Speaking Up For Us is located in Preque Isle, ME. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (P82) the organization is classified as: Developmentally Disabled Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Speaking Up For Us employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Speaking Up For Us 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 09/2023, Speaking Up For Us generated $308.8k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $271.0k during the year ending 09/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.4%) per year over the past 8 years. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SUPPORT, ENCOURAGE, AND TEACH INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (SELF-ADVOCATES) TO ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES IN ALL AREAS OF THEIR LIVES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO ENABLE SELF-ADVOCATES TO KEEP IN CONTACT WITH OTHER SELF-ADVOCATES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MAINE AND NATIONALLY. TO ENSURE THAT THE PROPER SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE FOR SELF-ADVOCATES. TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE CREATION OF SELF-ADVOCACY GROUPS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MAINE. TO EDUCATE SELF-ADVOCATES ABOUT THEIR RIGHTS. TO TRAIN AND SUPPORT SELF-ADVOCATES IN SPEAKING UP FOR THEMSELVES AND SPEAKING UP FOR THEIR RIGHTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Georgia West Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Regina Bowie Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Stephanie Pelletier Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Marco Orlando Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sarah Trites Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Stace Atter Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $340 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $280,630 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $21,746 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $302,716 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $5,763 |
Investment income | $323 |
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 | $308,802 |
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. | $74,241 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,571 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $106,709 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $6,485 |
Payroll taxes | $15,497 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,135 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $15,984 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $12,306 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $43 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,355 |
All other expenses | $1,414 |
Total functional expenses | $270,982 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $102,239 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $86,155 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $1,662 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $190,056 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,219 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $11,219 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $178,837 |
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 | $190,056 |