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Nonprofit · EIN 45-4581894

INDEPENDENT CONNECTION INC

Tax-exempt · SALINA, KS 67401

Financials

$413K$396K2023$816K$788K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of INDEPENDENT CONNECTION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$816,368$788,022$28,346$309,975$166,529$143,446
June 30, 2024990$412,810$396,187$16,623$619,912$508,752$111,160
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$789,273
of which government grants
$779,070
Program service revenue
$26,353
Investment income
$742
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$94,475
Other salaries and wages
$266,079
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$419,408
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$18,805
Occupancy
$39,919
Travel
$10,207
Depreciation
$1,712
Program services (functional)
$755,618
Management and general (functional)
$32,404

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$619,912
Total assets, end of year
$309,975
Total liabilities, end of year
$166,529
Net assets, end of year
$143,446
Land, buildings and equipment
$11,682
Net assets without donor restrictions
$143,446
Gross receipts
$816,368
Employees
9
Volunteers
5
Year formed
2012
State of legal domicile
KS

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
ANGIE SAENGEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$91,790
GARY MARTENSCHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
ERYN WRIGHTVICE CHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
DEBORAH FURGASONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
GINA MCDONALDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
SHELIA NELSON-STOUTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANGIE SAENGEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$90,196
GARY MARTENSCHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
ERYN WRIGHTVICE CHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
DEBORAH FURGASONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
GINA MCDONALDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
SHELIA NELSON-STOUTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1710 W SCHILLING RD, SALINA, KS 67401-8131
In care of
% DARCY POLLAK
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
GARY MARTENS, 436 S OHIO STREET, SALINA, KS 67401
Signed the 990
GARY MARTENS, CHAIRPERSON
Phone
(785) 827-9383
Return prepared by
PINION LLC

Mission

TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, EDUCATIONAL OR GOVERNMENTAL PURPOSES BY PROVIDING ADVOCACY, PEER RELATIONSHIPS AND ROLE MODELS, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINING AND INFORMATION AND REFERRAL FOR PERSONS WHO ARE DISABLED. THIS CORPORATION SHALL ASSIST SUCH PERSONS IN PROMOTING AND PRACTICING AN INDEPENDENT LIVING PHILOSOPHY, BY PROVIDING PEER SUPPORT, SELF-HELP, SELF-DETERMINATION, EQUAL ACCESS, DEINSTITUTIONALIZATION, AND INDIVIDUAL AND SYSTEM ADVOCACY IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE THE LEADERSHIP, EMPOWERMENT, INDEPENDENCE AND PRODUCTIVITY OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THE INTEGRATION AND FULL INCLUSION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES INTO THE MAINSTREAM OF AMERICAN SOCIETY CONSISTENT WITH AND INCLUDING THE FIVE CORE INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • TO ASSIST DISABLED PERSONS IN PROMOTING AND PRACTICING AN INDEPENDENT LIVING PHILOSOPHY, BY PROVIDING PEER SUPPORT, SELF-HELP, SELF-DIRECTION, EQUAL ACCESS, AND INDIVIDUAL AND SYSTEM ADVOCACY IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE THE LEADERSHIP, EMPOWERMENT, INDEPENDENCE AND PRODUCTIVITY OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, AND THE INTEGRATION AND FULL INCLUSION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES INTO THE MAINSTREAM OF AMERICAN SOCIETY CONSISTENT WITH AND INCLUDING THE FIVE CORE INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES.
    Expenses $490,026
  • A GRANT THROUGH THE KANSAS DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES (KDADS), ALLOWED INDEPENDENT CONNECTION TO PURCHASE SUPPLY KITS, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES TO SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND PEOPLE IN NEED. INDEPENDENT CONNECTION DISTRIBUTED LIMITED, ONE-TIME SUPPLIES AT LOCAL EVENTS AND THROUGH PARTNERS.
    Expenses $194,193
  • AS PART OF THE KANSAS YOUTH TRANSITION NETWORK, INDEPENDENT CONNECTION IS WORKING ALONGSIDE YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS, FAMILIES, AND PARTNERS TO BUILD PARTNERSHIPS AND RESOURCES FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES AS THEY EXPLORE OPTIONS AND PLANS FOR KEY TRANSITION MOMENTS. THE GOAL IS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES SEAMLESSLY TRANSITION TO LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL, PREPARING THEM FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, FURTHER EDUCATION OR TECHNICAL TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT, AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION.
    Expenses $41,199
  • PART C FUNDING ALLOWS INDEPENDENT CONNECTION TO INCREASE OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN MORE RURAL COUNTIES AND COMMUNITIES OF OUR SERVICE DELIVERY AREA.AS A SALINA AREA UNITED WAY FUNDED PARTNER, INDEPENDENT CONNECTION IS CONTINUING HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES.A HEALTH AND WELLNESS GRANT ALLOWED INDEPENDENT CONNECTION TO CARRYOUT ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.
    Expenses $30,200 · revenue $26,353

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
45-4581894
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
2014
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P80)
Assets (IRS master file)
$309,975
Income (IRS master file)
$816,368

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$816,368$788,022$309,975XML
990June 2024$412,810$396,187$619,912XML
990June 2023$352,914$363,073$190,081IRS
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 45-4581894).

Questions about INDEPENDENT CONNECTION INC

What is the EIN of INDEPENDENT CONNECTION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of INDEPENDENT CONNECTION INC is 45-4581894.
Is INDEPENDENT CONNECTION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to INDEPENDENT CONNECTION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does INDEPENDENT CONNECTION 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 CONNECTION 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 CONNECTION 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 CONNECTION INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names GARY MARTENS.
Who are the officers and directors of INDEPENDENT CONNECTION INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $91,790 (ANGIE SAENGER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does INDEPENDENT CONNECTION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $816,368, expenses of $788,022 and total assets of $309,975 at year end.

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