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Connections for Independent Living

EIN 74-2418249 · Greeley, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To promote the full inclusion and integration of people with all types of disabilities into all levels of society.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 79%
Employees
20
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$119,442, ed/ceo

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

Weak: 48 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% 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

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • 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

    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. $782,358 spent. Independent Living: The organization has five core independent living services:1. Peer Support: Staff members who have disabilities provide support, teaching, and information sharing with participants to help in overcoming barriers, handling the stresses of having a disability, and sharing resources helpful in maintaining independence.2. Information and Referral: Information and referral services to all individuals who need help finding the appropriate community support.3. Individual and Systems Advocacy: The organization not only advocates for individuals, but also works to eliminate physical and attitudinal barriers in the community.4. Independent Living Skills Training: Instruction to develop independent living skills in areas such as personal care, coping, budgeting, and social skills.5. Transition: Staff assists in identifying resources and support systems that allow individuals to relocate from nursing homes to an independent life in the community at large.
  2. $141,719 spent. Other Programs: Certified Benefits Enrollment Center: In 2024 the organization received a grant to become a Certified Benefits Enrollment Center with the National Agency on Aging. The organization provides benefits counseling for TANF, Medicaid, Medicare savings plans, SNAP and LEAP programs. As well as assistance with SSI/SSDI claims.Veterans Independence Program: In 2025 the organization became a spoke in a hub and spoke model with the Veterans Administration to provide Veteran Directed Care services to pre-determined (by the VA) Veterans with disabilities.Non Attorney Representative: In 2025 the organization began the 2 year journey to have certified non attorney reps on staff to provide SSI and SSDI counseling and arbitration services. As of the close of 2025, the organization is a in a guided pilot program with a strategic partner and has 6 mentoring cases for non attorney representation.
  3. $90,466 spent. Housing Voucher Program management: The organization manages approximately 200 housing choice vouchers as a subcontractor for the Colorado Department of Local Affairs/Division of Housing, and maintains an affordable housing list for people with disabilities.
  4. $10,896 spent. Community Transitions Care Coordination as a certified Transitions Care Coordinating agency for the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Finance, the agency provides assistance to those with disabilities under the Olmstead Provision per the ADA.

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 August 1986.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Concern for Independent Living Inc (Medford, NY), EIN 23-7259687. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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