2026-08-05T11:26:28-05:00 2025-09-30 582487348 Aprio Advisory Group LLC 111 Rockville Pike Suite 600 Rockville MD 20850 990 2024-10-01 521891697 Independence Now Inc INDE 3012772839 12301 Old Columbia Pike 101 Silver Spring MD 20904 Diane Palmer Executive Director 3012772839 2026-08-03 1 0 Stacy Cullen P00974308 3012316200 2026-08-03 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Diane Palmer 12301 Old Columbia Pike 101 Silver Spring MD 20904 1784794 0 X http//www.innow.org X 1994 MD We advocate and embody independence and equality for all people with disabilities. 8 8 24 8 0 0 1311966 1203002 370618 408501 39731 67840 -9762 76 1712553 1679419 61139 47554 0 0 1053270 1150475 0 0 0 501870 486329 1616279 1684358 96274 -4939 1662747 1522012 346263 230649 1316484 1291363 X See Schedule O for DetailsIndependence Now is a Center for Independent Living serving people with disabilities throughout Montgomery and Prince George's Counties, Maryland. Our mission is to empower people with disabilities to live independently, exercise self-determination, and fully participate in community life. Staffed and governed by a majority of people with disabilities, we advance disability rights and inclusion through advocacy, independent living skills training, peer support, information and referral services, transition assistance, assistive technology, youth leadership development, and community-based supports. 0 0 1331923 47554 408501 See Schedule O for DetailsDuring fiscal year 2025, Independence Now provided services and supports to 183 consumers with disabilities in Montgomery County and 210 in Prince George's County. A total of 20 cases were closed in Montgomery County, and 18 cases were closed in Prince George's County. The top three services across our service area were Information and Referral (5,802 inquiries handled), Peer counseling (236 consumers), and Independent Living skills training (173 consumers).Independent Living and Community Integration Services:Independence Now delivered information and referral services, independent living skills training, personalized assistance designed to help people with disabilities achieve greater independence and community participation. Services supported individuals in obtaining housing, employment, transportation, healthcare, assistive technology, and community resources.Transition and Supports Planning Services:The organization assisted individuals transitioning from nursing facilities and other institutional settings into community-based living arrangements. Staff provided person-centered planning, resource coordination, housing guidance, and advocacy to help individuals successfully move to and remain in the community. The Supports Planning Agency served 189 consumers. Assistive Technology and Accessibility:Through partnerships and direct service programs, Independence Now helped individuals obtain assistive technology and accessibility-related supports that increased independence at home, work, school, and in the community. Services included technology assessments, device acquisition assistance, training, and accessibility modifications.Youth Leadership and Pre-Employment Transition Services:The organization provided leadership development, independent living skills training, self-advocacy education, and transition-to-adulthood programming for youth and young adults with disabilities. These services helped participants prepare for post-secondary education, employment, community engagement, and independent living.Employment and Benefits Counseling:Independence Now provided benefits counseling and work incentive planning to 785 consumers receiving Social Security disability benefits. Services helped participants understand the impact of employment on benefits, increase financial self-sufficiency, and make informed decisions regarding education and career opportunities.Advocacy and Systems Change:As a disability-led organization, Independence Now engaged in individual and systems advocacy to improve access, equity, and inclusion for people with disabilities. The organization worked collaboratively with youth and adult consumers, government agencies, community organizations, and policymakers to promote civil rights, accessibility, and opportunities for independent living. 1331923 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 13 0 1 24 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 MD X Diane Palmer 2408982183 12301 Old Columbia Pike Suite 101 Silver Spring MD 20904 Jamie Freeny President 0.50 X X 0 0 0 Cindy Buddington Vice President 0.50 X X 0 0 0 Donna Herring Treasurer 0.50 X X 0 0 0 Kim Allen Secretary 0.50 X X 0 0 0 Joe Aukward Member 0.50 X 0 0 0 Miriam Ruttenberg Member 0.50 X 0 0 0 Kisha Stover Member 0.50 X 0 0 0 Robert Watson Member 0.50 X 0 0 0 Diane Palmer Executive Director 40.00 X 38349 0 4957 38349 0 4957 0 0 0 0 0 1156516 46486 1203002 Fees for Services 541900 408501 408501 408501 23215 23215 150000 105375 44625 44625 44625 Miscellaneous 900099 76 76 76 1679419 408501 0 67916 47554 47554 135235 119483 15752 890655 786914 103741 42156 37246 4910 82429 72828 9601 3971 1954 2017 137239 67533 69706 85444 18341 67103 49343 25006 24337 11211 5517 5694 120043 95556 24487 27113 24562 2551 16648 13753 2895 441 227 214 4469 4469 14725 7590 7135 Payroll Processing 9607 4727 4880 Membership 3190 1644 1546 Bad Debt 2659 1371 1288 Licensing and Fees 116 60 56 110 57 53 1684358 1331923 352435 0 386779 344438 5324 5381 145401 268618 100854 27942 23537 43675 39025 9119 4650 782523 830091 182442 67660 1662747 1522012 158221 164092 188042 66557 346263 230649 X 1298209 1263386 18275 27977 1316484 1291363 1662747 1522012 -4939 -20182 0 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 100682 1113450 1145007 1311966 1203002 4874107 100682 1113450 1145007 1311966 1203002 4874107 4874107 30304 33703 33843 20284 23215 141349 2140 76 2216 5017672 1111148 0.97140 0.96510 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 38675 34025 4650 5000 5000 0 4650 Finance Lease 4651 Operating lease liabilities 61906 66557 X 1659237 -20182 -20182 1679419 0 1679419 1684358 0 1684358 0 1684358 Part X, Line 2: Independence Now evaluates uncertainty in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return based on a more-likely-than-not recognition standard. If that threshold is met, the tax position is then measured as the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. As of September 30, 2025 and 2024, there are no accruals for uncertain tax positions. If applicable, Independence Now records interest and penalties as a component of income tax expense. Tax years from 2022 through the current year remain open for examination by tax authorities. 0 DORS-AT Grant 14 46677 Household Items Walmart Grant 7 877 Household Items Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Form 990 is reviewed by the executive director, finance director and finance committee prior to filing the form with the Internal Revenue Service. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The board members and staff are covered under this conflict of interest policy, the executive director reviews the policy. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and the financial statements are available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: There were no changes to the organization's selection process or oversight process during the year.