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Superior Alliance for Independent Living

Superior Alliance for Independent Living

Marquette, MI 49855
Tax ID38-3363721

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About this organization

Revenue

$1,744,925

Expenses

$1,578,516

Website

upsail.com

Mission

TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND PROMOTE ACCESSIBLE UPPER PENINSULA COMMUNITIES FOR ALL.

About

COMMUNITY EDUCATION/PUBLIC INFORMATION & COLLABORATION/NETWORKING: SAIL EDUCATED AND COLLABORATED WITH INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, FAMILY MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF THE 15 COUNTIES OF THE U.P. ABOUT ISSUES RELATED TO THE DISABILITY MOVEMENT. SERVICES AND SUPPORTS THAT ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY ARE SOMETIMES HARD TO FIND OR UNDERSTAND. SAIL STAFF SPENT TIME COLLABORATING, EDUCATING, NETWORKING AND PROVIDING INFORMATION TO CONSTITUENTS DURING 17,270.50 HOURS IN RELATION TO ACCESSIBILITY, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, HEALTH CARE, HOUSING, RECREATION, ONGOING COMMUNITY SUPPORTS AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT. INDIVIDUAL SERVICES: SAIL SERVED PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE 15 COUNTIES OF THE U.P. WITH THEIR INDIVIDUAL INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS. FOCUSED ON PERSON-CENTERED PLANNING, SAIL STAFF SERVED 574 INDIVIDUALS WITH AN INDEPENDENT LIVING PLAN PROVIDING 2071 INDIVIDUAL SERVICES BASED ON THE SPECIFIC NEEDS AND DESIRES OF THE INDIVIDUALS. COMMUNITY MEMBERS WERE ALSO PROVIDED WITH BASIC INFORMATION & REFERRAL (I&R) SERVICES. THIS PAST YEAR, SAIL PROVIDED 6,166 I&R SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: EDUCATION, ACCESSIBILITY, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, EMPLOYMENT, RELOCATION, HOUSING, HEALTH CARE, TRANSPORTATION, RECREATION AND ONGOING COMMUNITY SUPPORTS. COMMUNITY/SYSTEMS ADVOCACY: SAIL SUPPORTED FAMILY MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY IN REGARDS TO COMMUNITY/SYSTEMS ADVOCACY IN THE 15 COUNTIES OF THE U.P. AS ADVOCATES FOR ISSUES RELATED TO APPROPRIATE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND THE COMMUNITY, SAIL ADVOCATED 117.25 HOURS FOR THE FOLLOWING ISSUE AREAS: ACCESSIBILITY, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, HEALTH CARE, HOUSING, RECREATION, TRANSPORTATION AND ONGOING COMMUNITY SUPPORTS.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “To assist individuals with disabilities and promote accessible upper peninsula communities for all.”.

When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “To assist individuals with disabilities and promote accessible upper peninsula communities for all.”.

  • The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as MI.
  • The non-profit's address in 2020 is noted in the filing as 1200 WRIGHT ST, MARQUETTE, MI, 49855.
  • The non-profit's form for 2020 reports a total of 119 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 $166,409.
  • The salary policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and approval by an impartial party.
  • The organization has 10 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1997.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization pays $1,177,297 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $28,379 in fundraising expenses.
  • 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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