Vocational Guidance Services
- Assets
- $23.0m
- Revenue
- $6.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 531
- Location
- Cleveland, OH
- Founding
- 03/1950
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 34-0714650
Organization Overview
Vocational Guidance Services is located in Cleveland, OH. The organization was established in 1950. According to its NTEE Classification (J30) the organization is classified as: Vocational Rehabilitation, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Vocational Guidance Services employed 531 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vocational Guidance Services 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 12/2021, Vocational Guidance Services generated $6.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.6m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.7%) per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PREPARING PEOPLE WITH BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE, VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE SERVICES CHANGES LIVES AND STRENGTHENS THE COMMUNITY THROUGH SERVICES THAT EDUCATE, EMPOWER, AND PROVIDE WORK OPPORTUNITIES TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHER BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DURING 2021 VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE SERVICES (VGS), AND ITS AFFILIATES VGS, INC, AND VOCATIONAL SERVICES, INC., SERVED 427 INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, PHYSICAL DISABILITIES, MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS, AND OTHER BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT. VGS SUCCESSFULLY PLACED 221 INDIVIDUALS INTO COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT. IN 2021, 276 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PROGRAMS. OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED BY VGS IN 2021 INCLUDED ASSESSMENT, WORK ADJUSTMENT, SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMING, EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS, JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND OTHER SPECIALIZED SERVICES. VGS AND ITS AFFILIATES PROVIDED COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES IN 26 COUNTIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF OHIO. THE TOP REFERRAL SOURCES FOR VGS INCLUDED OHIO DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, OPPORTUNITIES FOR OHIOANS WITH DISABILITIES, VETERANS ADMINISTRATION AND BUREAU OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION - MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS. VGS ALSO PARTNERED WITH A VARIETY OF OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, CORPORATIONS, AND SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHER BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT TO CHANGE LIVES AND STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY. IN 2021, VGS CONTINUED TO FACE ISSUES WITH THE PANDEMIC WITH INDIVIDUAL STILL RELUCTANT TO RETURNING TO SERVICES. IN 2020, VGS PROVIDED PAID WORK EXPERIENCE TO 534 PARTICIPANTS. IN TOTAL, VGS AND ITS AFFILIATES PROVIDED 281,791 HOURS OF WORK EXPERIENCE WHICH EQUATED TO $4.5 MILLION IN WAGES PAID TO OHIOANS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Susan Barragate President & CEO | Officer | 36 | $203,834 |
Laura Lamb Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 36 | $160,064 |
Amy Arbogast Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 36 | $144,027 |
April Walker Chief Development Officer | Officer | 36 | $136,236 |
Matthew Joyce Chair | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
John Monroe Vice Chair-Facilities | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Atnet Plus I.t. Services | 12/30/21 | $306,661 |
James Weigelt Commission | 12/30/21 | $109,766 |
Clearview Cleaning Contractors Cleaning Services | 12/30/21 | $108,434 |
The Jackson Group Printing Services | 12/30/21 | $131,520 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $39,568 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $523,216 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $670,642 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,233,426 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,830,678 |
| Investment income | $176,282 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $601,571 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $98,737 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,003,961 |
| 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. | $691,323 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $163,781 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,734,815 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | -$361,538 |
| Other employee benefits | $20,733 |
| Payroll taxes | $564,054 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $96,181 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $72,375 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $628,403 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $12,378 |
| Information technology | $291,899 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $520,543 |
| Travel | $31,574 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $38,894 |
| Interest | $92,071 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $351,379 |
| Insurance | $212,442 |
| All other expenses | $29,068 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,598,003 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,267,469 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $398,437 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $923,337 |
| 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 | $126,932 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,078,634 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $10,156,128 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $65,500 |
| Total assets | $23,016,437 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,169,666 |
| 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 | $19,579,604 |
| Total liabilities | $22,749,270 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$11,812,796 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $12,079,963 |
| 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 | $23,016,437 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Vocational Guidance Services has recieved totaling $61,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Alexander And Sarah Cutler Family Foundation Gates Mills, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES | $56,000 |
Swagelok Foundation Solon, OH PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $4,486,184 |
| Earnings | $643,240 |
| Ending Balance | $5,129,424 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Work Skills Corporation Brighton, MI | $12,915,306 | $19,905,891 |
Threshold Rehabilitation Services Inc Reading, PA | $11,899,909 | $17,640,016 |
Community Integrated Services Philadelphia, PA | $2,476,322 | $14,565,645 |
Employment Solutions Inc Lexington, KY | $14,556,479 | $16,573,430 |
Easter Seals Tristate Cincinnati, OH | $28,695,386 | $25,913,475 |
New Horizons Rehabilitation Services Inc Auburn Hills, MI | $18,392,704 | $14,428,866 |
Beaver County Rehabilitation Center Inc Aliquippa, PA | $10,513,213 | $9,961,243 |
Southern Indiana Resource Solutions Inc Boonville, IN | $5,969,301 | $8,999,588 |
Sparc Services Philadelphia, PA | $16,875,723 | $9,202,219 |
Vocational Guidance Services Cleveland, OH | $23,016,437 | $6,003,961 |
Developemental Enterprises Corp Norristown, PA | $9,937,863 | $6,387,939 |
Pace Enterprises Of West Virginia Inc Morgantown, WV | $5,926,586 | $7,049,536 |