C U Independence Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs
C U Independence Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Champaign, Illinois, registered in 1985, with $289,958 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1304 W Bradley Ave, Champaign, IL, 61821 EIN 37-1179479 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2024)
$290K
▲ 5.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$220K
Net assets
$66K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for C U Independence Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating4 mo reserves · +24% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For C U Independence Inc: 4 mo reserves · +24% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for C U Independence Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For C U Independence Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $220K (FY2009) to $290K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $357KNet assets $66K
Operating margin
24.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$423K
Total liabilities
$357K
Net assets
$66K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $289,958▲5.4% | $220,068▲0.7% | $66,315▲1955% | $422,900▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $275,044▲8.9% | $218,432▲3.8% | -$3,575▲94.1% | $412,595▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $252,510▼2.2% | $210,382▲4.1% | -$60,187▲41.2% | $397,780▼9.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $258,241▲2.1% | $202,014▲4.5% | -$102,315▲35.5% | $440,875▲15.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $252,948▲1.0% | $193,382▼7.8% | -$158,542▲27.3% | $382,063▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $250,404▲0.8% | $209,698▼10.4% | -$218,108▲15.7% | $371,709▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $248,319▲3.2% | $234,024▼5.9% | -$258,814▲5.2% | $377,433▼9.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $240,573▲0.4% | $248,679▲3.4% | -$273,109▼5.0% | $417,306▼7.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $239,663▲11.7% | $240,445▼1.9% | -$260,081▼0.3% | $451,658▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $214,481▼5.3% | $245,223▲1.0% | -$259,299▼13.5% | $477,241▼7.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $226,517▲0.1% | $242,873▲2.4% | -$228,557▼7.7% | $515,939▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $226,322 | $237,098▼0.3% | -$212,201▼5.3% | $535,528▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $237,833▲0.1% | -$201,425▼2.4% | $569,774▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $237,564▲0.3% | -$196,636▲4.1% | $608,407▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | $220,208 | $236,896 | -$205,085 | $628,183 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is C U Independence Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. C U Independence Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 37-1179479, based in Champaign, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is C U Independence Inc's EIN?
- C U Independence Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 37-1179479.
- How much revenue does C U Independence Inc report?
- C U Independence Inc reported $289,958 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does C U Independence Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades C U Independence Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for C U Independence Inc (EIN 37-1179479) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.