Options for Independence
Options for Independence
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About this organization
Mission
Outreach services in the areas of mental health, housing, employment, substance abuse prevention and treatment, and financial independence.
About
The Organization provides outreach and case management services to individuals with serious mental illnesses, including the homeless, aiding in their recovery.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “Outreach services in the areas of mental health, housing, employment, substance abuse prevention and treatment, and financial independence.”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “Outreach services in the areas of mental health, housing, employment, substance abuse prevention and treatment, and financial independence.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is LA, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 8326 Main St Bldg 3, Houma, LA, 70363.
- The form of the non-profit reports 56 employees as of 2020.
- 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 $89,996.
- The CEO salary plan within the organization is not subject to review and approval by an impartial entity.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 3 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1992.
- 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 $1,577,976 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.