Ventures Unlimited Inc.
Ventures Unlimited Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
PROVIDING INNOVATIVE SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES SO THEY MAY LEAD MEANINGFUL LIVES. VALUE STATEMENTS: 1. OPPORTUNITIES CREATE THE POSSIBILITY FOR GROWTH AND EMPOWERMENT; THEREFORE, ALL PEOPLE HAVE THE RIGHT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES - TO EXPERIENCE OR WITHDRAW, TO SUCCEED OR FAIL - WITH THEIR DECISION BEING RESPECTED. 2. OUR SUCCESS DEPENDS ON VALUING AND PRACTICING INCLUSION AND INTEGRATION IN THE COMMUNITY. 3. ALL PEOPLE HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE THE GOALS IN THEIR LIFE. 4. ALL PEOPLE HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE TREATED WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT. 5. ALL PEOPLE HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO EXPRESS THEIR NEEDS WITH THE SECURITY OF KNOWING THEY WILL BE HEARD AND THAT WE WILL ADVOCATE FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT COMMUNICATE ON THEIR OWN. 6. WE SELECT AND VALUE DEDICATED, QUALIFIED STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS WHO BELIEVE IN THE PHILOSOPHY OF VENTURES UNLIMITED, INC. 7. WE STRIVE TO CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE OF CREATIVITY AND TEAMWORK. 8. ALL PEOPLE ARE UNIQUE, WITH THEIR OWN ABILITIES. 9. WE CHALLENGE OUR
About
MEANINGFUL WORK IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT SERVICES WE PROVIDED DAILY TO OUR PARTICIPANTS WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL BEING COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT. OUR 150 CONSUMERS/EMPLOYEES DEPENDED ON US TO ENSURE THAT THEY LIVED AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE AND ACHIEVED THE ABILITY TO EARN A PAYCHECK, INCREASE THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND HAVE MEANING IN THEIR LIVES. ONE-ON-ONE INDIVIDUAL TRAINERS ASSISTED IN DESIGNING FUNCTIONAL EXCERCISES TO IMPROVE DAILY LIVING SKILLS AND WORK SITE-SUCCESSES. GROUP FITNESS AND SUPPORT GROUPS IMPLEMENTED A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS SUCH AS STRENGTH TRAINING, AEROBICS, BALANCE TRAINING, BALLROOM DANCING AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES THAT INCORPORATED FUN TO HELP SUPPORT THE CO-WORKERS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “Providing innovative services for individuals with disabilities so they may lead meaningful lives.”.
When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “Providing innovative services for individuals with disabilities so they may lead meaningful lives. value statements: 1. opportunities create the possibility for growth and empowerment; therefore, all people have the right to equal opportunities - to experience or withdraw, to succeed or fail - with their decision being respected. 2. our success depends on valuing and practicing inclusion and integration in the community. 3. all people have the right to choose the goals in their life. 4. all people have the right to be treated with dignity and respect. 5. all people have a responsibility to express their needs with the security of knowing they will be heard and that we will advocate for those who cannot communicate on their own. 6. we select and value dedicated, qualified staff and board members who believe in the philosophy of ventures unlimited, inc. 7. we strive to create an atmosphere of creativity and teamwork. 8. all people are unique, with their own abilities. 9. we challenge our”.
- According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as WI.
- The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2020 was PO BOX 623, SHELL LAKE, WI, 54871.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 188 employees.
- 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 -$382.
- The CEO compensation scheme within the organization is based on a review and endorsement process by a neutral entity.
- The organization has 6 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1976.
- 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 $1,813,739 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.