irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $43.86MAHRC Nassau provides Day Habilitation Services for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in 33 locations across Nassau County. All day habilitation services are designed to support each person in discovering their personal interests, while improving their communication and socialization skills. The services are designed to include a special focus on opportunities for building successful and meaningful interactions with other members of our community. Day Habilitation services are provided to approximately 1127 unduplicated individuals annually. AHRC Nassau also provides pre-vocational services designed to help individuals with IDD discover their employment interests, assess job readiness, and create a support program that has gainful employment as its goal. Pre-vocational services are provided to approximately 28 unduplicated individuals annually.
- #2 $6.36MAHRC-Nassau also provides Employment Services for individuals with IDD which primarily includes landscaping and cleaning services.
named programs · 11 · from sources
What they call their work
Big Tree Greenhouse & Gifts
Greenhouse and gift shop offering plants, garden decor, and handcrafted goods made by individuals supported by AHRC Nassau.
Day Habilitation Services
Provides structured support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across 33 locations in Nassau County, focusing on communication, socialization, and community integration.
Family Reimbursement Program
Offers monetary assistance to families for quality-of-life enhancing expenses for a household member with a developmental disability.
Family Respite Program
Provides short-term residential respite care for families caring for adults with developmental disabilities.
Landscaping Services
Residential and commercial landscaping, including design, maintenance, and snow removal services.
Pre-Vocational Services
Builds job readiness skills through unpaid work experiences in retail, food service, cleaning, farm work, and other community-based settings.
Special Education Programs (BCCS)
Provides specialized educational and therapeutic programs for children with developmental disabilities from birth to age 22 through Early Intervention, Preschool Special Education, and School-Age Special Education programs.
Supported Employment (SEMP)
Supports individuals in finding and sustaining competitive paid employment through job development, placement, and coaching.
Transition Services
Supports students beginning at age 14 with planning for life after school, including job exploration, daily living skills training, and community-based experiences.
Wheatley Farms Catering
Mission-driven catering service providing employment opportunities in culinary arts and event services.
Wheatley Farms Commercial Cleaning
Commercial and residential cleaning services offering facilities management and janitorial work.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Day Habilitation Services 3 activities
- Community Habilitation ServicesProvides one-on-one community habilitation services to individuals with developmental disabilities in their home or community setting, supporting 144 individuals annually. Services are delivered year-round and focus on building life skills and community integration.
- Day Habilitation ServicesProvides OPWDD-approved day habilitation services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across 21 locations in Nassau County, Long Island, serving approximately 1,127 individuals annually. These services promote personal independence, skill acquisition, and community engagement through structured activities.
- Online Learning and Resource CenterOperates The Beat, an online learning and resource center offering free classes, tools, videos, and resources to support skill development and peer connection for individuals with disabilities, their families, and the community.
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
- Supported Employment ServicesProvides employment services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including landscaping, cleaning, catering, and retail operations. These services support job placement and career development through real-world work experiences.
- Vocational Training ProgramsProvides pre-vocational and vocational training in retail, food service, cleaning, farm work, animal care, plant care, sales, and production assembly through the Employment Training Program and vocational center. Serves approximately 28 individuals annually with job readiness and skill-building opportunities.
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Art Programs for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Arts and Creative Engagement ProgramsOffers classes and events at Wheatley Farms & Arts Center and operates the East Meadow Art Gallery to support creative expression and community involvement. Adults with IDD participate in the creative process, display their artwork, and develop skills in painting and other media.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Community and Recreational ProgramsOffers inclusive, hands-on activities in animal care, gardening, painting, wellness, art, music, and nature through the Saturday Recreation Program and week-long respite services during school vacations. Programs run on a 12-month calendar and aim to foster community engagement and personal growth.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Early Intervention and Special Education ServicesProvides specialized educational, therapeutic, and developmental support for children from birth through age 22 with developmental delays, communication challenges, and learning disabilities. Services include Early Intervention (birth to 3 years), preschool programs, full-day special education, and home- or community-based instruction across multiple locations in Nassau County.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Employment Support and Job TrainingSupports individuals in securing competitively paid, community-based employment through comprehensive services including employment discovery, readiness classes, individualized coaching, and transition planning beginning at age 14. Offers paid internships at minimum wage and unpaid work experiences to build workforce skills.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Family and Caregiver Support ServicesProvides guidance, information, and personalized support to help individuals and families navigate access to services aligned with personal life goals. Offers workshops for families and advocates, a sibling support group meeting four times per year, and a family reimbursement program funded through OPWDD.
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Residential Support ServicesOperates over 100 supervised and supportive residential settings on Long Island for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing structured and nurturing environments that promote independence and quality of life.
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Respite Care for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Respite Care ServicesProvides short-term, planned residential respite care for adults aged 18 and older eligible through OPWDD, including overnight and out-of-home options. This service supports family caregivers by offering temporary relief and enhancing quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Social Enterprise Retail ProgramsOperates the One Stop Gift Shop in Hicksville and the Big Tree gift shop, which sell hand-crafted goods such as soaps, candles, and home items made by individuals supported by the organization. These programs strengthen skills in retail and independence for adults with IDD.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$167.26M
Contributions & grants$5.43M3%
Program service revenue$153.99M92%
Investment income$7.39M4%
Other revenue$444K
expenses
Total expenses$151.20M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$116.19M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$180.94M
Cash$19.54M
Investments$94.39M
Liabilities$46.15M
Net assets$134.79M
Liquid reserves9.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +14.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 11
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Stanfort J Perry | Chief Executive Officer | 35 | $829K |
| Christopher J O'Connor | Chief Operating Officer | 35 | $515K |
| Willard T Derr | Chief Financial Officer | 35 | $506K |
| Barry R Donowitz | Chief Administrative Officer | 35 | $439K |
| Sylvester Naraine | Vice President of Finance | 35 | $248K |
| Nicole L Uterano Ferrar | Vice President Nursing | 35 | $243K |
| Shaun Weathers | Vice President Operations | 35 | $237K |
| Christine F Schulte | Vice President Psychology | 35 | $215K |
| Anthony J Daniels | Vice President Information Technology | 35 | $208K |
| Christopher P Williams | Director of Day Habilitation Programs | 35 | $193K |
| James Van Epps | Director | 35 | $186K |
board members · 14
- Brandon Semilof — Treasurer
- Carrie McDermott Goldman — Director
- Dawn Tortora-Morici — Assistant Secretary
- Dean Lakis — Director
- Dennis Novick — Director
- Eric Segal — Director
- Harrietta Traversa — Director
- Jack Garofalo — Vice President
- Jessica Campbell — Director
- John Schlingheyde — Director
- Josephine Connelly — Director
- Martin B Boorstein — Director
- Patricia Desiderio — Director
- Paul A Giordano — First Vice President
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- ACCES-VR Partner — Partners with ACCES-VR to provide vocational rehabilitation services including job readiness training, self-advocacy training, diagnostic vocational evaluations, job development, job placement, post-secondary counseling, and work-based learning experiences.
- Brookville Center for Children’s Services Network — Implied affiliation as part of a broader organizational network serving children with disabilities.
- Committee on Preschool Special Education Government — Determines eligibility for preschool special education services
- Committee on Special Education Government — Determines eligibility for special education services
- Department of Health Government — Approves BCCS programs
- New York State Education Department Government — Approves BCCS programs
- New York State Industries for the Disabled (NYSID) Partner — Affiliate member providing facilities management, commercial cleaning, and landscaping services under NYSID.
- OPWDD Government — Provides OPWDD-approved services, indicating affiliation with the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities.
- OPWDD Government — Provides funding for the Family Reimbursement Program and eligibility criteria for residential respite services.
- OPWDD Government — Provides respite services for individuals eligible through the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD).
- OPWDD Government — Provides services to children approved for OPWDD services
- OPWDD Government — State agency that determines eligibility and approves placements for residential services.
- OPWDD Government — Works with the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities regarding eligibility and service access through the Front Door system.
- Office of Children and Family Services Government — Approves BCCS programs
- The Arc New York Network — AHRC Nassau is a chapter of The Arc New York.
- The Arc New York Partner — Collaborates with The Arc New York, which may serve as corporate guardian—primary, standby, or alternate—for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Nassau County when approved.
- Wheatley Farms & Arts Partner — Partnership providing inclusive, hands-on activities involving nature, animals, and the arts for participants in AHRC Nassau’s day services.
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-Based Engagement and Inclusive Employmentmethodology: community_based_employmentBy embedding individuals with developmental disabilities in community volunteerism, pre-vocational training, and social enterprise, the organization builds self-esteem, skills, and workforce inclusion because real-world participation fosters identity, purpose, and economic self-sufficiency.
- Family and Community Partnership Modelmethodology: family_and_community_partnershipBy actively involving families, caregivers, and community members as co-partners in support planning and service delivery, the organization enhances long-term care capacity and individual well-being because sustained relationships and social networks improve continuity, belonging, and resilience.
- Person-Centered Planning and Individualized Supportmethodology: person-centered_planningBy centering individual goals, interests, and strengths in program design and service delivery, the organization fosters independence, skill development, and community integration because personalized planning increases engagement, relevance, and ownership of outcomes.