Program areas at Independence Now
Independent Living Services Program: Includes ACL 1 & 2; ACL 1 & 2 covid (CARES Act) ; YLF, DORS-IL and AAB which are directed toward promoting maximum independence of those served by our core services of IL skills, peer mentoring, information and referral, advocacy and transition services. CARES Act funds were used to address the issues facing people with disabilities during the COVID pandemic. This included case management, sharing of information, hosting virtual educational events and purchasing equipment and supplies for consumers. The geographic area for these services is Montgomery and Prince George's counties. The Youth Leadership Forum provides leadership training for students with disabilities entering their last 2 years in high school.
Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Program: Assists individuals with disabilities and members of the aging community who receive disability benefits from social security who want to explore returning to work. People who request services receive individual assistance from a certified community work incentives coordinator who presents work incentives and information on how work affects benefits.
Community Services Program: Includes DORS-AT. This includes funding for home modifications and purchasing assistive technology.
Who funds Independence Now
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Financials for Independence Now
| Revenues | FYE 09/2024 | FYE 09/2023 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,311,966 | $1,145,007 | 14.6% |
| Program services | $370,618 | $321,919 | 15.1% |
| Investment income and dividends | $20,284 | $33,843 | -40.1% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $19,447 | $0 | 999% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $-9,762 | $0 | -999% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $2,140 | -100% |
| Total revenues | $1,712,553 | $1,502,909 | 13.9% |
Organizations like Independence Now
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Pride Center of Staten Island | 501(c)(3) | Staten Island, NY | $1,446,443 |
| Louisiana Right To Life | 501(c)(3) | New Orleans, LA | $1,525,534 |
| Rocky Mountain Equality | 501(c)(3) | Boulder, CO | $3,149,160 |
| Our Justice | 501(c)(3) | Minneapolis, MN | $1,705,613 |
| California Latinas for Reproductive Justice | 501(c)(3) | Los Angeles, CA | $2,542,294 |
| Equality Ohio Education Fund | 501(c)(3) | Columbus, OH | $2,337,526 |
| CASA of North Mississippi | 501(c)(3) | Oxford, MS | $605,317 |
| SAVE Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Miami, FL | $1,179,659 |
| OneAmerica | 501(c)(3) | Seattle, WA | $4,976,987 |
| One Iowa | 501(c)(3) | Des Moines, IA | $719,802 |
Data update history
October 22, 2024
Received grants
October 14, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
October 13, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 24, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsCivil rights and social justice organizationsCharities
Issues
Human rights
Characteristics
LobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 12301 Old Columbia Pike 101
- Silver Spring, MD 20904
- Metro area
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- County
- Montgomery County, MD
- Website URL
- innow.org/
- Phone
- (301) 277-2839
IRS details
- EIN
- 52-1891697
- Fiscal year end
- September
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1994
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- R01: Civil Rights, Social Action and Advocacy Alliances and Advocacy
- NAICS code, primary
- 813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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