Okeefe Educational Media, operating under the name Disability Connection, is located in Gulfport, MS. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (A31) the organization is classified as: Film & Video, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Disability Connection employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Disability Connection 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, Disability Connection generated $325.5k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of 0.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $338.5k during the year ending 12/2021. 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:
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CREATING A CONNECTED COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE SOCIAL SUPPORT, ENSURE HEALTHY FUTURES AND FOSTER COOPERATION AND UNDERSTANDING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH PROGRAMS, EVENTS, SERVICES AND SPECIAL PROJECTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMUNITY ASSIST: DISABILITY CONNECTION PROVIDES SPECIFIC ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS INCLUDING ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING FOR DISABILITY BENEFITS, CLOTHING, FOOD, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, HOME REPAIR AND MORE. DISABILITY CONNECTION ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS WHO CALL THE OFFICE IN IDENTIFYING OTHER AGENCIES THAT CAN ASSIST THEM WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDED RESOURCES. DISABILITY CONNECTION DEVELOPS ACCESSIBLE RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS THE DEVELOPMENT OF TWO COMMUNITY PLAYGROUNDS.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION: DISABILITY CONNECTION PROVIDES INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS WHICH VARY ANNUALLY: THE ARBOR DAY 5K-1 MILE-1/4 MILE RUN/WALK/ROLL; THE ART ABILITY FAIR; THE DISABILITY CONNECTION PLAYGROUND PARTY AND THE MS COAST HERITAGE INFORMATION CENTER, WHICH PROMOTE ACCESSIBLE HERITAGE AND CULTURAL TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES. THE MS COAST HERITAGE INFORMATION CENTER IS AT WWW.DISABILITYCONNECTION.ORG WITH 44 FILMS AND 160 PAGES OF INFORMATION AND PHOTOGRAPHS. THIS WEBSITE ALSO HOSTS THE EMPLOYMENT CONNECTION AND TWO MS COAST COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDES DEVELOPED BY DISABILITY CONNECTION. DISABILITY CONNECTION IS CURRENTLY PRODUCING THEIR 7TH RESOURCE GUIDE, THE FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE.
SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT: THIS PROGRAM FINDS JOBS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AND PROVIDES A JOB COACH, TRAINING, AND TRANSPORTATION. THE PROGRAM CURRENTLY SERVES 14 INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES WITH EMPLOYMENT.
COMMUNITY SERVICE: GENERAL PROGRAMS, AND GENERAL PROGRAMS MATCH FOR GENERAL SERVICE AND ALL DONATED ITEM AND SERVICES. TOTAL DONATIONS OF GOODS AND SERVICE
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jane B Okeefe Executive Director | 40 | $54,822 | |
Justin Chance President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gary Hand Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Claudia Lewis Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michelle Davis Hebert Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Felix Gines Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $203,794 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $121,740 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $139,376 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $325,534 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $325,534 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $39,755 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $54,822 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,600 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $64,949 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $252 |
Payroll taxes | $9,344 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $38,247 |
Advertising and promotion | $32,616 |
Office expenses | $4,015 |
Information technology | $32 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $66,096 |
Travel | $9,297 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,419 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $338,518 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $65,915 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,769 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $9,032 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $78,716 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $3,450 |
Total liabilities | $3,450 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $75,266 |
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 | $78,716 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Okeefe Educational Media has recieved totaling $35,084.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc Gulfport, MS PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $35,084 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Sidewalk Film Center And Cinema Inc Birmingham, AL | $3,485,005 | $1,620,388 |
Titus International Institute Chattanooga, TN | $1,012,269 | $1,715,109 |
Bffoundation Bentonville, AR | $329,044 | $1,253,355 |
Film Prize Foundation Inc Shreveport, LA | $278,226 | $842,166 |
Red River Film Society Inc Shreveport, LA | $3,219,020 | $1,069,891 |
Indie Memphis Memphis, TN | $292,836 | $430,243 |
New Orleans Video Access Center Inc New Orleans, LA | $172,461 | $745,448 |
Nashville Film Festival Nashville, TN | $130,233 | $530,082 |
Arkansas Cinema Society Inc Little Rock, AR | $129,529 | $378,286 |
Okeefe Educational Media Gulfport, MS | $78,716 | $325,534 |
Cool Cooperative Inc New Orleans, LA | $62,666 | $367,591 |
Video Veracity Inc New Orleans, LA | $273,334 | $315,985 |