VOICES FOR INDEPENDENCE

EIN: 251727199 501(c)(3) Education

ERIE, PA

Total Revenue
$19,993,064
Total Expenses
$18,468,692
Total Assets
$12,981,402
Net Assets
$11,268,241
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1993
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
SHONA EAKIN
Phone
8148740064
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

VOICES FOR INDEPENDENCE, founded in 1993, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $20.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 13% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $18.5M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

THE PURPOSE OF VOICES FOR INDEPENDENCE IS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, IMPROVE THE QUALITY, INDEPENDENCE, DIGNITY, AND CONTROL OF THEIR LIVES, AS WELL AS TO PROMOTE A PHILOSOPHY OF INDEPENDENT LIVING, INCLUDING A PHILOSOPHY OF CONSUMER CONTROL, PEER SUPPORT, SELF-HELP, SELF- DETERMINATION, EQUAL ACCESS, AND INDIVIDUAL AND SYSTEMS ADVOCACY, AS WELL AS THE INTEGRATION AND FULL INCLUSION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH CROSS DISABILITIES INTO THE MAINSTREAM OF AMERICAN SOCIETY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,446,246 Revenue: $5,230,770

PERSONAL ASSISTANTS SERVICES PROGRAM - VFI PROVIDED HOME CARE SERVICES UNDER THE CONSUMER-EMPLOYER DELEGATED MODEL EMPOWERING PROGRAM RECIPIENTS TO ASSIST IN THE HIRING AND MANAGING OF THEIR DIRECT...

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PERSONAL ASSISTANTS SERVICES PROGRAM - VFI PROVIDED HOME CARE SERVICES UNDER THE CONSUMER-EMPLOYER DELEGATED MODEL EMPOWERING PROGRAM RECIPIENTS TO ASSIST IN THE HIRING AND MANAGING OF THEIR DIRECT CARE GIVERS. SUPPORT INCLUDED PROVIDING BILLING, PAYROLL AND PAYROLL TAX SERVICES TO OVER 400 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS UNDER VARIOUS PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS.

Program 2
Expenses: $9,596,555 Revenue: $10,273,788

HOME MODIFICATIONS & ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS -SUPPORT PROVIDED TO OVER 300 INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES BY MANAGING PHYSICAL ADAPTATION CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS & PROVIDING ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY...

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HOME MODIFICATIONS & ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS -SUPPORT PROVIDED TO OVER 300 INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES BY MANAGING PHYSICAL ADAPTATION CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS & PROVIDING ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES TOTALLING APPROXIMATELY 8,600,000 OF COSTS FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS. VFI OFFERS A VARIETY OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN ACHIEVING GREATER INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE OPERATING ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE CENTERS; PROVIDING TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND FUNDING ASSISTANCE; AND PARTICIPATING IN AN ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY LENDING LIBRARY.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,557,735 Revenue: $2,031,577

VFI PROVIDED A NURSING HOME TRANSITION PROGRAM ESTABLISHED TO IDENTIFY AND TRANSITION INDIVIDUALS FROM NURSING HOMES. SERVICES INCLUDED IDENTIFICATION OF ELIGIBLE NURSING HOME RESIDENTS, COMMUNITY...

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VFI PROVIDED A NURSING HOME TRANSITION PROGRAM ESTABLISHED TO IDENTIFY AND TRANSITION INDIVIDUALS FROM NURSING HOMES. SERVICES INCLUDED IDENTIFICATION OF ELIGIBLE NURSING HOME RESIDENTS, COMMUNITY PLANNING WITH FAMILY AND SUPPORT NETWORKS, IDENTIFICATION AND PREPARATION OF HOUSING RESOURCES, THE PROVISION OF TANGIBLE ASSISTANCE SERVICES TO ACCOMPLISH THE RELOCATION TO COMMUNITY, LINKAGE TO COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAMS, NON-MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, AND FOLLOW UP. APPROXIMATELY 300 INDIVIDUALS WERE PROVIDED WITH NURSING HOME TRANSITION SERVICES DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,501,746
Program Service Revenue $18,089,542
Investment Income $352,450
Other Revenue $49,326
TOTAL REVENUE $19,993,064

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $6,769,725
Fundraising Expenses $182,290
Program Expenses $14,206,006
Other Expenses $11,698,967
TOTAL EXPENSES $18,468,692

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $19,993,064 $17,707,843 +0.1%
Expenses $18,468,692 $17,032,346 +0.1%
Net Income $1,524,372 $675,497 +1.3%
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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
198
Volunteers
20

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
7
$414,421
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KATHY A HERTZOG CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT BACH V CHAIR THRU 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BROOK WARD TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH KLINK SEC THRU 10/ 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID TOME DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY SMITH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL SONSON SECRETARY 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
DARLENE WOLFORD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHI MITCHELL DIR THRU 6/1 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHONA EAKIN CEO 19.50
Officer
$214,510 $21,857 $236,367
STACY KEMMLER CFO 19.50
Officer
$154,537 $23,517 $178,054
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
2025 $19,993,064 $18,468,692 $12,981,402 $1,524,372
2024 $17,707,843 $17,032,346 $11,756,415 $675,497
2023 $23,254,674 $23,238,658 $11,150,687 $16,016
2022 $20,276,084 $20,643,822 $11,834,971 $-367,738
2021 $20,196,394 $22,161,030 $11,823,315 $-1,964,636
2020 $19,121,114 $20,345,772 $13,161,070 $-1,224,658
2019 $19,107,571 $18,462,226 $14,937,334 $645,345
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