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Avenues To Independence Foundation

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Human Services — Multipurpose and Other / Human Service Organizations - Multipurpose (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.23M (2023)

Expenses
$2.2M (2023)

Total Assets
$12.2M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$1.59M (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,225,487
Expenses
$2,200,205
Net Income
-$974,718
Net Assets
$10,651,586
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $796,695
65.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $111,738
9.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $160,253
13.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $156,801
12.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $58,407
2.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $12,241,042
Total Liabilities $1,589,456
Net Assets $10,651,586
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paul Carlisle (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Joseph D Keenan (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Amy Bergren (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Fred Sasser (Immediate Past Chair) $0 $0 $0
Glen Amundsen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Allan Bartel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Linda Buggy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Washlow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Clark (Executive Director) $0 $118,998 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,632,867
Expenses
$2,737,399
Net Income
$2,895,468
Net Assets
$11,517,973
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,368,232
95.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $61,363
1.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $36,497
0.6%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $166,775
3.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $48,598
1.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $13,271,611
Total Liabilities $1,753,638
Net Assets $11,517,973
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jason Clark (Executive Director) $0 $119,608 $6,630
Paul Carlislie (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Barron (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Keenan (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Amy Bergren (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Fred Sasser (Immediate Past Chair) $0 $0 $0
Robert Washlow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Glen Amundsen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jolene Wise (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$998,398
Expenses
$1,100,541
Net Income
-$102,143
Net Assets
$9,440,985
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $759,671
76.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $55,248
5.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $183,479
18.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $22,079
2.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $10,912,179
Total Liabilities $1,471,194
Net Assets $9,440,985
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michele Shoolin (Vp Development) $20,200 $0 $0
Robert Okazaki (Executive Directo) $17,570 $0 $120,523
Cathy Mccarthy (Finance Director) $10,500 $0 $0
Paul Carlislie (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Amy Bergren (Finance Chair) $0 $0 $0
Fred Sasser (Past Chair) $0 $0 $0
Robert Washlow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Glen Amundsen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Keenan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Clarence Herbst (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Barron (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,175,146
Expenses
$1,749,462
Net Income
$425,684
Net Assets
$8,504,297
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,832,092
84.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $134,897
6.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $208,157
9.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $61,667
3.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $28,000
1.6%
Other Salaries and Wages $21,997
1.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,998,232
Total Liabilities $1,493,935
Net Assets $8,504,297
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michele Shoolin (Vp Development) $24,240 $0 $0
Robert Okazaki (Ceo) $23,427 $0 $8,887
Cathy Mccarthy (Finance Director) $14,000 $0 $0
Paul Carlislie (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Amy Bergren (Finance Chair) $0 $0 $0
Fred Sasser (Past Chair) $0 $0 $0
Robert Washlow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Glen Amundsen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Keenan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Feldman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Clarence Herbst (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Barron (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,863,677
Expenses
$1,354,034
Net Income
$509,643
Net Assets
$7,872,774
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,448,214
77.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $224,672
12.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $190,791
10.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $47,667
3.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $74,500
5.5%
Other Salaries and Wages $23,057
1.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,457,515
Total Liabilities $1,584,741
Net Assets $7,872,774
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michele Shoolin (Director) $24,240 $0 $0
Robert Okazaki (Executive Director) $23,427 $0 $8,887
Paul Carlislie (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Amy Bergren (Finance Chair) $0 $0 $0
Fred Sasser (Past Chair) $0 $0 $0
Robert Washlow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Glen Amundsen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Keenan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Feldman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Clarence Herbst (Director) $0 $0 $0
Curt Rodin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Mccarthy (Finance Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,498,341
Expenses
$1,977,261
Net Income
$521,080
Net Assets
$7,393,180
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,308,593
92.4%
Program Services $196,467
7.9%
Investment Income $163,779
6.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$186,992
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $34,210
1.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $79,500
4.0%
Other Salaries and Wages $45,167
2.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,105,123
Total Liabilities $1,711,943
Net Assets $7,393,180
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Okazaki (Treasurer) $23,427 $0 $8,645
Fred Sasser (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Michele Shoolin (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Clarence Herbst (Director) $0 $0 $0
Curt Rodin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Carlisel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amy Bergren (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Washlow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Feldman (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,196,707
Expenses
$1,615,942
Net Income
-$419,235
Net Assets
$6,739,245
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $730,780
61.1%
Program Services $200,844
16.8%
Investment Income $162,338
13.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $78,675
6.6%
Sales of Assets $9,278
0.8%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $29,137
1.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $82,792
5.1%
Other Salaries and Wages $52,812
3.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,479,548
Total Liabilities $1,740,303
Net Assets $6,739,245
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Okazaki (Treasurer/Executive Director) $19,150 $0 $9,987
Fred Sasser (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Shoolin (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Clarence Herbst (Director) $0 $0 $0
Curt Rodin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Carslisle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amy Bergren (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Washlow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peg O'herron (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,436,885
Expenses
$1,612,280
Net Income
-$175,395
Net Assets
$6,849,544
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $999,209
69.5%
Program Services $190,721
13.3%
Investment Income $191,383
13.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,200
0.1%
Net Fundraising $35,029
2.4%
Sales of Assets $2,174
0.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $28,321
1.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $66,134
4.1%
Other Salaries and Wages $46,058
2.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,656,240
Total Liabilities $1,806,696
Net Assets $6,849,544
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Okazaki (Secretary/Treasurer) $21,650 $0 $6,671
Fred Sasser (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Clarence Herbst (Director) $0 $0 $0
Curt Rodin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Carlisle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amy Bergren (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Washlow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Margaret O'herron (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nan Weiss Ham (Director (Last Served 7/2016)) $0 $0 $0
Howard Stone (Director (Last Served 7/2015)) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,875,920
Expenses
$1,690,208
Net Income
$185,712
Net Assets
$7,208,346
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,708,647
91.1%
Program Services $186,492
9.9%
Investment Income $115,506
6.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$36,720
Sales of Assets -$122,130
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,275
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $21,000
1.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $39,096
2.3%
Other Salaries and Wages $24,208
1.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,114,721
Total Liabilities $1,906,375
Net Assets $7,208,346
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Okazaki (Secretary/Treasurer) $13,703 $0 $4,180
Fred Sasser (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Clarence Herbst (Director) $0 $0 $0
Curt Rodin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nan Weiss Ham (Director) $0 $0 $0
Howard Stone (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Carlisle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amy Bergren (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Washlow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peg O'herron (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,598,486
Expenses
$1,880,192
Net Income
$718,294
Net Assets
$7,038,215
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $872,055
33.6%
Program Services $190,601
7.3%
Investment Income $37,109
1.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$8,211
Sales of Assets $1,499,234
57.7%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $20,999
1.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $79,585
4.2%
Other Salaries and Wages $20,874
1.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,055,701
Total Liabilities $2,017,486
Net Assets $7,038,215
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Okazaki (Secretary/Treasurer) $16,137 $0 $4,482
Fred Sasser (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Margaret O'herron (Director) $0 $0 $0
Clarence Herbst (Director) $0 $0 $0
Curt Rodin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nan Weiss Ham (Director) $0 $0 $0
Howard Stone (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Carlisle (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,692,113
Expenses
$1,250,080
Net Income
$1,442,033
Net Assets
$6,233,506
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,468,384
91.7%
Program Services $192,174
7.1%
Investment Income $27,924
1.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$22,492
Sales of Assets $22,925
0.9%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $18,342
1.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $76,185
6.1%
Other Salaries and Wages $19,717
1.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,339,385
Total Liabilities $2,105,879
Net Assets $6,233,506

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$935,833
Expenses
$1,308,059
Net Income
-$372,226
Net Assets
$4,744,787
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $809,895
86.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $10,446
1.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $188,235
20.1%
Net Fundraising -$74,666
Sales of Assets -$37
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $19,465
1.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $19,420
1.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,696,700
Total Liabilities $1,951,913
Net Assets $4,744,787

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,988,180
Expenses
$905,374
Net Income
$1,082,806
Net Assets
$5,117,344
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,738,573
87.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $25,558
1.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $189,885
9.6%
Net Fundraising -$19,919
Sales of Assets $56,140
2.8%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $18,342
2.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $57,446
6.3%
Other Salaries and Wages $18,296
2.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,130,758
Total Liabilities $2,013,414
Net Assets $5,117,344

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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