2024-05-15T15:21:39-05:00 2023-06-30 921397405 TSS ADVISORS LLC 19 MORGAN DRIVE LEBANON NH 03766 990 2022-07-01 010971799 GREEN MOUNTAIN SELF ADVOCATES INC GREE 8022292600 2 PROSPECT STREET 6 MONTPELIER VT 05602 KAREN TOPPER ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR 8022292600 2024-05-14 1 KAREN TOPPER 999009999 0 AMBER T MCGONIS CPA P01589070 6036530044 2024-05-14 2 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z KAREN TOPPER 2 PROSPECT STREET 6 MONTPELIER VT 05602 414661 0 X WWW.GMSAVT.ORG X 2015 VT THE PURPOSE OF GREEN MOUNTAIN SELF-ADVOCATES (GMSA) IS FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO EDUCATE THEIR PEERS TO TAKE CONTROL OVER THEIR OWN LIVES, MAKE DECISIONS, SOLVE PROBLEMS, AND SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES. ANOTHER PURPOSE OF GMSA IS TO EDUCATE AND MAKE THE PUBLIC AWARE OF THE STRENGTHS, RIGHTS, WANTS AND NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. WE ARE BUILDING A MOVEMENT FOR SELF-ADVOCACY IN VERMONT THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION, PEER MENTORING AND ADVOCACY. 14 14 5 16 0 0 191615 318400 0 96261 0 0 200 0 191815 414661 0 0 0 0 99402 100323 0 0 0 77157 217673 176559 317996 15256 96665 530580 589850 49269 11874 481311 577976 X THE PURPOSE OF GREEN MOUNTAIN SELF-ADVOCATES (GMSA) IS FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO EDUCATE THEIR PEERS TO TAKE CONTROL OVER THEIR OWN LIVES, MAKE DECISIONS, SOLVE PROBLEMS, AND SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES. ANOTHER PURPOSE OF GMSA IS TO EDUCATE AND MAKE THE PUBLIC AWARE OF THE STRENGTHS, RIGHTS, WANTS AND NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. WE ARE BUILDING A MOVEMENT FOR SELF-ADVOCACY IN VERMONT THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION, PEER MENTORING AND ADVOCACY. 0 0 127297 96261 GREEN MOUNTAIN SELF-ADVOCATES (GMSA) ORGANIZES AN ANNUALCONFERENCE, "VOICES AND CHOICES," IN BURLINGTON, VT. ESTABLISHED IN 1998, THIS EVENT HASGROWN TO BECOME THE LARGEST DISABILITY GATHERING IN VERMONT, ATTRACTING PARTICIPANTSFROM EVERY COUNTY IN THE STATE AND BEYOND. THE APRIL 2023 CONFERENCE HAD 560ATTENDEES, INCLUDING VERMONTERS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, THEIR FAMILIES,DEDICATED SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND SUPPORTIVE ALLIES. "VOICES AND CHOICES" SERVES AS AUNIQUE PLATFORM FOR COLLECTIVE LEARNING, EMPHASIZING CRUCIAL ASPECTS OF DECISION-MAKING,SELF-ADVOCACY, AND RELATIONSHIPS. THE CONFERENCE HAD MORE THAN 25 WORKSHOPS THAT AIMTO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND CREATE AN INCLUSIVE SPACE FORFAMILIES, SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND ALLIES TO COME TOGETHER, SHARE EXPERIENCES, AND ENHANCETHEIR UNDERSTANDING OF SELF-ADVOCACY. 62218 SELF-ADVOCACY PROJECTTHE SELF-ADVOCACY PROJECT ENABLES GMSA TO STAFF A STATEWIDE OFFICE TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL GROUPS, AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES THAT HELP PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO MASTER SELF-DETERMINATION SKILLS. HERE ARE EXAMPLES OF OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS: - PROVIDE VIRTUAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE VISITS, PEER MENTORING AND SUPPORT FOR HUNDREDS OF SELF-ADVOCATES WHO BELONG TO MORE THAN 20 LOCAL-SELF ADVOCACY GROUPS. - TRAINING FOR BOARD MEMBERS ON BOARD MONEY MANAGEMENT. - DISABILITY AWARENESS TRAINING FOR SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, MEDICAL STUDENTS, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. - SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO PARTICIPATE ON ADVISORY BOARDS. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO PEER LEADERS TO TRAIN DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS.- GMSA SUCCESSFULLY WORKED WITH FAMILY ORGANIZATIONS TO VIRTUALLY PRESENT LEADERSHIP TRAINING. 54660 SPECIAL PROJECTS INCLUDES PAYMENTS FOR CONSULTATONS, TRAININGS, PARTCIPATION ON ADVISORYCOMMITTEES AND HONORARIUMS FOR PRESENTATIONS. TYPICALLY, THESE PROJECTS ARE CONTRACTS WITHORGANIZATIONS WHO PAY A SET FEE FOR AGREED UPON DELIVERABLES. FOR EXAMPLE: $500 FOR AKEYNOTE. MOST OF THESE PAYMENTS ARE FOR ONETIME EVENTS OR PROJECTS. GREEN MOUNTAIN SELFADVOCATES EMPLOYS AND SUPPORTS PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TOPREPARE FOR AND PARTCIPATE IN THESE ACTIVITIES. 41998 41998 286173 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 14 14 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 X ARIS 8022801911 72 S MAIN ST WHITE RIVER JCT VT 05001 LISA RUDAKOV PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 CHAD CLEVERLEY TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 NICOLE VILLEMAIRE SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 LEVI GARDNER VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 SKYE PEEBLES MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 TAYLOR TERRY MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANTOINE POLGAR MEMBER THROUGH 8/30/2022 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARJORIE BURNS MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ERIK JOHNSON MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 TESHA THIBODEAU MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CAROL PATENAUDE MEMBER THROUGH 7/31/2022 1.00 X 0 0 0 WHITLEY DRAPER MEMBER AS OF 4/30/2022 1.00 X 0 0 0 HEATHER RAYMOND MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER RAINVILLE MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 OCEAN STREATER MEMBER AS OF 2/28/2023 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHRISTOPHER DUBEAU MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KAREN TOPPER ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 52000 0 0 52000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 314119 4281 318400 CONFERENCE FEES 900099 96261 96261 96261 414661 96261 0 0 52000 52000 41102 41102 7221 7221 12450 12450 1610 1610 17997 17997 16929 16929 811 811 16170 16170 1772 1772 140907 140907 3785 2192 1593 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 5242 5242 317996 286173 31823 0 481265 525005 46700 64712 2615 133 530580 589850 12169 11874 37100 49269 11874 X 481311 577976 481311 577976 530580 589850 96665 0 X 0 0 0 X 215147 210414 274552 191615 318400 1210128 215147 210414 274552 191615 318400 1210128 1210128 13119 7354 200 20673 1230801 205503 0.98320 0.96580 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: MISCELLAENOUS INCOME - 2018 AMOUNT: $ 594. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 414. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 200. FUNDRAISING INCOME - 2018 AMOUNT: $ 12,525. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 6,940. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3 ARIS SOLUTIONS PROVIDES FINANCIAL SERVICES, PAYROLL SERVICES AND MANAGEMENT SERVIES TO GREEN MOUNTAIN SELF-ADVOCATES, INC. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR REVIEWS THE 990. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C GMSA PROVIDES FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING TO OUR BOARD ONCE A YEAR. IN ADDITION, OUR ACCOUNTANT MEETS WITH THE BOARD TO REVIEW OUR FINANCES. WE ALSO HAVE LENGTHY CONVERSATIONS ABOUT CONFLICT OF INTEREST AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR. THIS TOPIC IS ALSO PART OF THE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WE PROVIDE TO OUR MEMBERS TO ENHANCE THEIR ABILITY TO SERVE ON OTHER ADVISORY COMMITTEES AND BOARDS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.