Virgin Island Advocacy Inc
- Assets
- $373.2k
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Frederiksted, VI
- Founding
- 10/1996
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 66-0363251
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 09/2023, Disability Rights Center Of VI employed 8 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 09/2023, Disability Rights Center Of VI generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.6% per year over the past 4 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE DISABILITY RIGHTS CENTER OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS (DRCVI) HOSTED TWO RADIO SHOWS ON OUR ABILITY RADIO TOUCHING ON THE TOPIC OF EMPOWING INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO REACH THEIR GOALS. WE CONDUCTED TRAINING OF HEADSTART STAFF ON INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILIITIES ACT (IDEA), SECTION 504 - TO ADDRESS STUDENTS WITH A DISABILITY, INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLANS (IEP) AND INDIVIDUAL FAMILY SERVICE PLAN (IFSP). DRCVI ALSO INVITED THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSICE TO SPEAK ON ANTI-HATE CAMPAIGN. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDED SUPPORT TO THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING GROUP IN THEIR EFFORTS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AT THE DISASTER EXPO.
DRCVI PROVIDES LEGAL SERVICES, CONDUCTS INVESTIGATIONS OF FACILITIES, PROVIDES INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES AND TRAINING AND OUTREACH TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.
DRCVI PROVIDED TRAINING TO MORE THAN 146 PROFESSIONALS, 123 PARENTS, AND 448 YOUTH IN EARLY CHILDHOOD, SPECIAL EDUCATION, AND VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SYSTEMS. WITH OUR COLLABORATION WITH HEAD START WE TRAINED 175 STAFF MEMBERS AND 53 PARENTS ON THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA) AND SECTION 504. WE WORKED AT THE EDITH WILLIAMS ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL WHERE WE TAUGHT THE STUDENTS ABOUT SELF-ADVOCACY, SELF-AWARENESS, AND SELF-ESTEEM. WE SENT OUT 1802 TEXT MESSAGES USING CATCHY SLOGANS TO ENGAGE PARENTS. WE POSTED 208 INFORMATIONAL POSTS TO OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS. WE PROVIDED TRAINING TO 219 STUDENTS ABOUT PROPER HYGIENE AND DISSEMINATED HYGIENE PRODUCTS TO 167 STUDENTS. WE CREATED A DISABILITY ADVOCACY AND RIGHTS READING INITIATIVE (DARRI) BOOK CLUB. TO DATE, WE HAVE DISSEMINATED 108 BOOKS.
THE DISABILITY RIGHTS CENTER OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS (DRCVI) PROVIES PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. WE MONITORED 12 FACILITIES THAT HOUSE INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS TO ENSURE THAT THEIR RIGHTS ARE NOT VIOLATED, THAT THERE WERE NO INCIDENTS OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT. WE CONTINUE TO PARTICIPATE IN MONITORING OF THE BUREAU OF CORRECTIONS CONSENT DECREE WHICH SEEKS TO ADDRESS THE STATE OF INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS WHO ARE HOUSED IN THE PRISON SYSTEM. ADDITIONALLY, WE HOSTED TWO RADIO SHOWS HIGHLIGHTING HOW COMMUNITIES CAN ADDRESS CULTURAL TABOOS THROUGH ART AND PROFESSIONAL ADVICE ON THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH FOR THE OVERALL HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY. WE ALSO HOSTED A WEBINAR WITH FOUR EXPERTS ON THE SUBJECT OF THE STIGMA ASSOCATED WITH MENTAL ILLNESS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Veronica Handy Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Olutayo Delano Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sherilyn Pogson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Flavia Logie Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lisa Bass Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Abigail Cyntie Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,063,960 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $71,209 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,135,169 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $7,812 |
| 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 | $1,142,981 |
| 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. | $109,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $68,670 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $407,278 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $31,101 |
| Other employee benefits | $72,210 |
| Payroll taxes | $47,368 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $50,115 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $160,261 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $23,583 |
| Information technology | $10,301 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $41,868 |
| Travel | $24,830 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $16,419 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,359 |
| Insurance | $16,242 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,142,942 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $99,833 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $169,857 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,421 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,060 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $95,929 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,068 |
| Total assets | $373,168 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $112 |
| 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 | $112 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $373,056 |
| 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 | $373,168 |
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