2025-10-30T11:16:10-05:00 2024-12-31 204989621 VERDEJA & ALVAREZ LLP 255 ALHAMBRA CIR STE 630 CORAL GABLES FL 331347417 990 2024-01-01 592656932 FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING INC FOUN 9549686472 1367 LYONS ROAD COCONUT CREEK FL 33063 ROLONNA TAYLOR FINANCIAL DIRECTOR 9549686472 2025-10-29 1 1 MANUEL ALVAREZ P01404480 3054463177 2025-10-24 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z BETTY CADET 1367 LYONS ROAD COCONUT CREEK FL 33063 2776983 0 X WWW.FILINC.ORG X 1985 FL 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. 10 10 40 0 0 0 138454 229921 2110545 2204414 119947 88138 -11849 -16895 2357097 2505578 0 0 0 0 1517533 1564298 0 0 0 920406 953597 2437939 2517895 -80842 -12317 2049016 2363530 376043 702874 1672973 1660656 X 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. 0 0 2208565 2248876 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. 2208565 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 1 40 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 10 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 FL X X ROLONNA TAYLOR 9549686472 1367 LYONS ROAD COCONUT CREEK FL 33063 STEVE BEDERMAN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 TIFFANIE BEDERMAN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 JILL PUTTRICH DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 LARRY KOCH TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 CLINT COREY DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 JEFFREY LECK DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 CHARLES MISHNER PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 DANNY SIMON CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 ROY THOMPSON SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 AIMEE TAYLOR DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 BETTY CADET EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 136745 0 4523 136745 0 4523 1 0 0 0 0 229921 229921 MEMBERSHIP FEES 2003214 2003214 HEALTHY CAFE INCOME 201200 201200 2204414 65683 65683 228356 220940 7416 7416 7416 22455 0 22455 22455 22455 26154 50465 -24311 -24311 2505578 2234285 0 41372 111495 95164 16331 1210775 1033428 177347 22568 19262 3306 144760 123556 21204 74700 63758 10942 87259 60783 26476 42092 21046 21046 45842 38966 6876 113901 96816 17085 77932 75595 2337 65588 62347 3241 HEALTHY CAFE EXPENSES 167136 167136 ENRICHMENT CENTER EXPEN 97570 97570 APARTMENT RENTALS 88911 88911 OPERATIONAL EXPENSES 73298 73298 94068 90929 3139 2517895 2208565 309330 0 870582 974392 75652 96565 107048 96799 813220 658671 202381 154549 533940 421072 259413 620153 2049016 2363530 59675 62400 63034 29398 253334 611076 376043 702874 X 0 0 0 0 1672973 1660656 1672973 1660656 2049016 2363530 -12317 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1645695 2241242 2313444 2248999 2434335 10883715 26154 26154 1645695 2241242 2313444 2248999 2460489 10909869 0 0 0 10909869 26041 218880 365232 316494 926647 26041 218880 365232 316494 926647 715363 1294 716657 1645695 2267283 3247687 2615525 2776983 12553173 0.86910 0.91010 0.07380 0.02830 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 813220 658671 154549 154549 RESIDENT EXCHANGE 10606 RIGHT OF USE ASSETS 609547 620153 RIGHT OF USE LIABILITY 611076 611076 X 2776983 271405 271405 2505578 0 2505578 2789300 271405 271405 2517895 0 2517895 PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION HAS ADOPTED THE PROVISIONS OF ASC NO 740, "ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES" ("ASC NO 740"). ASC 740 REQUIRED THAT THE IMPACT OF TAX POSITIONS TO BE RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IF THEY ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT OF BEING SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION. ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES IS MADE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. AT 12/31/24, THERE WERE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THE ORGANIZATION FILES TAX RETURNS WITH US FEDERAL AND OTHER TAX AUTHORITIES FOR WHICH STATUE LIMITATIONS MAY GO BACK TO THE YEAR ENDED 2021. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: APARTMENT RENTAL 220,940. SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES 50,465. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: APARTMENT RENTAL 220,940. SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES 50,465. BANQUET 26154 26154 41525 200 8740 26154 26154 41525 200 8740 50465 -24311 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 STEVEN BEDERMAN, DIRECTOR IS THE FATHER OF TIFFANIE BEDERMAN, DIRECTOR. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING MAY VOTE FOR/AGAINST MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY IS SUBJECT TO THE MAJORITY APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING HAVE VOTING RIGHTS IN THE ELECTION PROCESS OF THE GOVERNING BODY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS FIRST REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND DIRECTOR, FINANCE. AFTER MODIFICATIONS ARE MADE, IT IS THEN PRESENTED TO THE FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING'S BOARD FINANCE COMMITTE WHO HAS A CHANCE TO REVIEW, ASK QUESTIONS AND PROVIDE INPUT. FINALLY IT IS PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT A REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING WHERE A RESOLUTION IS PASSED TO ADOPT THE FORM 990. AT THIS POINT THE FIRM PREPARING THE FORM 990 IS GIVEN APPROVAL TO REMOVE DRAFT FROM THE DOCUMENT AND THE FORM 990 IS SUBMITTED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE ORGANIZATION ANALYZES THE CURRENT MARKET RATES/COMPENSATION PACKAGES FOR CEO/KEY EMPLOYEES IN RELATED INDUSTRIES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE ON GUIDESTAR. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.