Connections for Independent Living
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Connections for Independent Living meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"To promote the full inclusion and integration of people with all types of disabilities into all levels of society, working towards independence and equality for people with disabilities."
Year, State Incorporated:
1986, CO
The organization provides the core services of advocacy, peer support, independent living skills training, housing, employment, and information and referral. Additionally, it provides youth services, nursing facilities transition, self-sufficiency, multiple sclerosis services, vision services, deaf and interpreting services, travel training, and support groups and classes. Consumers set goals that will advance their independence. It also helps people reach their goals through the services and programs that it offers. Last year it provided independent living services to over 900 people in Northeastern Colorado.
For the year ended September 30, 2022, Connections for Independent Living's program expenses were:
| Programs | $1,295,655 |
| Total Program Expenses | $1,295,655 |
Chief Executive
Rochelle Mitchell, Executive Director/CEO
Compensation*
$103,946
Chair of the Board
Elizabeth Mahoney, Community Volunteer
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
6
Paid Staff Size
17
* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Connections for Independent Living's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Grants and Contributions | $1,091,719 |
| Program Service Fees | $292,965 |
| In-Kind Donations | $29,112 |
| Investment Income | $3,556 |
| Miscellaneous | $591 |
| Total Income | $1,417,943 |
Programs: 93% Fundraising: 0% Administrative: 7%
| Total Income | $1,417,943 |
| Total expenses: | $1,389,394 |
| Program expenses | $1,295,655 |
| Fundraising expenses | $12 |
| Administrative expenses | $93,727 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $28,549 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $612,634 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $641,183 |
| Total Liabilities | $87,763 |
| Total Assets | $728,946 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming