PROGRESS UNLIMITED INC

EIN: 521309011 501(c)(3) Human Services

OWINGS MILLS, MD

Total Revenue
$17,765,690
Total Expenses
$15,416,714
Total Assets
$14,414,809
Net Assets
$10,184,888
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1983
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
MARY GATTO
Phone
4103638550
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

PROGRESS UNLIMITED INC, founded in 1983, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $17.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $15.4M left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO LEAD FULFILLING AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES AT HOME AND IN THE COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $9,382,946 Revenue: $13,828,803

RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM:PROGRESS UNLIMITED, INC. PROVIDED 24-HOUR CARE AND SUPPORT TO 88 ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DURING THE YEAR. THIS INVALUABLE SERVICE ALLOWS RECIPIENTS THE OPPORTUNITY...

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RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM:PROGRESS UNLIMITED, INC. PROVIDED 24-HOUR CARE AND SUPPORT TO 88 ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DURING THE YEAR. THIS INVALUABLE SERVICE ALLOWS RECIPIENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES AND EXPERIENCE FIRSTHAND ALL THE BENEFITS OF INDEPENDENCE. WE ARE LICENSED BY THE STATE OF MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE (DHMH). WE OWN OR LEASE APPROXIMATELY 30 HOMES (APARTMENTS, TOWNHOMES, DETACHED HOMES, CONDOMINIUMS) IN BALTIMORE COUNTY. MANY OF OUR HOMES ARE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE. HOMES ARE DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE THREE COMPATIBLE INDIVIDUALS. STAFF SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE IN EACH HOME ACCORDING TO THE NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUALS LIVING THERE.MANY HOMES OFFER AWAKE OVERNIGHT STAFF COVERAGE AND MULTIPLE STAFF. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, BEYOND HOUSING, ARE NUMEROUS AND VARIED. THEY INCLUDE: SUPERVISION AND SUPPORT BY TRAINED STAFF; HEALTH MANAGEMENT AND MEDICAL SERVICES INCLUDING ACCESS TO A REGISTERED NURSE 24 HOURS A DAY, 365 DAYS A YEAR; PSYCHIATRIC AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES; RESTRAINT-FREE BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT; TRANSPORTATION; CASE MANAGEMENT; FINANCIAL PLANNING; AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL GROWTH AND ENJOYMENT SUCH AS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTING ACTIVITIES, CONTINUING EDUCATION, BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS, CULTURAL ENRICHMENT, ETC. THE AGENCY ALSO ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS TO LOCATE OTHER SERVICES AS NEEDED (PHYSICAL THERAPY, SPEECH THERAPY, ETC.).

Program 2
Expenses: $2,139,027 Revenue: $2,091,934

DAY PROGRAM:PROGRESS UNLIMITED, INC. PROVIDES ADULT MEDICAL DAY CARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE. OUR CENTER WAS RENOVATED AND EXPANDED IN 2012 TO INCLUDE A SNOEZELEN ROOM FOCUSING...

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DAY PROGRAM:PROGRESS UNLIMITED, INC. PROVIDES ADULT MEDICAL DAY CARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE. OUR CENTER WAS RENOVATED AND EXPANDED IN 2012 TO INCLUDE A SNOEZELEN ROOM FOCUSING ON A MULTI-SENSORY ENVIRONMENT. ELIGIBILITY FOR THOSE WHO REQUIRE FUNDING BY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IS DETERMINED BY BALTIMORE COUNTY ADULT ELIGIBILITY REVIEW SERVICES (AERS). ELIGIBILITY FOR PRIVATE-PAY PARTICIPANTS IS DETERMINED BY CENTER STAFF. THE CENTER IS LICENSED BY THE STATE OF MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE (DHMH) TO SERVE 130 PARTICIPANTS. OUR STAFFING RATIO IS 1:6 (STAFF:PERSON). TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED TO AND FROM THE CENTER TO ALL THOSE WITHIN THE CATCHMENT AREA. THIS INCLUDES TRANSPORTATION OF PARTICIPANTS IN WHEELCHAIRS. EACH PROGRAM PARTICIPANT RECEIVES: AN INDIVIDUALIZED NURSING CARE PLAN; MEDICATION MANAGEMENT; MEDICAL TREATMENTS AS ORDERED BY THE PHYSICIAN; TWO NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED MEALS DAILY AS WELL AS SNACKS AND BEVERAGES; OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXERCISE, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, LEISURE/RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, ARTS AND CRAFTS, GAMES, READING, VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL ARTS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES; OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY FIELD TRIPS; ACCESS TO HORTICULTURAL ACTIVITIES; ACCESS TO THE SPORT COURT; AND ACCESS TO THE SENSORY STIMULATION ROOM. IN ADDITION, THE CENTER OFFERS MANY PERSONAL SERVICES OFFERED TO PARTICIPANTS THAT INCLUDE: PODIATRY SERVICES BY AN MD; MASSAGE THERAPY BY A LICENSED PRACTITIONER; STYLIST AND BARBER SERVICES BY LICENSED PROFESSIONALS; MANICURES AND PEDICURES BY LICENSED PROFESSIONALS; AND PHYSICAL THERAPY BY LICENSED PROFESSIONALS, NOT FUNDED BY DDA.

Program 3
Expenses: $706,854 Revenue: $1,302,447

COMMUNITY DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM: THE KEY CHARACTERISTIC THAT DISTINGUISHES THE COMMUNITY DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM FROM OTHER DAY PROGRAMS IS THE COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES. PARTICIPANTS IN THIS...

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COMMUNITY DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM: THE KEY CHARACTERISTIC THAT DISTINGUISHES THE COMMUNITY DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM FROM OTHER DAY PROGRAMS IS THE COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES. PARTICIPANTS IN THIS PROGRAM ARE IN THE COMMUNITY DAILY RATHER THAN A BUILDING-BASED MODEL. THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE A ROBUST WEEKLY SCHEDULE OF DAY OUTINGS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. INTEGRATION INTO THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE IS EVERY PERSON'S RIGHT AND WITH SUPPORT FROM QUALIFIED STAFF, PARTICIPANTS ENJOY LEARNING, HAVING NEW EXPERIENCES, MEETING NON-DISABLED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE GOAL OF DAY SERVICES IS ENRICHMENT WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR FLUIDITY BETWEEN WORK AND NON-WORK ACTIVITIES. DIRECT SUPPORT STAFF FOSTER EACH PARTICIPANT'S ENGAGEMENT TO THEIR PERSONAL LEVEL OF COMFORT. TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $100,181
Program Service Revenue $17,618,332
Investment Income $52,132
Other Revenue $-4,955
TOTAL REVENUE $17,765,690

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $12,192,535
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $12,856,723
Other Expenses $3,224,179
TOTAL EXPENSES $15,416,714

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $17,765,690 $16,583,003 +0.1%
Expenses $15,416,714 $14,740,349 +0.0%
Net Income $2,348,976 $1,842,654 +0.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
305
Volunteers
8

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
5
$410,294
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SHELLEY KEIRN CPA CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MIA ANDERSON SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN LOWENBERG CPA TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DARRYL BLACKWELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIRSTEN OLIVER ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROXANNE ROLOFF DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEWYN GARRETT ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARRIE BRANGER CPA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY GATTO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$192,522 $42,656 $235,178
AMY BELLIN CONTROLLER/TOP FINANCIAL 40.00
Officer
$159,681 $15,435 $175,116
WENDY YOUNG GENERAL MANAGER 40.00
Highest
$148,386 $52,218 $200,604
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 $17,765,690 $15,416,714 $14,414,809 $2,348,976
2024 $16,583,003 $14,740,349 $13,060,110 $1,842,654
2023 $14,776,917 $13,449,366 $11,976,975 $1,327,551
2022 $14,092,223 $13,062,852 $7,763,122 $1,029,371
2021 $14,017,942 $12,805,835 $6,943,028 $1,212,107
2020 $12,996,393 $12,552,105 $5,965,453 $444,288
2019 $12,422,266 $12,249,285 $5,155,054 $172,981
2018 $11,749,012 $11,708,386 $4,213,386 $40,626
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