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Independence, Inc.

Independence, Inc.

Lawrence, KS 66046
Tax ID48-0875993

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About this organization

Revenue

$2,813,545

Expenses

$2,856,942

Website

independenceinc.org

Mission

Since 1978, Independence, Inc. has served as a resource in Lawrence and Northeast Kansas through our mission to maximize the independence of people with disabilities through advocacy, peer support, training, transportation and community education. As an Independent Living Center, we work with people with varying disabilities to live in the environments of their choice, and we offer options, resources and advocacy to help people live fulfilling lives. Our vision is to work together in transforming our communities to be the best places in which people with disabilities can live, learn, and work.

About

Personal Assistant Service Systems - provides business management services for eligible persons with disabilities desiring to direct their own personal care attendant services under the Kansas Medicaid HCBS Waiver Program. Business management includes: preparation of semi-monthly paychecks; filing of related payroll returns and W-2's, filing taxes including unemployment insurance and worker's compensation coverage.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “Maximizing the independence of people with disabilities through advocacy, peer support, training, transportation and community education”.

When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “Maximizing the independence of people with disabilities through advocacy, peer support, training, transportation and community education”.

  • In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as KS.
  • The filing records the non-profit's address for 2020 as 2001 HASKELL AVE, LAWRENCE, KS, 66046.
  • As of 2020, the non-profit's form reports a total of 16 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 -$43,397.
  • The CEO's salary plan within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an independent body.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 10 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1978.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
  • The organization pays $2,506,416 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $150 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.

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