irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $12.80MADULT DAY PROGRAMS - GROUP DAY HABILITATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE A WIDE VARIETY OF THERAPY AND TRAINING IN MOST AREAS OF DAILY LIVING SKILLS AND SOCIAL RELATIONS INCLUDING COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION. THE PROGRAMS SERVE 358 INDIVIDUALS.
- #2 $2.28MALL OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Habilitation (Comm Hab)
One-on-one support service helping individuals develop daily living, social, and community participation skills for greater independence
Day Programs
Provides individualized skills training in cognitive development, independent living, therapy, and life skills, with daily progress evaluations
Program Without Walls (WoW)
Community-focused initiative enabling participants to engage in volunteering, arts, sports, museum visits, and vocational training to build life skills and social connections
Residential Program
Offers 24/7 personalized support in 21 group homes across the NYC area, promoting independence, safety, and community integration in a family-like environment
Supportive Employment Program (upcoming)
Future program designed to help participants find and maintain meaningful employment; currently offering pre-employment training
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
- Community Habilitation servicesProvides one-on-one Community Habilitation services to help individuals develop skills in daily living, social interactions, and community engagement through personalized support.
- Residential support for individuals with developmental disabilitiesProvides 24/7 personalized residential support in family-like settings to promote independence, safety, and community integration for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. Operates 21 group residences in the New York City area.
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Healthcare Compliance and Ethics Programs 1 activity
- Corporate Compliance Program for Medicaid integrityOperates a Corporate Compliance Program to ensure ethical practices and prevent, detect, and investigate fraud, waste, and abuse in the Medicaid Program across all business operations.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Day habilitation and skills training programsDelivers individualized and group day programs focused on cognitive development, independent living, speech and language therapy, self-care, money management, travel training, and social relations. Includes daily progress evaluations and serves hundreds of individuals annually.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Fundraising events supporting services for individuals with disabilitiesHosts annual fundraising events including the Douglas G. Lewis Invitational golf tournament, pancake breakfast, Kite Flying Day, Elf Day, and signature galas such as the Beloved Butterfly Ball to support programs for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. The golf tournament alone has raised over $3 million.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Program Without Walls (WoW) for community engagementOperates a community-based Program Without Walls (WoW) that supports individuals with developmental disabilities through volunteering, arts, sports, museum visits, vocational training, and social activities to build life skills and community connections.
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Special Education Day Schools 1 activity
- State-certified nonpublic school for children with autismOperated a state-certified nonpublic school for children with autism using a science-based teaching approach, serving approximately 28–29 students annually until program closure in August 2023.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Independent Developmental Disabilities Ombudsman Program (IDDO)Established the Independent Developmental Disabilities Ombudsman Program (IDDO) in 2023 to assist individuals with developmental disabilities in accessing services and preserving their rights.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$52.71M
Contributions & grants$5.97M11%
Program service revenue$46.54M88%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$200K
expenses
Total expenses$45.09M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$32.16M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$36.29M
Cash$8.51M
Investments$0
Liabilities$26.52M
Net assets$9.77M
Liquid reserves2.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +31.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH TRAYNOR | CEO | 35 | $368K |
| LYNNE O'LEARY | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER | 35 | $237K |
| JANE CHAN | DIRECTOR OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES | 40 | $213K |
| RICHARD FLORES | CFO | 35 | $207K |
| CHARLES PARISI | VP OF FACILITIES | 35 | $197K |
| JEFFREY LEVY | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 35 | $180K |
| GRACE VERDERAME | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 35 | $155K |
board members · 11
- ALFONSO HOLLOMAN — SECRETARY (FROM 1/2025)
- AMY JOHNSON — PRESIDENT (FROM 1/2025)
- ANDY OCCHINO — TREASURER (UNTIL 1/2025)
- CHRISTINE SCOTT — BOARD MEMBER
- HARRY HEISTOFORATOS — BOARD MEMBER
- JEFFREY MEANEY — PRESIDENT (UNTIL 1/2025)
- LARS PARKIN — TREASURER (FROM 1/2025)
- NIGEL CUDJOE — BOARD MEMBER
- OREN WARSHAVSKY — BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 11/2024)
- RANDY ROCK — BOARD MEMBER
- SHERYL HAUGHTON TAYLOR — SECRETARY (UNTIL 1/2025)
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Community Service Society of New York Partner — Partner organization that runs the Independent Developmental Disabilities Ombudsman Program (IDDO) in collaboration with Aabr Inc.
- Create Hope Foundation Partner — Longtime supporter providing funding and advocacy for AABR’s programs serving individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Crest Hollow Country Club Partner — Venue host for AABR’s 70th Anniversary Gala.
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local Union 202 Partner — Longstanding labor partner advocating for fair wages and working conditions for AABR’s Direct Support Professionals.
- MCMA Partner — Collaborates with MCMA club managers during events such as the Elf Day celebration.
- Metropolitan Club Managers Association Partner — Longtime partner supporting AABR through fundraising, advocacy, and resource mobilization since 1970.
- Nigeria Worthington Partner — Director of Admissions at AABR, responsible for enrollment in the Program Without Walls
- Office of the Medicaid Inspector General Government — Source of required Seven Key Elements for AABR's Corporate Compliance Program.
- Spirit of Huntington Partner — New partner as of 2023, collaborating to provide art education and creative expression opportunities for individuals in AABR day programs.
- Westchester Country Club Partner — Hosted the Metropolitan Club Foundation Invitational benefiting AABR's 70th anniversary.
- public and private entities Government — Receives funding and support from public and private entities to deliver services to individuals 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.
- Community Integration Through Experiential Engagementmethodology: community_integrationBy embedding individuals in real-world community settings through experiential activities and personalized support, we promote skill development, inclusion, and self-sufficiency because active participation fosters meaningful social and vocational growth.
- Independent Advocacy for Rights Protectionmethodology: independent_advocacyBy providing confidential, rights-based advocacy separate from service delivery systems, we empower individuals with developmental disabilities to exercise autonomy and access fair treatment because independent support strengthens voice and reduces systemic bias.
- Person-Centered Care Modelmethodology: person_centered_careBy tailoring support and planning to each individual's unique needs, preferences, and goals, we improve quality of life, independence, and community integration because autonomy and personal agency drive engagement and better outcomes.