irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2.46MDAY HABILITATION SERVICES PROVIDED TO CONSUMERS: IN FLIGHT PROVIDES, IN A LARGE GROUP SETTING, A COMBINATION OF SERVICES TO DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS WHOSE FUNCTIONAL BEHAVIOR DEFECTS LIMIT THEIR ABILITY TO FUNCTION INDEPENDENTLY.
- #2 $691KRESIDENTIAL HABILITATION SERVICES: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPERVISED SERVICES WITH STAFF ON-SITE OR AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES, WITHIN PROXIMITY, WHEN THE INDIVIDUALS ARE PRESENT. THIS SERVICE ASSISTS THE INDIVIDUAL WITH ACQUISITION, RETENTION, OR IMPROVEMENTS OF SELF-HELP SKILLS RELATED TO ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, SUCH AS PERSONAL GROOMING AND CLEANLINESS, HOUSEHOLD CHORES, ETC. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT THE PERSON'S PLACE OF RESIDENCE.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Cornhole for a Cause Community Festival
Annual community event that raises funds while promoting inclusion and awareness
Day Habilitation Services
Provides group-based services to developmentally disabled adults focusing on communication, socialization, and life skills development
I-SAIL (Success Academy for Independent Living)
Comprehensive training program teaching independent living skills including cooking, budgeting, laundry, and community navigation
Residential Habilitation Services
Offers supervised living support in Kingston and Hudson, NY, helping individuals develop daily living skills in their own homes
Supported Employment Program (SEMP)
Helps individuals with developmental disabilities find and retain employment through job training and placement support
Ulster Tigers
Special Olympics-style sports program for participants with intellectual and developmental disabilities
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
- Community and Individualized Habilitation ProgramsOffers community habilitation services, including one-on-one and individualized programs tailored to personal goals, to support children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in developing daily living skills, social skills, personal interests, and community connections.
- Residential Habilitation Services for Individuals with DisabilitiesProvides residential habilitation services that support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in acquiring and maintaining daily living skills in their homes, operating group homes and supportive apartments in Columbia and Ulster Counties, New York, with 24/7 support and opportunities to develop household and life skills.
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Day Habilitation Services 2 activities
- Community-Based Skill Development and Integration ProgramsRuns community-based programs such as I-SAIL and Success Academy for Independent Living that provide learning, volunteer, and work experiences to enhance participants’ qualifications for employment and community integration, with a focus on personal growth and independence.
- Day Habilitation Services for Adults with Developmental DisabilitiesProvides day habilitation services in group settings to improve functional independence for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including activities such as museum visits, gardening, arts and crafts, cooking, and housekeeping instruction.
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Disability Rights Advocacy & Self-Advocacy Empowerment 1 activity
- Advocacy for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental DisabilitiesOrganizes and participates in advocacy events such as the Invest in Me Rally in Albany to advance policy and funding support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and direct support professionals.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Community Events and Fundraising InitiativesOrganizes annual community events such as the Cornhole for a Cause festival and pop-up shop open houses to engage the public, showcase programs, and raise funds, including generating $20,000 from the 4th Annual Cornhole for a Cause event.
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Community-Based Urban Agriculture 1 activity
- Partnership-Based Farm Stand and Nature ProgramsOperates a weekly farm stand pop-up in Red Hook and runs an adult day program in partnership with Lonely Worm Farm that integrates nature-based and creative activities to support skill development and personal growth.
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Supported Employment and Job Retention ProgramsOperates the Supported Employment Program (SEMP) and I-SAIL Academy to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities obtain and maintain employment through job coaching, pre-vocational training, and ongoing support for job retention.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$16.12M
Contributions & grants$152K1%
Program service revenue$15.91M99%
Investment income$39K0%
Other revenue$26K
expenses
Total expenses$14.79M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$11.49M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.71M
Cash$1.56M
Investments$0
Liabilities$2.64M
Net assets$5.06M
Liquid reserves1.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +9.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATTHEW BATEMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CEO | 40 | $243K |
| NEVENA ILCHEVA | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $155K |
board members · 5
- ADELINE MALONE — VICE PRESIDENT
- JOHN TROTT — TREASURER
- RALPH LA CASIO — PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD
- RICHARD TOTMAN — SECRETARY
- STEVEN BISCHOFF — MEMBER
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Department of Applied Behavioral Sciences Network — Referenced source for data on barriers to independent living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Direct Support Professionals Partner — Collaborates with Direct Support Professionals to ensure seamless integration of services for individuals in residential programs.
- Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) Partner — DSPs assist individuals in developing life skills and exploring community opportunities.
- HVSP Coalition — In Flight is a founding member and equity partner of HVSP.
- Home and Community Based Services (H.C.B.S.) Government — Follows H.C.B.S. waiver guidelines in delivering residential services for adults with disabilities.
- Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver Government — Program aligned with HCBS waiver principles to support community-based living for individuals with disabilities.
- I-SAIL Partner — Collaborates under the umbrella of I-SAIL to deliver pre-vocational services and support individuals in developing employment readiness skills.
- ISAIL Partner — Collaborates with ISAIL as a feeder program into the Supported Employment Program.
- Invest in Me Rally Partner — Participated in the Invest in Me Rally to advocate for increased funding and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and direct support professionals.
- LifePlan CCO, LLC Partner — In Flight helped launch LifePlan CCO, LLC to support conflict-free Medicaid service coordination.
- Lonely Worm Farm Partner — Community partnership site where In Flight Inc operates the I-SAIL program.
- Lonely Worm Farm Partner — Partnership to operate a weekly farm stand pop-up and launch an adult day program.
- Operations Unite Partner — Collaborated on a garden project to beautify a residential program.
- Th!nk Dutchess Coalition — Recognized In Flight, Inc. as Nonprofit of the Year in 2023.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Advocacy for Systemic Supportmethodology: policy-advocacyBy engaging individuals, families, and staff in policy advocacy, the organization seeks to secure sustainable funding and improved services, because systemic change amplifies individual impact and ensures long-term access to supports.
- Graduated Independence Modelmethodology: fading_support_independenceBy systematically reducing direct support as skills and confidence grow—through fading job coaching, reduced residential assistance, and structured graduation from programs—the organization promotes sustainable independence, because incremental autonomy builds self-efficacy and real-world readiness.
- Holistic Life Skills and Employment Integrationmethodology: holistic_habilitationBy integrating comprehensive life skills training with pre-vocational and supported employment programs, the organization addresses multiple barriers to independence simultaneously, because financial sustainability and daily living competence together enable fuller community integration.
- Nature and Community-Based Engagementmethodology: nature_based_programmingBy using farm-based, nature-integrated, and community event programming, the organization fosters skill development and social connection in authentic settings, because real-world, experiential contexts enhance motivation, generalization of skills, and emotional well-being.
- Person-Centered Habilitationmethodology: person-centered_habilitationBy tailoring habilitation services to individual preferences, goals, and needs, the organization empowers adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve greater autonomy and lead fuller lives, because personalized planning increases engagement, relevance, and ownership of outcomes.