MI Work Matters

“Form 990, part iv, line 11b - organizations process to review form 990 members of the board review the 990 for errors or clarification with the accountant preparing the 990 and the independent accountant's review report completed by walter, boesky & associates, cpa. Form 990, part vi, line 19 - governing documents disclosure explanantion governing documents are available upon request.”

“Kelly rockwell gale wilcox director secretary family”

“No review was or will be conducted.”

“Board regularly reviewed requirements with members”

“No documents available to the public”

“Form 990 - organization's mission mi work matters,is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in livonia, michigan, founded in 2018 by a group of families, caregivers and advocates of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (i/dd). The focus of the organization is to address the low employment rate and lack of opportunities for people with i/dd in the workforce. The group launched anastasia and katies coffee shop & cafe in december of 2019 as its premier program. Our primary sources of funding are individual donations, corporate sponsors, foundation grants amd sales from the coffee shop.”

“Form 990, part iii, line 4a, first accomplishment mi work matters (pronounced my work matters) is a small 501(c)(3)michigan non-profit organization founded in 2018. We are on a mission to create, sustain, and advocate for meaningful, paid employment opportunities with developmental disabilities. We believe in the unique significance and unlimited potential of every person. Everyone matters. Anastasia and katie's coffee shop & cafe: the coffee shop has inclusively employed a total of 21 people since opening, including supervisors and managers with disabilities. The group has provided paid training and long term employment to 11 individuals with i/dd. The mi work matters employment ambassador/leadership program: the mi work matters employment ambassador/leadership program helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (i/dd) become independent, autonomous leaders. Participants receive training involving: self- advocacy;public speaking and facilitation;leadership roles at the coffee shop;and transferable job skills through this paid work experience. Ambassador presentations highlight personal employment stories, share the benefits of hiring people with disabilities and highlight businesses with inclusive employment practices. Audiences for the presentations include peer groups, students and businesses. In addition, in-person ambassador presentations include catering from the coffee shop, creating more employment opportunities for people with i/dd. The good and strong club: this is a group for teens and adults with i/dd to hang out, socialize and have fun. Meetings are held at the coffee shop. Future meetings will add a volunteer activity that benefits local nonprofit organizations.”

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“Bank fees 0 55 0 independent contractors 5,920 0 0 equipment and small tools 75 0 0 meals 0 83 0 miscellanoous 667 180 0 processing fees 4,844 0 0 purchases food and beverage 22,987 0 0 purchases merchandise 2,967 0 0 purchases supplies 7,416 0 0 subcriptions and dues 0 4,287 0 training/seminars 744 1,595 0 total 45,620 6,200 0”

“Book / tax depreciation difference -2,481”