IT IS THE MISSION OF THE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE FOUNDATION TO SOLICIT AND MANAGE BOTH CURRENT AND ADVANCE GIFTS OF MONEY AND PROPERTY EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY ACCESS AND INDEPENDENCE FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, ESPECIALLY THOSE PERSONS SERVED BY THE HURON AREA CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$562K
+3.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$12K
+30.1% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+30.1% YoY
About Center for Independence
Based on IRS filings
Center for Independence is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in HURON, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $562K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $561,768 | $543,258 | $515,614 |
| Revenue | $37,332 | $48,096 | $42,936 |
| Expenses | $26,956 | $30,912 | $30,720 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $9,128 | $5,321 | $5,796 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Huron Area Center for Independence ($11,573).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HURON AREA CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE HURON, SD | ACCESSIBILITY | $11,573 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE CHARRON | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| SCOTT CORDTS | VICE CHARIMA | 0.25 | — |
| MATTHEW DUBOIS | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| ANDREA DEL GROSSO | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| TED HAEDER | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| JESSICA HOTCHKISS | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| KRISTIN KLINE | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JERRY MENCKE | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| DOUG PIETZ | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| SCOTT SLEPIKAS | CHAIRMAN | 0.25 | — |
| BONNIE WAGNER | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| LAURA WILLEMSSEN | TREASURER | 0.25 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center for Independence?
Center for Independence is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in HURON, SD. It holds $562K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Center for Independence?
As of 2024, Center for Independence holds $562K in total assets with $37K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $12K in 2024.
Where does Center for Independence operate?
Center for Independence has awarded grants in South Dakota.
What size grants does Center for Independence award?
In 2024, Center for Independence awarded 1 grants totaling $12K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Center for Independence's EIN?
Center for Independence's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0876701. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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