Looking Upwards Inc

Organization Overview

Looking Upwards Inc is located in Middletown, RI. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (P73) the organization is classified as: Group Homes, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Looking Upwards Inc employed 755 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Looking Upwards Inc 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, Looking Upwards Inc generated $26.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $26.5m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.4% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO CHILDREN & ADULTS OF ALL ABILITIES, PROMOTING GROWTH AND INDEPENDENCE

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

RESIDENTIAL AND CONVERSION WAIVER PROGRAMS - LOOKING UPWARDS OFFERS RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO MEET EACH PERSON'S NEEDS, RANGING FROM 24-HOUR SUPPORT IN A SHARED HOME, TO PART-TIME ASSISTANCE FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN THEIR OWN APARTMENTS OR WITH FAMILY. THE AGENCY'S STAFF FOSTERS INDEPENDENCE WHILE SUPPORTING PEOPLE TO MEET PERSONAL GOALS. THE FOCUS MAY INCLUDE DEVELOPING MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS, ACHIEVING PERSONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY, AND LIVING AS ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY.


DAY AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROGRAMS - IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PERSON AND HIS OR HER FAMILY, LOOKING UPWARDS ASSISTS WITH CREATING A UNIQUE, CUSTOMIZED DAY THAT HIGHLIGHTS THE PERSON'S PREFERENCES. LOOKING UPWARDS' DAY SERVICES SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS TO CREATE MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERSHIP WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, LEARN NEW AND VARIED SKILLS AND EXPAND TALENTS AND INTERESTS. LOOKING UPWARDS EMPLOYMENT SERVICES HELP PEOPLE TO FIND GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT THROUGH OFFERING VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENTS, JOB PLACEMENT, ON-THE-JOB TRAINING, CONSULTATION FOR EMPLOYERS AND THE OPTION OF ONGOING EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT.


CHILDREN AND FAMILIES - FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, LOOKING UPWARDS OFFERS AN ARRAY OF SERVICES TO SUPPORT CHILDREN TO GET THE BEST START IN LIFE AND TO THRIVE AS THEY GROW. THE AGENCY'S EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES SUPPORT THE OPTIMAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO THREE YEARS OF AGE. BOTH THE HOME BASED THERAPEUTIC SERVICES AND PERSONAL ASSISTANCE SUPPORT SERVICES HELP CHILDREN AND YOUTH GAIN VITAL SKILLS. THESE SERVICES SUPPORT FAMILIES AND PROMOTE CHILDREN'S INDEPENDENCE IN DAILY LIFE SKILLS, EMOTIONAL HEALTH, PHYSICAL WELL-BEING AND PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY LIFE.


SCHOOL AND SUMMER CAMP - LOOKING UPWARDS OFFERS DIVERSE SERVICES TO SCHOOLS, PROVIDING FLEXIBLE APPROACHES TO HELPING SCHOOLS MEET THE NEEDS OF EVERY STUDENT. BEHAVIORAL CONSULTING HELPS SCHOOL STAFF TO CHANGE THE TRAJECTORY OF CHILDREN WITH BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES. SPECIALIZED PARAPROFESIONAL SERVICES OFFERS FLEXIBLE STAFFING TO SUPPORT STUDENTS' SUCCESS. SCHOOL-TO-CAREER TRANSITION SERVICES ASSIST STUDENTS TO TAKE WHAT THEY'VE LEARNED AT SCHOOL AND APPLY IT TO LIFE, INCLUDING FINDING A SATISFYING JOB. ADDITIONALLY, LOOKING UPWARDS OFFERS AN INCLUSIVE SUMMER DAY CAMP THAT PROVIDES ALL CAMPERS WITH A SUMMER OF FUN AND ADVENTURE, WHILE FOSTERING IMPORTANT LIFE AND ACADEMIC SKILLS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Carrie Miranda
CEO
$167,667
Jack O'connor
President
$0
Thomas Rose
Treasurer
$0
Kathryn Rok
Secretary
$0
Dennis Layfield
Board Member (to 7/19)
$0
Dana Kent
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $21,876,652
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$605,196
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$22,481,848
Total Program Service Revenue$3,919,864
Investment income $63,456
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $45,855
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $18,797
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $26,531,056

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Looking Upwards Inc has recieved totaling $76,350.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Rhode Island Community Foundation

Providence, RI

PURPOSE: SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS WITH I/DD THROUGHOUT COVID-19; PROGRAM SUPPORT

$36,176
Van Beuren Charitable Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: PARENTAL SUPPORT PROGRAM "THE INCREDIBLE YEARS"

$13,360
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: General Support

$10,193
United Way Of Rhode Island Inc

Providence, RI

PURPOSE: DESIGNATED DONATION/GRANT

$7,686
John E Fogarty Foundation For Persons With Intellectual And Deve

Providence, RI

PURPOSE: GRANT FUNDS FUNDED RESOURCES (STAFF, EQUIPMENT) TO STUDENT WITH DISABILITIES

$6,000
Francis Peck Charitable Foundation Inc

Newport, RI

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION

$1,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$160,425
Earnings$55,776
Ending Balance$216,201

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