2024-06-13T13:54:51-04:00 2023-12-31 460257538 KETEL THORSTENSON LLP PO BOX 3140 RAPID CITY SD 577093140 990 2023-01-01 854297434 SEQUEL INC SEQU 6057214383 318 MOUNT RUSHMORE RD STE C RAPID CITY SD 57701 RENEE SALES PRESIDENT 6055195051 2024-06-13 true SHAWN KRULL 999009999 true JEANETTE SCHROEDER CPA P00479382 6053425630 2024-06-13 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z KATHY MILLER 318 MOUNT RUSHMORE RD STE C RAPID CITY SD 57701 102660 false X WWW.SEQUELINCORPORATED.ORG X 2020 SD EMPOWERING ELDERS IN THEIR NEXT CHAPTER OF LIFE THROUGH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. 10 9 4 21 0 115200 10561 0 -20932 92099 0 94268 102660 0 0 28420 165312 0 34152 26772 51453 55192 216765 39076 -114105 1120269 1069238 9319 0 1110950 1069238 X EMPOWERING ELDERS IN THEIR NEXT CHAPTER OF LIFE THROUGH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. false false 97695 THE ORGANIZATIONS VISION IS TO ESTABLISH SEQUEL AS THE PREMIER RESOURCE FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE IN OUR REGION. IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT THIS VISION, WE PUT THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONAL PLANS IN PLACE THIS PAST YEAR: EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK WAS DEVELOPED; RESEARCHED AND APPLIED FOR QUALIFYING GRANTS; INCREASED PUBLIC AWARENESS AND DEVELOPED STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS; DEVELOPED FRAMEWORK FOR HIRING OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND PROGRAM MANAGER; WROTE JOB DESCRIPTIONS, RESEARCHED, AND IMPLEMENTED EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PACKAGE INCLUDING RETIREMENT, HEALTH, DENTAL AND VISION; AND, HIRED AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND PROGRAM MANAGER. WE CONTINUE THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS 1) CAREGIVER SUPPORT - WE CONTINUE TO PARTICIPATE IN CURRENT CAREGIVER SUPPORT NETWORKS AND RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXPANSION WITHIN THOSE NETWORKS. 2) ELDER ANGEL FUND - WE DEVELOPED AN APPLICATION PROCESS FOR AT RISK SENIORS TO ACCESS A SPECIFIED GRANT AMOUNT FOR A SPECIFIC NEED. WE BELIEVE THAT SENIORS SHOULD NOT HAVE TO CHOOSE BETWEEN FOOD AND MEDICATION OR FOOD AND DRESSING SUPPLIES. SADLY, THAT IS A SCENARIO THAT PLAYS OUT ALL TOO FREQUENTLY IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE SET UP A FUND SO COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAN HELP BRIDGE THE FINANCIAL GAP FOR VULNERABLE SENIORS. 3) ANGEL TREE - WE PARTNERED WITH BLACK HILLS ADVOCATE ON THE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE ANGEL TREE CHRISTMAS GIFTS. 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BLACK HILLS ADVOCATE LLC OFFICER 12000 OFFICE SPACE RENT false SCHEDULE L, PART V BLACK HILLS ADVOCATE, LLC IS A SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP OWNED BY JENNY SCHMIDT, WHO SERVED AS CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER THROUGH JUNE 2023 AND CURRENTLY SERVES ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS VICE PRESIDENT. SEQUEL PAYS RENT TO BLACK HILLS ADVOCATE, LLC FOR USE OF OFFICE SPACE. THE MONTHLY RENT IS BASED ON AMOUNTS CHARGED FOR OTHER OFFICES OF SIMILAR SIZE. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A THE ORGANIZATIONS VISION IS TO ESTABLISH SEQUEL AS THE PREMIER RESOURCE FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE IN OUR REGION. IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT THIS VISION, WE PUT THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONAL PLANS IN PLACE THIS PAST YEAR: EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK WAS DEVELOPED; RESEARCHED AND APPLIED FOR QUALIFYING GRANTS; INCREASED PUBLIC AWARENESS AND DEVELOPED STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS; DEVELOPED FRAMEWORK FOR HIRING OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND PROGRAM MANAGER; WROTE JOB DESCRIPTIONS, RESEARCHED, AND IMPLEMENTED EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PACKAGE INCLUDING RETIREMENT, HEALTH, DENTAL AND VISION; AND, HIRED AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND PROGRAM MANAGER. WE CONTINUE THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS 1) CAREGIVER SUPPORT - WE CONTINUE TO PARTICIPATE IN CURRENT CAREGIVER SUPPORT NETWORKS AND RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXPANSION WITHIN THOSE NETWORKS. 2) ELDER ANGEL FUND - WE DEVELOPED AN APPLICATION PROCESS FOR AT RISK SENIORS TO ACCESS A SPECIFIED GRANT AMOUNT FOR A SPECIFIC NEED. WE BELIEVE THAT SENIORS SHOULD NOT HAVE TO CHOOSE BETWEEN FOOD AND MEDICATION OR FOOD AND DRESSING SUPPLIES. SADLY, THAT IS A SCENARIO THAT PLAYS OUT ALL TOO FREQUENTLY IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE SET UP A FUND SO COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAN HELP BRIDGE THE FINANCIAL GAP FOR VULNERABLE SENIORS. 3) ANGEL TREE - WE PARTNERED WITH BLACK HILLS ADVOCATE ON THE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE ANGEL TREE CHRISTMAS GIFTS. OVER 1,500 ITEMS WERE RECEIVED FROM DONORS ENABLING US TO DELIVER OVER 400 GIFTS TO SOME OF THE ISOLATED SENIORS IN OUR COMMUNITY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE SECRETARY WILL PRESENT THE FORM 990 TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING THE TAX RETURN. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C EACH BOARD MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM. EACH BOARD MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE TO THE BOARD ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST TO BE DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES AND ABSTAIN FROM ANY VOTE FOR WHICH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE BOARD RESEARCHED AND APPROVED COMPENSATION BASED ON RATES PAID FOR SIMILAR SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.