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Southern Nevada Centers for Independent Living

EIN 88-0344062 · Las Vegas, NV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceGood86 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SOUTHERN NEVADA CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING (SNCIL) IS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION CREATED IN SEPTEMBER 1995 TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS IN SOUTHERN NEVADA WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES WHOSE DISABILITY IS CREATING A BARRIER IN LIVING INDEPENDENTLY IN THE FAMILY, COMMUNITY OR IN EMPLOYMENT. SNCIL PROVIDES SERVICES INCLUDING INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES, ADVOCACY SERVICES, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINING, AND PEER COUNSELING. OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED, BASED ON NEED, INCLUDE BENEFITS COUNSELING, ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT, HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, INFORMATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$979,357
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 100%
Employees
11
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$128,193, 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: 60 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 61% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% 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: 86 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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

    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 (1)
  1. $762,938 spent. SNCIL'S PROGRAMS CORRESPOND TO THE GRANTS THEY RECEIVE. THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF THE GRANTS SNCIL RECEIVED: CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING: THIS FUND IS USED TO ACCOUNT FOR THE RECEIPT AND EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS RECEIVED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS DIRECTLY FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING UNDER THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973, AS AMENDED. WORK INCENTIVES PLANNING AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: THIS FUND IS USED TO ACCOUNT FOR THE RECEIPT AND EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS RECEIVED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS FROM THE U.S. SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION PURSUANT TO THE TICKET TO WORK AND WORK INCENTIVES IMPROVEMENT ACT (TWWIIA). THIS DISABILITY INNOVATION FUND WAS GRANTED TO THE STATE OF NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PARTNER WITH CENTERS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING (SNCIL) AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT TRAINING AND REHABILITATION AND OTHER NON-PROFIT AGENCIES TO CREATE PROJECTS TO PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR SCHOOL TO WORK TRANSITION STUDENTS. NEVADA EXPANDED THIS TO INCLUDE CHILDREN AGE 10 TO YOUTH UP TO AGE 24. RESOURCES PROVIDED WILL BE A WEB SITE, PHONE APP AND INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS. SNCIL'S ROLE IS TO PROVIDE CONTENT. THESE FUNDS ARE PROVIDED ANNUALLY FOR 5 YEARS WITH A REDUCTION IN FUNDS EACH YEAR AS PROJECT ARE COMPLETED. FY 24 25 WAS THE SECOND YEAR FOR THE FUNDS. UNRESTRICTED FUND: THIS FUND IS USED TO ACCOUNT FOR THE RECEIPT AND EXPENDITURE OF OTHER UNRESTRICTED FUNDS. SNCIL'S PROGRAMS CORRESPOND TO THE GRANTS THEY RECEIVE. THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF THE GRANTS SNCIL RECEIVED: CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING: THIS FUND IS USED TO ACCOUNT FOR THE RECEIPT AND EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS RECEIVED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS DIRECTLY FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING UNDER THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973, AS AMENDED. WORK INCENTIVES PLANNING AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: THIS FUND IS USED TO ACCOUNT FOR THE RECEIPT AND EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS RECEIVED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS FROM THE U.S. SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION PURSUANT TO THE TICKET TO WORK AND WORK INCENTIVES IMPROVEMENT ACT (TWWIIA). THIS DISABILITY INNOVATION FUND WAS GRANTED TO THE STATE OF NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PARTNER WITH CENTERS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING (SNCIL) AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT TRAINING AND REHABILITATION AND OTHER NON-PROFIT AGENCIES TO CREATE PROJECTS TO PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR SCHOOL TO WORK TRANSITION STUDENTS. NEVADA EXPANDED THIS TO INCLUDE CHILDREN AGE 10 TO YOUTH UP TO AGE 24. RESOURCES PROVIDED WILL BE A WEB SITE, PHONE APP AND INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS. SNCIL'S ROLE IS TO PROVIDE CONTENT. THESE FUNDS ARE PROVIDED ANNUALLY FOR 5 YEARS WITH A REDUCTION IN FUNDS EACH YEAR AS PROJECT ARE COMPLETED. FY 24 25 WAS THE SECOND YEAR FOR THE FUNDS. UNRESTRICTED FUND: THIS FUND IS USED TO ACCOUNT FOR THE RECEIPT AND EXPENDITURE OF OTHER UNRESTRICTED FUNDS.

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 March 1997.

    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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