named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Free Tax Preparation
Provides free tax return preparation through the IRS VITA program, available by appointment Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SSD/SSI Workshops
Hosts informational workshops to help individuals understand Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income programs.
Weekend and Night Transportation
Offers transportation for individuals with developmental disabilities living with families, including evenings and weekends for activities such as ball games or horseback riding.
Wheelchair Transportation
Provides daily wheelchair-accessible transportation from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, open to individuals with any type of disability.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Conducts workshops on Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefitsPlans and delivers informational workshops to help individuals understand SSD and SSI benefits.
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Free Tax Preparation Services 1 activity
- Operates IRS VITA program for free tax preparationProvides free tax return preparation and e-filing services through the IRS-sponsored Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, available by appointment on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Provides independent living services for individuals with disabilitiesOffers services and support to individuals with disabilities in southwestern New York State, particularly in Chautauqua County, to promote independence and improve quality of life.
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Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
- Provides transportation services for individuals with disabilitiesOperates wheelchair-accessible transportation services Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., open to individuals with any disability, and offers specialized night and weekend transportation for individuals with developmental disabilities living with families.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$743K
Contributions & grants$658K89%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$12K2%
Other revenue$73K
expenses
Total expenses$666K
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$552K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$861K
Cash$565K
Investments$2K
Liabilities$10K
Net assets$851K
Liquid reserves10.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -5.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIE CARRUBBA | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $134K |
board members · 4
- BARBARA LASHBROOK — VICE PRESIDE
- CAROLYN THEISMANN — SECRETARY
- LISA ROMANO — PRESIDENT
- PATRICIA URSO — TREASURER
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- IRS Partner — Partner in delivering free tax preparation services through the VITA program.
- Southwestern Independent Living Center, Inc Network — Member of the national network of Independent Living Centers supporting disability rights and independence.
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.
- Independent Living Modelmethodology: independent_living_modelBy providing tailored services that support self-direction and autonomy, individuals with disabilities achieve greater independence and improved quality of life because control over one’s choices is central to personal empowerment and well-being.