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Resources for Independent Living Inc

EIN 94-2344976 · Sacramento, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Organization was incorporated on February 24, 1976 for the primary purpose of providing services and support to people with disabilities to assist them to become more independent in society.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
9.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 72%
Employees
24
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$122,256, executive dir.

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

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% 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 September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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. $1.4 million spent. Resources for Independent Living, Inc. (the Organization) (RIL) is a non-profit, tax exempt public charity incorporated in the State of California. The Organization was incorporated on February 24, 1976 for the primary purpose of providing services and support to people with disabilities to assist them to become more independent in society. The Organization is one of 28 independent living centers located in communities throughout California. Although each center is autonomous, they all provide seven core services: Advocacy and Legislative Monitoring: Provides information and support to consumers and their families related to issues in the community. Housing: Assistance in finding accessible and affordable housing. Personal Assistance Services: Assists consumers who need home care services to obtain and maintain appropriate assistance in the home. Information and Referral: Assistance and identification of community options to maintain independence. Peer Counseling: Support and role models for people who want to live more independently. Independent Living Skills Training: Offers a nine-part curriculum focused on maintaining independence in the community. This is offered in a classroom setting both online and in person. Assistive Technology: Provides assistance to people with disabilities to love and work as independently as possible by identifying their need for assistive technology devices or services and locating resources.Transition Services: Services that facilitate from nursing homes and other institutions to the community, provides assistance to those at risk of entering intuitions, and facilitates transition of youth to postsecondary life, including school-to-work, employment, and community independence.In addition to the preceding core services, RIL also provides the following services: Emergency Preparedness: Provides outreach and disaster planning in case of an emergency or natural disaster. Our goal is to help people with disabilities remain safe even during a disaster. Employment Services: RIL's Employment Services Program is funded by the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR). RIL will work with DOR Consumers to find a job that can increase their financial independence. PEARLS: The Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives educates older adults about depression and empowers them with new skills for living healthier, happier lives. PEARLS participants can also improve social isolation and loneliness.

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 July 1976.

    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: Resource Center for Independent Living Inc (Utica, NY), EIN 22-2518284. 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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