Endependence Center Inc.
Endependence Center Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The Endependence Center, Incorporated (ECI) is a consumer controlled, community-based, cross-disability, non-residential, private, non-profit center for independent living (CIL) operated by and for individuals with disabilities in South Hampton Roads, including the cities of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Franklin, Suffolk, Virginia Beach and Isle of Wight County. ECI provides an array of independent living services to individuals with disabilities and to the community. The purposes of ECI are two-fold; to prepare individuals, and to prepare the community for full integration of persons with disabilities into society. These goals are accomplished by the following strategies: (1) the provision of direct services to individuals with severe disabilities, that result in a greater level of independence and community integration/ functioning (2) the provision of services/advocacy in the community that result in a greater awareness of disability issues, physical and programmatic accessibility A
About
Provide direct services to individuals with severe disabilities including information and referral, peer counseling, advocacy, independent living skills, housing assistance and placement, education, transportation, hearing outreach, social security work incentives, community education and training, and de-institutionalization. During the year 2018, 1,084 individuals were served.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “The endependence center, incorporated (eci) is a consumer controlled, community-based,cross-disability, non-residential, private, non-profit center for independent living (cil)operated by and for individuals with disabilities in south hampton roads, including the cities of chesapeake, norfolk, portsmouth, franklin, suffolk, virginia beach and isle of wight county. eci provides an array of independent living services to ndividuals with disabilities and to the community. the purposes of eci are two-fold; to prepare individuals,and to prepare the community for full integration of persons with disabilities into society. these goals are accomplished by the following strategies: (1) the provision of direct services to individuals with severe disabilities, that result in a greater level of independence and community integration/ functioning (2) the provision of services/advocacy in the community that result in a greater awareness of disability issues, physical and programmatic accessibility a”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “The endependence center, incorporated (eci) is a consumer controlled, community-based,cross-disability, non-residential, private, non-profit center for independent living (cil)operated by and for individuals with disabilities in south hampton roads, including the cities of chesapeake, norfolk, portsmouth, franklin, suffolk, virginia beach and isle of wight county. eci provides an array of independent living services to ndividuals with disabilities and to the community. the purposes of eci are two-fold; to prepare individuals,and to prepare the community for full integration of persons with disabilities into society. these goals are accomplished by the following strategies: (1) the provision of direct services to individuals with severe disabilities, that result in a greater level of independence and community integration/ functioning (2) the provision of services/advocacy in the community that result in a greater awareness of disability issues, physical and programmatic accessibility a”.
- The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of VA, as reported.
- The non-profit has a total of 31 employees, as reported on their form for 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 -$7,527.
- The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is determined through a review and approval process by a neutral party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 9 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1983.
- 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 $1,483,025 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.