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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: February 2025 Expires: February 2026

Community Living, Inc.

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

1040 St. Peters-Howell Road
Saint Peters, MO, 63376

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Community Living, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"Community Living, Inc. is committed to excellence and compassion in providing innovative services and opportunities for people with disabilities."

Year, State Incorporated:
1978, MO

Community Living works to enrich the lives of people with disabilities so they can achieve their highest potential. It does this by providing children and adults with services and programs to allow them to live, learn and work in our community. In turn, they make our community inclusive, diverse and a better place to live. Services and programs include: Adult Recreation; SOAR teen club and camp; Employment; Respite; Support Services for Adults (day habilitation); Residential. 

For the year ended June 30, 2024, Community Living, Inc.'s program expenses were:

Programs $12,666,326
Total Program Expenses $12,666,326

Chief Executive
Sheri Wiltse, President/CEO

Compensation*
$169,001

Chair of the Board
M. Mika Walter, Director of Nursing Operations

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
BJC Christian Hospital

Board Size
19

Paid Staff Size
142

* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 2.29%

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Community Living, Inc.'s audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.

Source of Funds
Federal and State Programs $10,912,266
St. Charles County DDRB $3,535,845
In-Kind Contributions $428,594
Private Pay $313,697
Vocational Rehabilitation $247,305
Net Investment Return $239,701
United Way $227,606
Donations $224,949
Miscellaneous $144,244
Special Event $140,556
Community and Children's Resource Board $118,730
Rental Income $27,600
COVID 19 Grant Proceeds $25,000
Gain on Sale of Property and Equipment $4,700
Total Income $16,590,793

Programs: 84% Fundraising: 2% Administrative: 13%

Total Income $16,590,793
Total expenses: $15,013,278
  Program expenses $12,666,326
  Fundraising expenses $358,041
  Administrative expenses $1,988,911
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $1,577,515
Beginning Net Assets $12,580,497
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $14,158,012
Total Liabilities $894,320
Total Assets $15,052,332

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Report completed by:
BBB of Eastern & Southwest Missouri & Southern Illinois