irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.00MGrants and other assistance to the Center's subsidary, Abilities, Inc., of $462,652, Henry Viscardi School of $487,652 and smaller not-for-profits totaling $54,300 were disbursed to further their exempt purposes to educate, train and facilitate employment for those individuals with disabilities.
- #2 $552KThe remaining program expenses primarily represent allocated depreciation on fixed assets and the costs of operating the cafeteria for the students of the Henry Viscardi School, consumers of Abilities, Inc. and employees of those organizations. The Henry Viscardi School and Abilities, Inc., both 501(c)3 organizations, occupy the same premises as The Viscardi Center. The Henry Viscardi School is run by a Board of Trustees independent of The Viscardi Center. Abilities, Inc. is a subsidiary of the Center.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Digital Accessibility
Services to create inclusive digital assets that meet industry accessibility standards
Employment Services
Workforce training, coaching, and job placement services for adults with disabilities
Henry Viscardi School
Pre-K to age 21 educational program for children with severe physical disabilities
Museum of Disability History & Kornreich Institute for Disabilities Studies
Cultural institution housing over 8,000 artifacts and documents on the disability rights movement; offers educational visits and promotes disability history and inclusion
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Funding accessible oral health care initiativesDisbursed funds from its Project Accessible Oral Health initiative, including a $134,078 grant to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, to advance accessible oral health care.
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Fundraising and Financial Support for IDD Services 1 activity
- Funding subsidiary and partner organizations for disability servicesFunds subsidiary organizations including Abilities, Inc. and the Henry Viscardi School, as well as other nonprofits, to support education, training, and employment programs for individuals with disabilities.
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Campus Auxiliary Services Management 1 activity
- Operating cafeteria services for students and staffOperates a cafeteria that serves students at the Henry Viscardi School, consumers of Abilities, Inc., and employees of affiliated organizations.
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Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
- Operating the Museum of Disability HistoryOperates the Museum of Disability History, which houses a collection of over 8,000 artifacts, documents, books, and photographic images documenting the disability rights movement, and hosts visits from individuals, schools, youth groups, and community or business organizations.
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Nonprofit Investigative & Community Journalism 1 activity
- Providing Able News digital media platformProvides Able News, a free digital media platform created for, by, and about people with disabilities, offering news and perspectives relevant to the disability community.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$7.42M
Contributions & grants$4.31M58%
Program service revenue$646K9%
Investment income$1.44M19%
Other revenue$1.02M
expenses
Total expenses$5.36M
Program expenses52%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising28%
Salaries & benefits$2.23M
Grants paid out$1.00M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$40.24M
Cash$1.10M
Investments$27.75M
Liabilities$5.91M
Net assets$34.34M
Liquid reserves64.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +54.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Christopher Rosa | President/CEO | 4 | $482K |
| Sheryl P Buchel | Executive Vice President/CFO | 7 | $332K |
| Michael Caprara | Chief Information Officer | 38 | $244K |
| Michael Gambeski | SVP of Finance and Controller | 9 | $230K |
| Jennifer Neft | SVP, HR, Administration and Compliance | 38 | $223K |
| Lauren Marzo | Chief Development Officer | 38 | $220K |
| Theofilos Vazanellis | VP of Facilities and Construction | 38 | $219K |
| Kim Brussell | SVP, Public Affairs and Marketing | 38 | $192K |
board members · 17
- Anthony Esernio — Board Member
- Beth Daly — Board Member
- Candida Cucharo — Board Member
- Catherine Castagna — Board Member
- Gerard O'Connor — Board Member
- Iris J Katz — Board Member
- Jay Goldberg — Board Member
- John Padden — Board Member
- Joseph N Savasta — Board Member
- Ken Kunken Esq — Board Member
- Mark Laffey — Board Member
- Michael Castillo — Board Member
- Phil Blum — Board Member
- Ralph F Palleschi — Board Member
- Roy Danis — Chairman of the Board
- Russ Cusick — Board Member
- Steven Markowitz — Board Member
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Abilities, Inc. Partner — Subsidiary organization receiving grants and operational support to deliver education, training, and employment services for individuals with disabilities.
- Henry Viscardi School Partner — Independent 501(c)(3) school occupying shared premises and receiving financial and operational support to serve students with disabilities.
- Kornreich Institute for Disabilities Studies Partner — Houses the Museum of Disability History and collaborates on disability studies and public education initiatives.
- Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania Partner — Recipient of transferred program funds from the Center’s Project Accessible Oral Health initiative to continue program administration.
strategies · 2
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.
- Culturally Inclusive Disability Representationmethodology: cultural_inclusion_modelBy presenting disability history and identity through art and artifacts in an accessible museum environment, we foster inclusion and shift public perception because cultural engagement builds empathy and validates lived experience.
- Lifespan Approach to Disability Supportmethodology: lifespan_supportBy providing integrated services across education, employment, and empowerment throughout an individual's life, we produce greater independence and societal participation because support is continuous and adapts to changing needs over time.