Southwest Center For Independent Living
- Assets
- $4.4m
- Revenue
- $9.4m
- Investments
- $806.1k
- Employees
- 91
- Location
- Springfield, MO
- Founding
- 01/1987
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 43-1383616
Organization Overview
Southwest Center For Independent Living, operating under the name Empower Abilities, is located in Springfield, MO. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (P75) the organization is classified as: Supportive Housing for Older Adults, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Empower Abilities employed 91 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Empower Abilities 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 06/2023, Empower Abilities generated $9.4m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.4m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.5%) per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF SOUTHWEST CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING DBA EMPOWER: ABILITIES, IS TO REDUCE BARRIERS AND EMPOWER INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR ALL PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. THIS WORK IS CARRIED OUT THROUGH THE PROVISION OF A FULL RANGE OF INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, HOME MODIFICATIONS, AND ATTENDANT CARE SERVICES, ALL AIMED AT MAXIMIZING INDEPENDENCE. WE WORK TO REDUCE BARRIERS IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ADVOCACY AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO BOTH PRIVATE AND PUBLIC ENTITIES AND ADVOCATE FOR THE RIGHTS AND NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL LEVEL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN HOME SERVICES
ADVOCACY EXPENSES: 51,120 PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANTS EXPENSES: 599,639 INDEPENDENT LIVING EXPENSES: 408,959 INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT EXPENSES: 3,087
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CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Shannon M Porter CEO | Officer | 40 | $90,084 |
Dr Jordan Belisle Director | Trustee | 0.24 | $0 |
Chris Cobb Director | Trustee | 0.24 | $0 |
Kristi Dieleman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.6 | $0 |
Rev Russell Ewell Director | Trustee | 0.24 | $0 |
Sam Glaubitz Director | Trustee | 0.24 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $11,776 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $254,453 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $162,112 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $428,341 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $6,897,352 |
| Investment income | $51,536 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,320,335 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $9,363,768 |
| 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 | $1,767,834 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $389,815 |
| Payroll taxes | $141,305 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $12,283 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,750 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $5,233 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $43,026 |
| Office expenses | $4,374 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $29,073 |
| Travel | $31,327 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $17,385 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $79,760 |
| Insurance | $38,776 |
| All other expenses | $84,167 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,448,077 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,317,421 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $7,527 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,289,511 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $806,074 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,420,533 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $33,557 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $33,557 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,163,995 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $222,981 |
| 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 | $4,420,533 |