HomeMy WebLinkAboutIndependent Living Resource Center HSG 2024-25 ApplicationHuman Services Grant Application
2024-25 Application Questions
Part 1 Basic Information
1. Organization Name *
Independent Living Resource Center, Inc
2. Fiscal Agent (if different than above)*
N/A
3. Project/Program Name *
Disability Rights and Cultural Awareness in San Luis Obispo
4. Requested Amount *
$8,691.00
5. Name of Person Completing Application *
Alexa Martin
6. Name of Person for Grant Communication and Contract for Grant Cycle (if different from above)*
N/A
7. Organization Mailing Address *
423 W Victoria St Santa Barbara, CA 93101
8. Phone *
8059630595
9. Email *
amartin@ilrc-trico.org
Part 2 Organizational Information
1. Purpose/Mission Statement *
The mission of the Independent Living Resource Center is to promote independent living and full access
for individuals with disabilities through advocacy, education, and action in our communities.
2. Briefly describe your organization’s purpose, vision, primary activities, and operating structures *
The Independent Living Resource Center, Inc (ILRC) is a disability service and advocacy non-profit
organization headquartered in Santa Barbara for the last 46 years, with offices throughout the tri-counties
(San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties). We work with individuals experiencing all
disabilities of all ages and income levels to achieve their independence goals with an overarching lifework
of keeping individuals with disabilities from being isolated. We do this by providing resources, assistance,
and targeted programs to help with all details of independence, such as: navigating access to
affordable/accessible housing, benefits counseling, transportation, deaf and hard of hearing services,
interpreter services, transition services, personal assistance, assistive technology, disaster preparedness,
peer support, and so much more. We also work to create systemic change in our community, especially
around accessibility and disability culture. Approximately 80% of ILRC's staff and board identify as persons
with disabilities.
3. Name of Executive Director *
Jennifer Griffin
4. Name of Board President or Chair *
Elizabeth Sorgman
5. Number of paid staff (full or part-time)*
29
6. Number of volunteers *
10
7. Describe the community(ies) your organization supports *
ILRC provides services to people with all disability types, of all ages, races/ethnicities, genders, income
levels, housing status, employment status, etc., in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties.
Disability is the largest minority group in the world and intersects with all other identities. ILRC staff are
trained in best practices to provide services to all underserved populations effectively. Our only service
eligibility requirement is that the individual must identify as a person with a disability, can benefit from the
services we offer, and that individual will actively participate in achieving their goals.
8. Approximate Annual Budget *
2,500,000
9. Major Sources of Funding *
State and Federal Grants
Part 3 Project/Program Information
14. In the table below include a minimum of four (4) metrics or performance outcomes that
relate to the implementation/success of the project. Examples include: # of SLO City
residents served, # of referrals provided to individuals seeking social services.
Methods of Evaluation Indicators of Success / Measurable Outcomes
The number of individuals who attend each workshop At least 18 attendees per workshop
The number of individuals who attend Disability Culture Night At least 60 attendees of Disability Culture night
The number of businesses participating in workshops Representatives from at least 10 local businesses participating in
the workshops
The number of attendees that report the workshops provided
them with the needed content, training, and skills to meet their
goals or increase awareness on a post-workshop survey
90% of participants report that the content, training, and skills
provided were relevant and helpful in increasing awareness or
meeting goals
1. Please provide an executive summary of proposed project/program *
The Independent Living Resource Center is a public-benefit, nonprofit organization that promotes the Independent Living (IL) philosophy
and its tenets of full access, equal opportunity, and maximum success and self-sufficiency for all people with disabilities.
Our services include independent living skills training, aging and disability resources, assistive technologies, benefits counseling, housing
transition and navigation services, personal assistance, and advocacy.
While much of our work is aimed at ensuring that people with disabilities, especially those who are aging, have accessible homes and have
their basic personal and medical needs met, we believe that a large part of continuing to provide services to people with disabilities
includes visibility and pride. Both are accomplished when others are exposed to people with disabilities and gain an understanding of
issues of access and inclusion. 25.6% of people in SLO County identify as people with disabilities (SLO Community Foundation Data).
People with disabilities are often overlooked when it comes to considering and identifying them as members of a marginalized group. Thus,
our focus is both to support people with disabilities in equipping them to face challenges and to train leaders and employers to include
people with disabilities in their communities and organizations to ensure their success.
2. Total Project Cost?*
$13,418.45
3. Requested Project Amount *
$8,691.00
4. Please provide a detailed description of proposed project/program *
The grant project will focus on providing a series of workshops to community members in two key areas, followed by a Disability Culture
Night.
Workshop Focus #1: Advocacy Skill Development
This first workshop series will focus on supporting people with disabilities by providing them with training and skill development for
advocacy around accessibility and healthcare needs. There will be three separate progressive trainings that will cover the following topics:
An introduction to the Americans with Disabilities Act
Your Rights to Healthcare
The State Budget: How it works and How to Engage to Influence its Development
Following the workshops, we will support consumers with civic engagement and engage them in ILRC Systems Change advocacy efforts.
Workshop Focus #2: Disability Inclusion in the Workplace
The second workshop series will provide training to help build the capacity of employers, employment service providers, City personnel,
non-profit organizations, and educational institutions in advancing workplace disability inclusion. There will be three separate progressive
trainings that will cover the following topics:
Disability Etiquette, Communication, and Culture
Recruiting and supporting employees with physical and developmental disabilities
The value and benefit of having employees with disabilities
Following the workshops, we will extend the opportunity for employers to engage with our organization for technical assistance around
accommodations for employees with disability. In addition, we will keep them current with the latest policy news of interest.
Disability Culture Night:
The goal of disability culture night is to create visibility and foster pride for people with disabilities in our community.
In addition to these trainings, ILRC will develop and run one disability culture night. This night will feature a program of films about disability
culture that will be presented by representatives from the Superfest Disability Film Festival, the longest-running disability film festival in the
world. The disability culture night will also provide a means for ILRC to educate and inform the community about disability allyship and
advocacy, in addition to creating a space for community members with disabilities.
5. Describe the community/population the project/program will support.*
This project will increase accessibility and awareness of disability communication and culture in the City of
San Luis Obispo and will benefit all individuals with disabilities within the City.
6. The HRC has identified homeless prevention including affordable and alternative housing, supportive services, and
transitional housing as the main funding priority. Does your grant request meet this funding priority?*
Yes
No
7. Which other priority of the non-ranked HRC funding priorities does your request support? Please check the appropriate
boxes:*
Hunger and malnutrition prevention
Supportive physical and mental health services for those in need
Services for seniors and/or people with disabilities in need
Supportive and developmental services for children and youth in need
Services encouraging diversity, equity, and inclusivity in marginalized communities
8. Provide timeline for project *
July and August 2024: Begin designing and promoting Workshop # 1, An Introduction to the Americans with Disabilities Act
September 2024: Hold workshop #1 and begin designing and promoting Workshop #2, Disability Etiquette, Communication, and Culture
October 2024: Hold workshop #2 and begin designing and promoting Workshop #3, Your Rights to Healthcare
November 2024: Hold Workshop #3 and begin designing and promoting Workshop #4, The State Budget: How it Works and How to
Influence Its Development
December 2024: Continue promoting Workshop #4
January 2025: Hold workshop # 4 and begin designing and promoting Workshop #5, Recruiting and supporting employees with physical and
developmental disabilities. Start planning Disability Culture Night
February 2024: Hold Workshop #5 and start planning Workshop # 6, The Value and Benefit of Having Employees with Disabilities; continue
planning Disability Culture Night
Marc 2025: Hold Workshop #6 and continue planning and promoting Disability Culture Night
April 2025: Continue planning and promoting Disability Culture Night
May 2025: Hold Disability Culture Night (before May 15th)
June 2025: Submit grant evaluation
9. Identify any partnerships/collaborations that are supporting this project/program and their roles *
ILRC will partner with Jennifer Chassman Browne with New Ground Educational Consulting for the planning and execution of workshops. In
addition, ILRC will partner with Superfest Disability Film Festival for Disability Culture Night.
10. Describe your plan for sustainability beyond the City’s one-year award funding *
ILRC will prioritize funding opportunities to support this project and leverage local foundation funds to sustain funding beyond the one-year
award.
11. Describe the plan for promoting this project, program, or service within the City of San Luis Obispo *
ILRC's robust marketing plan utilizes social media, email, in-person outreach, local media ILRC's robust
marketing plan utilizes social media, email, in-person outreach, local media advertisement, a monthly
newsletter, and presentations. All staff will incorporate information on this project into their regular
outreach practices to further share information. ILRC will advertise this project through our listserv, which
has a reach of approximately 1,850 individuals and will include it in the regular monthly newsletter. ILRC
has strong relationships with many community-based organizations in the City of San Luis Obispo, whom
we will incorporate into our outreach efforts. ILRC will conduct targeted outreach to event spaces and
places of gathering.
12. Est. Number of people served through this project/program *
168
13. Est. Number of SLO City Residents served through this project/program *
168
Attachments
Copy of Organization’s most recent complete fiscal year financial statement (for the previous year because it is the
middle of the current fiscal year) including a statement of financial position/balance sheet, statement of revenue &
expenses/income statement, profit & loss.
Financial Statement *
Financial Statement.pdf 88.38KB
1-page Organization Chart *
_Org Chart - 0124 (1).pdf 59.75KB
Document Certifying Federal Tax-Exempt Status *
ILRC_Fed_IRS_Ltr.pdf 1.15MB
1-page detailed budget for the program including how the total requested amount of grant would be spent.
Budget *
SLO DEI Budget.xlsx 8.94KB
1-page DEI statement that includes:
Applicants’ understanding and application of DEI
Affirming language that creates access and a sense of belonging in our community apart from grant
Explain how this project will advance DEI in the City of SLO
DEI Statement *
ILRC DEI Statement.docx 17.33KB
Position Position
Position
Position
Position
Position
Position
Position
Suzanne Trooliness
VACANT
Teonna Brown
Community Information
Coordinator
Ventura
Community Information
Coordinator
San Luis Obispo
Community Information
Coordinator
Santa Barbara
Housing and Supports
Specialist
Santa Barbara
Housing and Supports
Specialist
Ventura
Housing and Supports
Specialist
Santa Maria
Independent Living
Specialist - Deaf
Ventura
Housing and Supports
Specialist
San Luis Obispo
Position
Independent Living
Specialist
Thousand Oaks
Vanessa Acain
HR Org Chart
March 2024
Jennifer Griffin
Alexa Martin
Kelly Kivlahan
Michelle Ward
Lacie Thacker
Manager of Collaborative
Programs
Santa Barbara
Deanna Sutherland
Executive Director
Santa Barbara
Program Director
Ventura
Manager of Independent
Living Programs
Santa Barbara
Jacob Lesner-Buxton
Jamie Moothart
Laura Hernandez Bradlee Kirkman
Independent
ContractorsPosition
Brittany Pudnos
Mary Moore
Administrative
Manager
Santa Barbara
Emergency
Preparedness
Services Manager
Santa Maria
Community Transitions
Specialist
Santa Maria
Community Transition
Specialist
Ventura
Community Transition
Specialist
San Luis Obispo
Jennifer Martinez Jerry Mihaic
Rosa Lopez
Chris BurkeVACANT
Emily Bridges
Public Health Specialist
Ventura
Benefits Specialist
Santa Barbara
Assistive Technology
Coordinator
Ventura
Blind/Low Vision Services
Manager
Santa Barbara
Systems Change
Coordinator
Santa BarbaraAnisa Garrett
Youth Specialist
Santa Barbara
VACANT
Emergency
Preparedness
Services Manager
Thousand Oaks
Claire Triplett Maleah Chavez
Blind Low Vision Specialist
Thousand Oaks
Margaret Weiss
Master Plan for Aging
Coordinator
Santa Barbara
Carol Baizer
Benefits Specialist
San Luis Obispo
Independent Living Resource Center, Inc
Profit and Loss
October 2022 - September 2023
Accrual Basis Friday, March 1, 2024 11:08 AM GMT-08:00 1/4
TOTAL
Income
Contract / Fee for Services
ADRC Central Coast 226,186.47
ADRC Ventura County 195,683.81
Brain Injury Center of Ventura 73,258.79
CenCal Health 25,226.00
CFILC 71,448.30
Community Living Fund 6,881.20
Interpreting Income 56,936.95
Mileage Income 4,602.17
Total Interpreting Income 61,539.12
Jodi House 6,548.21
Pacific Health Inst (PDABTAC)7,500.00
Swell Energy 500.00
The Client Network 62,910.06
Fiscal Agency Fee 5,470.41
Total The Client Network 68,380.47
Voices Options Program 48,278.09
Total Contract / Fee for Services 791,430.46
Donations 14,780.33
Foundations 4,026.00
Foundation Grants 2,500.00
Fund for Santa Barbara 8,763.20
Montecito Bank & Trust Grant 5,000.00
Southern CA Edison 25,000.00
SCE Indirect Costs 5,000.00
Total Southern CA Edison 30,000.00
Women's Fund of SB 50,000.00
Total Foundations 100,289.20
Fundraising 36,829.16
Independent Living Resource Center, Inc
Profit and Loss
October 2022 - September 2023
Accrual Basis Friday, March 1, 2024 11:08 AM GMT-08:00 2/4
TOTAL
Government Grants
Federal
AB 204 187,098.00
AB 204 AT 70,000.00
AB 204 GF 226,800.00
ACL PHW SLO 63,176.53
ACL PHW VTA 69,039.40
DOR Transitions 419.25
HHS ACL SB/VTA 199,746.00
HHS ACL SLO 169,740.00
OIB 189,488.00
OVW 81,123.92
Vaccine ACL SB/VTA 0.00
Vaccine ACL SLO 650.00
Total Federal 1,257,281.10
Local
City of SB CDBG 12,413.25
City of SLO DEI Grant 7,668.00
City of SM CDBG 10,519.86
Total Local 30,601.11
Total Government Grants 1,287,882.21
Miscellaneous Income 332.62
Interest Income 587.95
Sublease 5,700.00
Total Miscellaneous Income 6,620.57
Total Income $2,237,831.93
GROSS PROFIT $2,237,831.93
Expenses
Access Accommodation 1,138.10
Accounting IC 93,862.50
Advertising 21,135.06
AT Equipment Repairs 28.04
Audit Fees 20,000.00
Bank & Credit Card Charges 1,212.94
Board of Directors 41.57
Consumer Benefits Expense 11,428.30
Conventions & Meetings 6,410.70
Dues & Subscriptions 20,987.11
Food/ Catering 3,264.74
Fundraising Expense 23,101.77
Independent Living Resource Center, Inc
Profit and Loss
October 2022 - September 2023
Accrual Basis Friday, March 1, 2024 11:08 AM GMT-08:00 3/4
TOTAL
Independent Contractors 60,911.79
Computer IC 16,984.06
Subcontractor CC ADRC 144,759.00
Total Independent Contractors 222,654.85
Insurance 19,601.63
Interest & Finance Expense 1,100.00
Interpreters IC 47,424.71
Legal Expense 378.00
Licenses, Permits, Fees 949.00
Minor Equipment 13,885.06
Miscellaneous 2,364.62
Occupancy-Maintenance 590.00
Occupancy-Rent 147,421.10
Storage Rent 6,167.00
Total Occupancy-Rent 153,588.10
Occupancy-Utilities 6,586.06
Office Furniture 17,689.91
Office Supplies 16,623.33
Outreach/ Marketing 20,135.78
OVW Subrecipient (deleted)38,101.45
Payroll Expenses
Bonuses 17,700.00
Company Contributions
Health Insurance 126,504.07
Retirement 18,060.50
Total Company Contributions 144,564.57
Other 17,322.24
SUI Expense 3,007.30
Taxes 77,204.07
Wages 1,068,419.07
Workers Comp 7,627.20
Total Payroll Expenses 1,335,844.45
Penalties 607.36
Postage/Meter Lease 1,621.41
Printing/Copier Lease 4,535.69
Software 60.01
Staff Development 22,500.54
Telecommunications 32,708.50
The Client Network
Conference Expenses (2)840.00
Events (3)7,723.45
Minor Equipment 2,248.94
Independent Living Resource Center, Inc
Profit and Loss
October 2022 - September 2023
Accrual Basis Friday, March 1, 2024 11:08 AM GMT-08:00 4/4
TOTAL
Office Supplies (4)630.86
Office Supplies (6)566.29
Stipends (1)38,935.00
Strategic Planning 2,400.00
Training 1,258.50
Transportation (5)3,782.46
Total The Client Network 58,385.50
Travel 2.00
Out of State - Travel 7,094.25
Per Diem & Travel 4,041.91
Reimbursable Expense 68.91
Staff Mileage 15,641.40
Total Travel 26,848.47
Total Expenses $2,247,395.26
NET OPERATING INCOME $ -9,563.33
Other Income
Dividends & Interest 45,589.48
Realized Gain on Investments 66,753.06
Unrealized Gain/ Loss 115,232.65
Total Other Income $227,575.19
Other Expenses
Portfolio Management 19,477.97
Total Other Expenses $19,477.97
NET OTHER INCOME $208,097.22
NET INCOME $198,533.89
Independent Living Resource Center, Inc
Balance Sheet
As of September 30, 2023
Accrual Basis Friday, March 1, 2024 11:09 AM GMT-08:00 1/4
TOTAL
ASSETS
Current Assets
Bank Accounts
MB&T Money Market 244,051.37
Montecito Bank Operating Account 94,020.49
Santa Barbara Petty Cash 200.00
Total Bank Accounts $338,271.86
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Receivable 405,925.39
Allowance for Doubtful Pledges 0.00
Total Accounts Receivable $405,925.39
Other Current Assets
Cash back rewards 0.00
Deposits 3,390.70
Investments
Investments ATIF 0.00
ATIF Cash Account 11,058.44
ATIF Investments 348,920.56
Unrealized Gain /Loss ATIF 46,320.79
Total Investments ATIF 406,299.79
Investments ILMF 0.00
ILMF Cash Account 40,295.84
ILMF Investments 1,362,330.53
Unrecognized Gain /Loss ILMF 142,586.81
Total Investments ILMF 1,545,213.18
Stock Certificates 91.20
Unrealized Gain/ Loss Stock Certificates 0.00
Total Stock Certificates 91.20
Stock Certificates FV Allowance 1,484.52
Total Investments 1,953,088.69
Payroll Asset 0.00
Prepaid SUI 12,673.07
Prepaid Workers' Comp Ins 0.00
Independent Living Resource Center, Inc
Balance Sheet
As of September 30, 2023
Accrual Basis Friday, March 1, 2024 11:09 AM GMT-08:00 2/4
TOTAL
Total Payroll Asset 12,673.07
Payroll Refunds 0.00
Prepaid Dues 5,225.96
Prepaid Expenses
Fundraising 6,495.00
Total Prepaid Expenses 6,495.00
Prepaid Insurance 4,150.98
Prepaid Other Expenses (EB)11,482.58
Prepaid Outreach/Marketing 0.00
Prepaid Rent 11,924.48
Repayment
Loan repayment 0.00
Total Repayment 0.00
Reserve for Bad Debts 0.00
Right of use asset operating leases 896,795.23
Right of use financing lease 13,028.32
Suspense 0.00
Undeposited Funds 0.00
Total Other Current Assets $2,918,255.01
Total Current Assets $3,662,452.26
Fixed Assets
Equipment 694,426.08
Accumulated Depreciation -514,968.58
Total Equipment 179,457.50
Leasehold Improvements 0.00
ROU asset fin lease accum amortization -3,257.08
ROU asset op leases accum amortization -63,305.75
Total Fixed Assets $112,894.67
Other Assets
AR auditor adjustment 0.00
Total Other Assets $0.00
TOTAL ASSETS $3,775,346.93
Independent Living Resource Center, Inc
Balance Sheet
As of September 30, 2023
Accrual Basis Friday, March 1, 2024 11:09 AM GMT-08:00 3/4
TOTAL
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable Vendors 31,686.53
Total Accounts Payable $31,686.53
Credit Cards
American Express 0.00
American Express 41007 14,785.72
Total Credit Cards $14,785.72
Other Current Liabilities
Accounts payable - Other 0.00
Accrued Wages 46,574.05
Administered Funds 0.00
Cobra Dental 8.54
Direct Deposit Liabilities 0.00
Direct Deposit Payable 0.00
Lease Liability - financing Leases 10,206.06
Lease Liability - operating Leases 843,892.15
Payroll Liabilities -7,861.24
403b Emp.3,946.00
CA PIT / SDI 0.00
CA SUI / ETT 0.00
EE. Dental Insurance 0.00
EE. Health Insurance -266.59
ER. Dental Insurance 0.00
ER. Health Insurance 0.00
ER. UNUM Disability Ins.0.00
ER.-Medicare Supplement Ins.-394.20
Federal Taxes (941/944)62.87
Franchise Tax Board Garnishment 0.00
UNUM Disability Ins.0.00
Total Payroll Liabilities -4,513.16
Unearned Fundraising Income 2,500.00
Unearned or Deferred Revenue 0.00
Vacation Wages Payable 35,270.56
Total Other Current Liabilities $933,938.20
Total Current Liabilities $980,410.45
Long-Term Liabilities
Capital Lease liability 0.00
Total Long-Term Liabilities $0.00
Total Liabilities $980,410.45
Independent Living Resource Center, Inc
Balance Sheet
As of September 30, 2023
Accrual Basis Friday, March 1, 2024 11:09 AM GMT-08:00 4/4
TOTAL
Equity
Beginning Fund Balance 0.00
Net Assets Perm Resricted 150,000.00
Net Assets Temp Restricted 295,069.11
Net Assets Unrestricted 2,151,333.48
Opening Balance Equity 0.00
Net Income 198,533.89
Total Equity $2,794,936.48
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $3,775,346.93
Stipend for Workshop Support Consultant 3,600.00$
Travel and Lodging 1,750.00$
Training Space $141
Supplies (Disability Culture Night)$800
Tech Support $300
Access Accommodations $2,100
ILRC Budget Total 8,691.00$
Matching Funds
Program Manager $4,727.45
Matching funds are the costs associated with oversight for this program
$50/hr x 72 hrs
Travel and lodging (from San Francisco) for Disability Film Fest Staff. Travel and Lodging for ILRC staffy
Center for Disability Culture Night,g,pp
Disability Culture Night
For Workshops and Disability Culture Night
Spanish Translation, Text Captioning, and/or ASL interpretation for workshops and Disability Culture Ni
5% of time on grant/total salary and benefits
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INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCE CENTERS DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND
INCLUSION STATEMENT
The Independent Living Resource Center, Inc (ILRC) believes in a world where
equal opportunities and equitable outcomes exist for all. ILRC understands that an
organization diverse in background, disabilities, culture, and lived experience is
necessary to further our mission of promoting independent living and full access
for individuals with disabilities through advocacy, education, and action. Through
our deliberate, collective systems change efforts, ILRC provides a basis for social
justice.
As an organization, we value diverse opinions, and the ability to learn from those
with different perspectives is essential to our core values. Our board and staff
reflect diversity in socioeconomic status, race/ethnicities, ages, gender identities
and expressions, sexual orientations, physical and cognitive qualities, nationalities,
religious and nonreligious backgrounds, political beliefs, and work experiences.
We abide by core values that affirm the dignity of all persons and implement
practices that increase knowledge and understanding.
As an Independent Living Center, we are committed to working with all disability
groups to amplify their voices and ensure representation.
At ILRC, we pledge to:
1. Developing and support a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community.
2. Affirm the dignity of every person and the visible and invisible qualities that
make them who they are.
3. Take a holistic approach in all that we do.
4. Confront and condemn bigotry, harassment, and discrimination.