named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Day Habilitation Program
Site-based program supporting individuals in achieving personal goals through structured activities and skill development
Environmental Modification Program
Facilitates home and vehicle modifications to improve living conditions and accessibility for individuals with disabilities
Kattamuri S. Sarma Memorial Fund
Supports well-being and life enrichment for residents with developmental disabilities through targeted projects and improvements
Residential Services
Provides long-term residential care through 15 group homes and one large residential facility for adults with developmental disabilities
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Day Habilitation Services 2 activities
- Capacity-building through training and media solutionsProvides training programs for organizations serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and offers media solutions to commercial enterprises to enhance service delivery and public awareness.
- Day programs and community integration for individuals with developmental disabilitiesProvides structured day programs that include educational activities in literacy, math, science, and art; recreational games and excursions; self-advocacy training; mobility skill development using the MOVE curriculum; sensory engagement in dedicated sensory rooms; and community integration through volunteer opportunities, employment experiences, and event participation.
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Disability Rights Advocacy & Self-Advocacy Empowerment 1 activity
- Advocacy for non-apparent disability recognitionAdvocated for policy change leading to the passage of Eric’s ID Law in Maryland, enabling a butterfly symbol on state IDs and driver's licenses to indicate non-apparent disabilities, and promoted similar inclusion efforts at the state level.
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Healthcare System Administrative Support 1 activity
- Facility and operational support servicesManages maintenance, security, transportation, custodial services, shipping and receiving, purchasing, and IT support to ensure continuity of care and organizational operations, including transportation services to support program accessibility.
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Fundraising and Financial Support for IDD Services 1 activity
- Funding support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesEstablishes and administers the Kattamuri S. Sarma Memorial Fund to provide financial support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, reflecting its grantmaking role in advancing targeted assistance.
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Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Facilities 1 activity
- Residential and healthcare services for adults with developmental disabilitiesOperates a healthcare facility in Yonkers providing 24-hour nursing, rehabilitation, nutritional, and respiratory support, and manages 15 group homes and one large residential facility across Westchester County, NY, offering round-the-clock medical care and comprehensive residential support including coordination of medical appointments and therapy services.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$277K
Contributions & grants$272K98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$47K17%
Other revenue$-42K
expenses
Total expenses$206K
Program expenses46%
Admin / overhead52%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$95K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.85M
Cash$101K
Investments$1.75M
Liabilities$603K
Net assets$1.24M
Liquid reserves107.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -1.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| STANOJKA LIPOVAC | PRESIDENT/CEO | 1 | $411K |
| ANDREW KAPLAN | VP FINANCIAL SERVICES/CFO | 1 | $288K |
board members · 5
- CAROL BARON — BOARD MEMBER
- RAVI SARMA — BOARD MEMBER
- STEVEN SCHOTTENFELD — BOARD MEMBER
- SUSAN GOLDMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- TERRI SCHOTTENFELD — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- American Network of Community Options and Resources Network — Member organization focused on community-based services for people with developmental disabilities.
- Eric Carpenter-Grantham Partner — Partnered with Eric Carpenter-Grantham, a young man with autism, in advocating for the butterfly ID law.
- Hudson Valley Service Providers Network — Regional network of service providers in the Hudson Valley.
- Milena Dordevic Guduric Partner — Day Program Manager responsible for overseeing day programs.
- New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation Network — Statewide network member advocating for inclusion and innovation in services for people with developmental disabilities.
- New York State Office of People With Developmental Disabilities Government — Primary certifying agency for Richmond Community Services' programs.
- Office for People With Developmental Disabilities Government — Liaison role between Richmond Community Services and OPWDD to facilitate environmental modifications for individuals with disabilities.
- ReRead Books & More Partner — Collaborative partner organization highlighted for shared commitment to supporting adults with developmental disabilities.
- Richmond Children's Center, Inc. Partner — Affiliated organization whose missions are promoted and supported by the foundation.
- Richmond Community Services Partner — Founded Workforce Media Training Studio in 2023 as a programmatic initiative.
- Sarma Family Partner — Collaborates with Richmond Community Services to establish and support the Kattamuri S. Sarma Memorial Fund for residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- The Sarma Family Partner — Co-established the Kattamuri S. Sarma Memorial Fund with Richmond Community Services.
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.
- Choice-Based Independence Promotionmethodology: client_choice_modelBy structuring programming around individual choice in daily activities and using assistive technologies, the organization fosters independence and community participation because meaningful autonomy builds self-advocacy and sustained engagement.
- Person-Centered, Individualized Support Modelmethodology: person_centered_planningBy tailoring services to individual goals, needs, and cultural backgrounds through person-centered planning and individualized interventions, the organization produces meaningful outcomes and higher quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities because autonomy and personal relevance increase engagement and dignity.