Center for Independent Living
CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING (CIL) PROVIDES SERVICES, SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY TO ENHANCE THE RIGHTS AND ABILITIES OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND TO …
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The Center for Independent Living provides advocacy, programs and services in support of the rights, independence and inclusion of people with diverse disabilities. CIL is the first independent living center in the country.
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Mission
Center for independent living (cil) provides services, support and advocacy to enhance the rights and abilities of people with disabilities to actively participate in their communities and to live self-determined lives.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Center for Independent Living has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Established in 1972, it predates 80% of the arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 84% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCenter for Independent Living is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Berkeley, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1972 and has been operating for 54 years. Its EIN is 237175191. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 35 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Center for Independent Living's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237175191. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Center for Independent Living has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Center for Independent Living is located in Berkeley, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1972 and has been active for 54 years. Its registered address is 3075 Adeline St, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Center for Independent Living has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Center for Independent Living is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 35 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Center for Independent Living. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Center for Independent Living holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 71% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Center for Independent Living provides advocacy, programs and services in support of the rights, independence and inclusion of people with diverse disabilities. CIL is the first independent living center in the country. Center for Independent Living is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1972.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 71% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $3M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Center for Independent Living are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Center for Independent Living is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237175191, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (15)
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15 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 35 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 35 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1972
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Center for Independent Living
- What is Center for Independent Living?
- Center for Independent Living is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Berkeley, United States. The Center for Independent Living provides advocacy, programs and services in support of the rights, independence and inclusion of people with diverse disabilities. CIL is the first independent living center in the country.
- When was Center for Independent Living founded?
- Center for Independent Living was founded in 1972.
- Who leads Center for Independent Living?
- Robert Hand serves as INTERIM ADMIN. DIR..
- Where is Center for Independent Living located?
- Headquartered in Berkeley, CA, United States.
- What is Center for Independent Living's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 71% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Center for Independent Living trustworthy?
- Center for Independent Living has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Center for Independent Living's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 237175191.
- What is Center for Independent Living's website?
- https://www.thecil.org