Nonprofit · EIN 94-2838242
CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTERS
Tax-exempt · SACRAMENTO, CA 95834
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $6,942,979 | $6,672,593 | $270,386 | $5,989,504 | $4,119,375 | $1,870,129 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $7,528,040 | $7,232,320 | $295,720 | $5,767,295 | $4,271,474 | $1,495,821 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $8,265,544 | $8,226,022 | $39,522 | $3,732,555 | $2,726,711 | $1,005,844 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,623,556
- of which government grants
- $1,623,506
- Program service revenue
- $5,307,392
- Investment income
- $12,031
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,220,292
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $255,107
- Other salaries and wages
- $697,167
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,148,625
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $7,675
- Accounting fees
- $300,593
- Occupancy
- $172,679
- Travel
- $709
- Depreciation
- $17,544
- Program services (functional)
- $6,489,050
- Management and general (functional)
- $183,543
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,767,295
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,989,504
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,119,375
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,870,129
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $39,623
- Publicly traded securities
- $432,200
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,855,314
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $14,815
- Gross receipts
- $6,942,979
- Employees
- 19
- Volunteers
- 24
- Year formed
- 1982
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRETT EISENBERG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $139,933 | $12,275 |
| KATHRINE CROWLEY | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $92,770 | $10,129 |
| TJ HILL | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER STEAGALL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDY CABRERA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNA GAMEZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY GRABLE | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA HAYES | PUBLIC POLICY CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LANA NIEVES | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FAUSTINO ALVAREZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LIGIA ANDRADE ZUNIGA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTOR SANTIAGO PINEDA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL GALVAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN MALARDINO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRITTANY ZAZUETA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DOLORES NASON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ADAM BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CARLY PACHECO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER GRIFFIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN ROTCHY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRANDI BLUEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHERI BURNS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EDDIE MORGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LETTY ZUNO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 29 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRETT EISENBERG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $147,877 | $12,275 |
| PHILLIP THOMPSON | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $85,505 | $22,977 |
| KATHRINE CROWLEY | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $88,957 | $10,129 |
| TJ HILL | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER STEAGALL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDY CABRERA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNA GAMEZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LANA NIEVES | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA HAYES | POLICY CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY GRABLE | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FAUSTINO ALVAREZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LIGIA ANDRADE ZUNIGA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTOR SANTIAGO PINEDA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL GALVAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EVAN LEVANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRITTANY ZAZUETA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOLORES NASON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLY PACHECO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIMMIE SOTO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER GRIFFIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN ROTCHY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELI GELARDIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TINK MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDI BLUEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERI BURNS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDDIE MORGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LETTY ZUNO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHILLIP THOMPSON | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $89,413 | $23,660 |
| ROBERT HAND | INT. EXECUTIVE DIR. (UNTIL 1/31/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $69,240 | $0 |
| MEGAN COWDELL | DEPUTY DIRECTOR (UNTIL 2/15/23) Officer | 40 | $63,320 | $5,677 |
| TJ HILL | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER SANTOS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDY CABRERA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNA GAMEZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LANA NIEVES | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERI BURNS | POLICY CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA HAYES | NCIL REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY GRABLE | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FAUSTINO ALVAREZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LILIBETH NAVARRO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL GALVAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EVAN LEVANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOLORES NASON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLY PACHECO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIMMIE SOTO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER GRIFFIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN ROTCHY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELI GELARDIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TINK MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDI BLUEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDDIE MORGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRITTANY ZAZUETA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRETT EISENBERG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (EFF. 3/1/23) Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHRINE CROWLEY | DEPUTY DIRECTOR (EFF. 4/24/23) Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3900 LENNANE DR STE 100, SACRAMENTO, CA 95834-2918
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LISA HAYES, 3900 LENNANE DRIVE 100, SACRAMENTO, CA 95834
- Signed the 990
- LISA HAYES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (916) 325-1690
- Website
- CFILC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- RICHARDSON & COMPANY LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-2838242 or by the name CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTERS.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER'S MISSION IS TO INCREASE ACCESS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES BY BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF INDEPENDENT LIVNG CENTERS.
Program accomplishments
- ABILITY TOOLS IS DEDICATED TO EXPANDING THE AVAILABILITY OF TOOLS, RESOURCES AND TECHNOLOGY THAT INCREASES INDEPENDENCE, IMPROVES PERSONAL PRODUCTIVITY AND ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF CALIFORNIANS WITH DISABILITIES. WE SUPPORT DEVICE LENDING LIBRARIES, REUSE CENTERS, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTERS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. WE PROVIDE FUNDING, TRAINING, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO A NETWORK OF OVER 1,600 ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS. WE DEVELOPED THE FREEDOMTECH ALTERNATIVE FINANCING PROGRAM TO PROVIDE LOW-INTEREST LOANS TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE SEEKING LOANS FOR ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND HOME OR VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS. THIS CATEGORY INCLUDES FUNDING FROM THE DEPT OF REHABILITATION ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY GRANT, AT CARRYFORWARD CONTRACT; FREEDOMTECH LOAN PROGRAM AND OTHER FUNDING RELATED TO ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY.Expenses $1,242,773 · grants $340,235 · revenue $3,075
- THE DONETWORK CALLS TO ACTION THE CALIFORNIA DISABILITY COMMUNITIES AND ALLIES, THROUGH COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND COALITION BUILDING TO EFFECT SYSTEMS CHANGE IN LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL ISSUES. THE CFILC DISABILITY ORGANIZING NETWORK IS A STATEWIDE DISABILITY ADVOCACY NETWORK OF 28 INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTERS AND THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE. IN EACH CENTER THERE IS A FULL-TIME STAFF PERSON DEVOTED TO INCREASING CIVIC PARTICIPATION THROUGH COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY AROUND ISSUES THAT AFFECT THE DISABILITY COMMUNITIES. DEPT OF REHABILITATION SYSTEM CHANGE NETWORK TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS ARE INCLUDED IN DONETWORK CATEGORY.Expenses $98,036 · revenue $13,076
- DISABILITY DISASTER ACCESS AND RESOURCES ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND OLDER ADULTS IN DISASTER READINESS AND RECOVERY. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS WITH INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE, DISASTER READINESS TRAINING, BACKUP ELECTRICITY SUPPORT, PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS PLANNING ASSISTANCE, PUBLIC AWARENESS, AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT REUSE AND LOAN CLOSET REFERRALS; BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER A DISASTER OR ELECTRICITY SHUT-OFF. THIS CATEGORY INCLUDES FUNDING EXPENSE FROM PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO., SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON, AND OTHER FUNDING AND DONATIONS RELATED TO EMERGENCY SERVICES, DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND DISABILITY DISASTER ACCESS AND RESOURCE CENTERS.Expenses $5,126,156 · grants $2,880,057 · revenue $5,155,791
- YOUTH ORGANIZING (YO!) DEVELOPS COMMUNITY ORGANIZING ACTIVITIES TO BUILD A POWER BASE AMONG YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES SO THAT WE CAN EFFECTIVELY WORK FOR CHANGE. WE ENGAGE YOUTH TO LEARN ABOUT OUR HISTORY, THE DISABILITY RIGHTS MOVEMENT, DISABILITY PRIDE, ORGANIZING AND ADVOCACY. YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES BUILD COMMUNITY WITH EACH OTHER, DEVELOP A SENSE OF LEADERSHIP, A POSITIVE DISABILITY IDENTITY AND ORGANIZE AND MOBILIZE EACH OTHER ON ISSUES THAT AFFECT OUR LIVES. WE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES, RESOURCES, AND INFORMATION FOR YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. DISABLED YOUTH ARE ABLE TO VOLUNTEER WITH LOCAL INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTERS, WORK ON ADVOCACY ISSUES AND CAMPAIGNS THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO THEM AND FIND MENTORS WITHIN THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY. YO! WORKS WITH TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AGES 16 TO 28. THIS PROGRAM OF CFILC RECEIVES FUNDING FROM GOVERNMENT, FOUNDATION, CORPORATE AND INDIVIDUALS.Expenses $15,928
- MEMBERSHIP: CFILC STARTED AS A PEER SUPPORT MECHANISM FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS OF THE FLEDGLING INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTERS IN CALIFORNIA (ILC) IN 1976. ORIGINALLY THE DIRECTORS WERE THE USUAL REPRESENTATIVES WHO WENT TO SACRAMENTO TO EDUCATE PUBLIC POLICY MAKERS ON ISSUES AFFECTING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. SINCE 1978, CFILC MEMBERS HAVE BEEN MEETING TO DETERMINE HOW BEST TO PROVIDE CRITICAL SERVICES, AND ADVOCATE FOR FREEDOM, CHOICE AND EQUALITY. BUILDING STRONG AND SUSTAINABLE INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTERS IS ONE WAY WE HAVE PROVEN OUR STRENGTH. CFILC MODERATES A SERIES OF COMMUNICATION LISTSERVS FOR ILC EXECUTIVES, MANAGEMENT AND STAFF SO THAT THEY MAY ACCESS AND SHARE INFORMATION AND EXPERTISE QUICKLY AND THROUGHOUT THE STATE. ILCS REGULARLY SHARE RESOURCES, MATERIALS AND "KNOW HOW," WHICH FOSTERS COLLABORATION AND INNOVATION. CFILC PRODUCES STATEWIDE MEETINGS FOR MEMBERS TO DEVELOP OUR PUBLIC POLICY AGENDA AND ACTIONS PLAN FOR SYSTEMS AND SOCIAL CHANGE. OUR MEETINGS INCLUDE PRESENTATIONS FROM FUNDERS, FOUNDATIONS, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND ILC EXECUTIVES SHARING EXPERTISE, BEST PRACTICES AND RESOURCES.Expenses $6,157 · revenue $135,450
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-2838242
- 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
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,989,504
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,942,979
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $6,942,979 | $6,672,593 | $5,989,504 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $7,528,040 | $7,232,320 | $5,767,295 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $8,265,544 | $8,226,022 | $3,732,555 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $6,877,555 | $6,861,170 | $3,323,716 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 94-2838242).
Questions about CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTERS
- What is the EIN of CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTERS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTERS is 94-2838242.
- Is CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTERS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTERS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTERS 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 CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTERS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTERS 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 CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTERS?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names LISA HAYES.
- Who are the officers and directors of CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTERS?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 26 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $139,933 (BRETT EISENBERG, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTERS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,942,979, expenses of $6,672,593 and total assets of $5,989,504 at year end.
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