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Tri-County Center for Independent L

Public charity · Grantmaker Rolla, MO EIN: 43-1764982 Website

To assist individuals with disabilities achieve their goals and lead a more independent lifestyle primarily in the Phelps, Pulaski, and Laclede counties.

Key facts about Tri-County Center for Independent L

In short: Tri-County Center for Independent L gave $1K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
43-1764982
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$1,064
Grants made (2025)
1
Average grant
$1,064
Median grant
$1,064
Total assets
$2,699,431
Primary geography
Missouri (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$2.7M

+4.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$1K

Grant Count

1

Avg Grant Size

$1K

About Tri-County Center for Independent L

Based on IRS filings

Tri-County Center for Independent L is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Rolla, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1K. Net investment income was $29K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Saint Louis

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500$1K$1.5K0 grants2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 0 grants2024 1 grant2025

In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2025

Missouri Alliance for Animals: $1KMissouri Alliance for Animals$1K

The largest 2025 recipient was Missouri Alliance for Animals ($1K).

Grant Size Distribution

1 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Missouri Alliance for Animals Saint Louis, MO—$1,064

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$2,699,431$2,575,914$2,455,185
Revenue$4,064,980$3,906,429$4,577,176
Expenses$4,100,427$3,773,720$3,312,508
Net Investment Income$28,679$2,704—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Tri-County Center for Independent L is led by Tonya Lewis, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Tonya Lewis

    Executive Director

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $122K (2024) → $220K (2025)

  • Joseph Bales

    President

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Crystal Lynch

    Treasurer

    Member → Treasurer, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • James Hornage

    Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Justin Doolin

    Secretary

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Patricia Ford

    Member

    Treasurer → Member, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

  • Robert Garcia

    Vice President

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

Former officers (10)
  • Former: Clarissa White (2021–2022) — Member
  • Former: Rebecca Helm (2021–2022) — Vice President
  • Former: Barrett Payne (2022) — President
  • Former: Heidi Woodruff (2022) — Member
  • Former: Laurie Sanborn Kelley (2022) — Member
  • Former: Mary Harlan (2022) — Secretary
  • Former: Matt Raby (2022) — Treasurer
  • Former: Kyle Auxier (2021) — President
  • Former: Phyllis Hollingsworth (2021) — Member
  • Former: Sarah Auxier (2021) — Secretary

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Tonya Lewis — Executive Director: $220KTonya LewisExecutive Director$220K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $220K, to Tonya Lewis (Executive Director).

Frequently asked questions about Tri-County Center for Independent L

How much does Tri-County Center for Independent L give each year?

Tri-County Center for Independent L gave $1K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.

How large is Tri-County Center for Independent L?

Tri-County Center for Independent L reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.1M.

What is Tri-County Center for Independent L?

Tri-County Center for Independent L is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Rolla, MO. It holds $2.7M in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Tri-County Center for Independent L operate?

Tri-County Center for Independent L has awarded grants in Missouri.

What is Tri-County Center for Independent L's EIN?

Tri-County Center for Independent L's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1764982. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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