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CORNING COUNCIL FOR ASSISTANCE AND INFORMATION FOR THE DISABLED INC
CORNING, NY · EIN 161137097 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Large ($10M-$50M) · aimcil.com
revenue
$27.9M
expenses
$25.2M
net assets
$9.3M
employees
1,260
volunteers
7
program ratio
94%
profile · synthesized from sources

AIM Independent Living Center provides advocacy and home- and community-based services for people with disabilities, veterans, nursing home residents, and others with unmet needs. The organization offers support in independent living, health insurance navigation, employment, housing, and recovery. It serves multiple counties in upstate New York, with a focus on the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $5.64M
    ILC & OTHER: ONE OF AIM'S PRIMARY SERVICES IS ITS INDIVIDUAL CONSUMER ADVOCACY. ADVOCATES WORK WITH INDIVIDUAL CONSUMERS TO HELP THEM ACCOMPLISH THEIR INDEPENDENCE GOALS. AIM EMPLOYS TRAINED AND CERTIFIED NAVIGATORS TO HELP NEW YORKERS WITH THE STATE'S NEW HEALTH PLAN MARKETPLACE. INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND SMALL BUSINESSES CAN USE THE MARKETPLACE TO COMPARE INSURANCE OPTIONS, CALCULATE COSTS AND SELECT COVERAGE. AIM'S NAVIGATORS CAN ASSIST WITH THE ENTIRE PROCESS. EDUCATION REGARDING DISABILITY AWARENESS AND AIM SERVICES IS PROVIDED THROUGH WORKSHOPS, PRESENTATIONS, COMMUNITY FAIRS AND SEMINARS. A PRESENTATION OF TECHNICAL ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR IMPROVING THE LIVES OF SENIORS IS AVAILABLE.COUNTIES SERVED WERE: ALLEGANY, CHEMUNG, STEUBEN, SCHUYLER, TIOGA COUNTIES. CONSUMERS SERVED: 991
  2. #2 $7.83M
    OPWDD-THE SELF DIRECTED PROGRAM ASSISTS FAMILIES WHO ARE CARING FOR A RELATIVE WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY AT HOME BY AIDING THE CAREGIVERS AND THEREBY ENHANCING FAMILY STABILITY AND PRESERVING THE FAMILY UNITY.PEOPLE WHO ARE ENROLLED IN THE OPWDD HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES (HCBS) WAIVER CAN CHOOSE TO DIRECT THEIR OWN SERVICES. CONSUMERS SERVED: 279
named programs · 17 · from sources

What they call their work

Advocacy
Helps individuals overcome barriers to independence, understand their rights, and access benefits, while also advocating for systemic change.
Assistive Technology
Offers loans of assistive equipment and technology, including wheelchairs, ramps, and communication devices, with delivery and demonstrations available.
CDPAP Facilitator Services
Supports Medicaid recipients in the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program by helping them enroll, hire caregivers, and manage care, in partnership with Public Partnerships LLC.
Community Nutrition Program
Provides free groceries up to twice a month to people in need, with both pick-up and delivery options. Operates in partnership with the Food Bank of the Southern Tier.
Employment Services
Provides job skills training, job placements, and job coaching for people with disabilities.
Farmers Supporting Farmers
Offers peer-driven mental wellness and business support for farmers, agribusiness workers, and their families across New York State, with a focus on the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions.
Health Home
Provides care management for Medicaid recipients with complex physical, mental, and substance use health conditions.
Insurance Navigation
Provides free enrollment assistance for the New York State of Health insurance marketplace through trained navigators.
NY Connects
Offers information, counseling, and referrals to long-term services and supports for seniors and people with disabilities.
Nursing Home Advocacy and Transitions
Advocates for nursing home residents and supports their transition to community-based living with coordinated services.
OPWDD Services
Provides service access, brokerage, self-direction, and family support services for people with developmental disabilities and their families.
Peer Services
Delivers peer mentoring for people with disabilities entering the workforce, transitioning from nursing homes, or in recovery from addiction.
Recovery Services
Offers peer supports for individuals and families impacted by addiction.
SNAP Outreach Program
Provides eligibility screening and assistance with application and recertification for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Service Coordination
Coordinates services for individuals in the Nursing Home Transition & Diversion and Traumatic Brain Injury Medicaid Waiver Programs.
Supportive Housing
Offers housing with support services for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities facing homelessness.
Veterans Services
Provides education, advocacy, information, and referral services to help veterans achieve independence.
activities · 16 groups

What they do

  • Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 2 activities
    • Community Resource Access and Drop-In Support
      Hosts weekly drop-in hours and resource rooms—Tuesdays in Elmira and Thursdays in Corning—where individuals can access assistance with affordable housing searches, disability services, addiction recovery supports, and other community resources.
    • NY Connects Information and Referral Services
      Provides NY Connects services in Chemung, Livingston, Schuyler, and Steuben counties, offering information, options counseling, and referrals on long-term services and supports such as public benefits, home care, accessible transportation, assistive technology, caregiver supports, meal programs, health insurance, respite care, and housing.
  • Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 2 activities
    • Mental Wellness and Business Support for Farmers and Agribusiness Workers
      Delivers peer-driven mental wellness and business support services to farmers, agribusiness workers, and their families, including peer advocacy, behavioral health referrals, financial wellness guidance, operational planning, and decision-making support—all offered free and confidentially.
    • Peer-Led Support Programs for Individuals with Disabilities and Substance Use Disorders
      Provides peer mentoring and peer-led recovery support services for individuals with substance use disorders, ACCES-VR consumers, and those transitioning from institutional settings to community living. Services include recovery planning, modeling coping strategies, barrier removal, rights education, and connection to treatment and employment supports.
  • Durable Medical Equipment Loan Programs 1 activity
    • Assistive Technology Loan and Demonstration Program
      Offers free loans of assistive technology devices—including wheelchairs, ramps, and communication tools—with device demonstrations, delivery services, and advocacy and referral support to help individuals obtain necessary equipment.
  • Consumer-Directed Personal Care Administration 1 activity
    • CDPAP Consumer Support Services
      Provides education, facilitation, and ongoing support to Consumers Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) consumers across New York State, including program onboarding, personal assistant registration, timekeeping system assistance, and wraparound service connections via phone, video, or in-person appointments with language access support.
  • Medicaid Health Home Care Coordination 1 activity
    • Care Management for Medicaid Recipients with Complex Needs
      Provides comprehensive care management services for Medicaid recipients with serious physical health conditions, mental health disorders, and substance use disorders, including development of individualized care plans and coordination of healthcare, housing, social services, medications, and community resources.
  • Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
    • Employment Support Services for People with Disabilities
      Offers job skills training, job placement assistance, job coaching, and ongoing employment supports for individuals with all types of disabilities, helping them connect with employers and maintain community employment.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Food Pantry and Grocery Distribution Program
      Operates a food pantry at 1206 S. Main St., Elmira, open Monday through Friday, providing a three-day supply of groceries and essential non-food items up to twice a month via pick-up or delivery to residents in Steuben, Chemung, and Schuyler counties.
  • Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance 1 activity
    • Health Insurance Marketplace Navigation
      Provides free enrollment assistance for the New York State of Health insurance marketplace through trained and certified navigators who help individuals and families apply for coverage and understand their options.
  • Disability Rights Advocacy & Self-Advocacy Empowerment 1 activity
    • Individual and Systems Advocacy for People with Disabilities
      Conducts individual advocacy to help people with disabilities access services and benefits and resolve issues related to housing, transportation, and employment. Engages in community and systems-level advocacy to improve accessibility, influence policy, and advance legislation affecting people with disabilities at local, state, and federal levels.
  • Long-Term Care Advocacy & Provider Support 1 activity
    • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
      Operates a Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program that advocates for residents of long-term care facilities by educating them on their rights, investigating complaints, and addressing concerns related to health, safety, and quality of life.
  • Comprehensive Care Management Services 1 activity
    • Nursing Home Transition and Diversion Services
      Supports nursing home residents with disabilities in transitioning to community-based living by coordinating housing, home- and community-based services, and wraparound supports. Includes operation of the Open Doors program, Olmstead Housing Subsidy program, and service coordination for NHTD and TBI Medicaid Waiver participants.
  • Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
    • SNAP Application and Recertification Assistance
      Provides screening, application support, and recertification assistance for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), including help completing forms, submitting documentation, and accessing benefits, with on-site support available at the food pantry.
  • Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
    • Support Groups and Social Programs for Families and Youth
      Offers parent support groups and youth social skills programs including monthly play groups, quarterly classes, dances, and summer day camps to promote family engagement and child development.
  • Self-Directed Disability Support Services 1 activity
    • Support for OPWDD Services Enrollment and Self-Direction
      Helps individuals and families understand, enroll in, and self-direct services through the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), including eligibility determination, service enrollment, creation of self-directed plans and budgets, and ongoing brokerage support. Also operates as a fiscal intermediary to manage payroll and administrative needs for self-directed care.
  • Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
    • Supportive Housing with On-Site Services
      Provides supportive housing for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including on-site support services to promote stability and independence.
  • Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 1 activity
    • Veteran Support and Directed Care Services
      Provides Veteran Directed Care in partnership with VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System, along with education, advocacy, information, and referral services to help veterans achieve independence and self-directed care for independent living.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$27.89M
Contributions & grants$3.51M13%
Program service revenue$24.31M87%
Investment income$93K0%
Other revenue$-20K
expenses
Total expenses$25.21M
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$21.30M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$14.55M
Cash$4.50M
Investments$1.85M
Liabilities$5.29M
Net assets$9.26M
Liquid reserves3.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +30.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
RENE SNYDER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50 $300K
board members · 7
  • CHRIS PETRILLOSE — VICE PRESIDENT
  • JACOB AQUILIO — TREASURER
  • JAMES STEWART — BOARD MEMBER
  • JENNIFER GRANGER — BOARD MEMBER
  • KRISTEN STEWART — BOARD MEMBER
  • RICK JOHNS — SECRETARY
  • SABRINA MINEO-O'CONNELL — PRESIDENT
relationships · 20

Who they work with

  • ACCES-VR Partner — Collaborates with ACCES-VR to provide peer services for consumers preparing for and maintaining community employment.
  • ACCES-VR Partner — Collaborates with ACCES-VR to support consumers in preparing for and maintaining community employment, including removing barriers and securing accommodations.
  • ADG Partner — Hired ADG, a certified Women Owned Business, for web design and development services.
  • ADG Partner — Web design and development partner for AIM Independent Living Center
  • ADG Partner — Web design and development partner for the organization's website.
  • AgriStress Response Network Partner — Provider of the FarmResponse training completed by program staff to build competencies in mental healthcare for agricultural producers.
  • Food Bank of the Southern Tier Partner — Partnership to source food and support the Community Nutrition Program.
  • Greater Rochester Health Home Network Network — Regional Care Management Agency affiliate of the Greater Rochester Health Home Network.
  • Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs Government — State agency that administers the TRAID program, which AIM implements locally.
  • NY Connects Network — Member of the statewide NY Connects network providing long-term support and service referrals.
  • New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Government — Provides the framework of supports and services that AIM helps individuals access and navigate.
  • New York State Office of Mental Health Funder — Primary funder of the Farmers Supporting Farmers Program.
  • New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Government — Administers the T-SNAP grant from USDA-FNS for the SNAP Outreach Program.
  • OPWDD Government — Administers the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver program that enables consumers to self-direct services; CORNING COUNCIL implements services under this framework.
  • Offices for the Aging in Chemung, Livingston, Schuyler, and Steuben Counties Partner — Partnership to deliver NY Connects services in those counties.
  • PPL Partner — Partnered with PPL, the statewide fiscal intermediary, for CDPAP facilitator services.
  • Public Partnerships LLC Partner — Partners with PPL, the statewide fiscal intermediary, to support CDPAP consumers with billing, payroll, and benefits administration.
  • St. Bonaventure University Partner — Hosts a satellite location for the TRAID program, expanding access to assistive technology in the western service region.
  • United States Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Services Agency Government — Provides funding for the SNAP Outreach Program through a T-SNAP grant.
  • VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System Partner — Partner in delivering Veteran Directed Care program
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.

  • Client Choice and Dignity-Centered Services
    methodology: client_choice
    By allowing individuals to select their own groceries and services, the organization promotes dignity and autonomy, because choice increases personal agency and engagement in support programs.
  • Deinstitutionalization Through Coordinated Community Integration
    methodology: deinstitutionalization_and_community_integration
    By coordinating services that support independent living, the organization enables individuals to transition from institutional settings to community-based care, because wraparound planning and service linkage reduce systemic dependency.
  • Integrated Advocacy and Systemic Change
    methodology: rights-based advocacy
    By combining direct, individualized advocacy with systemic reform efforts, the organization advances independence for people with disabilities, because addressing both personal and structural barriers produces sustainable outcomes.
  • Peer-Driven Support and Empowerment
    methodology: peer_mentoring
    By leveraging individuals with lived experience as advocates and mentors, the organization builds trust and increases engagement in recovery, employment, and community integration, because shared experience fosters relatability and reduces stigma.
  • Self-Directed Care Model
    methodology: consumer-directed care
    By enabling individuals to hire and manage their own personal support staff, including family and friends, the organization promotes autonomy and personalized care, because control over service delivery increases engagement and supports independent living.