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SUBURBAN ADULT SERVICES INC
ELMA, NY · EIN 161115992 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P82Z · Human Services · Very Large (>$50M) · sasinc.org
revenue
$54.0M
expenses
$50.9M
net assets
$24.8M
employees
951
volunteers
48
program ratio
91%
mission · from form 990

THE MISSION IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE WITH CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES THAT HONOR THEIR CHOICES AND FIT THEIR LIVES. THE VISION IS FOR THE PEOPLE WE SUPPORT TO BE FULFILLED IN THEIR LIVES, RESPECTED IN THEIR COMMUNITY, AND SECURE IN THEIR FUTURE. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH EMPLOYMENT, HEALTHCARE, HOUSING, DAY SERVICES, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. FACILITIES ARE IN ANGOLA, ARCADE, BLASDELL, CHEEKTOWAGA, DELEVAN, DERBY, EAST AURORA, EAST CONCORD, EDEN, ELMA, FARNHAM, HAMBURG, HOLLAND, LAKE VIEW, NORTH COLLINS, OTTO, SARDINIA, AND YORKSHIRE, NEW YORK.

profile · synthesized from sources

Suburban Adult Services Inc (SASi) is a nonprofit organization based in Elma, New York, serving nearly 2,000 individuals with developmental disabilities across Erie, Cattaraugus, and Wyoming counties. The organization provides residential care, employment training, clinical services, and community-based programs. It emphasizes person-centered support through initiatives like therapeutic horseback riding, creative arts, and social enterprises.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $2.50M
    SUBURBAN ADULT GENERAL ENTERPRISES (SAGE) - TO CREATE SELF-SUSTAINING BUSINESS FROM COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS. PROFITS FROM THE BUSINESS ARE USED TO HELP SUPPORT THE AGENCY.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

High Hurdles Therapeutic Riding Program
Provides individualized equine-assisted services for people with disabilities and mental health concerns, promoting physical and emotional well-being.
Lothlorien Therapeutic Riding Center (LTRC)
Equine-assisted therapy program providing inclusive, safety-centered riding experiences for individuals with disabilities.
Moving Miracles Dance Studio
Creative arts program offering dance opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities, fostering expression and community engagement.
Original Kazoo Company
Social enterprise providing employment opportunities through the manufacturing and sale of kazoos, supporting economic independence.
SAGE Janitorial Services
Employment initiative offering janitorial and facility maintenance services, creating meaningful work for individuals supported by SASi.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
    • Direct support services for individuals with developmental disabilities
      Provides personal care, employment training and placement, clinical habilitation, 24-hour residential care, and recreational services to nearly 2,000 individuals with developmental disabilities across more than 50 locations in New York.
    • Residential and community-based programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
      Operates 40 Residential Individual Residential Alternatives (IRAs) and provides community support services including Recreation and In-Home Respite, Community Habilitation, ISS, Environmental Modifications, Support Brokerage, and supportive housing through dedicated housing units.
  • Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
    • Capacity building through human resources and training
      Provides oversight of Human Resources, Benefits, and Education and Training departments to support organizational development and staff capacity.
  • Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
    • Employment and revenue-generating programs through SAGE
      Operates Suburban Adult General Enterprises (SAGE), a division that generates revenue through commercial and government contracts, providing employment opportunities for individuals served by the organization.
  • Organizational Sustainability Management 1 activity
    • Information technology and enterprise systems management
      Oversees enterprise technology strategy, IT infrastructure, electronic medical record (EMR) systems, cybersecurity, and risk management to support organizational operations.
  • Senior Independence Support Services 1 activity
    • Managed care and aging-in-place services for frail elders
      Established a managed care program in Niagara County that enables frail elders to remain at home through wraparound support services.
  • Healthcare Compliance and Ethics Programs 1 activity
    • Organizational compliance, quality management, and policy development
      Provides administrative oversight, develops policies and procedures, and oversees Compliance Plan, Privacy, Incident Management, Self-Assessment Process, and auditing tools across residential, day, and respite programs to meet regulatory requirements.
  • Therapeutic Equine-Assisted Programs 1 activity
    • Therapeutic and recreational services
      Offers equine-assisted services through High Hurdles Therapeutic Riding Program and Lothlorien Therapeutic Riding Center for individuals with disabilities and mental health concerns, and has established specialized programs such as music therapy and a poetry group (Naked Voices) for therapeutic engagement.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Workforce development and operational initiatives
      Leads implementation of workforce-related initiatives including Personal Allowance, electronic time and attendance systems, OPWDD Workforce Development Wages, and DOH Healthcare Worker Bonus programs.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$54.05M
Contributions & grants$267K0%
Program service revenue$53.18M98%
Investment income$478K1%
Other revenue$118K
expenses
Total expenses$50.85M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$41.23M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$33.81M
Cash$5.37M
Investments$10.41M
Liabilities$9.00M
Net assets$24.81M
Liquid reserves3.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +5.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 8
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JEFFREY PATERSON PRESIDENT & C.E.O. 35 $285K
BARBARA LAMOREAUX CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER 35 $181K
AMANDA KINMARTIN C.F.O. 35 $151K
SUSAN MENTECKI CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER 35 $140K
DOROTHY JUDSON DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL 35 $137K
KAREN KEYES CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER 35 $137K
ELAINE MENDRYSA ASSOCIATE VP OF FINANCE 35 $131K
DANIEL WOODS RESIDENTIAL TEAM MANAGER I 35 $122K
board members · 14
  • DEVON JERLA — DIRECTOR
  • DONNA HANLON — DIRECTOR
  • DR ALICE KOZEN — DIRECTOR
  • HAGAR HAFEZ — DIRECTOR
  • JASON SANTIAGO — DIRECTOR
  • KAREN ARRISON — DIRECTOR
  • KELLY ZORN — DIRECTOR
  • KOREENA LINKOWSKI — DIRECTOR
  • LISA RESSMAN — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL O'CONNOR — CHAIRPERSON
  • REV DENISE WALDEN GLENN — DIRECTOR
  • RHONDA FREDRICK — DIRECTOR
  • RONALD KENYON — VICE CHAIRPERSON & SECRETA
  • THOMAS GEISENDORFER — TREASURER
relationships · 24

Who they work with

  • Accessibility.com Partner — Partner organization recognized through display of Accountability Spotlight Badge on SASi's website
  • Claddagh Commission Partner — Former organization where Barbara Lamoreaux held leadership roles prior to and through merger with SUBURBAN ADULT SERVICES INC in 2016.
  • Claddagh Commission Partner — Partner organization that merged with SASI in 2016
  • Community Music School of Buffalo Partner — Jeff Paterson served as executive director, where he established new therapeutic and educational programs.
  • DDAWNY Coalition — Member of DDAWNY Residential, Quality Management and Corporate Compliance committees for over 20 years.
  • DDAWNY Partner — Collaborated with DDAWNY and supported self-advocacy initiatives.
  • Developmental Disabilities Alliance of Western New York Partner — Jeff Paterson serves as chair of the Government Affairs Committee, indicating a leadership role in advocacy collaboration.
  • Developmental Disabilities Alliance of Western New York Partner — Member of DDAWNY's Corporate Compliance and Incident Management Sub-Committees, fostering collaboration among agencies supporting people with disabilities.
  • Developmental Disability Alliance of WNY Partner — Collaborates through committee participation and leadership roles.
  • Empower Partner — Jeff Paterson previously served as CEO, indicating a prior leadership role in a related human services organization.
  • Health Association of Niagara County, Inc. Partner — Jeff Paterson held senior leadership positions and served as interim CEO, indicating deep operational involvement.
  • High Hurdles Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program Partner — Collaborates on therapeutic horseback riding as a creative opportunity for individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • High Hurdles Therapeutic Riding Program Partner — Partner organization delivering equine-assisted services in collaboration with SUBURBAN ADULT SERVICES INC.
  • Lothlorien Therapeutic Riding Center Partner — Partner organization providing therapeutic riding services in collaboration with SUBURBAN ADULT SERVICES INC.
  • Moving Miracles Dance Studio Partner — Partners to provide dance as a creative outlet for people with developmental disabilities.
  • National Core Indicator Coalition — Active member of the original National Core Indicator committee in Albany.
  • New York Disability Advocates Partner — Jeff Paterson serves as a board member, indicating organizational alignment and joint advocacy efforts.
  • Niagara Falls Housing Authority Government — Jeff Paterson was a past board chair, indicating formal public-sector governance experience.
  • Niagara Frontier State Park, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commission Government — Jeff Paterson was appointed by Governor Kathy Hochul and confirmed by the New York State Senate, indicating a state-level public service role.
  • OLV Charities Partner — Jeff Paterson was a past board member and chair, indicating prior governance involvement.
  • Original Kazoo Company Partner — Provides employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities through manufacturing and sales.
  • Person Centered Services Care Coordination Organization Network — Jeff Paterson serves on the board and led the creation of the Class C Collaborative, a co-owner of the CCO, indicating a formal governance and ownership relationship.
  • Recovery Options Made Easy Partner — Jeff Paterson serves on the board of this peer-based mental health service provider, indicating current governance and partnership.
  • SAGE Janitorial Services Partner — Offers employment in janitorial services for people with developmental disabilities.
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.

  • Integrated Support Services
    methodology: integrated_support_services
    By coordinating employment, healthcare, housing, and community engagement services, the organization enables individuals to build self-determined lives, because holistic support removes systemic barriers and increases program effectiveness.
  • Person-Centered Approach
    methodology: person-centered_care
    By designing services around individual needs, choices, and lifestyles, the organization fosters autonomy and self-advocacy, leading to more meaningful and effective support for people with developmental disabilities.
  • Social Enterprise for Program Sustainability
    methodology: social_enterprise
    By operating self-sustaining social enterprises, the organization generates revenue to reduce dependence on external funding and strengthen long-term program stability, because diversified income supports consistent service delivery.