Taconic Resources For Independence Inc

Organization Overview

Taconic Resources For Independence Inc is located in Poughkeepsie, NY. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (G42) the organization is classified as: Ear & Throat Diseases, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Taconic Resources For Independence Inc employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Taconic Resources For Independence 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 09/2021, Taconic Resources For Independence Inc generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.1% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TACONIC RESOURCES FOR INDEPENDENCE, INC. ADVOCATES FOR THE CIVIL RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN DUTCHESS COUNTY AND EMPOWERS THEM TO LEAD SELF-DIRECTED LIVES WITH INDEPENDENCE AND DIGNITY. TRI SERVICES SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO EXPERIENCE FULL INCLUSION AND PARTICIPATION IN ALL ASPECTS OF COMMUNITY LIFE, WHICH ALLOWS THEM TO HAVE EQUAL ACCESS TO THE SAME OPPORTUNITIES AND FREEDOM AS THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINING/LIFE SKILLS - PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT EDUCATE AND ASSIST INDIVIDUALS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY. TEACHING LIFE SKILLS, INCLUDING BUDGETING, SIGN LANGUAGE, MOBILITY/TRAVEL TRAINING, SOCIALIZATION SKILLS, COPING SKILLS, AND PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT MANAGEMENT. HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING EDUCATION AND TRAINING NECESSARY FOR LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY AND PARTICIPATING IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES ARE ALSO A PART OF INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINING/LIFE SKILLS, AS IS TIME SPENT DEVELOPING AN INDEPENDENT LIVING PLAN. PARTICIPANTS MAY BE RECEIVING SERVICES AT THE CENTER, IN THEIR HOMES, SCHOOLS AND PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT. SERVICES WILL BE PROVIDED TO ASSIST THE PARTICIPANT TO TRANSITION TO A LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT. TOTAL CONSUMERS SERVED WERE 1211.


INTERPRETER SERVICE - THE OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE THE COMMUNITY WITH EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION WHEN CONVERSING WITH EACH OTHER UTILIZING PROFESSIONAL SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS. THE SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE SUCCESSFUL SIGN LANGUAGE REFERRAL SERVICES, ADVOCACY, COLLABORATIONS, COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, AND INTERPRETER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES. THE PROGRAM SERVED 156 INDIVIDUALS FOR INTERPRETING, 18 INDIVIDUALS FOR ADVOCACY AND HANDLED AT LEAST 577 FOR VIDEO PHONE CALLS.


BENEFITS ADVISEMENT/COUNSELING - PROVIDES CONSULTATION OR TRAINING REGARDING LEGAL RIGHTS, ECONOMIC THRESHOLDS, WORK INCENTIVE PROGRAMS AND PROCEDURES. THIS MAY COMPRISE SOME INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINING IN UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION AND/OR DUTCHESS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES BENEFITS AS WELL AS APPLYING FOR THESE BENEFITS. THE PROGRAM MAY ALSO INVOLVE SOME CONSUMER ADVOCACY. ADVOCACY SERVICES CAN INCLUDE SPEAKING WITH SERVICE PROVIDERS OR OTHER ENTITIES ON BEHALF OF CONSUMERS. TOTAL CONSUMERS SERVED WERE 167.


INDEPENDENT LIVING-SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVOCACY - ASSISTS PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES TO NAVIGATE THROUGH THE SCHOOL SYSTEM TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE EDUCATION NEEDS FOR THEIR CHILDREN. ADVOCACY SERVICES CAN INCLUDE ASSISTANCE WITH IEP OR 504 PLANS AS WELL AS HELPING PARENTS BECOME SELF-ADVOCATES SO THEIR CHILD WILL STAY IN SCHOOL AND REACH THEIR EDUCATIONAL GOALS. TOTAL CONSUMERS SERVED WERE 280.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Joanne Deluca
Financial Director
$73,860
Lisa Tarricone
Executive Director
$73,341
Marilynn A Vetrano
President
$0
Kate Macaluso
Vice-President
$0
Emily Braun
Treasurer
$0
Cindy M Smith
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $607,348
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$120,550
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$727,898
Total Program Service Revenue$1,187,851
Investment income $1,243
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 $1,916,992

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Taconic Resources For Independence Inc has recieved totaling $50.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$50
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