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Assist to Independence
TUBA CITY, AZ · EIN 860881405 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE E99 · Health Care · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.assistti.org
revenue
$499K
expenses
$449K
net assets
$148K
employees
10
program ratio
81%
mission · from form 990

MISSION STATEMENT: ENCOURAGING AND EMPOWERING AMERICAN INDIANS WITH DISABILITIES TO LIVE IN HARMONY BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Assist to Independence is a nonprofit organization based in Tuba City, Arizona, that provides independent living services to individuals with disabilities, particularly Native Americans. Their programs include skills training, peer support, and advocacy to help clients transition to more independent living arrangements.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Independent Living Skills Training
Offers one-on-one and group training to assist consumers in developing skills for independent living.
Individual & Systems Advocacy
Teaches individuals about self-determination strategies and addresses barriers in society.
Information and Referral
Provides information and referrals to connect consumers with programs and services that help them live independently.
Peer Support
Provides peer mentoring and support to consumers learning to live independently.
Transition Services
Assists consumers in moving from nursing homes to less restrictive living arrangements and from youth to adulthood.
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Independent Living Skills Training 4 activities
    • Independent Living Services
      Provides services that support choice and control for individuals with disabilities, including information and referral, one-on-one and group training, and peer mentoring to develop independent living skills.
    • Independent Living Skills Training
      Offers one-on-one and group training to help individuals with disabilities develop skills necessary for independent living, including peer mentoring from individuals with lived experience.
    • Independent Living Skills Training
      Offers one-on-one and group training to help individuals with disabilities develop skills for independent living, including peer mentoring and support.
    • Independent Living Skills Training
      Offers one-on-one and group training to help individuals with disabilities develop skills necessary for independent living, including peer mentoring from individuals with lived experience.
  • Non-Emergency Medical & Social Transportation 4 activities
    • Local Transportation Services
      Provides local transportation services to support individuals.
    • Local Transportation Services
      Provides local transportation to support mobility and access to community resources for individuals with disabilities.
    • Local Transportation Services
      Provides local transportation services.
    • Local Transportation Services
      Provides local transportation services to support access to independent living resources and community integration.
  • Title VI Compliance & LEP Access 4 activities
    • Title VI Civil Rights Complaint Resolution
      Accepts and mediates formal written complaints related to Title VI discrimination through its Title VI Coordinator, ensuring compliance with civil rights statutes in all programs and activities.
    • Title VI Compliance and Complaint Resolution
      Ensures compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by accepting formal written complaints and offering informal mediation meetings through the Title VI Coordinator.
    • Title VI Compliance and Complaint Resolution
      Ensures compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by accepting formal written complaints and offering informal mediation through the Title VI Coordinator to resolve discrimination concerns.
    • Title VI Discrimination Complaint Resolution
      Accepts formal written complaints related to Title VI discrimination and offers informal mediation meetings between affected parties and the Title VI Coordinator to resolve them.
  • Youth Foster Care Transition Support 4 activities
    • Transition Services
      Supports individuals transitioning from institutional settings (nursing homes, rehabilitation) or from youth to adulthood into community-based living arrangements.
    • Transition Services
      Supports individuals with disabilities in transitioning from institutional settings (nursing homes, rehabilitation) or from youth to adulthood into community-based living arrangements.
    • Transition Support Services
      Provides targeted support for individuals transitioning from nursing homes, rehabilitation settings, or youth to adulthood into community-based independent living arrangements.
    • Transition Support Services
      Provides transition services to support individuals with disabilities moving from nursing homes, rehabilitation settings, or youth to adulthood into community-based living arrangements.
  • Special Needs Family Resource Support 3 activities
    • Information and Referral Services
      Connects individuals with disabilities to programs and services that support independent living.
    • Information and Referral Services
      Provides information and referral services to connect individuals with disabilities to programs and services that support independent living.
    • Information and Referral Services
      Connects individuals with disabilities to programs and services that support independent living by providing tailored information and referrals.
  • Disability Rights Advocacy & Empowerment 2 activities
    • Individual and Systems Advocacy
      Conducts advocacy to promote self-determination and remove physical and attitudinal barriers, empowering individuals with disabilities to assert their rights and access community resources.
    • Individual and Systems Advocacy
      Conducts advocacy by teaching self-determination strategies and working to remove physical and attitudinal barriers in society for individuals with disabilities.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Individual and Systems Advocacy
      Conducts individual and systems advocacy by teaching self-determination strategies and working to remove physical and attitudinal barriers in society for individuals with disabilities.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$499K
Contributions & grants$401K80%
Program service revenue$96K19%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$449K
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$273K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$196K
Cash$85K
Investments$0
Liabilities$47K
Net assets$148K
Liquid reserves2.3 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Eileen Tohonnie Executive Director 40 $47K
Dalenna Bahe Office Manager 40 $36K
board members · 4
  • ELA M YAZZIE-KING — PRESIDENT
  • Judy Talawyma — Board Secretary
  • PETERSON YAZZIE — MEMBER
  • Sophia quotskuvya — Board treasurer
relationships · 10

who they work with

  • Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council Partner — Resource partner involved in planning and advocacy for individuals with developmental disabilities
  • Brain Injury Association Of Arizona Partner — Resource partner supporting individuals with brain injuries
  • Hopi Housing Authority Partner — Housing resource partner serving the Hopi community
  • NCIL Network — Member organization of the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL)
  • Native American Disability Law Partner — Resource partner providing legal support for Native Americans with disabilities
  • Navajo Nation Arizona Long Term Care Partner — Resource partner offering long-term care case management for Navajo Nation members
  • Navajo Nation Division of Social Services Partner — Resource partner providing social services to Navajo Nation families
  • PSRC Partner — Entity with which individuals may file formal Title VI complaints.
  • Rehabilitation Services Administration Partner — Resource partner providing services for individuals with disabilities
  • Tuba City Health Care Partner — Healthcare service partner for individuals in the Navajo Nation region