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Nonprofit · EIN 38-2685452

LIVING INDEPENDENCE FOR EVERYONE

Tax-exempt · MONROE, MI 48161

Financials

$1.8M$1.6M2022$1.4M$1.7M2023$1.6M$1.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LIVING INDEPENDENCE FOR EVERYONE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$1,570,434$1,634,390-$63,956$1,895,016$170,846$1,724,170
September 30, 2024990$1,407,432$1,675,849-$268,417$1,947,141$159,015$1,788,126
September 30, 2023990$1,802,464$1,599,900$202,564$2,216,065$159,522$2,056,543
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,427,071
Program service revenue
$114,035
Investment income
$29,328
Net gain from sales of assets
$29,280
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$735,770
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$735,770
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$136,288
Depreciation
$60,149
Program services (functional)
$1,472,168
Management and general (functional)
$162,222

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,947,141
Total assets, end of year
$1,895,016
Total liabilities, end of year
$170,846
Net assets, end of year
$1,724,170
Land, buildings and equipment
$717,314
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,680,045
Net assets with donor restrictions
$44,125
Gross receipts
$1,570,434
Employees
33
Year formed
1985
State of legal domicile
MI

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHERI BORONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee
40$50,117
CINDY WAGASYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DENISE BRADENTREASURERSECREARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LARRY VANWASHENNOVABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
RON MARSHALLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SHARON MUMABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DIANE WASHINGTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ANDREA RINKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN PASKOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHERI BORONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee
40$49,843
SHARON MUMABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DIANE WASHINGTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ANDREA RINKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LARRY VANWASHENNOVABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
RON MARSHALLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CINDY WAGASYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JOHN PASKOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DENISE BRADENTREASURERSECREARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHERI BORONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee
40$47,289
SHARON MUMABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DIANE WASHINGTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ANDREA RINKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LARRY VANWASHENNOVABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
RON MARSHALLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CINDY WAGASYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JOHN PASKOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DENISE BRADENTREASURERSECREARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 646, MONROE, MI 48161-0646
In care of
% CHERI BORON
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DENISE BRADEN, PO BOX 646, MONROE, MI 48161
Signed the 990
CHERI BORON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(734) 242-6800
Return prepared by
STEINERT AND ASSOCIATES INC

Mission

TO PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS MEALS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AT HOME OR AT A CONGREGATE SITE.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CONGREGATE NUTRITION PROGRAM PROVIDES HOT, NUTRITIOUS MEALS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND A PLACE TO ENJOY SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. MEALS ARE SERVED AT CONGREGATE SITES IN MONROE COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND HOME DELIVERED MEAL PROGRAM PROVIDES MEALS TO HOMEBOUND AND RECUPERATING SENIORS WHO ARE UNABLE TO FIX THEIR OWN MEALS AND ARE UNABLE TO COME TO THE CONGREGATES SITES.
    Expenses $1,472,168 · revenue $1,529,237

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 15, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 16, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
38-2685452
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
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,895,016
Income (IRS master file)
$1,570,434

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$1,570,434$1,634,390$1,895,016XML
990September 2024$1,407,432$1,675,849$1,947,141XML
990September 2023$1,802,464$1,599,900$2,216,065XML
990September 2022$1,615,650$1,478,530$2,378,516IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 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 38-2685452).

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 38-2685452.
Is LIVING INDEPENDENCE FOR EVERYONE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
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 September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. 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 September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of LIVING INDEPENDENCE FOR EVERYONE?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names DENISE BRADEN.
Who are the officers and directors of LIVING INDEPENDENCE FOR EVERYONE?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $50,117 (CHERI BORON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does LIVING INDEPENDENCE FOR EVERYONE have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,570,434, expenses of $1,634,390 and total assets of $1,895,016 at year end.

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