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Independence Now Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 52-1891697

Oct 01, 2015 to Sep 30, 2016 • Filed on Apr 11, 2017

Organization Profilewww.innow.org
12301 Old Columbia Pike No 101Silver Spring, MD 20904

(301) 277-2839

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

48th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

46th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

49th percentile

1.8%

Higher net margin than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

62nd percentile

$85,000

Higher top officer pay than 62% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.3% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

59th percentile

3.9%

Faster asset growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

40th percentile

-0.6%

Faster revenue growth than 40% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets48th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,291,754

Up $48,517 (+3.9%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$1,176,197

Up $50,232 (+4.5%) from 2015

Liabilities

Down

$115,557

Down $1,715 (-1.5%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue46th percentileNet Margin49th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,341,495

Down $7,815 (-0.6%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$1,317,685

Up $28,737 (+2.2%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

$23,810

Down $36,552 (-61%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth59th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $771,232Liabilities 2010: $69,086Net Assets 2010: $702,1462010Assets 2011: $832,844Liabilities 2011: $91,785Net Assets 2011: $741,0592011Assets 2012: $967,410Liabilities 2012: $101,073Net Assets 2012: $866,3372012Assets 2013: $1,134,834Liabilities 2013: $164,718Net Assets 2013: $970,1162013Assets 2014: $1,241,757Liabilities 2014: $157,651Net Assets 2014: $1,084,1062014Assets 2015: $1,243,237Liabilities 2015: $117,272Net Assets 2015: $1,125,9652015Assets 2016: $1,291,754Liabilities 2016: $115,557Net Assets 2016: $1,176,1972016Assets 2017: $1,361,488Liabilities 2017: $114,708Net Assets 2017: $1,246,7802017Assets 2018: $1,395,394Liabilities 2018: $133,436Net Assets 2018: $1,261,9582018Assets 2019: $1,309,937Liabilities 2019: $139,095Net Assets 2019: $1,170,8422019Assets 2020: $1,279,145Liabilities 2020: $119,982Net Assets 2020: $1,159,1632020Assets 2021: $1,349,643Liabilities 2021: $114,084Net Assets 2021: $1,235,5592021Assets 2022: $1,276,926Liabilities 2022: $134,495Net Assets 2022: $1,142,4312022Assets 2023: $1,542,194Liabilities 2023: $364,664Net Assets 2023: $1,177,5302023Assets 2024: $1,662,747Liabilities 2024: $346,263Net Assets 2024: $1,316,4842024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$1,291,754
Liabilities$115,557
Net Assets$1,176,197
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth40th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $1,151,8452010Expenses 2011: $1,310,9172011Expenses 2012: $1,179,4812012Expenses 2013: $1,098,6262013Revenue 2014: $1,406,545Expenses 2014: $1,323,465Net Income 2014: $83,0802014Revenue 2015: $1,349,310Expenses 2015: $1,288,948Net Income 2015: $60,3622015Revenue 2016: $1,341,495Expenses 2016: $1,317,685Net Income 2016: $23,8102016Revenue 2017: $1,346,032Expenses 2017: $1,314,136Net Income 2017: $31,8962017Revenue 2018: $1,340,759Expenses 2018: $1,317,790Net Income 2018: $22,9692018Revenue 2019: $1,335,059Expenses 2019: $1,387,785Net Income 2019: -$52,7262019Revenue 2020: $1,480,806Expenses 2020: $1,483,780Net Income 2020: -$2,9742020Revenue 2021: $1,475,221Expenses 2021: $1,443,089Net Income 2021: $32,1322021Revenue 2022: $1,446,585Expenses 2022: $1,454,444Net Income 2022: -$7,8592022Revenue 2023: $1,502,909Expenses 2023: $1,486,316Net Income 2023: $16,5932023Revenue 2024: $1,712,553Expenses 2024: $1,616,279Net Income 2024: $96,2742024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$1,341,495
Expenses$1,317,685
Net Income$23,810
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2015 to Sep 30, 2016
Signed
Apr 11, 2017
Return Version
2015v3.0
Gross Receipts
$1,341,495
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

We advocate and embody independence and equality for all people with disabilities. We do this by providing support, guidance, training, education and hands-on-skills for the disability community in Montgomery County and Prince George's County, Maryland.

We advocate and embody independence and equality for all people with disabilities.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments Other Securities$609,935$645,931▲ $35,996
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$405,463$457,720▲ $52,257
Pledges and Grants Receivable$182,862$134,115▼ $48,747
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$24,938$24,946▲ $8
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,981$13,676▲ $11,695
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$10,434$7,542▼ $2,892
Total Assets$1,243,237$1,291,754▲ $48,517
Other Assets Total$7,624$7,824▲ $200
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$97,535$88,822▼ $8,713
Deferred Revenue$13,059$21,676▲ $8,617
Other Liabilities$6,678$5,059▼ $1,619
Total Liabilities$117,272$115,557▼ $1,715
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,121,731$1,170,045▲ $48,314
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$4,234$6,152▲ $1,918
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,125,965$1,176,197▲ $50,232
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,243,237$1,291,754▲ $48,517

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$4,570$63,406$67,976
Other Land Buildings$2,972$2,028$5,000
Other Securities$322,229--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay62nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Sarah SorensenExecutive DirectorFT$85,000$85,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Robert WatsonPresident
Cindy BuddingtonVice President
Alex VakalopoulosBoard Member
Carolyn DiazBoard Member
Francie GilmanBoard Member
Jessica MinorBoard Member
Timothy HairstonBoard Member
Sandra SermonsSecretary
Justin CampbellTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,316,386
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$9,574
Other Revenue
$15,535
All Other Contributions
$1,159
Change in Net Assets
$23,810

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,341,495
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$26,422
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,367,917
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,341,495
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$821,137
Other Expenses$496,548
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$611,670$7,351-$619,021
Fees for Services Other$255,969$6,874-$262,843
Occupancy$98,239--$98,239
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$83,991$1,009-$85,000
Payroll Taxes$65,128$836-$65,964
Other Employee Benefits$48,166$2,986-$51,152
Travel$35,608--$35,608
Office Expenses$29,214$79-$29,293
Fees for Services Accounting$16,514$511-$17,025
Conferences and Meetings$10,888--$10,888
Insurance$6,483$928-$7,411
Depreciation Depletion-$5,621-$5,621
Information Technology$5,070$157-$5,227
Other Expenses$3,434$10,344-$3,434
Fees for Services Legal$994$31-$1,025
Interest$163$577-$740
Total Functional Expenses$1,280,381$37,304$0$1,317,685

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,317,685
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,317,685
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,317,685
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Capital Lease Payable$3,034
Deferred Rent$2,025
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11

“The Form 990 is reviewed by the Executive Director, Finance Director and Finance Committee prior to filing the form with the Interal Revenue Service.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“The Board members and staff are covered under this conflict of interest policy; the Executive Director reviews the policy.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and the financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Independence Now Inc
EIN
52-1891697
Phone
3012772839
Address
12301 Old Columbia Pike No 101, Silver Spring, MD 20904

Signing Officer

Name
Sarah Sorensen
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3012772839
Signed
2017-04-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sarah Sorensen
Formed
1994
Legal Domicile
Md
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
25
Volunteers
15

Preparer

Firm
Sb & Company LLC
Address
200 INTERNATIONAL CIR SUITE 5500, HUNT VALLEY, MD 21030
Preparer
Sheila Eichelberger
Phone
4105840060
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, line 11G

“Professional fees: Program service expenses 255,969. Management and general expenses 6,874. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 262,843.”

Form 990, Part XIII, Line 2C:

“The organization's oversight process has not changed from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“Independence Now is exempt from Federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America provide consistent guidance for the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an entity's financial statements and prescribe a threshold of "more likely than not" for recognition of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Independence Now performed an evaluation of uncertain tax positions as of September 30, 2016, and determined that there were no matters that would require recognition in the financial statements or which may have any effect on its tax-exempt status. For the year ended September 30, 2016, the statute of limitations for fiscal years 2013 through 2016 remains open with the U.S. Federal jurisdiction or the various states and local jurisdictions in which Independence Now files tax returns. It is Independence Now's policy to recognize interest and/or penalties related to uncertain tax positions, if any, in income tax expense.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Work incentives planning and assistance program (WIPA) assists individuals who receive disability benefits from the social security administration (SSA), to better understand and use the work incentives available to them. Services are provided to those looking for employment as well as those already employed. During the past year, 913 information and referral calls were received, and of these 236 were given intensive services which include pre-employment analyses, work incentives plans, assistance with using specific work incentives and reporting to SSA. In addition, 26 outreach events were conducted across the state of Maryland with 1,709 people in attendance and four work incentives seminar events were held, during which 53 individuals learned about work incentives and support services.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0The Community Service program includes assistive technology, travel training and the youth leadership forum. The most significant of these is the division of rehabilitation services assistive technology (DORS AT) program, which assists people with disabilities to continue living independently by funding accessibility modifications to their homes or to acquire a piece of equipment, to increase, maintain or improve their functional capacities (i.e. ramps or stair-lifts or bathroom modifications or equipment). Also, information is provided about a variety of independent living equipment and a listing of possible vendors. During the past year, funding was provided for home modifications and/or assistive technology for 39 individuals. Information and referral services were provided to individuals, family members and/or agency representatives regarding resources available to them in the community.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Independence Now is exempt from Federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America provide consistent guidance for the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an entity's financial statements and prescribe a threshold of "more likely than not" for recognition of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Independence Now performed an evaluation of uncertain tax positions as of September 30, 2016, and determined that there were no matters that would require recognition in the financial statements or which may have any effect on its tax-exempt status. For the year ended September 30, 2016, the statute of limitations for fiscal years 2013 through 2016 remains open with the U.S. Federal jurisdiction or the various states and local jurisdictions in which Independence Now files tax returns. It is Independence Now's policy to recognize interest and/or penalties related to uncertain tax positions, if any, in income tax expense.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part X, Line 2:
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Form 990 is reviewed by the Executive Director, Finance Director and Finance Committee prior to filing the form with the Interal Revenue Service.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Board members and staff are covered under this conflict of interest policy; the Executive Director reviews the policy.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and the financial statements are available to the public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Professional fees: Program service expenses 255,969. Management and general expenses 6,874. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 262,843.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The organization's oversight process has not changed from the prior year.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part IX, line 11g
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part XIII, Line 2c:
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,291,754
Liabilities
$115,557
Net assets
$1,176,197
Revenue
$1,341,495
Expenses
$1,317,685
Net income
$23,810
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.66$0.35$1.32$1.71$1.62$0.10
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.54$0.36$1.18$1.50$1.49$0.02
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.28$0.13$1.14$1.45$1.45$0.01
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.35$0.11$1.24$1.48$1.44$0.03
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.28$0.12$1.16$1.48$1.48$0.00
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.31$0.14$1.17$1.34$1.39$0.05
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.40$0.13$1.26$1.34$1.32$0.02
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.36$0.11$1.25$1.35$1.31$0.03
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.29$0.12$1.18$1.34$1.32$0.02
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.24$0.12$1.13$1.35$1.29$0.06
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.24$0.16$1.08$1.41$1.32$0.08
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.13$0.16$0.97$1.10
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.97$0.10$0.87$1.18
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.83$0.09$0.74$1.31
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.77$0.07$0.70$1.15