Nonprofit · EIN 36-3542328
INDEPENDENCE CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · WAUKEGAN, IL 60085
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,099,277 | $3,047,600 | $51,677 | $2,651,831 | $1,537,938 | $1,113,893 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $129,178
- Program service revenue
- $2,927,822
- Investment income
- $19,298
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $4,255
- Net income from fundraising events
- $1,379
- Other revenue
- $22,979
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $141,284
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,643,735
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,148,691
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,135
- Accounting fees
- $42,140
- Occupancy
- $85,834
- Travel
- $21,784
- Depreciation
- $149,927
- Program services (functional)
- $2,451,788
- Management and general (functional)
- $506,064
- Fundraising (functional)
- $89,748
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,597,230
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,651,831
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,537,938
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,113,893
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,726,089
- Publicly traded securities
- $177,049
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,086,950
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $26,943
- Gross receipts
- $3,129,770
- Employees
- 57
- Volunteers
- 3
- Year formed
- 1987
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 36 | $121,770 | $18,338 |
| CARLA WYCKOFF | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THERESA GARWOOD-GRAHAM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN BERRILL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STELLA DAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL MINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTHA PADILLA-RAMOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ROACH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| OTELIA SCHWARTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2025 WASHINGTON ST, WAUKEGAN, IL 60085-5131
- In care of
- % PROPAY INC
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CARLA WYCKOFF, 2025 WASHINGTON STREET, WAUKEGAN, IL 600855131
- Signed the 990
- CARLA WYCKOFF, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (847) 360-1020
- Return prepared by
- WIPFLI ADVISORY LLC
Mission
THE MISSION OF INDEPENDENCE CENTER IS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE, TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENT FUNCTIONING, AND TO FACILITATE PERSONAL GROWTH FOR ADULTS WITH A HISTORY OF MENTAL ILLNESS. TO ACHIEVE THIS, INDEPENDENCE CENTER PROVIDES ONGOING SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, VOCATIONAL, AND HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- LIVING ROOM: THE LIVING ROOM WELLNESS CENTER AT THE INDEPENDENCE CENTER PROVIDES A SAFE COMFORTABLE, INVITING ENVIRONMENT WHERE SKILLED CERTIFIED RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALISTS (CRSS) PROVIDE CRISIS INTERVENTION REFERRALS AND OTHER NEEDED SERVICES FOR GUESTS EXPERIENCING A CRISIS. THE LIVING ROOM IS AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM FOR GUESTS WITH INCREASED SYMPTOMS OR NEAR A CRISIS. THE PURPOSE IS TO: - OFFER A SAFE AND POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE GUESTS CAN GO TO FOR SUPPORT AND COMFORT. - ASSIST GUESTS WITH DEVELOPING THEIR COPING SKILLS FOR ENHANCED INTERPERSONAL AND SOCIAL SKILLS. - HELP GUESTS MAKE MEANINGFUL CHANGES IN THEIR LIVES. - SUPPORT GUESTS AS THEY SEEK TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A MODERATE LIVING LIFESTYLE.Expenses $976,689 · revenue $670,236
- SUPPORTED LIVING: INDEPENDENCE CENTER ESTABLISHED ITS FIRST SUPPORTED HOUSING COMPLEX IN 1999 THROUGH THE ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (IHDA). THE ELIZA T. DAVIES BUILDING WAS CONSTRUCTED FROM THE GROUND UP AND ACCOMMODATED 19 RESIDENTS. SINCE THEN, INDEPENDENCE CENTER HAS EXPANDED ITS HOUSING PROGRAM WITH A MIXTURE OF FUNDING FROM IHDA AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD), THE LATTER OF WHICH BEGAN FUNDING IN 2002. THE HOUSING DEPARTMENT CURRENTLY HAS THE CAPACITY TO HOUSE UP TO 45 MEMBERS IN OUR FOUR HOUSING FACILITIES AT ANY GIVEN TIME. WE MAINTAIN/MANAGE FIVE LOCAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS, PROVIDING HOUSING WITH 24-HOUR CRISIS RESPONSE AND ON-SITE CASE MANAGEMENT. WE ARE ALSO DEDICATED TO OUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH LOCAL HOUSING AUTHORITIES AND PROVIDERS, WHICH OFFER ADDITIONAL HOUSING OPTIONS. WE COACH MEMBERS TO UNDERSTAND HOUSING RESPONSIBILITIES WHICH INCLUDES BUDGET MANAGEMENT.Expenses $414,298 · revenue $1,377,313
- ADULT OUTPATIENT SERVICES: PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING/THERAPY INCLUDING DIALECTICAL BEHAVIORAL THERAPY, MENTAL ILLNESS/SUBSTANCE ABUSE THERAPY (MISA), RELAXATION AND COPING SKILLS, SYMPTOM AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, WELLNESS RECOVERY ACTION PLANNING (WRAP) AND OTHER WELLNESS/LIFESTYLE ASSISTANCE FOR EVERYDAY FUNCTIONALITY.Expenses $343,712 · revenue $880,273
- COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION: INDEPENDENCE CENTER HAS CONTINUED TO WORK WITH THE LAKE COUNTY NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL FOR MANY YEARS TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS. STAFF MEMBERS SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR NAMI AND OFTEN ARE PRESENTERS AT MONTHLY EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS. INDEPENDENCE CENTER USES ITS FUNDRAISING AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES TO EDUCATE RESIDENTS OF LAKE COUNTY ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS AND PROVIDE AN ENTRANCE TO THE MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM. STAFF MEMBERS HAVE ADDRESSED SCHOOL GROUPS, CHURCHES, CHAMBERS, SERVICE CLUBS, AND LOCAL COMPANIES ABOUT SERVICES THAT FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS COULD ACCESS. NURSING STUDENTS FROM THE COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY, POLICE DEPARTMENTS, MEMBERS OF CHURCH GROUPS AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS HAVE ALL BEEN EDUCATED ABOUT THE CENTER, ITS SERVICES, MENTAL ILLNESS, AND THE NEEDS OF OUR MEMBERS IN THE COMMUNITY.Expenses $379,350
- "VOCATIONAL SERVICES: THIS WORK-STUDY PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP MEMBERS WITH EVERY STEP OF FINDING, OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING LONG-TERM AND MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT THROUGH ONGOING PARTNERSHIPS AND INDIVIDUALIZED VOCATIONAL CASE MANAGEMENT, AS WELL AS PROVIDING SUPPORT TO PARTNERING EMPLOYMENT COMPANIES & HR DEPARTMENTS.SERVICES INCLUDE A VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENT TO HELP ESTABLISH CAREER GOALS; INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING FOCUSED ON CAREER EDUCATION AND JOB RETENTION, WEEKLY TRAINING GROUPS TO ENSURE JOB READINESS FOR ALL LEVELS OF THE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS, DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF COMMUNITY-INTEGRATED BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS FOR EMPLOYMENT, AND ADVOCACY OR INTERVENTION AS NEEDED FOR ACCOMMODATION NEEDS. "Expenses $337,739
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-3542328
- 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
- 1987
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Unknown (Z99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,651,831
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,129,770
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,330,089 | $2,501,215 | $2,945,718 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,714,970 | $2,388,754 | $3,192,506 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 INDEPENDENCE CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of INDEPENDENCE CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of INDEPENDENCE CENTER INC is 36-3542328.
- Is INDEPENDENCE CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
- Are donations to INDEPENDENCE CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does INDEPENDENCE CENTER 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 INDEPENDENCE CENTER INC 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 INDEPENDENCE CENTER INC 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 INDEPENDENCE CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CARLA WYCKOFF.
- Who are the officers and directors of INDEPENDENCE CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $121,770 (LISA JOHNSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does INDEPENDENCE CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,099,277, expenses of $3,047,600 and total assets of $2,651,831 at year end.
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