUGH THE NETWORK OF PROGRAMS.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 99%
Employees
12
Highest pay
$105,074, executive di

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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% 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

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 10% 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

    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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (1)
  1. $711,409 spent. TRANSITION TO COMMUNITY LIVING PROGRAM SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS: FACILITATED THE MOVE OF NUMEROUS INDIVIDUALS FROM RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENTS INTO SAFE, ACCESSIBLE HOUSING WHERE THEY CAN LIVE INDEPENDENTLY. COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES: PROVIDED PERSONALIZED TRANSITION PLANNING, INCLUDING ASSISTANCE WITH HOUSING APPLICATIONS, SECURING BENEFITS, AND CONNECTING INDIVIDUALS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. EMPOWERMENT AND INDEPENDENCE: ENABLED PARTICIPANTS TO ACHIEVE GREATER AUTONOMY BY OFFERING SKILLS TRAINING, PEER SUPPORT, AND ADVOCACY, ENSURING THEY CAN THRIVE IN THEIR NEW ENVIRONMENTS. COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS: WORKED CLOSELY WITH LOCAL HOUSING AUTHORITIES, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES TO STREAMLINE THE TRANSITION PROCESS AND REDUCE BARRIERS. ENHANCED BRIDGED HOUSING PROGRAM SAFE INTERIM HOUSING: PROVIDED SHORT-TERM, ACCESSIBLE HOUSING FOR INDIVIDUALS AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS WHILE PERMANENT HOUSING ARRANGEMENTS WERE FINALIZED. HOLISTIC SUPPORT: DELIVERED WRAPAROUND SERVICES SUCH AS CASE MANAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, AND TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE TO ENSURE STABILITY DURING THE TRANSITION PERIOD. REDUCED INSTITUTIONALIZATION: HELPED PREVENT UNNECESSARY INSTITUTIONAL PLACEMENTS BY OFFERING A COMMUNITY-BASED ALTERNATIVE THAT PROMOTES INDEPENDENCE. POSITIVE OUTCOMES: ACHIEVED HIGH RATES OF SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS FROM BRIDGED HOUSING TO PERMANENT, INDEPENDENT LIVING, DEMONSTRATING THE PROGRAM'S EFFECTIVENESS. TRANSITION TO COMMUNITY LIVING PROGRAM SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS: FACILITATED THE MOVE OF NUMEROUS INDIVIDUALS FROM RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENTS INTO SAFE, ACCESSIBLE HOUSING WHERE THEY CAN LIVE INDEPENDENTLY. COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES: PROVIDED PERSONALIZED TRANSITION PLANNING, INCLUDING ASSISTANCE WITH HOUSING APPLICATIONS, SECURING BENEFITS, AND CONNECTING INDIVIDUALS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. EMPOWERMENT AND INDEPENDENCE: ENABLED PARTICIPANTS TO ACHIEVE GREATER AUTONOMY BY OFFERING SKILLS TRAINING, PEER SUPPORT, AND ADVOCACY, ENSURING THEY CAN THRIVE IN THEIR NEW ENVIRONMENTS. COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS: WORKED CLOSELY WITH LOCAL HOUSING AUTHORITIES, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES TO STREAMLINE THE TRANSITION PROCESS AND REDUCE BARRIERS. ENHANCED BRIDGED HOUSING PROGRAM SAFE INTERIM HOUSING: PROVIDED SHORT-TERM, ACCESSIBLE HOUSING FOR INDIVIDUALS AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS WHILE PERMANENT HOUSING ARRANGEMENTS WERE FINALIZED. HOLISTIC SUPPORT: DELIVERED WRAPAROUND SERVICES SUCH AS CASE MANAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, AND TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE TO ENSURE STABILITY DURING THE TRANSITION PERIOD. REDUCED INSTITUTIONALIZATION: HELPED PREVENT UNNECESSARY INSTITUTIONAL PLACEMENTS BY OFFERING A COMMUNITY-BASED ALTERNATIVE THAT PROMOTES INDEPENDENCE. POSITIVE OUTCOMES: ACHIEVED HIGH RATES OF SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS FROM BRIDGED HOUSING TO PERMANENT, INDEPENDENT LIVING, DEMONSTRATING THE PROGRAM'S EFFECTIVENESS.

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 December 2023.

    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 1994.

    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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