Independence Now Inc
Independence Now Inc
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About this organization
Mission
We advocate and embody independence and equality for all people with disabilities.
About
Independent Living Services Program: Includes ACL 1 & 2; YLF, DORS-IL and AAB which are directed toward promoting maximum independence of those served by our core services of IL skills, peer mentoring, information and referral, advocacy and transition services. The geographic area for these services is Montgomery and Prince George's Counties. The Youth Leadership Forum provides leadership training for students with disabilities entering their last 2 years in High School.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing sets forth the mission of the non-profit as “We advocate and embody independence and equality for all people with disabilities. we do this by providing support, guidance, training, education and hands-on-skills for the disability community in montgomery county and prince george's county, maryland.”.
When detailing its responsibilities, they were listed as: “We advocate and embody independence and equality for all people with disabilities”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally permitted to operate is MD.
- The address of the non-profit for 2020 according to the filing is 12301 Old Columbia Pike No 101, Silver Spring, MD, 20904.
- The number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form as of 2020 is 24.
- 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 greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$52,726.
- The CEO compensation scheme within the organization is not based on a review and endorsement process by an independent body.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 11 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1994.
- 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 engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $832,075 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.