Center For Independent Living Of South Florida Inc

Organization Overview

Center For Independent Living Of South Florida Inc is located in Miami, FL. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Center For Independent Living Of South Florida Inc employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Independent Living Of South Florida 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 09/2021, Center For Independent Living Of South Florida Inc generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (16.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 09/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE CENTER PROMOTES AND PRACTICES AN INDEPENDENT LIVING PHILOSOPHY OF CONSUMER CONTROL, PEER ROLE MODELING, SELF-DETERMINATION, EQUAL ACCESS, AND ADVOCACY TO MAXIMIZE LEADERSHIP, EMPOWERMENT, INDEPENDENCE, PRODUCTIVITY, INTEGRATION AND FULL INCLUSION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES INTO THE MAINSTREAM OF SOCIETY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE FOUNDATION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS BASED ON THE FOUR CORE SERVICES OF: INDIVIDUAL AND SYSTEMS ADVOCACY, PEER SUPPORT, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, AND INFORMATION AND REFERRAL. AROUND THE CORE FOUNDATION WE HAVE BUILT A FULL RANGE OF INDEPENDENT LIVING SUPPORT SERVICES THAT PROMOTE THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO ACCOMPLISH BOTH INDIVIDUAL AND SYSTEMS CHANGE BY CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE OPPORTUNITIES EXIST FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO MAXIMIZE THEIR INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP POTENTIAL. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS BY RECRUITING AND TRAINING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO SERVE ON BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ALLIANCES, AND COALITIONS TO INFLUENCE DISABILITY POLICY.


THE ADULT TRANSITION PROGRAM ASSISTS ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES ENROLLED AT MIAMI DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (MDCPS) VOCATIONAL EDUCATION CENTERS TO ACHIEVE THEIR EDUCATIONAL GOALS, LEARN SELF-ADVOCACY SKILLS, AND TRANSITION TO EMPLOYMENT. THE THREE MD CPS VOCATIONAL EDUCATION CENTERS ARE LINDSEY HOPKINS TECHNICAL COLLEGE, MIAMI LAKES EDUCATIONAL CENTER, AND ROBERT MORGAN EDUCATIONAL CENTER AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE. STUDENTS REFERRED BY THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (DVR), TEACHERS, SCHOOL COUNSELORS, AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS FOR REMEDIATION OF BASIC SKILLS DEFICIENCY WILL BE OFFERED TUTORING TO INCREASE THEIR READING, LANGUAGE ARTS AND MATH SCORES, IMPROVE ACADEMIC STANDING, PASSAGED EXAM, AND PASS ANY REQUIRED LICENSURE EXAM. PRE AND POST-TESTS WILL MEASURE OUTCOMES OF STUDENTS WHO RECEIVE TUTORING. PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE SELF-ADVOCACY SKILLS TRAINING TO ENHANCE THEIR INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS AND POTENTIAL FOR ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY. PARTICIPANTS WILL ALSO RECEIVE ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT TO ACCESS COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO ADDRESS ANY OBSTACLES TO COMPLETION OF THEIR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM.


THE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING OF SOUTH FLORIDA INC. (CILSF) WILL PROVIDE ACCESS TO SERVICES FOR THE DEAF, HARD OF HEARING AND DEAF-BLIND CONSTITUENTS OF MIAMI-DADE. THE DEAF SERVICES PROGRAM AIMS TO PROVIDE 77 DEAF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES HELP TO OBTAIN BENEFITS AND SERVICES INCLUDING: SODA I SECURITY, FOOD STAMPS, UTILITY ASSISTANCE, CHILD CUSTODY, CITIZENSHIP, DRIVER'S EDUCATION, ASL INSTRUCTION, HOUSING, DAY CARE; AND OTHER IL SERVICES. INFORMATION AND REFERRALS WILL BE PROVIDED TO 75 INDIVIDUALS, WHO WILL RECEIVE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) OR TACTILE SIGN LANGUAGE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE DEAF-BLIND. TWO (2) CONSUMER EDUCATION WORKSHOPS WILL BE HELD ANNUALLY. PROGRAM PERFORMANCE WILL BE ASSESSED THROUGH THE INDEPENDENT LIVING PLAN OR A WAIVER TO TRACK ACHIEVEMENTS OF GOALS. ASL COORDINATION WILL BE TRACKED THROUGH INFORMATION AND REFERRALS SERVICES. SATISFACTION SURVEYS WILL BE ADMINISTERED.


OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE FEE FOR SERVICE AND FAAST.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Peter O'connell
CEO
$113,667
Chierno Skinner
Secretary
$0
Barbara Gratzke
President/treasurer
$0
William Bill Gratzke
Vice President
$0
Alvin W Roberts
Director
$0
Bonnie Blaire
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,364,111
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$25
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,364,136
Total Program Service Revenue$60,622
Investment income $37,716
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 $1,462,510

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Center For Independent Living Of South Florida Inc has recieved totaling $7,016.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Catalyst Miami Inc

Miami, FL

PURPOSE: DISABILITY TRAINING

$7,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$16
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