INDEPENDENCE ASSOCIATES INC

EIN: 042701621 501(c)(3) Human Services

EAST BRIDGEWATER, MA

Total Revenue
$2,302,672
Total Expenses
$2,320,791
Total Assets
$1,144,913
Net Assets
$830,094
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1980
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
MARY ELLEN GATTO
Phone
5085832166
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

INDEPENDENCE ASSOCIATES INC, founded in 1980, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023.

Mission

SINCE 1980, IA HAS WORKED WITH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES PROVIDING THE RESOURCES WHICH ENABLE THEM TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS THEY WISH IN THE SETTING THAT THEY CHOOSE. LIVING INDEPENDENTLY IS ABOUT DIGNITY, FREEDOM AND OVERCOMING THE BARRIERS WHICH STILL EXIST TODAY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. AS A CROSS AGE, CROSS CULTURAL AND CROSS DISABILITY ORGANIZATION, IA WORKS TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO ANY PERSON WITH A DISABILITY LIVING WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,398
Program Service Revenue $2,300,218
Investment Income $1,033
Other Revenue $23
TOTAL REVENUE $2,302,672

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,599,387
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $2,143,593
Other Expenses $721,404
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,320,791

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,302,672 $2,155,265 +0.1%
Expenses $2,320,791 $2,007,830 +0.2%
Net Income $-18,119 $147,435 -1.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
35
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$114,947
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARK D LEWIS THROUGH 624 PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANITA A ASHDON VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT THAYER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW BROWN TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH GRAY SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUZANNE ALLORE AS OF 624 PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA NUSSEY MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN S HIGGINS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 37.50
Officer
$103,374 $11,573 $114,947
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $2,302,672 $2,320,791 $1,144,913 $-18,119
2023 $2,155,265 $2,007,830 $1,249,483 $147,435
2022 $1,960,718 $1,883,205 $845,215 $77,513
2021 $1,841,824 $1,707,930 $758,959 $133,894
2020 $1,863,495 $1,836,146 $636,904 $27,349
2019 $1,686,578 $1,615,228 $635,572 $71,350
2018 $1,514,775 $1,512,672 $557,638 $2,103
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