NonprofitsIndependence Now Inc

Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy

Independence Now Inc

SILVER SPRING, MD

Total revenue

$1.7M

Total expenses

$1.6M

Net assets

$1.3M

Grants received

$146K

6 grants

EIN

521891697

Tax year

2023

Mission

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

Programs

2 programs

Community Services Program: Includes DORS-AT. This includes funding for home modifications and purchasing assistive technology.

Expenses: $318K

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.

Expenses: $261K

Financials

FY 2023

Revenue

Contributions & grants$1.3M
Program service revenue$371K
Investment income$40K
Other revenue
Total revenue$1.7M

Expenses

Grants paid$61K
Salaries & benefits$1.1M
Fundraising
Other expenses$502K
Total expenses$1.6M
Total assets$1.7M
Net assets$1.3M

People

12 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Sarah Basehart

Executive Director (Oct-Dec)

Board

$105K

40 hrs/wk

Cindy Buddington

Vice President

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Donna Herring

Treasurer

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Kim Allen

Secretary

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Joe Aukward

Member

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Tyree Brown

Member (Left Sept 2024)

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Reggie Pratt

Member

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Kisha Stover

Member

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Robert Watson

Member

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Mary Schor

Member (Left Sept 2024)

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Jamie Freeny

President

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Diane Palmer

Executive Director (Aug-Present)

Board

40 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 6 of 6

FromAmountPurposeYear
$26K
SERVICES TO BLIND/LOW VISION DC AREA RESIDENTS
2024
$14K
SERVICES TO BLIND/LOW VISION DC AREA RESIDENTS
2023
$20K
SERVICES TO BLIND/LOW VISION DC AREA RESIDENTS
2021
$36K
SERVICES TO BLIND/LOW VISION DC AREA RESIDENTS
2020
$30K
SERVICES TO BLIND/LOW VISION DC AREA RESIDENTS
2019
$20K
SERVICES TO BLIND/LOW VISION DC AREA RESIDENTS
2018

Funded by

$146K from 1 funder · 6 grants · 2018–2024

Aid Association For The Blind Of

$146K · 6 grants · 2018–2024

Details

EIN521891697
NTEE codeR30
Subsection03
Ruling date1994-12
Formed1994
Employees25
Volunteers10
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