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Coastal Bend Center for Independent Living

EIN 74-2878070 · Corp Christi, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CBCIL'S MISSION IS TO ASSIST PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS. CBCIL PROVIDES FIVE CORE SERVICES OF ADVOCACY, INDEPENDENT LIVING, PEER COUNSELING, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, AND TRANSITION SERVICES. AN ARRAY OF PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND RESOURCES ARE PROVIDED TO ASSIST PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN INCREASING THEIR OPTIONS FOR COMMUNITY LIVING AND, ULTIMATELY, THEIR INDEPENDENCE.

Income
$2.7 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
5.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 61%
Employees
38
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$89,798, 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: 73 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% 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. Higher than 65% 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

    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 (3)
  1. $1.5 million spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES - NUMBER OF CONSUMERS SERVED 1,861. ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY-BASED LIVING OPPORTUNITIES, REDUCE INSTITUTIONALIZATION BASED ON CONSUMER CHOICE, AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO MAKE DECISIONS REGARDING THE DIRECTION OF THEIR LIVES. THE CHOICES ARE OFTEN CONTINGENT UPON THE AVAILABILITY OF EXISTING RESOURCES, SERVICES, AND SUPPORTS THAT CAN BE IDENTIFIED TO ACCESS AND SUSTAIN COMMUNITY LIVING. EXAMPLES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, PERSONAL ASSISTANCE OR RESPITE WITHIN THEIR HOME SETTING, EDUCATION, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, INTERACTION WITH FAMILY AND PEERS, AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. CBCIL STAFF PROVIDES ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND REFERRAL TO HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, OBTAINING FOOD OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH RENT, UTILITY BILLS, MEDICATIONS, AND TRANSPORTATION. ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED IN COASTAL BEND COMMUNITIES TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS, INCLUDING THOSE WITH LOW INCOME, NAVIGATE THE HEALTHCARE INSURANCE MARKETPLACE AND PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS, ONE-ON-ONE NAVIGATION, AND ENROLLMENT SERVICES. CBCIL SERVES INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES OF ALL AGES, ALL TYPES OF DISABILITIES, AND CULTURALLY DIVERSE POPULATIONS. ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO IDENTIFY AND ACQUIRE DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT, WITH MAY INCLUDE HEARING AIDS, PROSTHETICS, LIFT RECLINERS, AND VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS, BASED ON INDIVIDUAL NEED TO ACHIEVE OR MAINTAIN INDEPENDENT LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY SETTING OF THEIR CHOICE.
  2. $607,557 spent. HOUSING - NUMBER OF CONSUMERS SERVED 201. ASSISTANCE PROVIDED INCLUDES SHORT-TERM SUBSIDIZED RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND DEPOSITS BRIDGING THE GAP TO OBTAINING AFFORDABLE, ACCESSIBLE, SUBSIDIZED HOUSING. STAFF COUNSEL INDIVIDUALS ON HOW TO IDENTIFY AND APPLY FOR PERMANENT SUBSIDIZED HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE REGION AND MAKE REFERRALS TO OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS FOR VOLUNTEER HOME MODIFICATIONS.
  3. $330,902 spent. TRANSPORTATION - NUMBER OF CONSUMERS SERVED 273. TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO CONSUMERS IN THE URBAN AND RURAL AREAS OF THE REGION. AFFORDABLE TRIPS ARE COORDINATED BY STAFF WITH LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROVIDERS FOR CBCIL CONSUMERS FOR EMPLOYMENT, MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, CHURCH, EDUCATION OR TRAINING, AND GROCERY SHOPPING. WITH MOBILITY MANAGEMENT, INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THOSE OVER AGE 65 ARE ASSISTED WITH ACCESS TO OTHER MODES OF TRAVEL TO SUSTAIN INSTRUMENTAL ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING AND TO INCREASE POSITIVE HEALTH-RELATED OUTCOMES AS DETERMINED BY THE CONSUMER.

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 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 2024.

    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 October 1998.

    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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