Nonprofit · EIN 37-1177773
LIVING INDEPENDENCE FOR EVERYONE
Tax-exempt · BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $847,574 | $944,503 | -$96,929 | $852,155 | $416,327 | $435,828 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $845,966 | $866,040 | -$20,074 | $993,417 | $460,660 | $532,757 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $854,752 | $901,813 | -$47,061 | $1,036,658 | $483,827 | $552,831 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $813,803
- of which government grants
- $728,292
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $4,168
- Net income from fundraising events
- $2,161
- Other revenue
- $29,603
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $97,770
- Other salaries and wages
- $341,500
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $608,037
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $24,596
- Occupancy
- $99,993
- Travel
- $9,018
- Depreciation
- $1,132
- Program services (functional)
- $717,690
- Management and general (functional)
- $226,682
- Fundraising (functional)
- $131
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $993,417
- Total assets, end of year
- $852,155
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $416,327
- Net assets, end of year
- $435,828
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,538
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $229,502
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $206,326
- Gross receipts
- $847,574
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1988
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICKIELEE BENECKE | EXECUTIVE DIR. Officer | 40 | $81,239 | $16,531 |
| WESLEY COWDEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA INNIS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZ MALONE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN KLEMME | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER BROAD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY DARLING | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA SANSONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARI WEITEKAMP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH KILBRIDE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLENE TARTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICKIELEE BENECKE | EXECUTIVE DIR. Officer | 40 | $80,780 | $15,989 |
| WESLEY COWDEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA INNIS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZ MALONE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES MARTIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN KLEMME | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER BROAD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY DARLING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA SANSONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARI WEITEKAMP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICKIELEE BENECKE | EXECUTIVE DIR. Officer | 40 | $79,832 | $11,710 |
| WESLEY COWDEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA INNIS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZ MALONE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES MARTIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN KLEMME | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER BROAD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY DARLING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX FLURER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK PEDERGNANA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA SANSONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARI WEITEKAMP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2201 EASTLAND DR STE 1, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704-7923
- In care of
- % LIVING INDEPENDENCE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LIZ MALONE, 2201 EASTLAND DRIVE SUITE 1, BLOOMINGTON, IL 617047923
- Signed the 990
- RICKIELEE BENECKE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (309) 663-5433
- Website
- WWW.LIFECIL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- STRIEGEL KNOBLOCH & COMPANY LLC
Mission
TO ADVANCE EQUALITY AND INTEGRATION OF ALL PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES BY PROMOTING LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL ADVOCACY, EDUCATING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ABOUT THEIR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, PROVIDED SUPPORT SERVICES, AND RAISING COMMUNITY AWARENESS ABOUT DISABILITY ISSUES.
Program accomplishments
- INDEPENDENT LIVING - PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO HELP DISABLED INDIVIDUALS REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL FOR A LIFE OF GREATER PARTICIPATION AND INVOLVEMENT, INCLUDING MAKING THE GENERAL PUBLIC MORE AWARE OF THE NEEDS AND CAPABILITIES OF THE DISABLED.Expenses $308,223 · revenue $398,817
- PERSONAL ASSISTANT HELPS PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WHO NEED ASSISTANCE IN PERSONAL CARE AND ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING TO HIRE, TRAIN, AND MANAGE PERSONAL ASSISTANTS. RECRUITS, ORIENTS, AND REFERS PERSONS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT AS PERSONAL ASSISTANTS.Expenses $28,554 · revenue $60,562
- OLDER INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND - HELPS BLIND OR LOW VISION INDIVIDUALS LEARN SKILLS NEEDED TO MAINTAIN AN INDEPENDENT LIFESTYLE.Expenses $118,868 · revenue $144,299
- FAST TRACK SERVES STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES WHO QUALIFY UNDER THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA).Expenses $36,215 · revenue $35,200
- PART CExpenses $100,590 · revenue $129,398
- UNITED WAY OF LIVINGSTON COUNTYExpenses $3,105 · revenue $3,557
- UNRESTRICTED AND OTHERExpenses $122,135 · revenue $89,551
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
- 37-1177773
- 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
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P82Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $852,155
- Income (IRS master file)
- $847,574
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $847,574 | $944,503 | $852,155 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $845,966 | $866,040 | $993,417 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $854,752 | $901,813 | $1,036,658 | XML |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 37-1177773).
Questions about LIVING INDEPENDENCE FOR EVERYONE
- What is the EIN of LIVING INDEPENDENCE FOR EVERYONE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIVING INDEPENDENCE FOR EVERYONE is 37-1177773.
- Is LIVING INDEPENDENCE FOR EVERYONE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to LIVING INDEPENDENCE FOR EVERYONE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIVING INDEPENDENCE FOR EVERYONE 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 LIVING INDEPENDENCE FOR EVERYONE 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 LIVING INDEPENDENCE FOR EVERYONE 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 LIVING INDEPENDENCE FOR EVERYONE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LIZ MALONE.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIVING INDEPENDENCE FOR EVERYONE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $81,239 (RICKIELEE BENECKE, EXECUTIVE DIR.).
- How much revenue does LIVING INDEPENDENCE FOR EVERYONE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $847,574, expenses of $944,503 and total assets of $852,155 at year end.
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