Envision Unlimited

Organization Overview

Envision Unlimited is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1965. 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, Envision Unlimited employed 831 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Envision Unlimited 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, Envision Unlimited generated $44.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $44.4m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.5% 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

ENVISION UNLIMITED COMMITS TO PROVIDE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES OR OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS QUALITY SERVICES WHICH PROMOTE CHOICE, INDEPENDENCE AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICESENVISION EMPOWERS RESIDENTS IN ITS COMMUNITY LIVING PROGRAMS TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING. SERVICES AND SUPPORTS FOCUS ON SKILL ACQUISITION, WITH A CORE BELIEF THAT ALL PERSONS CAN BE FUNCTIONING AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED TO ADULTS WITH AN INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN A VARIETY OF SETTINGS, RANGING FROM 24-HOUR COMMUNITY INTEGRATED LIVING ARRANGEMENT (CILA) HOMES, INTERMITTENT SUPPORT, A HOST FAMILY PROGRAM, RESPITE CARE, AND SHORT-TERM STABILIZATION OPTIONS. EACH RESIDENT HAS AN INDIVIDUAL, PERSON-CENTERED PLAN TO OUTLINE THE TYPE AND FREQUENCY OF SERVICES AND SUPPORTS THEY DESIRE AND REQUIRE.


COMMUNITY DAY SERVICESENVISION'S COMMUNITY DAY SERVICES OFFER INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (I/DD) THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE IN THEIR COMMUNITY, DEVELOP SUPPORT GROUPS OUTSIDE OF THE FAMILY, AS WELL AS PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT TO CULTIVATE PERSONAL INTERESTS AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS. HISTORICALLY, SERVICES HAVE BEEN PROVIDED IN CENTERS SERVING LARGE GROUPS OF INDIVIDUALS. NOW, HOWEVER, SERVICES INCREASINGLY BEING SHIFTED FROM SHELTERED LOCATIONS TO A COMMUNITY HUB MODEL THAT OFFERS SOCIAL, THERAPEUTIC, SKILL DEVELOPMENT, JOB TRAINING AND PLACEMENT, CREATIVE, AND OTHER SERVICES, WHILE ENGAGING FOR- AND NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY GROUPS TO UTILIZE THE SPACES AND INTERACT WITH ENVISION PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS.


MENTAL HEALTH SERVICESENVISION UNLIMITED'S MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM OFFERS OUTPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES, RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, AND PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION FOR CLIENTS WITH SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESSES. WE UTILIZE A RECOVERY MODEL IN WHICH CLIENTS DIRECT THEIR OWN TREATMENT AND COLLABORATE WITH STAFF ON SETTING AND ACHIEVING THEIR WELLNESS GOALS. WE ALSO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TO OUR MENTAL HEALTH CLIENTS AND UTILIZE PEER MENTORS WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE TO AID IN RECOVERY.SOME OF THE MOST COMMON DISORDERS TREATED IN OUR CLINIC INCLUDE SCHIZOPHRENIA, SCHIZOAFFECTIVE DISORDER, BI-POLAR DISORDER, PTSD, AND MAJOR DEPRESSION. OUR SERVICES ARE CRITICAL TO CLIENTS WHO ARE UNINSURED/UNDERINSURED, AS 92% OF THEM ARE CONSIDERED LOW INCOME AND CANNOT AFFORD THE HIGH COSTS OF SERVICES OFFERED BY THE PRIVATE SECTOR. ENVISION UNLIMITED FOCUSES ON WHAT CLIENTS AND FAMILIES DESIRE, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. IN ADDITION TO HAVING A RANGE OF MENTAL ILLNESSES, INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, MORE THAN 90% OF CLIENTS LIVE AT OR BELOW THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL.


SPECIALIZED FOSTER CARECHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES ARE UP TO 3.5 TIMES MORE LIKELY TO HAVE EXPERIENCED ABUSE OR NEGLECT THAN THEIR NON-DISABLED PEERS, AND WHEN THEY ENTER THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM, THEY HAVE UNIQUE NEEDS. ENVISION'S FOSTER CARE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON THE WELLNESS OF EACH CHILD AND SUPPORTS FOSTER FAMILIES IN PROVIDING A SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT. CHILDREN RANGE IN AGE FROM INFANT TO 18 AND COME FROM VARIOUS BACKGROUNDS. MANY ARE SINGLE PLACEMENTS, BUT SOME HAVE SIBLINGS. SOME MAY HAVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND/OR EMOTIONAL ISSUES. SOME HAVE BEEN VICTIMS OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT. ALL ARE IN NEED OF THE STABILITY AND GUIDANCE THAT A SECURE AND LOVING HOME ENVIRONMENT CAN PROVIDE.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Pace Suburban Bus
Clients Transport
$247,593
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Temporary Dsp Support Service Provider
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Temporary Dsp Support Service Provider
$148,502
Great Computer Solutions Inc
It Support Services
$535,545
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$193,680
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,082,653
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,122,246
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $7,670
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,398,579
Total Program Service Revenue$42,257,918
Investment income $9,518
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,668
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$39,573
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $44,628,110

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Envision Unlimited has recieved totaling $215,087.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Community Foundation Of Sarasota County Inc

Sarasota, FL

PURPOSE: CAPITAL PURCHASES

$50,000
Coleman Foundation Inc

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: INTELLECTUAL & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$47,500
Fifth Third Bank Chicagoland Foundation

Rosemont, IL

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY

$25,000
Fifth Third Bank Chicagoland Foundation

Rosemont, IL

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY

$25,000
Dr Scholl Foundation

Northbrook, IL

PURPOSE: VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING FOR PERSONS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS OR DISABILITIES

$20,000
Mufg Union Bank Foundation Ag

Phoenix, AZ

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$10,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$349,003
Earnings$3,972
Ending Balance$352,975

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