Looking Upwards Inc
- Assets
- $13.4m
- Revenue
- $26.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 755
- Location
- Middletown, RI
- Founding
- 12/1982
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 05-0376075
Organization Overview
Looking Upwards Inc is located in Middletown, RI. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (P73) the organization is classified as: Group Homes, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Looking Upwards Inc employed 755 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Looking Upwards Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Looking Upwards Inc generated $26.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $26.5m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.4% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO CHILDREN & ADULTS OF ALL ABILITIES, PROMOTING GROWTH AND INDEPENDENCE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESIDENTIAL AND CONVERSION WAIVER PROGRAMS - LOOKING UPWARDS OFFERS RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO MEET EACH PERSON'S NEEDS, RANGING FROM 24-HOUR SUPPORT IN A SHARED HOME, TO PART-TIME ASSISTANCE FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN THEIR OWN APARTMENTS OR WITH FAMILY. THE AGENCY'S STAFF FOSTERS INDEPENDENCE WHILE SUPPORTING PEOPLE TO MEET PERSONAL GOALS. THE FOCUS MAY INCLUDE DEVELOPING MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS, ACHIEVING PERSONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY, AND LIVING AS ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY.
DAY AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROGRAMS - IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PERSON AND HIS OR HER FAMILY, LOOKING UPWARDS ASSISTS WITH CREATING A UNIQUE, CUSTOMIZED DAY THAT HIGHLIGHTS THE PERSON'S PREFERENCES. LOOKING UPWARDS' DAY SERVICES SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS TO CREATE MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERSHIP WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, LEARN NEW AND VARIED SKILLS AND EXPAND TALENTS AND INTERESTS. LOOKING UPWARDS EMPLOYMENT SERVICES HELP PEOPLE TO FIND GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT THROUGH OFFERING VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENTS, JOB PLACEMENT, ON-THE-JOB TRAINING, CONSULTATION FOR EMPLOYERS AND THE OPTION OF ONGOING EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT.
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES - FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, LOOKING UPWARDS OFFERS AN ARRAY OF SERVICES TO SUPPORT CHILDREN TO GET THE BEST START IN LIFE AND TO THRIVE AS THEY GROW. THE AGENCY'S EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES SUPPORT THE OPTIMAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO THREE YEARS OF AGE. BOTH THE HOME BASED THERAPEUTIC SERVICES AND PERSONAL ASSISTANCE SUPPORT SERVICES HELP CHILDREN AND YOUTH GAIN VITAL SKILLS. THESE SERVICES SUPPORT FAMILIES AND PROMOTE CHILDREN'S INDEPENDENCE IN DAILY LIFE SKILLS, EMOTIONAL HEALTH, PHYSICAL WELL-BEING AND PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY LIFE.
SCHOOL AND SUMMER CAMP - LOOKING UPWARDS OFFERS DIVERSE SERVICES TO SCHOOLS, PROVIDING FLEXIBLE APPROACHES TO HELPING SCHOOLS MEET THE NEEDS OF EVERY STUDENT. BEHAVIORAL CONSULTING HELPS SCHOOL STAFF TO CHANGE THE TRAJECTORY OF CHILDREN WITH BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES. SPECIALIZED PARAPROFESIONAL SERVICES OFFERS FLEXIBLE STAFFING TO SUPPORT STUDENTS' SUCCESS. SCHOOL-TO-CAREER TRANSITION SERVICES ASSIST STUDENTS TO TAKE WHAT THEY'VE LEARNED AT SCHOOL AND APPLY IT TO LIFE, INCLUDING FINDING A SATISFYING JOB. ADDITIONALLY, LOOKING UPWARDS OFFERS AN INCLUSIVE SUMMER DAY CAMP THAT PROVIDES ALL CAMPERS WITH A SUMMER OF FUN AND ADVENTURE, WHILE FOSTERING IMPORTANT LIFE AND ACADEMIC SKILLS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Carrie Miranda CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $167,667 |
Jack O'connor President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Thomas Rose Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kathryn Rok Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dennis Layfield Board Member (to 7/19) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dana Kent Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $21,876,652 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $605,196 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $22,481,848 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,919,864 |
| Investment income | $63,456 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $45,855 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $18,797 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $26,531,056 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $185,966 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $185,966 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $16,204,522 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,332,547 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,190,082 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $36,000 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $85,950 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $9,680 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,344,750 |
| Advertising and promotion | $56,753 |
| Office expenses | $593,460 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,146,178 |
| Travel | $350,962 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $30,568 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $303,079 |
| Insurance | $597,033 |
| All other expenses | $65,597 |
| Total functional expenses | $26,498,595 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,983,156 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,629,131 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $31,825 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $158,275 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,763,241 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $540,336 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $245,767 |
| Total assets | $13,351,731 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,745,342 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $271,426 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $1,028,070 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $3,611,800 |
| Other liabilities | $1,134,721 |
| Total liabilities | $9,791,359 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,494,388 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,065,984 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $13,351,731 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Looking Upwards Inc has recieved totaling $76,350.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Rhode Island Community Foundation Providence, RI PURPOSE: SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS WITH I/DD THROUGHOUT COVID-19; PROGRAM SUPPORT | $36,176 |
Van Beuren Charitable Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: PARENTAL SUPPORT PROGRAM "THE INCREDIBLE YEARS" | $13,360 |
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $10,193 |
United Way Of Rhode Island Inc Providence, RI PURPOSE: DESIGNATED DONATION/GRANT | $7,686 |
John E Fogarty Foundation For Persons With Intellectual And Deve Providence, RI PURPOSE: GRANT FUNDS FUNDED RESOURCES (STAFF, EQUIPMENT) TO STUDENT WITH DISABILITIES | $6,000 |
Francis Peck Charitable Foundation Inc Newport, RI PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION | $1,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $160,425 |
| Earnings | $55,776 |
| Ending Balance | $216,201 |
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|---|---|---|
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The Fogarty Center Barrington, RI | $14,482,171 | $63,079,699 |
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Marrakech Housing Options Inc Woodbridge, CT | $5,599,002 | $27,806,476 |
Looking Upwards Inc Middletown, RI | $13,351,731 | $26,531,056 |
Boys And Girls Village Inc Milford, CT | $45,383,557 | $31,332,843 |
West Bay Residential Services Inc Warwick, RI | $14,418,578 | $25,963,844 |
Deutsches Altenheim Inc West Roxbury, MA | $27,532,442 | $22,747,204 |
Community Systems Inc Plymouth, MA | $8,906,503 | $20,329,239 |
Robert F Kennedy Childrens Action Corps Lancaster, MA | $8,178,483 | $14,493,083 |