Southwest Center For Independence

Organization Overview

Southwest Center For Independence is located in Durango, CO. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (L22) the organization is classified as: Senior Citizens Housing & Retirement Communities, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Southwest Center For Independence employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Southwest Center 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 06/2022, Southwest Center For Independence generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 11.6% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

SWCI ENVISIONS A WORLD WHERE ENVISIONS A WORLD WHERE PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THOSE WHO ARE AGING ARE RESPECTED INCLUDED MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES, MAKING THEIR OWN CHOICES, DIRECTING THE SUPPORTS AND SERVICES THEY NEED TO LIVE WELL IN THE COMMUNITY, AND GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THEIR STRENGTHS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM IS OUR PRINCIPLE SERVICE. AS A CERTIFIED CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, WE PROVIDE SUPPORTS AND SERVICES TO HELP PEOPLE BECOME MORE INDEPENDENT AND MORE INCLUDED. WE WORK TOGETHER ON THE ISSUES PEOPLE BRING US, FROM FINDING HOUSING TO MAKING FRIENDS OR STARTING A BUSINESS. WE PROVIDE ASSISTANCE THROUGH INFORMATION, REFERRAL, OPTIONS COUNSELING, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINING, PEER SUPPORT, TEACHING PEOPLE TO ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES, AND SYSTEMS ADVOCACY TO BREAK DOWN BARRIERS, AND ASSISTANCE WITH EMANCIPATION AND DEINSTITUTIONALIZATION.


SOUTHWEST RIDES IS OUR TRANSPORTATION SERVICE, PROVIDING ACCESSIBLE DRIVER-ASSISTED DOOR-TO-DOOR TRANSPORTATION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THOSE WHO ARE AGING, AND VETERANS, TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, THE FOOD BANK, AND OTHER PLACES. WE PROVIDED 2,540 TRIPS IN LA PLATA COUNTY DURING FY 2021-2022. SINCE CONSUMERS DO NOT PAY FOR THE SERVICE DIRECTLY, SWR IS FUNDED THROUGH MEDICAID, VARIOUS CONTRACTS, DONATIONS, AND GRANTS.


THE HOUSING PROGRAM INCLUDES ADMINISTRATION OF HOUSING VOUCHERSSPECIFICALLY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. PEOPLE PAY 30% OF THEIR INCOME ON THEIR RENT, AND THE STATE GOVERNMENT MAKES UP THE DIFFERENCE. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES SKILLS TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE IN FINDING A PLACE TO LIVE. IN THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR, WE WERE ABLE TO PROVIDE 119 VOUCHERS AND OTHER HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO 30 PEOPLE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Martha Mason
Past Exec Dir
$34,349
Kelsey Bell
Executive Dir.
$16,154
Taylor Lennox-Irwin
Chair
$0
Miriam Gillow-Wiles
Vice Chair
$0
Debbie Higgs
Secretary
$0
Dianne Savage
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $994,305
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$34,162
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,028,467
Total Program Service Revenue$49,674
Investment income $108
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 $1,078,249

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Southwest Center For Independence has recieved totaling $20,849.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Rocky Mountain Health Foundation

Grand Junction, CO

PURPOSE: SUPPORTS SOUTHWEST RIDES (SWRIDES) PROGRAM TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION FOR RURAL AGING ADULTS (50+) AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO GET TO AND FROM HEALTHCARE AND OTHER ESSENTIAL RESOURCES.

$15,000
$5,800
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$49
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$9,500
Net Contributions$29,338
Other Expense-$12,594
Ending Balance$26,244

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