Options For Independence is located in Houma, LA. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Options For Independence employed 32 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Options For Independence 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 06/2021, Options For Independence generated $1.9m 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 (5.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.5%) per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUTREACH SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF MENTAL HEALTH, HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT, AND FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES OUTREACH AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESSES, INCLUDING THE HOMELESS, AIDING IN THEIR RECOVERY.
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES OUTREACH AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESSES, INCLUDING THE HOMELESS, AIDING IN THEIR RECOVERY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Barry Chauvin President/executive Director Through 12/31/20 | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $100,000 |
Sherl Turner Executive Director Beginning 01/01/21 | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $64,579 |
Randall Alfred Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Mary Davis Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $36,000 |
Government grants | $557,222 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $20,415 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $45,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $613,637 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $912,547 |
Investment income | $17,771 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $39,751 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $538 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,871,784 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $63,537 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $164,573 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $155,564 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $612,131 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $73,619 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $30,749 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $151,642 |
Advertising and promotion | $420 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $46,975 |
Travel | $11,065 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $16,109 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,160 |
Insurance | $84,378 |
All other expenses | $44,854 |
Total functional expenses | $1,394,602 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $135,283 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $50,629 |
Accounts receivable, net | $457,721 |
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 | $13,968 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $883,189 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,335 |
Total assets | $1,542,125 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $71,838 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $37,074 |
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 | $386,217 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $287,300 |
Other liabilities | $440,564 |
Total liabilities | $1,222,993 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$50,868 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $370,000 |
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 | $1,542,125 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Options For Independence has recieved totaling $100.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Helaine And Marvin Lender Family Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: GENERAL PROGRAM SERVICES | $100 |
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