Nonprofit · EIN 52-1274712
DEAF INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSOCIATION INC
Tax-exempt · SALISBURY, MD 21804
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $5,009,891 | $4,516,841 | $493,050 | $2,886,226 | $819,765 | $2,066,461 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,071,241 | $4,178,377 | -$107,136 | $2,197,243 | $628,337 | $1,568,906 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,064,138 | $2,903,761 | $160,377 | $3,120,032 | $1,446,806 | $1,673,226 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $11,795
- Program service revenue
- $4,946,661
- Investment income
- $24,231
- Net rental income
- $24,227
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $19,000
- Other revenue
- $27,204
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,548,879
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,892,662
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $23,700
- Travel
- $58,594
- Depreciation
- $115,531
- Program services (functional)
- $4,125,346
- Management and general (functional)
- $391,495
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,197,243
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,886,226
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $819,765
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,066,461
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,345,794
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,033,997
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $32,464
- Gross receipts
- $5,069,983
- Employees
- 93
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1982
- State of legal domicile
- MD
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE PURKEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $99,510 |
| CRYSTAL COLLINS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| SHYAM BHAYANI | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE SCALES-SHERRIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| TONYA DICKSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| ROSEMARY BALZER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAN BRILLIANT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LAURA DREANY-PYLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARK V EVANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| NAKISHA JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY SPIES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE PURKEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $92,401 |
| CRYSTAL COLLINS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| SHYAM BHAYANI | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE SCALES-SHERRIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| TONYA DICKSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| ROSEMARY BALZER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAN BRILLIANT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LAURA DREANY-PYLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARK V EVANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| NAKISHA JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY SPIES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE PURKEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $87,225 |
| KIYA SAFAI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| JONATHAN BLACKMON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| ELLEN SCHAEFER-SALINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY SPIES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARK EVANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ROSEMARY BALZER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL COLLINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LAURA DREANY-PYLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 806 SNOW HILL RD, SALISBURY, MD 21804-1938
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KIYA SAFAI, 30421 MALLARD DRIVE, DELMAR, MD 21875
- Signed the 990
- MIKE PURKEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (410) 742-5052
- Website
- WWW.DILA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PKS & COMPANYPA
Mission
TO PROMOTE ACCESS TO THE SERVICES AND RESOURCES FOR THE EASTERN SHORE RESIDENTS WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FULL PARTICIPATION IN ALL ASPECTS OF COMMUNITY LIFE.
Program accomplishments
- RESIDENTIAL SERVICES AND FACILITIES - SUPPORT TO RENTERS, EXISTING HOMEOWNERS AND THOSE RESIDING IN DEAF INDEPENDENT RESIDENCES, INC. INDEPENDENT LIVING ADVISORS WORK CLOSELY WITH THESE INDIVIDUALS TO HELP THEM DEVELOP AND STRENGTHEN THEIR BASIC LIVING SKILLS AND ESTABLISH RELATIONSHIPS WITH EACH OTHER AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. DILA CONNECTS WITH THESE CONSUMERS THROUGH THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS AND SERVICE LINES: A FEE PAYMENT SYSTEM, A COMMUNITY SUPPORT LIVING ARRANGEMENT, INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT SERVICES AND A NEW JERSEY STATE PROGRAM. RESIDENTIAL CONSUMERS ENJOYED VARIOUS SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND DAYTRIPS THIS YEAR. THESE INCLUDED: HALLOWEEN PARTY, THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS DINNER AND VARIOUS DEAF PLAYS. REVENUE IS HIGHER THAN EXPENSES BECAUSE PART OF THE REVENUE IS ATTRIBUTABLE TO INDIRECT EXPENSES REFLECTED IN MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSESExpenses $4,125,346 · revenue $4,973,865
- EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT - DILA'S EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM ELIMINATES MANY OF THE TRADITIONAL BARRIERS THAT DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING INDIVIDUALS FACE IN THE WORK WORLD. AS PART OF THE PROGRAM, TRAINED JOB COACHES FLUENT IN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE WORK CLOSELY WITH DEAF COMMUNITY MEMBERS SO THAT THEY CAN SUCCEED ON THE JOB.
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1274712
- 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
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P870)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,886,226
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,069,983
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $5,009,891 | $4,516,841 | $2,886,226 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $4,071,241 | $4,178,377 | $2,197,243 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,064,138 | $2,903,761 | $3,120,032 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 52-1274712).
Questions about DEAF INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSOCIATION INC
- What is the EIN of DEAF INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSOCIATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DEAF INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSOCIATION INC is 52-1274712.
- Is DEAF INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to DEAF INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DEAF INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSOCIATION 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 DEAF INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSOCIATION 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 DEAF INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSOCIATION 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 DEAF INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KIYA SAFAI.
- Who are the officers and directors of DEAF INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $99,510 (MIKE PURKEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does DEAF INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSOCIATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,009,891, expenses of $4,516,841 and total assets of $2,886,226 at year end.
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