Advocacy Unlimited Inc is located in New Britain, CT. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Advocacy Unlimited Inc employed 36 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Advocacy Unlimited 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 06/2024, Advocacy Unlimited Inc generated $2.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 7.2% per year over the past 9 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ADVOCACY UNLIMITED IS A CT BASED PEER-LED ORGANIZATION PROVIDING EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND SUPPORT TO PROMOTE INDIVIDUAL GROWTH, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND SYSTEMS TRANSFORMATION IN AREAS OF MENTAL HEALTH, ADDICTION, AND TRAUMA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE PROVIDE HOLISTIC, PEER-LED EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND SUPPORT IN THE AREAS OF MENTAL HEALTH, ADDICTION, AND TRAUMA RECOVERY. OUR PROGRAMMING IS ORGANIZED INTO FOUR MAJOR INITIATIVES, INCLUDING YOUNG ADULT SERVICES, ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION, PEER SUPPORT, AND WELLNESS. AU IS DESIGNATED AS A PEER-RUN ORGANIZATION. THIS MEANS THAT ALL TEAM MEMBERS INTEGRATE THEIR PERSONAL, DIRECT LIVED EXPERTISE, COUPLED WITH EDUCATION AND TRAINING, TO PROVIDE RECOVERY SERVICES AS PART OF THE CONTINUUM OF CARE ACROSS CT. WE HAVE OPERATED FOR OVER 25 YEARS, AND DURING THE CURRENT YEAR, 436 PEOPLE RECEIVED PEER DELIVERED EDUCATION 30 YOUNG ADULT RECOVERY WORKSHOPS WERE HELD 1 TO 1 PEER SUPPORT WAS PROVIDED TO 106 CLIENTS 750 SUPPORT GROUPS WERE HELD WITH 1,884 PEOPLE 278 SUICIDE PREVENTION SUPPORT GROUPS HELD WITH 902 1039 HOLISTIC STRESS MANAGEMENT CLASSES WERE HELD AND 5,470 WERE REACHED 1,656 PHONE-BASED PEER SUPPORT CALLS WERE RESPONDED TO, INCLUDING 840 CALLS RECEIVED ON THE DEDICATED YOUNG ADULT PHONE AND A TOTAL OF 88 WERE CERTIFIED AS RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALISTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Fissel Michaela Exec Director | Officer | 40 | $119,817 |
Barrows Deborah Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Behrendt Thomas Advisor | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Bertrand Laura Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Blatt Ken Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Davis Jaron Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $2,265,286 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $15,365 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,280,651 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $52,135 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,332,786 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $125,291 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,004 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,269,355 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $207,023 |
Payroll taxes | $100,272 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $26,578 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $105,224 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $198,637 |
Travel | $33,337 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $27,658 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,599 |
Insurance | $29,465 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,249,376 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $272,901 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $26,660 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $20,196 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,214,919 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $6,550 |
Total assets | $1,541,226 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $278,369 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $145,325 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $459,217 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $23,521 |
Total liabilities | $906,432 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $634,794 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $1,541,226 |