Connections For Independent Living is located in Greeley, CO. The organization was established in 1986. 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 09/2022, Connections For Independent Living employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Connections For Independent Living 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 09/2022, Connections For Independent Living generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.4% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE THE FULL INCLUSION AND INTEGRATION OF PEOPLE WITH ALL TYPES OF DISABILITIES INTO ALL LEVELS OF SOCIETY BY PROVIDING INDEPENDENT LIVING, INTERPRETER, HOUSING VOUCHER, COMMUNITY TRANSITION, AND OTHER SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INDEPENDENT LIVING: THE ORGANIZATION HAS FIVE CORE INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES PROVIDED UNDER COMPLIANCE GUIDELINES THROUGH CONTRACTS WITH ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING (ACL) AND THE DESIGNATED STATE ENTITY, COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT/OFFICE OF INDEPENDENT LIVING:1. PEER SUPPORT: STAFF MEMBERS WHO HAVE DISABILITIES PROVIDE SUPPORT, TEACHING, AND INFORMATION SHARING WITH PARTICIPANTS TO HELP IN OVERCOMING BARRIERS, HANDLING THESTRESSES OF HAVING A DISABILITY, AND SHARING RESOURCES HELPFUL IN MAINTAININGINDEPENDENCE.2. INFORMATION AND REFERRAL: INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED HELP FINDING THE APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY SUPPORT.3. INDIVIDUAL AND SYSTEMS ADVOCACY: THE ORGANIZATION NOT ONLY ADVOCATES FOR INDIVIDUALS,BUT ALSO WORKS TO ELIMINATE PHYSICAL AND ATTITUDINAL BARRIERS IN THE COMMUNITY.4. INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINING: INSTRUCTION TO DEVELOP INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS IN AREAS SUCH AS PERSONAL CARE, COPING, BUDGETING, AND SOCIAL SKILLS.5. TRANSITION: STAFF ASSISTS IN IDENTIFYING RESOURCES AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS THAT ALLOW INDIVIDUALS TO RELOCATE FROM NURSING HOMES TO AN INDEPENDENT LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE.
INTERPRETER SERVICES: PROVIDE, ON A FEE FOR SERVICE BASIS, AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE HEARING IMPAIRED. FEES ARE PAID BY THE BUSINESS UTILIZING THE SERVICE, AS AN ACCOMMODATION UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ("ADA").
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHERS AS A SUBCONTRACTOR FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND PROVIDES CURRENT INFORMATION REGARDING ALL HOUSING OPTIONS IN THE CATCHMENT AREA AS WELL AS PROVIDES INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF HOUSING VOUCHERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Rochelle Miller Ed/ceo | Officer | 40 | $100,480 |
Elizabeth Mahoney VP & Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Mary Jo Brockshus President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Lou Steinberg Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Erica Barraza Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Kate Howell Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $898,811 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $199,056 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $6,148 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,097,867 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $293,152 |
Investment income | $311 |
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 | $1,391,734 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $103,946 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,584 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $705,559 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $11,539 |
Other employee benefits | $45,684 |
Payroll taxes | $80,975 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $85,866 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $9,674 |
Advertising and promotion | $40,703 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,414 |
Travel | $3,531 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $60 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $25,610 |
Insurance | $12,600 |
All other expenses | $38,061 |
Total functional expenses | $1,389,394 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $46,821 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $10,002 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $78,148 |
Accounts receivable, net | $22,832 |
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 | $5,477 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $555,843 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $9,823 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $728,946 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $76,525 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $11,238 |
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 | $87,763 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $641,183 |
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 | $728,946 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Connections For Independent Living has recieved totaling $35,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Christopher Reeve Foundation A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation Short Hills, NJ PURPOSE: COVID-19: ADDRESSING SOCIAL ISOLATION | $25,000 |
The Weld Trust Greeley, CO PURPOSE: CONNECTIONS HOUSING CHOICE DEPOSIT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | $10,000 |
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