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Foundation for Independent Living Inc

EIN 59-2656932 · Coconut Creek, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, INC. FOCUSES ON THE WELFARE OF INDIVIDUALS EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES WHO ARE CAPABLE OF LIVING INDEPENDENTLY WITH PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE AND GUIDANCE. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS TO LIVE APART FROM THEIR FAMILIES WHILE ENCOURAGING THEM TO OBTAIN THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE. THESE OPPORTUNITIES ARE PROVIDED BY PROGRAMMATICALLY OFFERING A COMMUNITY BASED ENVIRONMENT DESIGNED TO ENCHANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH AND MAXIMIZING INDIVIDUALS' STRENGTHS. THE FOUNDATION WAS CREATED TO ASSIST EACH INDIVIDUAL IN LIVING AS INDEPENDENT A LIFESTYLE AS POSSIBLE.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
7.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 88%
Employees
40
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$141,268, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 82 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • 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

    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 December 31, 2024, 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. $2.2 million spent. THE FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING (FIL) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PARTNERS WITH ADULTS SEEKING GREATER INDEPENDENCE. FIL HONORS EACH INDIVIDUAL'S UNIQUE DREAMS AND STRENGTHS BY FOSTERING A COMMUNITY WHERE THEY ARE EMPOWERED TO MAKE CHOICES, EXPLORE PASSION S AND EXPERIENCE LIFE ON THEIR OWN TERMS. POWERED BY A DEDICATED TEAM OF 36 EMPLOYEES, FIL PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT AND SERVES TO 57 RESIDENTS. OUR COMPREHENSIVE MODEL INTEGRATES SEVERAL CORE DEPARTMENTS THAT WORK COLLABORATIVELY TO ENSURE A HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL WHO CALL FIL HOME. THIS INCLUDES: -PROGRAM WELLNESS AND HEALTH DEPARTMENT, WHICH ENSURES RECEIVE THE MEDICAL ATTENTION, GUIDANCE AND WELLNESS SUPPORT THEY NEED TO STAY HEALTHY AND THRIVING. -ENRICHMENT DEPARTMENT, WHICH DELIVERS DAILY RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES THAT ENHANCE CREATIVITY, CONNECTION AND ENGAGEMENT. -VOCATIONAL DEPARTMENT, WHICH SUPPORTS RESIDENTS IN ACHIEVING MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY-MARKETING DEPARTMENT, WHICH CONNECTIONS FIL WITH NEW FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS, INCREASING AWARENESS AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PROGRAM. -INDEPENDENT LIVING COACHES (ILC) PROVIDES DAILY GUIDANCE, MENTORSHIP AND HANDS ON SUPPORT TO RESIDENTS AS THEY NAVIGATE THEIR PERSONAL GOALS AND ROUTINES. TOGETHER, THESE DEPARTMENTS FORM A HOLISTIC NETWORK OF CARE, EMPOWERMENT AND COMMUNITY. IN 2024, FIL ACHIEVED SEVERAL SIGNIFICANT PROGRAM MILESTONES:-EXPANDED ENRICHMENT DEPARTMENT: INTRODUCED A ROBUST SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT SELF-EXPRESSION, SOCIAL CONNECTION AND WELLNESS. -LAUNCHES A MUSIC THERAPY PROGRAM: ONE OF OUR MOST IMPACTFUL ADDITIONS, THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES RESIDENTS WITH AN AVENUE TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES EMOTIONALLY AND CREATIVELY THROUGH MUSIC, FOSTERING JOY AND HEALING. -INTRODUCED A NON-RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM: DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES WHO PREFER TO LIVE OFFSITE WHILE STILL PARTICIPATING IN FIL'S FULL ARRAY OF ACTIVITIES, THIS INITIATIVE EXPANDED OUR REACH AND INCLUSIVITY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. -ESTABLISHED A MARKETING DEPARTMENT: THIS NEW DEPARTMENT HAS STRENGTHENED OUR VISIBILITY THROUGH COMMUNITY OUTREACH, SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES, GENERATING MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT WITH POTENTIAL RESIDENTS AND FAMILIES. -ENHANCED PROGRAM HEALTH AND WELLNESS DEPARTMENT: ADDED ADDITIONAL STAFF TO IMPROVE MEDICAL COORDINATION, ENSURING RESIDENTS REMAIN UP TO DATE ON APPOINTMENTS AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS. THESE ACCOMPLISHMENTS COLLECTIVELY REINFORCE FIL'S MISSION TO EMPOWER ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DIFFERENCES TO LIVE MEANINGFUL, INDEPENDENT, AND FULFILLING LIVES WITHIN A SUPPORTIVE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1987.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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