Nonprofit · EIN 74-2418249
CONNECTIONS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
Tax-exempt · GREELEY, CO 80631
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,055,026 | $1,190,795 | -$135,769 | $609,608 | $85,073 | $524,535 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,351,396 | $1,334,093 | $17,303 | $742,414 | $80,992 | $661,422 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,333,850 | $1,331,125 | $2,725 | $742,036 | $96,425 | $645,611 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $879,436
- of which government grants
- $830,700
- Program service revenue
- $172,539
- Investment income
- $329
- Other revenue
- $2,722
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $500
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $119,768
- Other salaries and wages
- $653,022
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $896,382
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $77,188
- Occupancy
- $6,645
- Travel
- $7,092
- Depreciation
- $20,965
- Program services (functional)
- $1,025,439
- Management and general (functional)
- $165,356
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $742,414
- Total assets, end of year
- $609,608
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $85,073
- Net assets, end of year
- $524,535
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $493,738
- Publicly traded securities
- $10,125
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $512,875
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $11,660
- Gross receipts
- $1,055,026
- Employees
- 20
- Volunteers
- 7
- Year formed
- 1985
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochelle Mitchell | ED/CEO Officer | 40 | $111,007 | $8,435 |
| Tim Wilson | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Kate Howell | VP & Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Lou Steinberg | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Mahoney | Past Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Norma McCleod | Past Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Tony Gonzalez | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| James Childress | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochelle Mitchell | ED/CEO Officer | 40 | $95,177 | $11,335 |
| Elizabeth Mahoney | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Kate Howell | VP & Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Lou Steinberg | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Wilson | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Norma McCleod | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Tony Gonzalez | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| James Childress | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Jo Brockshus | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochelle Mitchell-Miller | ED/CEO Officer | 40 | $90,480 | $3,184 |
| Mary Jo Brockshus | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Mahoney | VP & Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Lou Steinberg | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Kate Howell | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Erica Barraza | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Tony Gonzalez | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1331 8TH AVE, GREELEY, CO 80631-4601
- In care of
- % CHILDRESS ACCOUNTING AND CON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Tim Wilson, 1331 8th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631
- Signed the 990
- Tim Wilson, President
- Phone
- (970) 352-8682
- Website
- www.connectionscolorado.org
- Return prepared by
- Janice Moen CPA
Mission
To promote the full inclusion and integration of people with all types of disabilities into all levels of society.
Program accomplishments
- Independent Living: The organization has five core independent living services:1. Peer Support: Staff members who have disabilities provide support, teaching, and information sharing with participants to help in overcoming barriers, handling the stresses of having a disability, and sharing resources helpful in maintaining independence.2. Information and Referral: Information and referral services to all individuals who need help finding the appropriate community support.3. Individual and Systems Advocacy: The organization not only advocates for individuals, but also works to eliminate physical and attitudinal barriers in the community.4. Independent Living Skills Training: Instruction to develop independent living skills in areas such as personal care, coping, budgeting, and social skills.5. Transition: Staff assists in identifying resources and support systems that allow individuals to relocate from nursing homes to an independent life in the community at large.Expenses $782,358
- Other Programs: Certified Benefits Enrollment Center: In 2024 the organization received a grant to become a Certified Benefits Enrollment Center with the National Agency on Aging. The organization provides benefits counseling for TANF, Medicaid, Medicare savings plans, SNAP and LEAP programs. As well as assistance with SSI/SSDI claims.Veterans Independence Program: In 2025 the organization became a spoke in a hub and spoke model with the Veterans Administration to provide Veteran Directed Care services to pre-determined (by the VA) Veterans with disabilities.Non Attorney Representative: In 2025 the organization began the 2 year journey to have certified non attorney reps on staff to provide SSI and SSDI counseling and arbitration services. As of the close of 2025, the organization is a in a guided pilot program with a strategic partner and has 6 mentoring cases for non attorney representation.Expenses $141,719 · revenue $2,101
- Housing Voucher Program management: The organization manages approximately 200 housing choice vouchers as a subcontractor for the Colorado Department of Local Affairs/Division of Housing, and maintains an affordable housing list for people with disabilities.Expenses $90,466 · revenue $86,226
- Community Transitions Care Coordination as a certified Transitions Care Coordinating agency for the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Finance, the agency provides assistance to those with disabilities under the Olmstead Provision per the ADA.Expenses $10,896 · revenue $84,212
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
- 74-2418249
- 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
- 1986
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $609,608
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,055,026
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $1,055,026 | $1,190,795 | $609,608 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $1,351,396 | $1,334,093 | $742,414 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $1,333,850 | $1,331,125 | $742,036 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $1,391,734 | $1,389,394 | $728,946 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 74-2418249).
Questions about CONNECTIONS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
- What is the EIN of CONNECTIONS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CONNECTIONS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING is 74-2418249.
- Is CONNECTIONS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
- Are donations to CONNECTIONS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CONNECTIONS FOR 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 CONNECTIONS FOR 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 CONNECTIONS FOR 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 CONNECTIONS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Tim Wilson.
- Who are the officers and directors of CONNECTIONS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $111,007 (Rochelle Mitchell, ED/CEO).
- How much revenue does CONNECTIONS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,055,026, expenses of $1,190,795 and total assets of $609,608 at year end.
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