Virgin Island Advocacy Inc

Organization Overview

Virgin Island Advocacy Inc, operating under the name Disability Rights Center Of Vi, is located in Frederiksted, VI. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (R20) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Disability Rights Center Of VI employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Disability Rights Center Of VI 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, Disability Rights Center Of VI generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.1% per year over the past 6 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE DISABILITY RIGHTS CENTER OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS (DRCVI) PROVIDED SENSITIVITY TRAININGS AND METHODS AIMED AT DE-ESCALATING POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ENCOUNTERS BETWEEN PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THE POLICE; HOSTED WORKSHOPS FOR LOCAL STAKEHOLDER ORGANIZATIONS, AND PRODUCED LOCAL TELEVISION AND RADIO PROGRAMS THAT CENTER ON THE DISABILITY EXPERIENCE.


THE DISABILITY RIGHTS CENTER OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS (DRCVI) CONDUCTED 9 WORKSHOPS ON INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY: WE WORKED WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS HUMAN RESOURCES PERSONNEL ON THE SUBJECT OF REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS, WE TRAINED MEMBERS OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING ADVOCATES ON THE VACCINATION PROCESS AND INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS, AND WE TRAINED THE VIRGIN ISLANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT AND PEACE OFFICERS ON THE SUBJECT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT INTERACTION WITH INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. (ADA). IN ADDITION, DRCVI ADVOCATED ON BEHALF OF 12 INDIVIDUALS, BROADCAST 6 RADIO SHOWS AND 1 PSA ON INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS, AND DISSEMINATED 1136 PUBLICATIONS TO RELEVANT AUDIENCES ON INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS.


DRCVI PROVIDES PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS INCLUDING: MONITORING FACILITIES THAT SERVE PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS, DISSEMINATING INFORMATION, AND PROVIDING LEGAL ASSISTANCE. DRCVI STAFF CONTINUES TO ADVOCATE FOR A CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS FOR PERSONS WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS. WE MONITORED 18 FACILITIES TERRITORY-WIDE AND PROVIDED INFORMATION ON MENTAL ILLNESS RESOURCES VIA THE AGENCY WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS, AND RADIO PROGRAM.


DRCVI PROVIDES LEGAL SERVICES, CONDUCTS INVESTIGATIONS OF FACILITIES, PROVIDES INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES AND TRAINING AND OUTREACH TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Amelia Lamont
Executive Director
$127,300
Archie Jennings
Employee
$111,673
Veronica Handy
Board Chair
$0
Flavia Logie
Treasurer
$0
Sherilyn Pogson
Secretary
$0
Angus Drigo
Executive Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,011,136
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$77,053
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,088,189
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $84
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 $1,088,273

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Virgin Island Advocacy Inc has recieved totaling $17,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: For grant recipient's exempt purposes

$17,500
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