irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2.58MRESPITE WAIVER PROGRAM - SEE SCHEDULE ORESPITE WAIVER PROGRAM (SERVING DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS 21 YEARS AND OLDER): PROVIDES PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE FUN WHILE BUILDING NEEDED SOCIAL COMMUNICATION AND ADL SKILLS WITH THEIR PEERS IN A VARIETY OF SETTINGS IN THE COMMUNITY WHILE PROVIDING FAMILIES WITH NEEDED RESPITE AND SUPPORT. EXAMPLES OF SUCH OUTINGS INCLUDE ATTENDING LOCAL SPORTING EVENTS, VISITING LOCAL CULTURAL VENUES, ETC. ADDITIONAL EXTENSIVE OPPORTUNITIES ARE AFFORDED TO PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ON WEEKENDS INCLUDING TRIPS TO THE FOLLOWING STATES: PENNSYLVANIA AND NEW JERSEY. EXAMPLES OF THESE TRIPS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: KARTRITE RESORT (MONTICELLO, NY), HERSHEY PARK (LANCASTER, PA), PHILADELPHIA ZOO (PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA), VILLA ROMA (CALLICOON, NY). RESPITE OPERATES YEAR ROUND, EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS. IN ADDITION, PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENROLL IN WEEKLY PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: ADAPTIVE SPORTS, THEATRE PRODUCTION, HEALTHY COOKING, MUSIC THERAPY, BOWLING, DINNER AND A MOVIE, AND ART APPRECIATION. A TOTAL OF 277 INDIVIDUALS WERE PROVIDED SERVICES WITH A TOTAL OF 386,034 UNITS.
- #2 $385KCOMMUNITY BASED PREVOCATIONAL PROGRAM: OFFERS WORK-RELATED SKILL TRAINING AND VOCATIONAL EXPERIENCES. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES THAT HELP AN INDIVIDUAL DEVELOP WORK-RELATED SKILLS THAT ASSIST THEM TO PREPARE FOR EMPLOYMENT. PARTICIPANTS VOLUNTEER AT LOCAL COMMUNITY CENTERS SUCH AS SENIOR CENTERS, THERAPY DOG TRAINING, FOOD PANTRY AND NUMEROUS OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY BASED PARTNERS. INDIVIDUALS BUILD SKILLS TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT IN RESTAURANTS ESTABLISHMENTS, RETAILS STORES AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES. COMMUNITY BASED PREVOCATIONAL OPERATES YEAR ROUND, MONDAY THROUGH SUNDAY. A TOTAL OF 31 INDIVIDUALS WERE PROVIDED SERVICES WITH A TOTAL OF 50,067 UNITS.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Based Prevocational Program
Offers work-related skill training and volunteer opportunities in settings such as senior centers, food pantries, and therapy dog training to prepare participants for employment in retail, restaurants, and maintenance services.
Respite Waiver Program
Provides community-based social, recreational, and daily living skill-building activities for developmentally disabled adults aged 21+, offering families respite support. Includes local outings, adaptive sports, arts, and weekend trips to destinations in NY, NJ, and PA.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Day Habilitation Services 3 activities
- Day Habilitation program with community integrationOperates a supplemental day habilitation program from September to early August, Monday through Thursday, serving over 400 developmentally disabled adults annually with a focus on social skills, independence, and community integration; includes weekend trip opportunities twice per week.
- Physical fitness and aquatic recreation programOperates a tailored physical fitness and recreation program, including aquatic activities, for developmentally disabled adults at the Willowbrook campus to promote health and wellness.
- Social skills development and community outreachProvides structured social skills activities and hosts annual community outreach events, educational seminars, and holiday celebrations to support independence, community integration, and engagement for developmentally disabled adults.
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Art Programs for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
- Creative arts programming for developmentally disabled adultsOffers a range of creative arts classes including painting, sketching, jewelry making, ceramics, woodworking, crocheting, needlecrafts, wreath making, and card making to support skill development and engagement for developmentally disabled adults.
- Music and dance programming for developmentally disabled adultsProvides music programming in music theory, singing, and drumming, as well as dance classes in various styles to support coordination, engagement, and social development for adults with developmental disabilities.
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
- Custom screen printing and embroidery productionProduces custom screen-printed and embroidered products entirely in-house at its Teestyles facility, offering job training in attention to detail, teamwork, and production workflow for individuals with disabilities.
- Pre-vocational and employment training programOffers person-centered pre-vocational training and community-based job readiness programs, including volunteer experiences at local organizations, to prepare developmentally disabled adults for employment in restaurants, retail, and maintenance services; delivered 50,067 service units in the reporting period.
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Nonprofit-Operated Cafés and Social Enterprises 2 activities
- Event catering servicesProvides event catering services for any occasion and budget, leveraging skills developed through the culinary training program.
- On-site cafe operations at Staten Island ZooOperates a cafe at the Staten Island Zoo that serves lunch, snacks, and souvenirs to zoo patrons daily, providing participants with real-world job training and employment experience.
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Culinary Workforce Training Programs 1 activity
- Culinary and greenhouse training through Lifestyles CaffeOperates the Lifestyles Caffe to teach culinary skills such as meal planning, cooking healthy foods, and food service, along with greenhouse skills and media instruction, as part of occupational education and hands-on work experience in the Day Habilitation program.
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CACFP Meal Service and Administration 1 activity
- Meals provision during program hoursProvides meals during program hours based on time of day, including lunch or dinner, to support the nutritional needs of participants in the Day Habilitation program.
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Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
- Transportation and support services for participantsProvides transportation to and from program sites for participants during weekday and weekend sessions, along with ongoing medical support through an on-staff nurse and a $10 monthly credit for Day Habilitation program participants.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Respite trips and overnight excursionsProvides full-day and overnight respite trips for adults aged 21 and older, including transportation, to cultural, recreational, and entertainment venues in-state and out-of-state such as baseball games, musicals, zoos, and resorts, with supervision by qualified staff.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$17.72M
Contributions & grants$1.07M6%
Program service revenue$16.67M94%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$-27K
expenses
Total expenses$17.74M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$12.14M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$10.79M
Cash$3.21M
Investments$640K
Liabilities$3.39M
Net assets$7.40M
Liquid reserves2.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +7.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD SALINARDI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $288K |
| LORI BAIR | DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCE | 40 | $223K |
| JEANINE FUSCO | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $192K |
| BARBARA BISHOP LEWIS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $180K |
| GREG MIKALAUSKAS | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND FACILITIES | 40 | $169K |
| SHERRY SALINARDI | DIRECTOR OF APPLIED BEHAVI | 40 | $169K |
| DERRICK CASTILLO | DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | 40 | $156K |
board members · 11
- BRUCE LIOZZI — DIRECTOR
- FRANK SCALIA — DIRECTOR
- FRANK TELLEFSEN — DIRECTOR
- HELEN VITALIANO — CHAIRPERSON
- JUDITH LOGLISCI — SECRETARY
- KENNETH MITCHELL — TREASURER
- LIAM GILROY — VICE PRESIDENT
- LORRAINE LETTIERI — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT GRISWOLD — DIRECTOR
- THOMAS CORBETT — DIRECTOR
- WILLIAM WOLFE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- College of Staten Island Partner — Hosted the SIDDC Town Hall event
- Facebook Partner — Platform used to share updates and engage with the community.
- Food Pantry Partner — Hosts volunteer placements for individuals in the prevocational training program.
- Instagram Partner — Platform used to share updates and engage with the community.
- OPWDD Regional Office Government — Approves Employment Training Program applications and collaborates with Lifestyles for the Disabled on service delivery.
- Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Government — Eligibility for services requires OPWDD approval; indicates formal affiliation with state disability services agency.
- Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Government — Eligibility requirement for program participation
- Richmond Town Partner — Local establishment partner enabling community service and involvement by participants.
- SI Zoo Partner — Local establishment partner enabling community service and involvement by participants.
- SUNY Empire Partner — Partnered to provide participants access to further education opportunities.
- Senior Centers Partner — Host volunteer opportunities for participants in the Community Based Prevocational Program.
- Signup Genius Partner — Uses Signup Genius platform to manage registration for respite events.
- Snug Harbor Partner — Local establishment partner enabling community service and involvement by participants.
- St. John’s University Partner — Partnered to provide participants access to further education opportunities.
- Staten Island Zoo Partner — Collaborates on community projects, including displaying Woodshop program creations such as Staten Island Chuck’s house.
- Staten Island Zoo Partner — Collaborates on programming including meals and educational activities
- Staten Island Zoo Partner — Operates a cafe within the Staten Island Zoo premises, serving patrons and supporting participant engagement.
- Therapy Dog Training Partner — Provides volunteer opportunities for prevocational skill development.
- Twitter Partner — Platform used to share updates and engage with the community.
- Wagner College Partner — Partnered to provide participants access to further education opportunities.
- community organizations Partner — Partners with community organizations to expand program offerings and support for developmentally disabled adults.
- local business leaders Partner — Engages local business leaders to support the development of meaningful work environments for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- parents Partner — Collaborates with parents in supporting and developing programs for individuals with developmental disabilities.
strategies · 1
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.
- Person-Centered Skill Development and Community Integrationmethodology: person_centered_planningBy tailoring programs to individual goals and abilities through person-centered planning, the organization fosters autonomy, skill development, and community inclusion, because individualized support increases engagement and self-direction in both pre-vocational and social contexts.