Centers for Independence Inc
Centers for Independence, inc. (CFI) provides governance and other support functions, enabling CFI's affiliate organizations to carry out their mission of partnering with people of all abilities to advance their total health.
Centers for Independence Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,176,879
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Centers for Independence Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $10.0M (2023) to $37.9M (2021). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $10.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Center For Independence Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI | For the Foundation to invest to support future needs of CFI & its related organizations. | $10,000,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,176,879 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $1,176,879 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | 1 | $10,000,000 |
| 2022 | $1,176,879 | $12,500,000 | $12,500,000 | $12,500,000 | 1 | $12,500,000 |
| 2021 | $1,176,879 | $2,724,477 | $37,929,042 | $37,929,042 | 1 | $2,724,477 |
| 2020 | $36,381,444 | — | — | — | — | — |
About Centers for Independence Inc
Based on IRS filings
Centers for Independence Inc is a public charity, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Centers for Independence Inc is led by Elsmo Leif Sverre, President & CEO on the 2024 filing; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elsmo Leif Sverre
President & CEO
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tilleman Morgan
Chairperson
Director → Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cain Morris
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holmes Dr Lyah
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Johnson Norah
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kaemmerer Dr Tobias
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rivera Dr A Joy
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Boehm Jordan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phelps Morgan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reese Robin
Vice Chairperson
Director → Vice Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Devougas Steven Marcel
Vice President Legal & Compliance
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (34)
- Former: Fassett Bridget (2021–2024) — CFO & Treasurer · Filing note: Thru 121824
- Former: Betters Bruce (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Goldman Rebecca (2021–2023) — Vice Chairperson
- Former: Neely Dan (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Riley Antonio (2021–2023) — Chairperson
- Former: Spencer Dr Mary (2021–2023) — Past Chairperson
- Former: Voightman Tim (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Zywicki Teri (2021–2023) — President & CEO
- Former: Fleming Jeff (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Lubar Elliot (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Chard Kasey (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Fischbach Margaret (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Henry James (2021) — Director
- Former: Kessler Joan (2021) — Director
- Former: Margaret Fischbach (2021) — Secretary
- Former: McCann E Michael (2021) — Director
- Former: Antonio Riley (2020) — Vice Chairperson
- Former: Bridget Fassett (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Dan Neely (2020) — Director
- Former: E Michael McCann (2020) — Director
- Former: Elliott Lubar (2020) — Director
- Former: Howard Garber PhD (2020) — Former President & CEO
- Former: James Henry Jr. (2020) — Director
- Former: Jeff Fleming (2020) — Past Chairperson
- Former: Joan Kessler (2020) — Director
- Former: Lyah Holmes (2020) — Director
- Former: Mary Spencer (2020) — Chairperson
- Former: Morgan Tilleman (2020) — Director
- Former: Morris Cain (2020) — Director
- Former: Rebecca Goldman (2020) — Director
- Former: Robin Reese (2020) — Director
- Former: Teri Zywicki (2020) — President & CEO
- Former: Tim Voigtman (2020) — Director
- Former: Tobias Kaemmerer (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Centers for Independence Inc
How large is Centers for Independence Inc?
Centers for Independence Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Centers for Independence Inc operate?
Centers for Independence Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Centers for Independence Inc's EIN?
Centers for Independence Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1753381. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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