Voices For Independence

Organization Overview

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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Shona Eakin
CEO
$197,762
Doug Mcclintock
CFO Through
$170,300
Brook Ward
Treasurer
$0
Robert Bach
Vice Chair
$0
Kathy A Hertzog
Chair
$0
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Next Day Access
Home Modificati
$825,491
Adaptive Construction Solutions
Home Modificati
$472,692
Hch Construction
Home Modificati
$247,968
Velocitynetsoftek Inc
Itsupport
$431,102
Laskey Discount Furniture & Carpetin
Home Modificati
$193,069
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Voices For Independence has awarded $63,838 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

TRANSITIONAL PATHS TO INDEP LIVING

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, PA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF OPERATION

$52,868

Washington, PA

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$10,970
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Voices For Independence has recieved totaling $1,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Space Technology & Research Foundation Inc

Little Falls, NJ

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$1,500
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