Project Independence
- Assets
- $5.8m
- Revenue
- $5.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 132
- Location
- Costa Mesa, CA
- Founding
- 07/1979
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 95-3147421
Organization Overview
Project Independence is located in Costa Mesa, CA. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (P82) the organization is classified as: Developmentally Disabled Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Project Independence employed 132 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Project 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, Project Independence generated $5.5m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.8m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.6%) per year over the past 7 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
PROVIDE INDEPENDENT & SUPPORTED LIVING SKILLS TRAINING, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT AND COMMUNITY BASED DAY CARE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. TO OPERATE SCHOOLS AND CONDUCT PROGRAMS OF REHABILITATIVE THERAPY FOR LEARNING-DISABLED CHILDREN AND ADULTS, AND PROGRAMS OF HABILITATIVE TRAINING FOR OTHER CHILDREN AND ADULTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BEHAVIOR SUPPORT SERVICES - POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT PLANS FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. PROGRAM GOAL IS TO PROVIDE TRAINING IN THE AREAS OF SELF-HELP, VOCATIONAL, AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION. FUNDED BY THE REGIONAL CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY. STAFFING RATIOS 1:1, 1:3. APPROXIMATELY 45 CLIENTS SERVED.
ADULT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - CONSUMER-DRIVEN SERVICES TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUAL GOALS OF ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. PROGRAM GOAL IS TO PROVIDE FUNCTIONAL COMMUNITY TRAINING BASED ON INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND CHOICE, AS WELL AS INTEGRATED SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT. STAFFING RATIOS 1:4. FUNDED BY THE REGIONAL CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY. APPROXIMATELY 72 CLIENTS SERVED.
INDEPENDENT & SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES - LIFE QUALITY AND SATISFACTION ASSESSMENT FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. PROGRAM GOAL IS TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE TO ENABLE CLIENTS TO FUNCTION WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND ASSESS THE INDIVIDUAL'S SATISFACTION WITH PROVIDED SERVICES. FUNDED BY THE REGIONAL CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY. APPROXIMATELY 120 CLIENTS SERVED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Debra Marsteller Executive Director | Officer | 50 | $110,938 |
Robert Watson Associate Director | Officer | 50 | $78,835 |
Dan Pittman President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kurt Yeager Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Diane Pritchett Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Del Hart Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $906,983 |
| Investment income | $38,419 |
| 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 | $5,473,402 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $189,773 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,205,582 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $461,233 |
| Payroll taxes | $259,569 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $31,255 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $79,466 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $13,913 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $87,539 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $271 |
| Interest | $32,441 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $65,137 |
| Insurance | $54,502 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,768,329 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | -$13,907 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,863,617 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $454,192 |
| 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 | $26,129 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $18,027 |
| Total assets | $5,825,383 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $531,894 |
| 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 | $594,187 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,126,081 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,699,302 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Project Independence has recieved totaling $46,096.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Foundation Of Utah Inc Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: GENERAL | $45,000 |
Helen & Jack Mccullough Family Foundation Saratoga, CA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $96 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $14,594 |
| Ending Balance | $14,594 |
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