Life Unlimited, Inc.
EIN: 43-1237483
Mission
Life Unlimited’s mission is to support people with developmental disabilities as they experience life with unlimited possibilities. We seek to become the premier provider of supports and services for people with disabilities, signifying quality, innovation, and person-centered principles. We are committed to ensuring the sustainability and growth of our organization and are driven by a ceaseless desire to improve. The people we employ will be engaged, dedicated, and invested in our mission.
Ruling year
1989
Principal Officer
CEO Julie Edlund
Main address
2135 Manor Way
Liberty, MO 64068 USA
Formerly known as
Immacolata Manor
Concerned Care
Open Options
EIN
43-1237483
Shelter and residential care
Supportive housing
Group homes
Developmental disability services
Population served
Adults
Women and girls
People with disabilities
NTEE code
Developmentally Disabled Services/Centers (P82)
Residential, Custodial Care (Group Home) (P70)
Group Home (Long Term (P73)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Tax forms
Communication
Affiliations
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
The pandemic has exposed key vulnerabilities in I/DD supports, and disability service providers are having to prepare for staffing shortages exacerbated by direct support professionals (DSPs) falling sick or having to tend to loved ones. In addition, DSP positions become increasingly harder to fill, in part because of historically low wages.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
RESIDENTIAL: Community Housing / Supported Living Programs
Life Unlimited currently provides direct-care residential services to adults with developmental disabilities in Clay and Jackson Counties. Direct support professionals provide hands-on care, assisting with a broad range of personal needs including meal preparation, household cleaning, administering medications, bathing, dressing, mobility, and transportation to daily activities.Services include: residential habilitation, case coordination, transportation and health care coordination from a fully trained and qualified staff. As of January 2019, a staff of over 400 supports approximately 250 individuals in group homes or assisted living facilities. Ages range from 19 to 94.
Day Services: Community Integration/Day Habilitation Program
The Day program provides a unique opportunity for its participants to increase
and maintain quality of life. With the help of families, guardians, service coordinators and Life Unlimited staff, the men and women we serve determine and meet their own personally identified goals. By providing a lower-than-average ratio of staff to participants, many severely disabled individuals who have not been well supported by other programs thrive in this environment. Each week a variety of activities are offered including, but not limited to: Performing and Visual Arts; Communication Skills; Community Outings; Computer Skills; Family Contact; and Friendship Development; Life skills and Money Skills; Personal Care; Reading, Writing & Math Skills; and Volunteering.
Health Care Program
The Life Unlimited health team provides coordination of care for a medically fragile population. The health team consists of registered nurses, health coordinators, program managers and the CEO. This team provides medical care and support for all Life Unlimited residents with around the clock care, and medical attention far beyond state requirements. Of those served, all 250 have been dually diagnosed with developmental disabilities.24% use devices to ambulate11% have Cerebral Palsy32% have seizures/epilepsy5% are visually impaired11% have Alzheimer’s / Dementia11% have Autism16% have Down’s Syndrome
Employment Services
LU is pleased to announce a partnership with Job One to help expand and grow our community employment program in Clay and Platte counties. This partnership will allow our organizations to build upon our present strengths and provide a broader range of employment opportunities for the individuals we support. Job One has been a leader in employment services for individuals who have a disability for over 50 years in the Jackson County area. Their expertise and success in the employment field will be a great addition to the services provided in the Northland.We believe every individual has abilities and talents to offer their community. A goal for most adults, including adults with developmental disabilities, is to gain meaningful employment. We offer employment services to help them find and maintain the right jobs in their community.
We provide:Assessment – Each individual will go through an assessment process to identity their strengths, talents, and interests.Job Discovery – Individuals are given opportunities to volunteer at different types of jobs to gain experience and see what types of jobs they excel in and enjoy.Job Skills Training – Specific training for people to become employed.Job Placement – We work hard to connect job seekers with the right employer and type of job so that it is meaningful to them and where they will succeed.Job Coaching – Job coaches support people on the job to help them be successful. The type of job coaching needed for each individual.
Community Recreation Program
LU is pleased to offer organized sports, trips, music, dances, day camp, and programs that teach cooking, cultural proficiency, public speaking, and community-living skills for people who have no other means of accessing the community or other specialized services. In addition, Open Options' sport program, KC Power & Speed, became part of Life Unlimited during the 2018 merger. This sports program provides competitive bowling to individuals with disabilities.
Where we work
Accreditations
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) - Assisted Living - 3 year 2016
External reviews
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of adults with disabilities receiving sufficient social and emotional support
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
People with disabilities, Adults
Related Program
RESIDENTIAL: Community Housing / Supported Living Programs
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Our data collection is in line with DMH’s requirements on our agency as a disability services provider. We use Therap, the leading software in the disabilities field, for tracking goals and outcomes
Number of individuals with disabilities receiving home-based supports that help them live as independently as possible
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, People with disabilities
Related Program
RESIDENTIAL: Community Housing / Supported Living Programs
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
207 individuals either receiving 24 hour/day supports or supports as needed
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
One of our goals is to implement remote support technology, which gives providers the opportunity to do their job more efficiently, while allowing a more independent lifestyle for people with disabilities.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Our strategy for the Remote Support Technology project involves seven main activities:
1. Preliminary Research: We draw on research provided by the state and also research from other Technology First states that have successfully implemented remote supports
2. Vendor Selection: After comparing several vendors in our local area, we have chosen Hearo Technologies because of their knowledge and expertise and also the quality and price of their product
3. Budget Evaluation: We support the state's initiative of phasing in remote supports and ultimately using remote supports in all of our homes. We are a financially stable organization formed from merging three local disability service providers together, each of which benefit from a 40 year history. With careful planning and investment from grantmakers, we believe that implementing remote supports in all of our homes will become self-sustaining.
4. Contacting Potential Funders: The Disability Division Resources Board of Clay County (DDRB) has provided funding for emergency remote support equipment. In addition to our request to the Speas Foundation, we have sent a detailed proposal to the Health Forward Foundation.
5. Software/Hardware Installation: We are working closely with Hearo to assess our needs and install equipment tailored to our homes
6. Program Evaluation: The staff and board will work together to closely monitor our progress
7. Growth of Program Per Outcome of Evaluation: Based on our evaluation, our goal is to outfit all homes and increase the number of shifts that will utilize remote monitoring.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
We draw on the follow six resources to position ourselves for success:
1. Financial Stability of Organization
2. Well-Prepared and Well-Trained Employees
3. Support of Guardians, Families and Support Coordinators
4. Guidance/Directives by the State of Missouri
5. Vendor Partnership
6. Funding from supporters
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
We are in the process of finding funding partners for our remote support technology program. We have identified a reputable and experienced vendor for the technology, and key personnel in our organization are prepared for carrying out the initiative:
Amy Taylor, Chief Operations Officer
I/DD professional with a Master's degree in Social Work, Bachelor Degree in Psychology and 20
years of experience in the I/DD field, including roles in direct care, management, leadership.
Ten years of experience in foster care specializing in youth with I/DD.
Paul Twenter, Chief Analytics and Project Officer
Financial professional with over 30 years of diversified business analytics experience. Bachelor's
Degree in Accounting, a Six Sigma Green Belt, a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Treasury
Professional, and two Master's Degrees.
Christy Schnieders, Director of Nursing
Registered nurse for 20 years, with a background in the emergency room trauma, cath lab,
wound care, IV therapy, pre- and post-surgery, and case management. Five plus years working
with the I/DD community.
Financials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2020 info
1.93
Months of cash in 2020 info
3.8
Fringe rate in 2020 info
22%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Life Unlimited, Inc.
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
Life Unlimited, Inc.
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
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| Profitability info | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $528,124 | $4,071,505 | $1,070,177 | $1,555,508 | $1,424,260 |
| As % of expenses | 11.7% | 72.2% | 8.4% | 10.1% | 8.2% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $428,771 | $3,998,662 | $885,823 | $1,347,107 | $1,139,750 |
| As % of expenses | 9.3% | 70.0% | 6.8% | 8.7% | 6.4% |
| Revenue composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $5,036,822 | $8,760,201 | $13,189,441 | $16,492,470 | $18,820,473 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | 15.7% | 73.9% | 50.6% | 25.0% | 14.1% |
| Program services revenue | 94.6% | 73.6% | 95.9% | 93.1% | 96.6% |
| Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Investment income | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Government grants | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other grants and contributions | 5.0% | 23.8% | 2.4% | 5.8% | 2.3% |
| Other revenue | 0.3% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Expense composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $4,504,433 | $5,641,671 | $12,750,398 | $15,338,827 | $17,411,899 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | 10.5% | 25.2% | 126.0% | 20.3% | 13.5% |
| Personnel | 83.2% | 85.6% | 84.8% | 82.0% | 85.9% |
| Professional fees | 0.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Occupancy | 2.9% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Interest | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pass-through | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other expenses | 13.7% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 14.0% | 10.8% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $4,603,786 | $5,714,514 | $12,934,752 | $15,547,228 | $17,696,409 |
| One month of savings | $375,369 | $470,139 | $1,062,533 | $1,278,236 | $1,450,992 |
| Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 | $17,720 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed asset additions | $0 | $1,761,790 | $1,259,696 | $1,138,240 | $810,206 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $4,979,155 | $7,946,443 | $15,274,701 | $17,963,704 | $19,957,607 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Months of cash | 3.0 | 4.9 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 3.8 |
| Months of cash and investments | 3.2 | 8.6 | 3.4 | 3.1 | 4.5 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 3.9 | 8.7 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 5.4 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $1,140,282 | $2,308,247 | $3,007,815 | $1,585,380 | $5,518,054 |
| Investments | $46,646 | $1,725,036 | $562,658 | $2,341,927 | $978,072 |
| Receivables | $507,357 | $1,391,241 | $898,193 | $1,551,517 | $1,438,479 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $2,784,208 | $5,418,443 | $6,680,609 | $8,277,411 | $8,452,562 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 66.4% | 51.6% | 44.6% | 44.1% | 39.0% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 3.7% | 12.8% | 11.4% | 14.9% | 29.4% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $2,416,190 | $6,414,852 | $7,300,675 | $8,647,782 | $9,787,532 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | $126,010 | $662,513 | $32,934 | $97,665 | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | $30,000 | $30,000 | $30,000 | $0 | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $156,010 | $692,513 | $62,934 | $97,665 | $89,406 |
| Total net assets | $2,572,200 | $7,107,365 | $7,363,609 | $8,745,447 | $9,876,938 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material data errors | No | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Principal Officer
CEO Julie Edlund
During college Julie started volunteering for United Cerebral Palsy at a life skills and job training center in Memphis, Tennessee. She was immediately hooked on advocating for people with disabilities and working for nonprofits. She spent the next twenty+ years working in the nonprofit sector. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology and her MBA from the University of Memphis. She has also completed many training programs in non-profit management, program development and fundraising. Before moving to Missouri two years ago she served as the Executive Director at Special Kids & Families, an early intervention resource agency that provides inclusive preschool classes, home-based teachers and therapists, a pediatric therapy center and parent training programs for children with developmental delays. Last year she worked with the Community of The Good Shepherd to facilitate their merger with Alternative Opportunities.
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
Life Unlimited, Inc.
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
Life Unlimited, Inc.
Board of directorsas of 01/26/2023
Board of directors data
Ms. Sayard Parrish
Landmark National Bank
Term: 2021 - 2023
Terry Stone
Consultant
Sue Miller
Children's Mercy Hospitals
Alisa Ford
Retired
Brian Mall
BKD, LLP
Lolita McShann
Truman Medical Center
Sayard Parrish
Landmark National Bank
Andy Protzman
Protzman Law Firm
Julie Edlund
Staff ex officio member
Mark Bertrand
Staff ex officio member
Matt Eckert
CBRE
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Board orientation and education
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CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? No -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
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