Voices For Independence is located in Erie, PA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Voices For Independence employed 180 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Voices For Independence 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 06/2022, Voices For Independence generated $20.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $20.6m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.1% per year over the past 7 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.
Since 2020, Voices For Independence has awarded 12 individual grants totaling $921,228. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION OF VOICES FOR INDEPENDENCE IS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO ATTAIN, MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY, INDEPENDENCE, DIGNITY AND CONTROL OF THEIR LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PERSONAL ASSISTANTS SERVICES PROGRAM - VFI PROVIDED HOME CARE SERVICES UNDER THE CONSUMER-EMPLOYER DELEGATED MODEL EMPOWERING PROGRAM RECIPIENTS TO ASSIST IN THE HIRING AND MANAGING OF THEIR DIRECT CARE GIVERS. SUPPORT INCLUDED PROVIDING BILLING, PAYROLL AND PAYROLL TAX SERVICES TO OVER 400 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS UNDER VARIOUS PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS.
HOME MODIFICATIONS PROGRAM -SUPPORT PROVIDED TO OVER 150 INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES BY MANAGING PHYSICAL ADAPTATION CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS TOTALLING APPROXIMATELY 1,400,000 OF COSTS FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS.
VFI PROVIDED A NURSING HOME TRANSITION PROGRAM ESTABLISHED TO IDENTIFY AND TRANSITION INDIVIDUALS FROM NURSING HOMES. SERVICES INCLUDED IDENTIFICATION OF ELIGIBLE NURSING HOME RESIDENTS, COMMUNITY PLANNING WITH FAMILY AND SUPPORT NETWORKS, IDENTIFICATION AND PREPARATION OF HOUSING RESOURCES, THE PROVISION OF TANGIBLE ASSISTANCE SERVICES TO ACCOMPLISH THE RELOCATION TO COMMUNITY, LINKAGE TO COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAMS, NON-MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, AND FOLLOW UP. APPROXIMATELY 300 INDIVIDUALS WERE PROVIDED WITH NURSING HOME TRANSITION SERVICES DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.
INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAMS - VFI OPERATES A CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY TO EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, IMPROVE THE QUALITY, INDEPENDENCE, DIGNITY, AND CONTROL OF THEIR LIVES, AS WELL AS TO PROMOTE A PHILOSOPHY OF INDEPENDENT LIVING, INCLUDING A PHILOSOPHY OF CONSUMER CONTROL, PEER SUPPORT, SELF-HELP, SELF- DETERMINATION, EQUAL ACCESS, AND INDIVIDUAL AND SYSTEMS ADVOCACY. FUNDING IS RECEIVED FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA OFFICE OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Shona Eakin CEO | Officer | 19.5 | $197,762 |
Doug Mcclintock CFO Through | Officer | 19.5 | $170,300 |
Brook Ward Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Bach Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kathy A Hertzog Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Keith Klink Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Next Day Access Home Modificati | 6/29/22 | $825,491 |
Adaptive Construction Solutions Home Modificati | 6/29/22 | $472,692 |
Hch Construction Home Modificati | 6/29/22 | $247,968 |
Velocitynetsoftek Inc Itsupport | 6/29/22 | $431,102 |
Laskey Discount Furniture & Carpetin Home Modificati | 6/29/22 | $193,069 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $337,418 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $46,640 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $384,058 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $19,813,340 |
Investment income | $31,838 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $8,176 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $38,672 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $20,276,084 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $65,020 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $5,822,627 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $845,343 |
Payroll taxes | $460,918 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $6,240 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $30,593 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $11,123 |
Fees for services: Other | $8,083,049 |
Advertising and promotion | $65,566 |
Office expenses | $145,824 |
Information technology | $151,164 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $162,654 |
Travel | $356,273 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $22,314 |
Interest | $38,397 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $223,705 |
Insurance | $221,318 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $20,643,822 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,730,033 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,490,994 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,953,863 |
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 | $478,006 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,602,177 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $825,138 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $754,760 |
Total assets | $11,834,971 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,310,170 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $387,443 |
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 | $747,394 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $200,000 |
Other liabilities | $200,375 |
Total liabilities | $2,845,382 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,958,939 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $30,650 |
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 | $11,834,971 |
Over the last fiscal year, Voices For Independence has awarded $63,838 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Washington, PA PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF OPERATION | $52,868 |
Washington, PA | | $10,970 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Voices For Independence has recieved totaling $1,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Space Technology & Research Foundation Inc Little Falls, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $1,500 |
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