Nonprofit · EIN 06-1175590
ACCESS INDEPENDENCE INC
Tax-exempt · STRATFORD, CT 06615
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $987,438 | $911,996 | $75,442 | $679,792 | $350,961 | $328,831 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $756,596 | $751,232 | $5,364 | $429,916 | $198,475 | $231,441 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $872,631
- of which government grants
- $866,553
- Program service revenue
- $95,406
- Investment income
- $19,401
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $160,907
- Other salaries and wages
- $398,304
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $668,676
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $34,400
- Occupancy
- $64,288
- Depreciation
- $11,913
- Program services (functional)
- $832,235
- Management and general (functional)
- $72,919
- Fundraising (functional)
- $6,842
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $679,204
- Total assets, end of year
- $679,792
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $350,961
- Net assets, end of year
- $328,831
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $18,843
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $328,831
- Gross receipts
- $987,438
- Employees
- 18
- Year formed
- 1986
- State of legal domicile
- CT
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Cullen-Carter | Executive Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $83,092 |
| Charles M Conway | Past Executive Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $78,267 |
| Joel Harss | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Elliott Calderon | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Brendon Wendt | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Bernie Richfield | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jack Heslin | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Carrie Bocian | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Joe Zakowski | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles M Conway | Executive Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $102,170 |
| Joel Harss | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Elliott Calderon | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Brendon Wendt | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Bernie Richfield | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jack Heslin | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Carrie Bocian | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Joe Zakowski | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 300 LONG BEACH BLVD STE 1, STRATFORD, CT 06615-7153
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Charles M Conway, 300 Longbeach Blvd STE 1, Stratford, CT 06615
- Signed the 990
- Charles M Conway, Executive Director
- Phone
- (203) 378-6977
- Website
- www.drcfc.org
- Return prepared by
- Greg A DeFrank CPA
Mission
Work with individuals with disabilities to enable them to live or work more independently in their communities and workplace. See Schedule O for a more detailed explanation of the Mission Statement.
Program accomplishments
- Core Services During the fiscal year ending9/30/2025, Access Independence supported individuals with disabilities through various independent living services. These services included peer counseling, independent living skills training, housing assistance, individual and systems advocacy, information and referral, assistive technology, durable medical equipment guidance, and transportation related referrals. All services were delivered with the goal of supporting individuals to live and work as independently as possible within their chosen communities.Throughout the fiscal year, a total of 287 new and ongoing individuals were served. Of those served, 40 individuals received assistive technology and prosthesis related counseling and referrals. Independent living and life skills training, peer counseling, education advocacy, personal care assistance referrals, and related supports were provided to 243 individuals. Vocational referrals, coaching, and transportation assistance and training were delivered to 51 individuals. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.Expenses $588,743
- Money Follows the Person Through the Money Follows the Person Nursing Facility Transition program, individuals with disabilities were supported in pursuing their goal of transitioning from nursing facilities into the community. Access Independence worked closely with each consumer to identify, coordinate, and secure appropriate community-based services, resources, and supports necessary to facilitate a successful transition. Advocacy efforts were utilized when appropriate to support consumer choice and self-determination. During the fiscal year, 53 consumers were assisted through the nursing facility transition process, with 12 individuals successfully transitioning into community-based residences of their choice. Following transition, these individuals received six months of ongoing follow-up, including regular status checks, satisfaction surveys, and referrals for any needed adjustments to personal care or support plans.Expenses $146,454
- Through the ADRC MIPPA program, Access Independence provided a centralized point of access for individuals with disabilities and older adults seeking Aging and Disability Resource services. These services included benefits counseling, personal care assistance information, and related supports through collaboration with the Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging. During the fiscal year, more than five presentations were delivered statewide to educate professionals and community partners on ADRC services and available supports. In addition, outreach efforts included numerous phone calls and mailings to inform individuals about the Medicare Savings Program and other benefits available through ADRC MIPPA.Expenses $64,798
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 06-1175590
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1986
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $679,792
- Income (IRS master file)
- $987,438
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $987,438 | $911,996 | $679,792 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $756,596 | $751,232 | $429,916 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $711,919 | $673,350 | $389,538 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 06-1175590).
Questions about ACCESS INDEPENDENCE INC
- What is the EIN of ACCESS INDEPENDENCE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ACCESS INDEPENDENCE INC is 06-1175590.
- Is ACCESS INDEPENDENCE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
- Are donations to ACCESS INDEPENDENCE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ACCESS INDEPENDENCE INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ACCESS INDEPENDENCE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ACCESS INDEPENDENCE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ACCESS INDEPENDENCE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Charles M Conway.
- Who are the officers and directors of ACCESS INDEPENDENCE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $83,092 (Melissa Cullen-Carter, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does ACCESS INDEPENDENCE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $987,438, expenses of $911,996 and total assets of $679,792 at year end.
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