Avenues To Independence

Organization Overview

Avenues To Independence is located in Park Ridge, IL. The organization was established in 1954. According to its NTEE Classification (J33) the organization is classified as: Sheltered Employment, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Avenues To Independence employed 117 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Avenues To Independence 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, Avenues To Independence generated $6.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.0m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.5% 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

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE WORK AND RESIDENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES ENABLING THOSE WITH DISABILITIES TO BE AS INDEPENDENT AS POSSIBLE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PALWAUKEE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING - THIS PROGRAM ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS WITH LEARNING AND IMPROVING EVERYDAY LIFE AND WORK SKILLS. APPROXIMATELY 125 SERVED.


COMMUNITY INTEGRATED LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - RESIDENCES DESIGNED FOR MILDLY DISABLED ADULTS. APPROXIMATELY 30 SERVED.


CLIFTON HOUSE IS A COMMUNITY LIVING FACILITY.


VOCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ONCE AN INDIVIDUAL HAS ACHIEVED INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMUNITY AT MINIMUM WAGE OR HIGHER, DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE DISABILITY, THE INDIVIDUAL MIGHT NEED INTENSIVE, ONGOING SUPPORT TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT. ONCE THE INDIVIDUAL HAS SUCCESSFULLY TRAINED ON THE JOB, THEY ARE THEN TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL CATEGORY. SUPPORTED LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - RESIDENCES DESIGNED FOR MILDLY DISABLED ADULTS WHO CAN MANAGE APARTMENTS WITHOUT 24 HOUR SURVEILLANCE. DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES (DORS) PROVIDES VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO ENABLE THOSE INDIVIDUALS TO MAXIMIZE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT, INCLUDING ASSESSMENT FOR DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY AND VOCATIONAL REHABILIATION NEEDS, JOB DEVELOPMENT, PLACEMENT, AND RETENTION SERVICESTITLE XX THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO HELP PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES MOVE UP TO BETTER PAYING JOBS AND OPEN UP ENTRY-LEVEL SPOTS FOR PEOPLE ENTERING THE WORKFORCE. WE ALSO PROVIDE TRAINING TO WORKERS IN ORDER TO TEACH THEM SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED FOR A CHAGNING JOB MARKET


PALWAUKEE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING - THIS PROGRAM ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS WITH LEARNING AND IMPROVING EVERYDAY LIFE AND WORK SKILLS. APPROXIMATELY 125 SERVED.


COMMUNITY INTEGRATED LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - RESIDENCES DESIGNED FOR MILDLY DISABLED ADULTS. APPROXIMATELY 30 SERVED.


CLIFTON HOUSE IS A COMMUNITY LIVING FACILITY.


VOCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ONCE AN INDIVIDUAL HAS ACHIEVED INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMUNITY AT MINIMUM WAGE OR HIGHER, DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE DISABILITY, THE INDIVIDUAL MIGHT NEED INTENSIVE, ONGOING SUPPORT TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT. ONCE THE INDIVIDUAL HAS SUCCESSFULLY TRAINED ON THE JOB, THEY ARE THEN TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL CATEGORY. SUPPORTED LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - RESIDENCES DESIGNED FOR MILDLY DISABLED ADULTS WHO CAN MANAGE APARTMENTS WITHOUT 24 HOUR SURVEILLANCE. DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES (DORS) PROVIDES VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO ENABLE THOSE INDIVIDUALS TO MAXIMIZE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT, INCLUDING ASSESSMENT FOR DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY AND VOCATIONAL REHABILIATION NEEDS, JOB DEVELOPMENT, PLACEMENT, AND RETENTION SERVICESTITLE XX THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO HELP PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES MOVE UP TO BETTER PAYING JOBS AND OPEN UP ENTRY-LEVEL SPOTS FOR PEOPLE ENTERING THE WORKFORCE. WE ALSO PROVIDE TRAINING TO WORKERS IN ORDER TO TEACH THEM SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED FOR A CHAGNING JOB MARKET


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Robert Okazaki
CEO Retired
$120,523
Jason Clark
CEO
$25,923
Jolene Wise-Silverman
Chairperson
$0
Linda Buggy
Vice Chair
$0
Jacqueline Kimel
Secretary
$0
Eric Johnson
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $3,507,678
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,276,503
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $11,125
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,784,181
Total Program Service Revenue$1,080,776
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $65,671
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,960,525

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Avenues To Independence has recieved totaling $7,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Simons Family Foundation

Glenview, IL

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$6,000
Jklm Family Foundation

Homewood, IL

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$1,000
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