INDEPENDENCE CENTER INC

EIN: 411276666 501(c)(3)

WAITE PARK, MN

Total Revenue
$728,469
Total Expenses
$1,437,100
Total Assets
$429,780
Net Assets
$384,243
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1976
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
STEVE BRESNAHAN
Phone
3202524146
Tax Period
2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31

INDEPENDENCE CENTER INC, founded in 1976, is a small nonprofit that reported $728K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue fell 27% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 97% operating deficit.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. INDEPENDENCE CENTER WORKS WITH ADULTS WITH COGNITIVE AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. THE PURPOSE OF THE AGENCY IS TO PROVIDE SUPERVISION, SUPPORT, RECREATION, AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT IS PERSON-CENTERED. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ARE IDENTIFIED THAT CONSIDER WHAT IS IMPRTANT TO THE PERSON AND WHAT IS IMPORTANT FOR THE PERSON TO LIVE A MEANINGFUL LIFE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,260,927 Revenue: $700,467

DAY TRAINING AND HABILITATION (DT&H) SERVICES ARE LICENSED BY THE STATE OF MN, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND ARE OFFERED TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND RELATED CONDITIONS...

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DAY TRAINING AND HABILITATION (DT&H) SERVICES ARE LICENSED BY THE STATE OF MN, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND ARE OFFERED TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND RELATED CONDITIONS. SERVICES FOCUS ON ENABLING AN INDIVIDUAL TO ATTAIN OR MAINTAIN HIS/HER MAXIMUM FUNCTIONAL LEVEL AND ARE COORDINATED WITH OTHER CARE PROVIDERS INVOLVED IN THE SUPPORT NEEDED SPECIFIC TO EACH INDIVIDUAL. DT&H SERVICES REINFORCE SKILLS OR LESSONS TAUGHT IN SCHOOL, THERAPY, OR OTHER SETTINGS AND INTRODUCE NEW SKILL SETS THAT ARE OF INTEREST AND/OR NECESSARY FOR THE PERSON TO FULLY PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY LIFE. INDIVIDUAL ABILITIES ARE ASSESSED UPON ADMISSION AND AT LEAST ANNUALLY THEREAFTER BUT MORE OFTEN IF NECESSARY. TRAINING AND SUPERVISION ARE PROVIDED IN THE MAIN FACILITY AS WELL AS IN COMMUNITY SETTINGS. SERVICES MAY INCLUDE INSTRUCTION WITH SELF-CARE, LEARNING TO MANAGE THEIR OWN BEHAVIOR, LEARNING TO DINE INDEPENDENTLY, BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS, RECREATION AND LEISURE OPPORTUNITIES, COMMUNITY SURVIVAL SKILLS, STREET SAFETY, LEARNING TO USE ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, AND MONEY MANAGEMENT. IN 2018, INDEPENDENCE CENTER, INC. PROVIDED SERVICES TO 45 INDIVIDUALS. THE VAST MAJORITY OF PARTICIPANTS EXPRESSED INTEREST IN ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY. IN 2018, ICI FACILITATED 745 OUTINGS INTO THE COMMUNITY THAT INCLUDED VISITS TO LOCAL BUSINESSES, AREA PARKS, RECREATIONAL SITES, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. ICI ALSO FACILITATED PARTICIPATION WITH VOLUNTEERING WITH THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TOOTSIE ROLL DRIVE.

Program 2
Expenses: $4,054 Revenue: $3,907

EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS ARE OFFERED BOTH IN-HOUSE AND IN BUSINESSES IN THE COMMUNITY. SERVICES FOCUS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF SKILLS ASSOCIATED WITH OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING EMPLOYMENT. FOR THOSE...

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EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS ARE OFFERED BOTH IN-HOUSE AND IN BUSINESSES IN THE COMMUNITY. SERVICES FOCUS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF SKILLS ASSOCIATED WITH OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING EMPLOYMENT. FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO REQUIRE MORE INTENSIVE SUPPORT, PRE-VOCATIONAL TRAINING IS OFFERED. PRE-VOCATIONAL SUPPORT FOCUSES ON PREPARING AN INDIVIDUAL FOR EMPLOYMENT AND EMPHASIZES CONCEPTS SUCH AS COMPLIANCE, ENDURANCE, ATTENTION SPAN, AND SOCIALLY APPROPRIATE WORKPLACE BEHAVIOR. INSTRUCTION ACCENTUATES THE UNDERLYING SOFT SKILLS WITH EMPLOYMENT MORE SO THAN TEACHING SPECIFIC JOB SKILLS. FOR MORE INDEPENDENT INDIVIDUALS, TRAINING FOCUSES ON LEARNING SPECIFIC JOB SKILLS, AND ENHANCING SKILLS AND EXPERTISE FOR PARTICULAR JOBS. AS MORE EXPERIENCE AND INDEPENDENCE ARE ACCOMPLISHED, EARNING POTENTIAL INCREASES. IN 2018, 18 INDIVIDUALS WORKED 855 HOURS FOR FIVE DIFFERENT BUSINESSES. 27 INDIVIDUALS ACTIVELY PARTICIPATED IN ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES RATHER THAN EMPLOYMENT SERVICES.

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

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Financial Overview (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $9,122
Program Service Revenue $704,374
Investment Income $15,807
Other Revenue $-834
TOTAL REVENUE $728,469

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $595,112
Salaries & Benefits $570,075
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,264,981
Other Expenses $271,913
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,437,100

Year-over-Year Comparison

2018 2017 Change
Revenue $728,469 $995,549 -0.3%
Expenses $1,437,100 $898,416 +0.6%
Net Income $-708,631 $97,133 -8.3%
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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
60
Volunteers
10

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
$80,213
Total Directors
7
$39,810
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CURT GAINSFORTH PRESIDENT 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TRISHA NESS SECRETARY 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGARET MATHIES TREASURER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY WEIGEL VICE PRESIDENT 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIANNA FEMRITE DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANET DEZURIK DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN BRESNAHAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$39,810 $0 $39,810
AMY T CHRISTENSEN ADMINISTRATOR (UNTIL MAY 2018) 50.00
Officer
$36,366 $4,037 $40,403
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
2018 $728,469 $1,437,100 $429,780 $-708,631
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