irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $11.01MHOME-BASED SERVICES - PROVIDE A NUMBER OF IN-HOME SERVICES THAT ATTEND TO AN INDIVIDUAL'S BASIC NEEDS, AS WELL AS PROVIDING RESPITE FOR CAREGIVERS SO THEY CAN FIND TIME TO WORK, RUN ERRANDS AND SPEND TIME WITH OTHERS.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Home-Based Services
Provides in-home support addressing basic needs and offers respite for caregivers, enabling them to work, run errands, and spend time with others.
P.A.G.E.S. Self Starters
Advocacy program empowering individuals with developmental disabilities to lead self-advocacy efforts and promote independence and impact in their communities.
Right of the Month Club
Monthly educational screencasts that explore human rights relevant to individuals with developmental disabilities, such as health, voting, freedom of expression, and financial autonomy.
Traumatic Brain Injury Program
Offers case management and in-home skills training focused on independent living, including budgeting, household management, reading, writing, shopping, and travel.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Community engagement and empowerment advocacyConducts outreach and public engagement to promote family support, empowerment, and inclusive communities, highlighting personal stories of individuals served to illustrate advocacy and lived experience as tools for empowerment.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Day programs and skill development servicesOperates three day programs in Hackensack, Union, and Hillsborough, New Jersey, providing day habilitation, behavioral support, and independent living skills training—including budgeting, household management, reading, writing, shopping, and travel—for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Employment and career development servicesProvides state-certified employment services to support career development and job placement for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Fundraising for person-centered programsHosts an annual fundraiser that supports person-centered programs serving over 1,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Residential and in-home support servicesOperates 21 group homes and supported apartments in New Jersey and provides in-home services in New York and New Jersey for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, addressing basic needs and offering caregiver respite. Services are delivered across multiple counties, including through supervised apartments and community programs in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island.
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Disability Rights Advocacy & Self-Advocacy Empowerment 1 activity
- Self-advocacy and rights educationProduces and distributes educational materials and screencasts on human rights—including personal relationships, freedom of expression, health, voting, due process, financial access, and freedom of movement—and distributes monthly presentations through the Right of the Month Club to promote self-advocacy among individuals with developmental disabilities.
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Self-Directed Disability Support Services 1 activity
- Self-directed services administrationActs as a fiscal intermediary for the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), administering self-directed supports that allow individuals to manage their own care and services.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Special events and volunteer recognitionHosts annual holiday events to bring together individuals, families, and staff, and recognizes volunteer contributions through celebratory events and outreach.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Long-term direct support and person-centered relationshipsProvides long-term, personalized direct support services through dedicated staff with long tenure—some serving continuously for over 20 years—fostering stability and person-centered relationships, including those that originated outside formal care settings.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$45.28M
Contributions & grants$472K1%
Program service revenue$40.60M90%
Investment income$152K0%
Other revenue$4.06M
expenses
Total expenses$45.04M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$32.79M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$25.62M
Cash$2.89M
Investments$25K
Liabilities$12.81M
Net assets$12.81M
Liquid reserves0.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +7.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALICIA MCGRATH | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 26 | $334K |
| LINDA CLOSS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 26 | $240K |
| JIM CRISCI | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER THRU JANUARY 2025 | 26 | $183K |
| BARBARA J GREENWALD | FORMER COO | 0 | $183K |
| JIM NORIEGA | SVP OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/CIO | 35 | $172K |
| THEODORE TRAVER | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 35 | $162K |
| MELONIE SINGLETON | ASSISTANT HR DIRECTOR | 35 | $149K |
| TRANET HYMON | DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL SERVICES | 35 | $134K |
| RADHINA HERNANDEZ | SVP AND CCO /DIR OF QA & RISK MANAGEMENT | 35 | $126K |
board members · 15
- ANNETTE MATTHEW — DIRECTOR THRU MAY 2025
- BARRY BROVER — TREASURER
- CHRISTINA ANDERSEN — DIRECTOR
- COLIN MICHAEL HEATH FRM — DIRECTOR
- ELISE GELTZER ESQ — VICE CHAIR
- HELEN YEARDLEY PHD — DIRECTOR
- JAKE ACOSTA — DIRECTOR AS OF SEPTEMBER 2024
- JENNIFER LAZARUS — DIRECTOR
- JUSTIN ROBERTS — SECRETARY
- LLOYD STABINER — PRESIDENT
- MALGOSIA REJNIAK — DIRECTOR
- NORMAN GREENE ESQ — DIRECTOR
- PENNY MCNERNEY — DIRECTOR THRU OCTOBER 2024
- ROBERT PACKER — DIRECTOR
- TIM DESIENO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- AARP Partner — Featured The Center for Family Support’s mission on AARP’s “Take Five with Ken” podcast.
- ANCOR Network — Member of a community of providers for people with disabilities.
- All Boro Inc. Partner — Community partner supporting organizations serving individuals with disabilities.
- Anatoliy Geyler Partner — Advocate at CFS who shares personal perspectives on the Right to Freedom of Movement.
- CFS community Partner — Hosts and participates in events for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Center for Family Support Foundation Funder — Fundraises to support the programs and services provided by The Center for Family Support Inc.
- Christine Cotman Partner — Advocate at CFS who shares personal perspectives on the Right to Basic Necessities and Right to Personal Relationships.
- Connie Tavarez Partner — Advocate at CFS who shares personal perspectives on the Right to Freedom of Expression.
- Council of New Jersey Grantmakers Network — Member of a statewide network of philanthropic organizations focused on strengthening New Jersey communities through collaboration and strategic grantmaking.
- Day Habilitation programs Partner — Program through which CFS provides services fostering independence and community integration for individuals with disabilities.
- Human Services Council Network — Member organization working to strengthen New York’s nonprofit human services sector.
- Inter Agency Council Network — Member of a coalition of over 155 New York organizations providing support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Jacquera Lynch Partner — Advocate at CFS who shares personal perspectives on the Right to Vote.
- Jeff Zysman Partner — Advocate at CFS who shares personal perspectives on the Right to Due Process.
- NY Alliance Partner — Features a guardianship education video produced by the NY Alliance
- New Jersey Department of Human Services Government — Certified to provide all employment-related services in the State of New Jersey.
- New York Industries for the Disabled Network — Member organization focused on creating meaningful employment and meeting procurement needs for individuals with disabilities.
- New York State Justice Center Government — Provides links to New York State Justice Center resources for individuals, families, and providers
- Nonprofit New York Network — Member of a network engaging over 4,000 nonprofit organizations to build a strong nonprofit community in New York.
- OPWDD Government — Administers self-directed supports under OPWDD's framework.
- OPWDD Government — References OPWDD occupancy guidelines in educational resources provided to individuals
- Rudine Eaddy Partner — Advocate at CFS who shares personal perspectives on the Right to Access of Money.
- SDMNY Partner — Directs individuals to SDMNY to learn about supported decision-making
- Tonya Hopson Partner — Advocate at CFS who shares personal perspectives on the Right to Health.
strategies · 3
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.
- Home- and Community-Based Skill Developmentmethodology: community_based_skills_trainingBy delivering skills training, case management, and support services in home and community settings, the organization builds functional independence in areas like mobility, financial literacy, and daily living because real-world context enhances learning retention and practical application.
- Person-Centered Empowerment Modelmethodology: person_centered_modelBy tailoring support services to individual needs, goals, and lived experience through collaborative planning and self-directed care, the organization fosters independence, community inclusion, and personal fulfillment because autonomy and dignity enhance engagement and long-term outcomes.
- Self-Advocacy as Capacity Buildingmethodology: self_advocacy_modelBy equipping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead self-advocacy efforts and make autonomous decisions, the organization strengthens personal agency and community integration because lived experience and voice are critical to sustainable empowerment.