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Nonprofit · EIN 39-1762026

INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCES INC

Tax-exempt · LA CROSSE, WI 54601

Financials

$1.3M$1.3M2023$1.1M$1.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,075,850$1,168,512-$92,662$623,999$293,938$330,061
June 30, 2024990$1,335,369$1,256,087$79,282$840,895$418,172$422,723
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$934,014
of which government grants
$928,714
Program service revenue
$133,617
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$8,219

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$92,120
Other salaries and wages
$570,852
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$760,820
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,540
Accounting fees
$27,333
Occupancy
$129,244
Travel
$148,000
Depreciation
$412
Program services (functional)
$1,031,459
Management and general (functional)
$132,477
Fundraising (functional)
$4,576

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$840,895
Total assets, end of year
$623,999
Total liabilities, end of year
$293,938
Net assets, end of year
$330,061
Land, buildings and equipment
$274
Net assets without donor restrictions
$322,079
Net assets with donor restrictions
$7,982
Gross receipts
$1,075,850
Employees
20
Volunteers
22
Year formed
1994
State of legal domicile
WI

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 / weekCompensation
SARA ECKLANDEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
38$79,960
VINCENT LOERAPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KRYSTI MCCANDLESS ANDERSONVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
AMY DUMMERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ETHAN HAYESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
REBECCA BACKMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ELIZABETH FRYSETHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
NICHOLE HYSELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SARA ECKLANDEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
38$79,960
VINCENT LOERAPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KRYSTI MCCANDLESS ANDERSONVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
AMY DRUMMERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHARLES WEAVERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JENNIFER KELLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ETHAN HAYESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
REBECCA BACKMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ELIZABETH FRYSETHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
NICHOLE HYSELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4439 MORMON COULEE RD, LA CROSSE, WI 54601-8220
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SARA ECKLAND, 4439 MORMON COULEE ROAD, LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Signed the 990
SARA ECKLAND, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(608) 787-1111
Return prepared by
JOHSON BLOCK & CO INC

Mission

INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCES IS COMMITTED TO COMMUNITY DIVERSITY THROUGH ADVOCACY, CHOICE, AND EDUCATION RESULTING IN EMPOWERMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTERS (ILCS) HELP PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ACHIEVE OR MAINTAIN MORE SELF-SUFFICIENT AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ASSISTED IN EXPLORING ALTERNATIVES TO INSTITUTIONALIZATION AND ARE ENCOURAGED TO MAKE THEIR OWN DECISIONS ABOUT HOW THEY WILL LIVE. ILCS DIRECTLY PROVIDE OR COORDINATE THROUGH REFERRAL THOSE SERVICES WHICH ASSIST PEOPLE IN INCREASING THEIR ABILITIES TO EXERCISE CONTROL OVER THEIR LIVES. CONTROL OVER ONE'S LIFE MEANS HAVING A CHOICE OF ACCEPTABLE OPTIONS THAT MINIMIZE RELIANCE ON OTHERS IN MAKING DECISIONS AND PERFORMING EVERY DAY ACTIVITIES. THIS INCLUDES MANAGING ONE'S OWN AFFAIRS, PARTICIPATING IN DAY-TO-DAY COMMUNITY LIFE, AND FULFILLING A RANGE OF SOCIAL ROLES.
    Expenses $400,986
  • ILR HAS NEGOTIATED A VARIETY OF CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS WITH FUNDING SOURCES SUCH AS COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES CCS & OTHER PROGRAMS, DVR, IRIS, CLTS WAIVER, AND MCOS FOR FEE-BASED SERVICES. ILR IS REIMBURSED IN DIFFERENT WAYS; BY THE HOUR, QUARTER HOUR, OR COMPLETED ASSESSMENT. ALL SERVICES ARE BASED ON INDIVIDUAL REFERRAL AUTHORIZATIONS VIA REFERRALS EMAIL.
    Expenses $139,799 · revenue $141,836
  • INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCES, INC. IS AN ACTIVE PARTICIPANT OF THE LA CROSSE COLLABORATIVE TO END HOMELESSNESS. IT IS MADE UP OF SEVERAL COMMUNITY PROVIDERS, FUNDERS, AND HOMELESS CONSUMERS WHO ACT AS AN ADVISORY COUNCIL. THERE IS ONE STAFF WHO COORDINATES MEETINGS OF SEVERAL MEMBER COMMITTEES, SECURES FUNDING, COLLECTS DATA, DEVELOPS SUB CONTRACTS WITH MEMBERS, PROVIDES TRAINING, AND DRIVES THE ENTIRE PROCESS TO BE COHESIVE. ILR HAS TWO SUBCONTRACTS FOR TWO OUTREACH STAFF AND FOR PREVENTION FUNDS. CATHOLIC CHARITIES IS THE FISCAL AGENT FOR ALL THEIR ACTIVITIES AND FUNDING.
    Expenses $108,364
  • GRANT FROM DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE TO ACCOMPLISH THE FOLLOWING OUTCOMES: -PROVIDE ONGOING SUPPORT/TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO EIGHT DHS FUNDED PEER RUN ORGANIZATIONS (PRO), SO THEY MEET DHS REQUIREMENTS. -DEVELOP STATEWIDE PEER LEADERSHIP THROUGH ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT PRO'S RESULTING IN STATEWIDE TRAINING. -PROVIDE TIMELY REIMBURSEMENT TO CONSUMERS WHO PARTICIPATE IN STATE SPONSORED MEETINGS. RAVE IS A CONSUMER RUN DROP-IN CENTER FOR PERSONS LIVING WITH MENTAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS LOCATED IN LA CROSSE. THE DROP-IN CENTER IS OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY FROM 9-5 AND IS STAFFED BY PEER SPECIALISTS. THE STAFF ARE ALL PERSONS LIVING WITH A MENTAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER AND HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED A 48 HOUR PEER SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION COURSE. RAVE PROVIDES A SAFE, COMFORTABLE, AND ACCEPTING PLACE TO MEET AND VISIT WITH PEERS TO HAVE A CUP OF COFFEE, TO READ THE DAILY NEWSPAPER TO FIND OUT ABOUT COMMUNITY RESOURCES, TO GET HELP WITH JOB SEARCHES, TO USE THE COMPUTERS, PLAY POOL, PAINT A PICTURE, DO CRAFTS, OR WHATEVER HELPS WITH PERSONAL RECOVERY. MENTAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER RECOVERY IS A JOURNEY OF HEALING AND TRANSFORMATION ENABLING PEOPLE TO LIVE MEANINGFUL LIVES IN THE COMMUNITY WHILE STRIVING TO ACHIEVE HIS/HER FULL POTENTIAL.
    Expenses $382,310

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
39-1762026
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
1993
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P80Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$623,999
Income (IRS master file)
$1,075,850

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,075,850$1,168,512$623,999XML
990June 2024$1,335,369$1,256,087$840,895XML
990June 2023$1,332,968$1,367,785$601,186IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––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 39-1762026).

Questions about INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCES INC

What is the EIN of INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCES INC is 39-1762026.
Is INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
Are donations to INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCES 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 INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCES 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 INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCES 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 INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCES INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SARA ECKLAND.
Who are the officers and directors of INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCES INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $79,960 (SARA ECKLAND, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCES INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,075,850, expenses of $1,168,512 and total assets of $623,999 at year end.

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