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 09/2023, Center For Independent Living Of South Florida Inc employed 15 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 09/2023, Center For Independent Living Of South Florida Inc generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 09/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES OF ALL AGES TO REACH THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT AND TO ADVOCATE FOR SYSTEMS CHANGE THAT RESULTS IN ACCESS, CHOICE, EQUALITY, INCLUSION, AND INDEPENDENCE FOR ALL PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE FOUNDATION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS BASED ON THE FIVE CORE SERVICES OF: INDIVIDUAL AND SYSTEMS ADVOCACY, PEER SUPPORT, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINING, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, AND TRANSITIONS: COMMUNITY AND YOUTH. AROUND THE CORE FOUNDATION WE HAVE BUILT A FULL RANGE OF INDEPENDENT LIVING SUPPORT SERVICES THAT PROMOTE THE ORGANIZATIONS 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.


OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE FEE FOR SERVICE AND FAAST.


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: SOCIAL SECURITY, FOOD STAMPS, UTILITY ASSISTANCE, CHILD CUSTODY, CITIZENSHIP, DRIVERS 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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Bonnie Blaire
Director
$0
Damian Gregory
Director
$0
Alvin W Roberts
Director
$0
Barbara Gratzke
President-Tr
$0
William Gratzke
Vice Preside
$0
Chierno Skinner
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,223,612
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$296,142
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $18,756
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,519,754
Total Program Service Revenue$46,893
Investment income $40,587
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 $1,607,234

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