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Nonprofit · EIN 13-3171162

WESTCHESTER INDEPENDENT LIVING

Tax-exempt · WHITE PLAINS, NY 10607

Financials

$6.7M$6.5M2022$6.8M$6.8M2023$7.4M$7.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WESTCHESTER INDEPENDENT LIVING by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$7,418,245$7,419,033-$788$4,059,637$3,366,425$693,212
September 30, 2024990$6,825,781$6,849,023-$23,242$4,134,604$3,440,604$694,000
September 30, 2023990$6,657,128$6,535,580$121,548$4,636,091$3,918,849$717,242
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$7,141,057
of which government grants
$7,006,445
Program service revenue
$277,188
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$192,170
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$210,200
Other salaries and wages
$4,871,732
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$6,028,759
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$146,889
Occupancy
$455,251
Travel
$55,234
Program services (functional)
$6,528,075
Management and general (functional)
$883,104
Fundraising (functional)
$7,854

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,134,604
Total assets, end of year
$4,059,637
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,366,425
Net assets, end of year
$693,212
Net assets without donor restrictions
$693,212
Gross receipts
$7,418,245
Employees
101
Volunteers
10
Year formed
1981
State of legal domicile
NY

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MARGARET NUNZIATOEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$196,262$24,465
JANICE BOTTIGLIERIRN
Highest-paid employee
40$113,570$26,306
YASHARAE PIERRERN
Highest-paid employee
40$107,544$2,670
SHELLEY KLEINPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3.5$0$0
JENNIFER JOHNSONVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
3.5$0$0
MARNA SOLARSHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3.5$0$0
FRANK MASTRIOANNITREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3.5$0$0
DYLAN EMMONSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3.5$0$0
JOHN BOYLE UNTIL 92025DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3.5$0$0
LINDA STRAUBINGERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3.5$0$0
VICTOR PENADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3.5$0$0
NANETTE SATURNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3.5$0$0
LONNA KELLYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3.5$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MARGARET NUNZIATOEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$193,705$28,147
SHELLEY KLEINPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3.5$0$0
JENNIFER JOHNSONVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
3.5$0$0
MARNA SOLARSHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3.5$0$0
JESSE SAHAGUN UNTIL 22024TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3.5$0$0
FRANK MASTRIOANNIINTERIM TREA
Trustee or director, Officer
3.5$0$0
DYLAN EMMONSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3.5$0$0
JOHN BOYLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3.5$0$0
LINDA STRAUBINGER EFF 92024DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3.5$0$0
VICTOR PENA EFF 92024DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3.5$0$0
NANETTE SATURN EFF 92024DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3.5$0$0
LONNA KELLY EFF 92024DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3.5$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MARGARET NUNZIATOEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$193,705$21,981
SHELLEY KLEINPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3.5$0$0
JENNIFER JOHNSONVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
3.5$0$0
MARNA SOLARSHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3.5$0$0
JESSE SAHAGUNTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3.5$0$0
DYLAN EMMONSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3.5$0$0
ALANA COHENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3.5$0$0
RICH KELLER RESIGNED 223DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3.5$0$0
JOHN BOYLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3.5$0$0
FRANK MASTRIOANNIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3.5$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
10 COUNTY CENTER RD 2ND FLOOR, WHITE PLAINS, NY 10607-1537
In care of
% MARGARET NUNZIATO
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MARGARET NUNZIATO, 10 COUNTY CENTER ROAD, WHITE PLAINS, NY 10607
Signed the 990
MARGARET NUNZIATO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(914) 682-3926
Return prepared by
VICTOR J CANNISTRA CPA PC

Mission

WESTCHESTER INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER ("THE CENTER") IS THE LEADING COMMUNITY ADVOCATE, DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILIITIES BY PROMOTING INDIVIDUAL SELF DETERMINATION AND HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETAL CHANGE AND FULL ACCESS AND PARTICIPATION IN OUR COMMUNITY.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE INDEPENDENT LIVING (IL) SERVICES ARE THE CORE SERVICES THAT ARE GEARED TOWARDS PROMOTING SELF HELP, EQUAL ACCESS, PERSONAL GROWTH AND EMPOWERMENT. IL SERVICES INCLUDE: INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS ADVISEMENT, PEER ADVISEMENT, DEAF SERVICES AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS. THE INDEPENDENT LIVING TEAM WORKS WITH INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO MUTUALLY EXPLORE THEIR INDEPENDENT LIVING NEEDS AND DEVELOP A PLAN TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. PEER ADVISORS SERVE AS GUIDES TO OFFER EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND PRACTICAL ADVICE ON DISABILITY RELATED ISSUES AND CONCERNS WHILE THE INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPS THEIR GOALS. THEY MEET ON AN INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP BASIS TO HELP FACILITATE THE TRANSITION BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY. THE CENTER PROVIDES TRAINING FOR EVERYDAY LIFE SKILLS SUCH AS ARRANGING FOR TRANSPORT, JOB SEEKING, MONEY MANAGEMENT, WHEEL CHAIR MAINTENANCE AND ACCESSING TECHNOLOGY.
    Expenses $801,767 · grants $192,170
  • TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY PROGRAM PROVIDES INFORMATION, REFERRAL AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE CENTER ASSISTS IN RELOCATING PEOPLE FROM OUT-OF-STATE FACILITIES TO COMMUNITY-BASED RESIDENTIAL AND DAY PROGRAMS AND HELP INDIVIDUALS CURRENTLY RESIDING IN NURSING HOMES, PSYCHIATRIC FACILITIES OR IN THEIR FAMILY HOMES TO BE RE-SITUATED INTO MORE APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY SETTINGS. THE NURSING HOME TRANSITION AND DIVERSION PROGRAM IDENTIFIES, ASSESSES AND PLANS THE TRANSITION OF NURSING HOME RESIDENTS WHO ARE EAGER TO AND CAPABLE OF RETURNING TO COMMUNITY LIVING SETTINGS OF THEIR CHOOSING AND ASSIST IN THE DIVERSION OF PERSONS AT RISK OF BEING PLACED IN A SKILLED NURSING FACILITY. MONEY FOLLOWS THE PERSON PROJECT GOALS ARE TO IDENTIFY INDIVIDULAS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN MOVING FROM AN INSTITUTIONAL SETTING TO COMMUNITY-BASED SETTING. THE PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT IS TO PROVIDE OBJECTIVE INFORMATION ON AVAILABLE SERVICES SHOULD THEY WANT TO TRANSITION OUT OF A NURSING HOME. OLMSTEAD HOUSING AND RAPID TRANSITION HOUSING PROGRAMS ASSISTS PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES,TRANSITION FROM NURSING HOMES AND REHABS BY LOCATING HOUSING IN THE COMMUNITY.
    Expenses $3,755,718
  • VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION READINESS TRAINING PROGRAM IS BASED ON SELF-AWARENESS, PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND EMPOWERMENT.ITS CURRICULUM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND SUPPORTS THAT WILL ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO SUCCESSFULLY ENGAGE THE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROCESS THROUGH CLASSROOM TRAINING AND ONE-ON-ONE PEER MENTORING AND FOLLOW-UP SERVICES.
    Expenses $822,557 · revenue $24,431
  • NY CONNECTS PROGRAM WORKS CLOSELY WITH LOCAL DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND PROVIDES INFORMATION AND RESOURCES TO ANY INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY, SENIOR, OR PROFESSIONAL. MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES THROUGH PEER ADVOCACY AND SYSTEMS ADVOCACY TO PERSONS LIVING WITH A MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITY. THE PARENT TRAINING AND INFORMATION PROGRAM OFFERS WORKSHOPS AND SUPPORT FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES TO HELP THEM GAIN THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS THEY NEED TO ADVOCATE FOR THEIR CHILDREN. THE CENTER DEVELOPED CURRICULUM AND PERFORMED TRAINING SESSIONS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT ON DISABILITY AWARENESS, BASIC SIGN LANGUAGE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. VETERANS DIRECTED CARE (VDC)PROGRAM PROVIDES IN-HOME SERVICES TO VETERANS SO THAT COULD STAY IN THEIR HOMES VS. NURSING HOMES. SOCIAL CARE NETWORK PROGRAM PROVIDES CARE MANAGMENT TO ACCESS SERVICES SUCH AS HOUSING, NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT, ENVIRONMENTAL MODIFICATIONS AND BEHAVIORAL SERVICES.
    Expenses $1,148,033 · revenue $252,757

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
13-3171162
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
1984
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P800)
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,059,637
Income (IRS master file)
$7,418,245

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$7,418,245$7,419,033$4,059,637XML
990September 2024$6,825,781$6,849,023$4,134,604XML
990September 2023$6,657,128$6,535,580$4,636,091XML
990September 2022$6,084,689$6,083,410$2,599,554IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2018–––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 13-3171162).

Questions about WESTCHESTER INDEPENDENT LIVING

What is the EIN of WESTCHESTER INDEPENDENT LIVING?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WESTCHESTER INDEPENDENT LIVING is 13-3171162.
Is WESTCHESTER INDEPENDENT LIVING tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
Are donations to WESTCHESTER INDEPENDENT LIVING tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WESTCHESTER INDEPENDENT LIVING 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 WESTCHESTER INDEPENDENT LIVING 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 WESTCHESTER INDEPENDENT LIVING 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 WESTCHESTER INDEPENDENT LIVING?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names MARGARET NUNZIATO.
Who are the officers and directors of WESTCHESTER INDEPENDENT LIVING?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $196,262 (MARGARET NUNZIATO, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does WESTCHESTER INDEPENDENT LIVING have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,418,245, expenses of $7,419,033 and total assets of $4,059,637 at year end.

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