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LIVING OPPORTUNITIES OF DEPAUL INC

Depew, NY · EIN 161136840 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P73Z · Human Services · Large ($10M-$50M) · depaul.org
revenue
$23.1M
expenses
$25.9M
net assets
$9.4M
employees
298
volunteers
21
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

Living Opportunities of DePaul, Inc provides supportive residences and related services for individuals with mental illness in Western New York State. It is funded primarily through Medicaid, resident fees, and contractual agreements with government agencies.

profile · synthesized from sources

LIVING OPPORTUNITIES OF DEPAUL INC is a nonprofit organization based in Depew, NY, providing supportive housing and services for individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, and seniors across Western New York. The organization operates residential programs, vocational rehabilitation services, and senior living communities, serving over 5,000 people annually through more than 50 sites in 16 counties. It is primarily funded through government contracts, Medicaid, and resident fees.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $7.22M
    Community Residence Programs: Provides residential and rehabilitation care in a supervised setting for individuals with mental illness. 148 beds
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Boxcar Apartments
Supportive housing program in Albion, NY for individuals recovering from substance use disorders, providing stable housing and recovery support services
DePaul Senior Living Communities
Senior housing and care programs offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite services across Western New York
Representative Payee Program
Supports individuals with mental illness or disabilities by managing their financial benefits to promote stability and independence
Single-Site Supportive Housing
Permanent housing with on-site support services for individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, or those experiencing chronic homelessness
WorkGuide
Vocational rehabilitation program assisting people with disabilities in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment through job coaching, placement, and benefits counseling in Monroe County, NY
activities · 14 groups

What they do

  • Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 2 activities
    • Operate single-site supportive housing programs
      Provides long-term or permanent housing through single-site supportive housing programs, with integrated access to support services for residents.
    • Operate supportive housing for individuals in recovery
      Manages Boxcar Apartments in Albion, offering stable, supportive housing specifically for individuals recovering from substance use.
  • Intake and Referral Coordination 1 activity
    • Deliver support programs for service access
      Offers support programs that help individuals navigate and access needed social, health, and disability services.
  • Affordable Housing Development and Management 1 activity
    • Develop and operate affordable housing units
      Creates and manages affordable housing units in urban, suburban, and rural areas, with tenant eligibility based on income requirements.
  • Financial Coaching and Credit Counseling 1 activity
    • Employ Certified Benefits Counselors for employment transition support
      Utilizes Certified Benefits Counselors to help individuals transition from Social Security benefits to self-sufficiency through employment by providing counseling and financial planning support.
  • Respite Care for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
    • Offer temporary respite care for seniors
      Provides short-term respite care services in most senior living communities to support caregivers and offer temporary relief.
  • Guardianship and Representative Payee Services 1 activity
    • Operate Representative Payee Program
      Provides a Representative Payee Program that assists individuals in accessing entitlement services and achieving greater stability and independence by managing financial benefits on their behalf.
  • Low-Income Senior Housing Operations 1 activity
    • Operate independent senior living communities
      Manages independent senior living apartment communities that provide affordable and comfortable housing options for older adults.
  • Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Education 1 activity
    • Prevent addiction, substance use disorder, and problem gambling
      Implements prevention initiatives targeting addiction, alcoholism, substance use disorders, and problem gambling to reduce incidence and support community well-being.
  • Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
    • Provide internships for career development
      Offers internships lasting three to six months that begin at six hours per week and increase to approximately twenty hours per week, supporting career exploration and skill development for participants.
  • Caregiver Support for Dementia and Aging 1 activity
    • Provide memory care for individuals with dementia
      Delivers specialized memory care services for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia within senior living communities.
  • Supportive Housing for Mental Illness 1 activity
    • Provide mental health residential and rehabilitation care
      Offers supervised residential and rehabilitation care for individuals with mental illness across 148 beds, including a continuum of care such as apartment treatment programs, single-room occupancy, congregate treatment sites, and supportive housing programs.
  • Continuing Care Retirement Communities 1 activity
    • Provide senior personal care and assisted living services
      Offers personal care services and assisted living programs in a supportive environment that promotes independence for seniors, including specialized Assisted Living Programs (ALPs) for those needing additional support beyond standard adult home care.
  • Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
    • Serve individuals through network of program sites
      Delivers services to over 5,000 individuals annually across more than 50 program sites, providing a broad reach across multiple service areas.
  • Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
    • Support employment for people with disabilities
      Assists individuals with disabilities in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment through job placement and ongoing support services.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$23.07M
Contributions & grants$3K0%
Program service revenue$22.93M99%
Investment income$88K0%
Other revenue$48K
expenses
Total expenses$25.95M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$14.66M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$39.77M
Cash$6.60M
Investments$3.61M
Liabilities$30.40M
Net assets$9.37M
Liquid reserves4.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -6.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Mark Fuller President 0 $1.25M
Kelly Thompson CFO 0 $385K
Christoper Syracuse Executive Director/Vice President 16 $283K
board members · 21
  • Adam Jones — Board Member
  • Ann Marie Dinino — Board Member
  • Anthony Di Giovanni IV — Board Member
  • Christopher G Humphrey — Vice Chairperson
  • Dr Keith McGriff — Board Member
  • Ellen B Kremer — Board Member
  • Gabriel Geiger — Secretary
  • Gerald J Scott — Board Member
  • Jared P Hirt Esq — Board Member
  • Kelley Ross Brown Esq — Board Member
  • Kevin M Mucci — Chairperson
  • Komekia E Peterson — Board Member
  • Lisa B Elliot PhD — Board Member
  • Lisa Famiglietti — Board Member
  • Louis J Litzenberger — Board Member
  • Melissa L Farrell — Board Member
  • Michael Mallaber — Board Member
  • Robert G Lamb Jr Esq — Board Member
  • Stephanie M Dempsey — Board Member
  • Timothy D Dieffenbacher — Board Member
  • W Stewart Beecher MD — Board Member
relationships · 17

Who they work with

  • Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) Government — Collaborates with ACCES-VR to serve eligible individuals, including joint team meetings and referrals.
  • Erie County Government — Location where DePaul operates mental health housing programs
  • Genesee County Government — Location where DePaul operates mental health housing programs
  • Livingston County Government — Location where DePaul operates mental health housing programs
  • Medicaid Government — Primary funder of services
  • Monroe County Government — Location where DePaul operates mental health housing programs
  • Montgomery County Government — Location where DePaul operates mental health housing programs
  • NYSHCR Government — Partner agency overseeing compliance and regulation of affordable housing properties.
  • National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Partner — Collaborates with NCADD-RA on educational content related to substance use and recovery.
  • National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence – Rochester Area Partner — Partner organization focused on addiction prevention and support services.
  • Niagara County Government — Location where DePaul operates mental health housing programs
  • Oneida County Government — Location where DePaul operates mental health housing programs
  • Ontario County Government — Location where DePaul operates mental health housing programs
  • Orleans County Government — Location where DePaul operates mental health housing programs
  • Schenectady County Government — Location where DePaul operates mental health housing programs
  • Social Security Administration (SSA) Government — Approved as an Employment Network under SSA’s Ticket to Work program to support beneficiaries in achieving self-sufficiency.
  • Wyoming County Government — Location where DePaul operates mental health housing programs
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.

  • Housing-First with Support Services
    methodology: housing-first_with_support_services
    By providing permanent housing without preconditions and combining it with on-site support services, we promote stable community living and long-term recovery, because housing stability is foundational to addressing mental health and substance use challenges.
  • Integrated Continuum of Care Model
    methodology: integrated-services-model
    By offering a coordinated range of residential and support services with varying levels of independence, we meet individuals at their current stage of recovery and promote long-term stability, because sustained healing requires addressing housing, mental health, addiction, and vocational needs simultaneously.
  • Personalized, Relationship-Centered Care
    methodology: personalized_care
    By using a personalized approach that emphasizes close relationships between staff, residents, and families, we enhance engagement and quality of life, because trust and continuity are critical to effective long-term support.
  • Prevention through Education and Early Intervention
    methodology: prevention-through-education
    By delivering public education and early intervention programs, we prevent the onset of addiction and substance use disorders, because raising awareness and addressing hidden addictions like problem gambling reduces risk before crises occur.
  • Vocational Integration through Assessment and Internships
    methodology: vocational_assessment_matching
    By using comprehensive assessments to match individuals with disabilities to suitable employment and offering time-limited internships to build experience and professional networks, we increase pathways to competitive employment, because structured, individualized vocational support bridges the gap between ability and opportunity.