2024-02-26T15:19:08-08:00 2023-09-30 860553260 Moen Accounting DBA Janice Moen CPA 26965 Road N Cortez CO 81321 990 2022-10-01 742418249 Connections for Independent Living CONN 9703528682 1331 8th Avenue Greeley CO 80631 Rochelle Mitchell-Miller ED/CEO 2024-02-26 true Rochelle Mitchell-Miller 999009999 true Janice Moen CPA P01206712 5052502231 X 2 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Rochelle Mitchell-Miller 1331 8th Avenue Greeley CO 80631 1333850 false X www.connectionscolorado.org X 1985 CO To promote the full inclusion and integration of people with all types of disabilities into all levels of society by providing independent living, interpreter, housing voucher, community transition, and other services. 6 6 20 0 1097867 997673 293152 335204 311 565 404 408 1391734 1333850 21639 0 947703 908189 0 0 441691 401297 1389394 1331125 2340 2725 728946 742036 87763 96425 641183 645611 X To promote the full inclusion and integration of people with all types of disabilities into all levels of society. false false 876941 Independent Living: The organization has five core independent living services:1. Peer Support: Staff members who have disabilities provide support, teaching, and information sharing with participants to help in overcoming barriers, handling the stresses of having a disability, and sharing resources helpful in maintaining independence.2. Information and Referral: Information and referral services to all individuals who need help finding the appropriate community support.3. Individual and Systems Advocacy: The organization not only advocates for individuals, but also works to eliminate physical and attitudinal barriers in the community.4. Independent Living Skills Training: Instruction to develop independent living skills in areas such as personal care, coping, budgeting, and social skills.5. Transition: Staff assists in identifying resources and support systems that allow individuals to relocate from nursing homes to an independent life in the community at large. 260107 214297 Interpreter Services: Provide, on a fee for service basis, sign language interpreting for individuals who are hearing impaired. Fees are paid by the business utilizing the service, as an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"). 91419 21639 75470 Housing and Urban Development: The organization provides housing choice vouchers as a subcontractor for the division of housing and maintains an affordable housing list for people with disabilities. 13846 45437 1242313 true true false true false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 44 0 true 20 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 6 6 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false true false false X X X Rochelle Miller 9703528682 1331 8th Avenue Greeley CO 80631 Rochelle Mitchell-Miller ED/CEO 40.00 0.00 X 90480 0 3184 Mary Jo Brockshus President 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Elizabeth Mahoney VP & Secretary 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Lou Steinberg Treasurer 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Kate Howell Director 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Erica Barraza Director 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tony Gonzalez Director 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 90480 3184 0 false false false 0 955688 41985 997673 Community Transition 900099 38382 38382 Housing 900099 75470 75470 Interpreting 900099 214297 214297 Service Fees 624410 7055 7055 335204 565 565 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Miscellaneous 900099 408 408 408 1333850 335612 565 0 21639 21639 0 0 93664 85553 8111 0 682025 677508 4517 11192 11127 65 39532 39009 523 81776 80468 1308 0 75719 75719 26619 26619 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5583 2711 2872 1978 1484 494 0 0 0 0 25504 23910 1594 18193 9822 8371 Interpreter expense 145770 141702 4068 Supplies 23652 11455 12197 Dues and subscriptions 22793 15511 7282 Telephone 17012 13052 3960 38474 31643 6831 1331125 1242313 88812 0 46821 56473 10002 2 78148 71580 22832 62632 0 0 0 0 5477 5481 787737 253917 555843 533820 9823 12048 0 0 0 0 728946 742036 76525 90177 11238 6248 87763 96425 X 641183 645611 641183 645611 728946 742036 2725 1703 X false true X true false X 710290 831288 1004927 1097867 997673 4642045 0 0 710290 831288 1004927 1097867 997673 4642045 0 4642045 5806 4862 184 311 565 11728 0 7059 404 408 7871 4661644 0.99580 0.99500 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false false false false false false false false false true 5150 5150 false false Part II-B, Line 1i - Other Activities Description Dues were paid to the Association of Colorado Centers for Independence who contracts with a lobbyist to advocate to the State of Colorado legislators on our behalf. Part IV - Additional Information 70600 70600 638644 181575 457069 78493 72342 6151 533820 X 1425781 1703 90228 91931 1333850 1333850 1421353 90228 90228 1331125 1331125 Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Organization is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Organization has been classified by the Internal Revenue Service as a nonprofit organization other than a private foundation. However, income from activities not directly related to the Organization's tax-exempt purpose is subject to taxation as unrelated business income. There was no income from business unrelated to the Organization's exempt purpose during the years ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.The Organization believes that it has conducted its operations in accordance with, and has properly maintained, its tax-exempt status, and that it has taken no material uncertain tax positions that qualify for recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. The Organization is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local, U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for fiscal years before 2018. true 0 0 Utility deposit 36 21639 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used The utility deposit is paid directly to the landlord renting to the grantee. Applications are documented and kept on file. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Interpreter Services: Provide, on a fee for service basis, sign language interpreting for individuals who are hearing impaired. Fees are paid by the business utilizing the service, as an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"). OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Additional programs and services: The organization provides additional services and programs to people with disabilities in the seven county catchment to improve and protect their freedom to live independently and be active participants in the community. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The 990 is reviewed by all board members at their board meeting before filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Potential board members disclose any possible or perceived conflicts of interest and other board members recuse themselves from discussions and votes with which they have a real or perceived conflict of interest. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The annual salary for the Executive Director is determined by the Board of Directors. The last review occurred June 2021. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.