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Nonprofit · EIN 33-0185759

TOWARD MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE

Tax-exempt · SAN DIEGO, CA 92123

Financials

$29.3M$29.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TOWARD MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$29,296,126$29,242,333$53,793$16,596,462$4,235,851$12,360,611
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,062,669
of which government grants
$2,020,440
Program service revenue
$26,819,272
Investment income
$426,429
Net gain from sales of assets
$15,452
Net income from fundraising events
-$41,465
Other revenue
-$12,244

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,240,887
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$909,425
Other salaries and wages
$19,481,987
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$23,793,495
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$3,569
Accounting fees
$21,789
Occupancy
$723,392
Travel
$1,714,156
Depreciation
$150,127
Program services (functional)
$26,089,240
Management and general (functional)
$3,134,417
Fundraising (functional)
$18,676

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$13,987,046
Total assets, end of year
$16,596,462
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,235,851
Net assets, end of year
$12,360,611
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,706,703
Publicly traded securities
$596,330
Net assets without donor restrictions
$12,327,990
Net assets with donor restrictions
$32,621
Gross receipts
$29,640,099
Employees
486
Volunteers
13
Year formed
1986
State of legal domicile
CA

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
RACHEL HARRISCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$371,324$12,967
JESSIE CAMPBELLCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Officer
40$247,490$16,924
LIHONG KECHIEF FINANICAL OFFICER
Officer
40$239,262$21,457
REBECA VALENZUELAVP OF HR AND GENERAL COUNS
Highest-paid employee
40$207,036$15,838
THOMAS RUFFINOPERSONAL ATTENDENT
Highest-paid employee
40$136,661$11,746
RICHARD TROYERPERSONAL ATTENDENT
Highest-paid employee
40$127,425$7,668
HAZEL PICKERINGPERSONAL ATTENDENT
Highest-paid employee
40$114,961$12,241
RAYMOND DACUMOSDIRECTOR OF FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES
Highest-paid employee
40$121,852$2,960
CHRISTOPHER WALTERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOCELYN GONZALEZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CATHY BISHOPSECRETARY, BOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DR JOCELYN GUTZMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DR SHU-JUAN CHENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MICHELE MAMERTOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DONAVEN YOUSIFVICE CHAIR, BOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
6 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ALICE CAMPBELLCHAIR, BOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
HEATHER MARTINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JENNA PLANTESTAFF REPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
1$0
MAURICE ALTEMUSCLIENT BOARD REPRESENTATIV
Trustee or director
1$0
MINNIE COURINGTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DR SHAVONNE WILLIAMSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4740 MURPHY CANYON RD STE 300, SAN DIEGO, CA 92123-4385
In care of
% FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
RACHEL HARRIS, 4740 MURPHY CANYON ROAD 300, SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Signed the 990
RACHEL HARRIS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Phone
(858) 467-0600
Return prepared by
BLUM & CLARK CPAS LLP

Mission

TMI PROVIDES PERSONALIZED SERVICES TO THOSE WHO REQUIRE SUPPORT, ENABLING THEM TO MAKE INFORMED CHOICES REGARDING HOW THEY LIVE, WORK AND FUNCTION PRODUCTIVELY AND INDEPENDENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SEE SCHEDULE O FOR THE THREE LARGEST PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS.COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES PROGRAM: TOWARD MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE (TMI) IS HONORED TO OFFER INDEPENDENT LIVING AND SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. IN ORDER TO LIVE IN A HOME OR APARTMENT IN THE COMMUNITY, ONE PERSON MAY NEED LIVE-IN SUPPORT, WHILE OTHERS MAY NEED ONLY INTERMITTENT SUPPORT ONCE OR TWICE A WEEK TO HELP WITH SUCH THINGS AS MEAL PLANNING, GROCERY SHOPPING OR BANKING. TMI'S MISSION AND CORE VALUES ARE THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND OUR EMPHASIS ON HELPING PEOPLE DEVELOP AND BUILD SKILLS SO THEY CAN DO THINGS FOR THEMSELVES; BE INDEPENDENT. WE ALSO HELP PEOPLE DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS WITH NEIGHBORS AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY SO THEY CAN IDENTIFY AND DISCOVER ACTIVITIES AND PLACES WHERE THEY CAN MEET PEOPLE, MAKE FRIENDS AND BECOME PRODUCTIVE, CONTRIBUTING PARTICIPANTS IN THE COMMUNITY.EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PROGRAM: TOWARD MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE (TMI) PROVIDES DAY PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AS WELL AS PROGRAMS TAILORED TO MEET THE WISHES OF OUR CLIENTS. OUR CLIENTS CAN ABSOLUTELY ENJOY THE REWARDS OF BEING A CONTRIBUTING MEMBER IN SOCIETY AND HAVE THE SATISFACTION AND PRIDE THAT COMES WITH HAVING A JOB OR VOLUNTEERING. THE TMI EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PROGRAM WORKS WITH OUR CLIENTS TO SECURE AND MAINTAIN GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMUNITY, IF DESIRED, AND ALSO WORKS IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES TO DEVELOP VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR CLIENTS. FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM: AS A LICENSED RESOURCE FAMILY AGENCY (FOSTER FAMILY AGENCY) (RFA LICENSE #XXX-XX-XXXX), TOWARD MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE (TMI) PROVIDES RESOURCE FAMILY PLACEMENTS FOR YOUTH WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD), AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL INNOVATIVE AND TRUSTED PROGRAMS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE YOUTH AND FAMILIES WE SERVE.
    Expenses $26,089,240 · grants $1,240,887 · revenue $26,863,945

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
33-0185759
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
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P53Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$16,596,462
Income (IRS master file)
$29,640,099

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025–––IRS
990June 2024–––IRS
990June 2023$21,415,758$20,866,568$13,886,279IRS
990June 2022$19,664,519$18,993,336$12,797,619IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about TOWARD MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE

What is the EIN of TOWARD MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TOWARD MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE is 33-0185759.
Is TOWARD MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
Are donations to TOWARD MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does TOWARD MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE 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 TOWARD MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did TOWARD MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of TOWARD MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names RACHEL HARRIS.
Who are the officers and directors of TOWARD MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 21 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $371,324 (RACHEL HARRIS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
How much revenue does TOWARD MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $29,296,126, expenses of $29,242,333 and total assets of $16,596,462 at year end.

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