The Independence Fund Inc.

“Form 990, Part III, Line 4a- Program Service Accomplishments Mobility Program - many severely wounded Veterans have lost the ability to experience activities they previously enjoyed. Wounded Veterans who use our all-terrain mobility devices regain the ability to do the things they love, transforming their lives toward a better future. During the year ended June 30, 2020, the Fund provided 75 chairs to Veterans, and we have provided more than 2,400 mobility devices since our founding. Independence@Home - The COVID-19 pandemic had a disproportional effect on our Veterans, Caregivers, and their families. In order to address the immediate needs of these Heroes, The Independence Fund showed flexibility in developing a new program called Independence@Home. This program was able to provide more than 913 families with financial and disaster support during their time of need. Caregiver Program - The Fund serves the heroes behind the heroes; the Caregivers who work tirelessly to support the wounded Veterans day-in and day-out. The Fund provides Caregivers the means to build strong networks and receive the emotional and physical support they need. During the year ended June 30, 2020, The Fund conducted two in-person Caregiver Retreats,serving 26 Caregivers. The Fund transitioned to a virtual model to support our Caregivers and we were able to support more than 531 Caregivers through virtual peer support, training and comradery.”

“Family Program - Open to families of catastrophically wounded Veterans, the Family Program focuses on art therapy, respite, and comprehensive individual aftercare. With the understanding that true independence can only be reached through total family care, The Independence Fund tailors its Family Program to provide aftercare that is specifically created for each family. While we were unable to conduct in-person retreats this year, we were able to provide virtual programming for more than 200 families. Operation Resiliency - The Fund and the Veterans Health Administration Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention (OMHSP) have partnered together in order to make an immediate impact on the lives of our Veterans and their families. The structure is a mutually beneficial manner that advances and improves Veterans' mental health and wellbeing and expands and promotes community collaboration to increase access to mental health resources for all Veterans and their families and prevent suicide in the Veteran community. Through virtual suicide prevention training and support, The Independence Fund has directly impacted over 276 combat Veterans this year. Advocacy Program - For Veterans returning with the scars of war, the fight doesn't end upon thier arrival home. Unfortunately, some of the biggest battles are with the very institutions who are supposed to be on their side. Our Advocacy Program assists where the need is greatest right now; giving a voice to Veterans for VA health care reform, ensuring the Caregivers of the seriously disabled are properly supported, and addressing the latent problems of toxic exposure. The Fund fights for those who fought for us.”

“The draft Form 990 is reviewed in detail by management and then given to the entire board to review prior to filing.”

“Board members are required to review the Conflict of Interest Policy and sign a document stating that they have reviewed, understand, and are in compliance with the Conflict of Interest Policy on an annual basis. In addition, there is a Conflict of Interest clause in the Employee Handbook. All staff members receive the handbook upon hiring and must acknowledge via signature page that they have received, reviewed, and comply with the policies in the handbook.”

“The BOD approves the fiscal year budget annually which includes a listing of salaries by authorized position, including the CEO and COO positions.”

“The COO and CEO fill positions according to the budget, with the CEO making the final decision as to staff salaries. The BOD Executive Committee makes determination on the CEO salary,based upona salary study.The CEO is excluded from the study as well as the determination and vote of the salary.”

“Available upon request.”

“Adaptive Sports is now considered part of the mobility program and not tracked as a separate program.”

“Conflict of Interest policy was maintained and all employees were briefed on the policy during the fiscal year.”

“In addition to moving Adaptive Sports under Mobility and forgoing having it as a stand alone program, we started Independence @ Home. Providing assistance to Veterans, Caregivers, and families in need that have been directly impacted by Covid-19.”