Finger Lakes Independence Center

Organization Overview

Finger Lakes Independence Center is located in Ithaca, NY. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (P82) the organization is classified as: Developmentally Disabled Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Finger Lakes Independence Center employed 349 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Finger Lakes Independence Center 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, Finger Lakes Independence Center generated $5.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.8m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.3% 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 EMPOWER ALL PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WHILE CREATING AN INCLUSIVE SOCIETY THROUGH THE ELIMINATION OF SOCIAL AND ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

FLIC PROVIDES SERVICES TO EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO ACHIEVE THEIR PERSONAL MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE, AND ARE INCLUDED IN THEIR COMMUNITY. TO ACHIEVE EMPOWERMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, WE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILY: 1. INDIVIDUAL AND SELF-ADVOCACY2. INFORMATION AND REFERRAL3. PEER COUNSELING;4. HIGH SCHOOL TRANSITION5. TRANSITION FROM NURSING HOME TO COMMUNITY LIVING6. INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS GUIDANCE7. EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE8. WORK INCENTIVES AND BENEFITS PLANNING9. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLANNING10. HOME EXTERIOR RAMP INSTALLATIONS11. LOAN OF ASSISTIVE DEVICES AND DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT12. ASSISTANCE MATCHING NEEDS WITH HOME BASED ASSISTANCE


THE CENTER IS COMMITTED TO THE GOALS OF THE CONSUMER DIRECTED PERSONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, INCLUDING EMPOWERMENT OF THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL AND INDEPENDENTLY RECRUIT, HIRE, TRAIN, SUPERVISE AND (IF NEED BE) TERMINATE THE PERSONAL ASSISTANTS WITH WHOM THEY CHOOSE TO WORK. THE CENTER WORKS IN A LIMITED ADMINISTRATIVE CAPACITY WITH THE CONSUMER AND HIS OR HER PERSONAL ASSISTANTS, ACTING ONLY AS THE STATUTORY FISCAL INTERMEDIARY TO PROVIDE NECESSARY MANAGEMENT OF PERSONNEL AND PAYROLL FUNCTIONS AS REQUIRED BY 18 NYCRR 505.28. PERSONAL ASSISTANTS ARE PROVIDED ONLY STATUTORY BENEFITS AND ARE NOT, AND NEVER HAVE BEEN, SUBJECT TO THE GENERAL PERSONNEL/EMPLOYMENT POLICIES AND PRACTICES OF THE AGENCY. THE CENTER DOES NOT CONSIDER PERSONAL ASSISTANTS TO BE EMPLOYEES OF THE AGENCY. ALSO ACTS AS THE FISCAL INTERMEDIARY FOR THE CONSUMER DIRECTED PERSONAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES (CDPAS) PROGRAM IN TOMPKINS AND TIOGA COUNTIES, PROVIDING MEDICAID MANAGED CARE SPONSORED PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES NEEDING HOME HEALTH CARE WITH THE ABILITY TO HIRE AND MANAGE THEIR OWN CARE ATTENDANTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Janette Lynch
Executive Director
$96,105
Ellice Switzer
Vice President
$0
Lynn Gitlow
Secretary
$0
Robert Meek
President
$0
Vicki Chang
Treasurer
$0
Carolyn Boone
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$3,091
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $430,035
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$16,917
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$450,043
Total Program Service Revenue$4,856,420
Investment income $17,902
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $18,792
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,343,157

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Finger Lakes Independence Center has recieved totaling $1,016.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Greene-Milstein Family Foundation

Ithaca, NY

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE SUPPORT

$1,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$16
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$879,834
Net Contributions$85,560
Other Expense$15,219
Ending Balance$950,175

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