Embracing Futures Inc.
Embracing Futures Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
EMBRACING FUTURES, INC. PROVIDES ORTHODONTIC BRACES TO CHILDREN WITH SEVERE ORTHODONTIC PROBLEMS, WHO ARE GROWING UP IN AN IMPOVERISHED HOUSEHOLD AND HAVE BEEN TURNED DOWN BY MEDICAID OR OTHER GOVERNMENT FUNDED PROGRAMS.
About
THE ORTHODONTIC CARE PROGRAM IS OUR CORE PROGRAM. THIS UNIQUE PROGRAM IS A REACTIVE PROCESS THAT PROVIDES ORTHODONTIC CARE FOR CHILDREN GROWING UP IN IMPOVERISHED HOUSEHOLDS WHO ARE SUFFERING FROM SEVERE ORTHODONTIC PROBLEMS AND HAVE BEEN TURNED DOWN BY MEDICAID OR OTHER GOVERNMENT FUNDED PROGRAMS. WORKING WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS, WE FIRST IDENTIFY A CHILD, MEET WITH THE FAMILY TO VERIFY THE FINANCIAL NEED, PROVIDE TWO ORTHODONTIC EXAMS TO VALIDATE THE MEDICAL NEED, AND BRING OUR FINDINGS TO OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR A FINAL DECISION. WITH BOARD APPROVAL, WE FINANCE THE COSTS DIRECTLY WITH AN ORTHODONTIST UNTIL TREATMENT IS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED. THE PROCESS CONCLUDES THROUGH AN EXIT INTERVIEW WITH THE FAMILY. IN THE PAST TEN YEARS WE HAVE HELPED OVER 400 CHILDREN. WE RECOGNIZE A CHILD WHO IS SELF-CONSCIOUS ABOUT HIS OR HER TEETH MAY SHY AWAY FROM PARTICIPATING IN CLASS OR OTHER SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. CHILDREN WHO RECEIVE ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT WILL CERTAINLY BE HEALTHIER INDIVIDUALS. THEY MAY ALSO EXPERIENCE IMPROVED SELF ESTEEM AND CONFIDENCE. THIS WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR BECOMING MORE PRODUCTIVE INDIVIDUALS AS THEY MOVE FROM SCHOOL INTO THEIR ADULT LIFE. DONNA SKODA, SUMMIT COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSIONER, STATED THE FOLLOWING: IT'S CLEAR THAT POOR ORAL HEALTH, UNTREATED ORAL DISEASES AND SEVERE ORTHODONTIC PROBLEMS HAVE A CONSIDERABLE IMPACT ON QUALITY OF LIFE, INCLUDING LOSS OF SELF-ESTEEM, POOR PERFORMANCE AT SCHOOL AND DECREASED ECONOMIC PRODUCTIVITY. YET ACCESS TO DENTAL SERVICES, INCLUDING ORTHODONTIC CARE, REMAINS THE GREATEST UNMET HEALTHCARE NEED IN SUMMIT COUNTY. MAINTAINING THE HEALTH OF YOUR TEETH AND MOUTH IS NOT MERELY A COSMETIC ACTIVITY, BUT RATHER A CRITICAL PART IN A COMPLETE HEALTHCARE PLAN AND A SMART INVESTMENT IN PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH...ESPECIALLY FOR CHILDREN.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is outlined in the filing as “To make a difference in the lives of needy and underprivileged children in summit, stark, portage, medina and wayne counties by providing financial assistance for orthodontic and other dental care and offering oral health education for elementary school students.”.
When detailing its duties, they were outlined as: “Embracing futures, inc. provides orthodontic braces to children with severe orthodontic problems, who are growing up in an impoverished household and have been turned down by medicaid or other government funded programs.”.
- The state where the non-profit operates has been legally reported as OH.
- The filing indicates that the non-profit's address in 2020 is located at 50 S MAIN STREET LL 100, AKRON, OH, 44308.
- The non-profit's form for the year 2020 reports a total of 4 employees on their payroll.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $130,717.
- The CEO's remuneration policy within the organization is established through an impartial review and endorsement process.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1946.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $118,681 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $7,823 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has a business related family member transaction.