Black River Industries Inc
- Assets
- $3.4m
- Revenue
- $3.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 92
- Location
- Medford, WI
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 39-1658018
Organization Overview
Black River Industries Inc is located in Medford, WI. The organization was established in 1946. According to its NTEE Classification (J33) the organization is classified as: Sheltered Employment, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Black River Industries Inc employed 92 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Black River Industries Inc 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, Black River Industries Inc generated $3.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.8% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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BLACK RIVER INDUSTRIES (BRI) PROVIDES VOCATIONAL AND RESIDENTIAL TRAINING AND SUPPORT SERVICES, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, AS WELL AS DAY SERVICES/COMMUNITY INTEGRATION PROGRAM, TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE ELDERLY, AND THOSE WITH CHRONIC MENTAL ILLNESS. BRI PROVIDES THE LARGEST COUNTYWIDE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM IN TAYLOR COUNTY TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND SENIOR CITIZENS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BLACK RIVER INDUSTRIES SERVED 133 PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN 2021 UNDER SEVEN PROGRAM AREAS; VOCATIONAL SERVICES, DAY SERVICES/COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, INDEPENDENT LIVING, RESIDENTIAL, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, SUPERVISED VISITS, PARENT EDUCATION, AND TRANSPORTATION. WE EMPLOY AN AVERAGE OF 80 STAFF MEMBERS TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES. OUR SERVICES ARE MAINLY PROVIDED TO TAYLOR AND PRICE COUNTY RESIDENTS, HOWEVER SEVERAL INDIVIDUALS FROM SURROUNDING COUNTIES ALSO PARTAKE IN OUR SERVICES. 58 OF THESE INDIVIDUALS USED OUR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO ACCESS WORK AND PERSONAL NEEDS SERVICES. 20 PEOPLE RECEIVED SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES IN THE FORM OF JOB PLACEMENT, COACHING AND/OR ONGOING SUPPORT. THE DAY SERVICES/COMMUNITY INTEGRATION PROGRAM PROVIDED CAREGIVING AND MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING TO 21 INDIVIDUALS. 64 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED IN HOME SERVICES TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE AND SAFE LIVING SKILLS. WE STARTED TWO NEW PROGRAMS THIS YEAR BY PROVIDING SERVICES FOR SUPERVISED VISITS AND PARENT EDUCATION. WE SERVED 12 INDIVIDUALS FOR SUPERVISED VISITS AND 3 PARENTS RECEIVED PARENT EDUCATION CLASSES. SERVICES/COMMUNITY INTEGRATION PROGRAM PROVIDED CAREGIVING AND MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING TO 21 INDIVIDUALS. 64 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED IN HOME SERVICES TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE AND SAFE LIVING SKILLS. WE STARTED TWO NEW PROGRAMS THIS YEAR BY PROVIDING SERVICES FOR SUPERVISED VISITS AND PARENT EDUCATION. WE SERVED 12 INDIVIDUALS FOR SUPERVISED VISITS AND 3 PARENTS RECEIVED PARENT EDUCATION CLASSES.
IN 2021, BRI'S PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT PROVIDED DIVERSE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO 33 PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES RANGED FROM: LIGHT ASSEMBLY, GENERAL PACKAGING, FOOD PACKAGING, COLLATING AND CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENT SHREDDING (102,748 POUNDS). COMMERCIAL SEWING WAS OFFERED TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AS WELL AS OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY. BRI PROVIDES CUSTODIAL AND LAWN CARE SERVICES FOR TWO NATIONAL GUARD ARMORIES FOR THE DEPT. OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND FOUR WAYSIDES FOR THE WISCONSIN DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT). BRI ALSO OPERATED A COMMERCIAL LAWN CARE SERVICE FOR PRIVATE RESIDENCE AND LOCAL BUSINESSES. BRI'S EXTERNAL WORK CONTRACTS EMPLOYED 6 PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
BRI HAS OFFERED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO DISABLED ADULTS SINCE 1973; TO SENIORS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TAYLOR COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING'S ELDERLY TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM, SINCE 1980; AND CHILDREN SINCE 1990. THIS REPRESENTS THE LARGEST PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM IN OUR COUNTY. IN 2021, OUR FLEET EXTENDED SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 130 UNDUPLICATED PASSENGERS AND LOGGED OVER 271,000 MILES. OUR FLEET IS FULLY ACCESSIBLE, AND CONSISTS OF TWELVE BUSES WITH WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. ALL OF OUR BUSES ARE PURCHASED WITH GRANT MONIES THAT ARE AWARDED TO US FROM THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S (WIS-DOT) COMPETITIVE SECTION 5310 GRANT PROGRAM AND CORRESPONDING MATCH MONEY FROM DONORS. OUR BUSES ARE DESIGNED TO HANDLE OVERSIZED WHEELCHAIRS AND MOBILITY DEVICES. WE CONTINUE TO HAVE INCREASED DEMAND FROM NURSING HOMES AND HOMEBOUND INDIVIDUALS UTILIZING THESE DEVICES FOR TRANSPORTATION FOR SHOPPING AND SOCIAL EVENTS, AS WELL AS TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, THAT THEY WOULD NOT OTHERWISE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO ACCESS. IN ADDITION TO OUR BUS SERVICES, WE UTILIZE 11 PROGRAM CARS, 3 TRUCKS, AND TWO CATERING VANS FOR OUR WORK AND FOOD SERVICE PROGRAMS.
BRI'S FOOD SERVICES INDUSTRIES COMPONENT HAS BEEN PROVIDING MEALS FOR SENIORS AND CHILDREN SINCE 1981. FOOD SERVICES PROVIDES COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXPERIENCE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN PREPARATION FOR COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT. THE MAJORITY OF MEALS WERE PROVIDED UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE TAYLOR COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING AT TWO SENIOR CENTERS IN THE COUNTY, AS WELL AS THE MEALS-ON-WHEELS PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, OUR PASSENGER ROUTES FOR THE ELDERLY AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ROUTINELY DELIVER MEALS TO MANY HOMEBOUND SENIORS IN OUTLYING AREAS WHO WOULD NOT OTHERWISE BE ABLE TO ACCESS THE CONGREGATE MEAL SITES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Cathy Miller-Temme President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Charlie Paulson Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Liza Daleiden Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Angela Brost Board Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Bernklau Board Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Viergutz Board Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $13,900 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,724,881 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $60,405 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,799,186 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,388,073 |
| Investment income | $6,133 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,065 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,540,272 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,512,385 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $42,552 |
| Other employee benefits | $166,432 |
| Payroll taxes | $146,241 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,033 |
| Office expenses | $35,220 |
| Information technology | $10,991 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $59,789 |
| Travel | $21,788 |
| 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 | $138,621 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $145,282 |
| Insurance | $57,121 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,154,801 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $684,947 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $936,997 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $357,700 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $76,000 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $247,521 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $39,757 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,066,983 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,409,905 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $315,046 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $19,322 |
| 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 | $334,368 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,075,537 |
| 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 | $3,409,905 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Black River Industries Inc has recieved totaling $121.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Jamf Nation Global Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $75 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $46 |
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|---|---|---|
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Skyline Center Inc Clinton, IA | $4,248,547 | $8,832,624 |
Open Door Rehabilitation Center Sandwich, IL | $5,637,180 | $7,297,052 |
Minnesota Diversified Industries Inc Minneapolis, MN | $23,803,978 | $9,002,984 |
North Central Sheltered Workshop Fort Dodge, IA | $2,808,504 | $6,257,790 |
Peoria Production Shop Inc Peoria, IL | $26,236,836 | $5,188,185 |