Western New York Independent Living Inc

Organization Overview

Western New York Independent Living Inc is located in Buffalo, NY. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (E99) the organization is classified as: Health Care N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Western New York Independent Living Inc employed 3,134 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western New York Independent Living 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 09/2021, Western New York Independent Living Inc generated $46.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $45.0m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.2% 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:

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WESTERN NEW YORK INDEPENDENT LIVING, INC., A FAMILY OF AGENCIES, IS A MULTI-CULTURAL, GRASSROOTS, PEER DIRECTED, CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF ASSISTANCE, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE WESTERN NEW YORK INDEPENDENT LIVING INC. AGGRESSIVELY PURSUED AVAILABLE COVID FUNDING TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY-BASED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES THE INFORMATION, PPE, AND ASSISTANCE THAT MIGHT BE NEEDED DUE TO ANY MOBILITY RESTRICTIONS THAT THEY MAY HAVE HAD BECAUSE OF THE PANDEMIC AND LACK OF COMMUNITY SUPPORTS. THE AGENCY PROVIDES OVER 2000 TRIPS DISSEMINATING COVID RELIEF KITS TO HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN THEIR SERVICE AREA. SEVERAL HUNDRED HOME TRIPS WERE MADE TO BRING NEEDED GROCERIES, FOOD STUFF, MEDICINE, AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES DIRECTLY TO THE PERSON'S HOME. THE CENTER WAS IN THE FORE FRONT OF INSURING THAT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES RESTRICTED TO THEIR HOMES WERE NOT FORGOTTEN, WHEN CITY AND/OR COUNTY OFFICIALS WERE FIGHTING THE SPREAD OF THE VIRUS IN WESTERN NEW YORK.


WNYIL IN ITS FIGHT AGAINST THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC WORKED WITH THE VARIOUS TRADITIONAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE A PEER SUPPORTIVE PROGRAM TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE CHOSEN TO TAKE A PATH TO RECOVERY. MEETING'S INDIVIDUALS WHERE THEY WERE AT IN THE COMMUNITY, AND WORKING INDIVIDUALLY AND OR IN GROUPS, WNYIL'S PEERS CONNECTED DOZENS OF INDIVIDUALS BATTLING ADDICTION TO THE INPATIENT AND/OR OUTPATIENT SERVICES THEY NEEDED, WHILE ALSO PROVIDING FAMILY TO FAMILY SUPPORTS. ASSISTING THE FAMILIES IN UNDERSTANDING WHAT WAS HAPPENING TO THEIR LOVED ONE, AND THE VARIOUS WAYS TO SUPPORT THEIR FAMILY MEMBER'S RECOVERY AND HELP THE FAMILY WORK THROUGH THE STRESS OF ADDICTION. WNYIL WORKING WITH VETERANS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, LEAD THE WAY IN CREATING THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MILITARY & VETERAN PEER SPECIALIST, A NATIONAL NETWORK OF VETERANS WORKING WITH OUR MILITARY MEMBERS TRANSITIONING TO CIVILIAN LIFE WHILE FIGHTING A VARIETY OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STRUGGLES. WNYIL PROVIDED A $10 THOUSAND GRANT TO OFFSET THE COSTS OF INCORPORATING, FILING FOR NONPROFIT STATUS, AND DEVELOPING ITS BYLAWS TO CLEARLY OUTLINE MEANS OF GOVERNANCE AND SERVICE TO THE NATION. AS OF THIS TIME THE NAMVPS IS EXPANDING ITS BOARD AND SEEKING PRIVATE FOUNDATION FUNDING TO ASSIST IN CREATING A NATIONAL REGISTRY OF MILITARY &VETERAN PEER SPECIALISTS, AN ON-LINE COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE NETWORK,AND A NATIONAL CONFERENCE TO BRING THE VARIOUS PEER SPECIALISTS TOGETHER.


DURING THIS YEAR, THE WNYIL AND ITS VARIOUS OFFICES PROVIDED OVER 7000 INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES EDUCATIONAL, EMPOWERMENT, AND CONSULTINGSERVICES TO ASSIST THE PERSON WITH A DISABILITY THE ABILITY TO CONTINUE TO LIVE IN THEIR HOME, WORK IN OUR COMMUNITY, AND ENGAGE WITH SOCIETY AS EQUAL CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS. THE WNYIL PROGRAMMING CONTINUES TO ASSIST PEOPLE OUT OF NURSING HOMES, EMPLOYMENT READINESS SERVICES, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS. COMMUNITY AND INDIVIDUAL ADVOCACY CONTINUE TO REMOVE THE PHYSICAL, COMMUNICATION, AND ATTITUDINAL BARRIERS THAT PREVENT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FROM FULLY ENGAGING IN OUR COMMUNITY LIFE.


OTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE ACHIEVEMENTS - ERIE COUNTY DEPT. OF SOCIAL SERVICES CONTRACT ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING SERVICES FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE RECIPIENTS ENROLLED IN TREATMENT PROGRAMS), OFFICE OF PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (FULLY ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION, PRIVATE AND PUBLIC, FOR FAMILIES WITH INDIVIDUAL WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY LIVING WITH THEM), NYS DEPT. OF HEALTH - MONEY FOLLOWS THE PERSON (ASSIST PWD TRANSITION FROM INSTITUTION TO COMMUNITY), NYS DOH AGED BLIND AND DISABLED CONTRACT TO OBTAIN MEDICAID/MEDICARE HEALTH COVERAGE, EMERGENCY SHELTER AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE AGREEMENTS, AND VARIOUS OTHER AGREEMENTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Douglas J Usiak
Executive Director
$207,973
Michael Phillips
C.f.o. (former)
$89,681
Paul D Beakman Sr
President
$0
Richard Dread
Vice President
$0
Ann L Scherff
Treasurer
$0
Sue Ann Sehl
Secretary
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Massena Independent Living Center
Consumer Directed Personal Assist., Assi
$938,622
Aim Independent Living Center
Ny Connects Subcontract Service
$163,087
Housing Options Made Easy
Provide Supported Housing And Community
$161,198
Directions In Independent Living
Ny Connects Subcontract Service
$111,787
Rochester Center For Independent Living
Social Services For All Types Of Disabil
$107,361
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$30,287
Membership dues$6,660
Fundraising events$2,461
Related organizations$0
Government grants $6,073,558
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$249,997
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$6,362,963
Total Program Service Revenue$40,441,198
Investment income $48,634
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $948
Net Rental Income $1,000
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $13,177
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $46,881,599

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Western New York Independent Living Inc has recieved totaling $229,110.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Community Service Society Of New York

New York, NY

PURPOSE: DIRECT SERVICE

$136,786
Homeless Alliance Of Western New York Inc

Buffalo, NY

PURPOSE: CONTINUUM OF CARE PLANNING FUNDS THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

$42,444
United Way Of Buffalo And Erie County

Buffalo, NY

PURPOSE: PROGRAM FUNDING

$23,400
Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc

Buffalo, NY

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED USE

$16,369
Peter & Elizabeth C Tower Foundation Tr

Getzville, NY

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$10,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$111
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