irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $38.26MQSAC RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS FEATURE BOTH SUPERVISED AND SUPPORTIVE INDIVIDUALIZED RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES AND AN INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITY THAT OFFER HOME ENVIRONMENTS THAT FOSTER INDEPENDENCE, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, INDIVIDUALIZATION AND PRODUCTIVITY. EACH INDIVIDUAL RESIDING IN A QSAC RESIDENCE IS PROVIDED WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN MEANINGFUL ADULT ROLES AND DEVELOP SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS WHILE AT THE SAME TIME EMPHASIZING INDIVIDUAL CHOICE. EACH RESIDENT ENJOYS VARIOUS RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES ON A REGULAR BASIS AND IS ALSO INVOLVED IN EVERY FACET OF THE HOME ENVIRONMENT, INCLUDING COOKING THEIR OWN MEALS, SHOPPING FOR FOOD AND HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES, AND DOING REGULAR HOUSEHOLD CHORES. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)THE GOAL OF QSAC'S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM IS TO CREATE A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES PERSONAL GROWTH AND A SENSE OF DIGNITY IN EACH INDIVIDUAL. QSAC PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO 195 INDIVIDUALS.
- #2 $17.66MQSAC'S SCHOOL AND PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS PROVIDE CHILDREN 5 TO 21 YEARS AND 3 & 4 YEARS OF AGE WITH AN APPROPRIATE EDUCATION, IMPLEMENTED IN THE LAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT. EACH STUDENT IN THE QSAC SCHOOLS RECEIVES INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAMMING THAT IS DESIGNED AND IMPLEMENTED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE COMMITTEES ON SPECIAL EDUCATION, THE STUDENT'S FAMILY, THE STUDENT'S TEACHER, THERAPISTS, AND THE DIRECTOR OF THE SITE. EACH PROGRAM IS DESIGNED ACCORDING TO THE PRINCIPLES OF APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS. THE QSAC SCHOOLS ALSO PROVIDE RELATED SERVICES, AND OFFER FAMILY MEMBERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN PARENT TRAINING WORKSHOPS AND FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)THE SCHOOL AND PRESCHOOL SITES ARE FULL-DAY, 12 MONTH PROGRAMS, WITH VARIOUS STUDENT TO STAFF CLASS SIZES OF 6:1:2 THROUGH 12:1:2. OUR PRESCHOOL OPENED THREE ADDITIONAL CLASSROOMS DURING THIS YEAR WITH ADDITIONAL EXPANSION IN PROCESS. OUR QUEENS PRESCHOOL SITE OPENED AN ADDITIONAL CLASSROOM DURING THIS YEAR AND MORE ARE IN PROCESS TO OPEN IN FY 2025.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Day Habilitation Program
Person-centered program for individuals aged 21+ with autism or developmental disabilities focusing on adaptive living, communication, food preparation, and community participation.
Residential Programs
Provides supervised and supportive individualized residential alternatives and intermediate care facilities that foster independence, community integration, and personal growth for adults with autism.
School and Preschool Programs
Full-day, 12-month educational programs for children ages 3–21 with autism, using applied behavior analysis and offering parent training and family support services.
activities · 13 groups
What they do
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
- Deliver supported employment and vocational servicesProvides Supported Employment Services in collaboration with ACCES-VR to help individuals with disabilities secure and retain competitive jobs. Also operates Mission Market, a community-based vocational program, and offers career awareness and skills workshops for transition-age youth.
- Support transition from school to adulthoodOperates GOALS, a transition support program for youth ages 14 to 26 with autism and developmental disabilities, offering case management, career awareness, and skills workshops to promote independence after high school.
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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy Services 1 activity
- Deliver applied behavior analysis (ABA) services for individuals with autismProvides person-centered ABA-based interventions to improve communication, socialization, academic, vocational, and functional skills in children and adults with autism. ABA methodology is integrated across educational and clinical programs to develop independent living skills and reduce problem behaviors.
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Autism & Neurodiversity Education Workshops 1 activity
- Deliver professional training and capacity buildingProvides training programs for professionals who work with children and adults on the autism spectrum, enhancing their ability to deliver effective services and implement behavioral strategies.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Engage corporate volunteersHosts corporate volunteer groups to support organizational events and projects, leveraging community partnerships to extend program impact.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Expand early childhood education infrastructureExpanded preschool capacity by opening three additional classrooms during the year, with further expansion planned for FY 2025, increasing access to early intervention services.
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Disability Rights Advocacy & Self-Advocacy Empowerment 1 activity
- Facilitate peer and self-advocacy groupsHosts a biweekly Self-Advocacy Group for individuals with autism to develop self-advocacy skills and discuss relevant issues. Also runs a Social Skills Group for individuals on the autism spectrum, particularly those with high functioning autism and Asperger’s syndrome.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Field fundraising teams for public eventsParticipates as a Charity Partner in the TCS NYC Marathon, fielding a team of runners for the fourth time, and hosts the Janice Silber Memorial Bowl-A-Thon to raise funds for autism programs and services.
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Autism and Neurodiversity Family Support Services 1 activity
- Offer family and caregiver support programsProvides parent training, support groups for parents of children with autism, and a Sibling Group program to strengthen relationships and support networks. Also offers free psychosocial and psychological evaluations for Queens residents who lack OPWDD eligibility or Medicaid coverage.
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Operate residential programs for adults with autismProvides residential services through Individualized Residential Alternatives (IRA) and Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF) for adults with autism and developmental disabilities, promoting independence and community integration. Served approximately 195 individuals annually based on consistent reporting across multiple years.
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Special Education Day Schools 1 activity
- Operate special education day school programsProvides full-day, 12-month special education programs for children ages 3–21 with autism and developmental disabilities in the least restrictive environment, using low student-to-staff ratios. Includes center-based preschool programs for children ages 3 to 5 and day school education for children up to age 21.
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Early Childhood Developmental Evaluation and Screening 1 activity
- Provide early intervention and evaluation servicesConducts comprehensive developmental evaluations for preschool-age children with suspected delays and delivers Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT) and Special Education Teacher Support Services (SETSS) for children ages 3 to 5 with disabilities as part of their IEPs.
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Respite Care for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Provide respite and in-home support servicesOffers scheduled in-home respite care and an overnight respite program for individuals with autism or pervasive developmental disorder, supporting caregiver relief and participant independence. Also provides emergency respite funding and skills training for families caring for individuals with disabilities at home.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Run day habilitation and community skills programsOperates person-centered day habilitation programs for adults aged 21+ with autism or developmental disabilities, focusing on community participation, vocational skill development, and independence. Includes staff-supported vocational training and community-based skill-building activities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$120.85M
Contributions & grants$829K1%
Program service revenue$118.72M98%
Investment income$612K1%
Other revenue$687K
expenses
Total expenses$109.17M
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$81.69M
Grants paid out$1.02M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$100.59M
Cash$23.45M
Investments$8.00M
Liabilities$70.28M
Net assets$30.31M
Liquid reserves3.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +16.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| CORY POLSHANSKY | PRESIDENT AND COO | 35 | $467K |
| LISA VEGLIA | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 35 | $441K |
| MIJUNG CHOI | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 35 | $353K |
| LOU COSTA | DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TE | 35 | $283K |
| ANDREW LINDEN | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF ADULT P | 35 | $246K |
| VICKY RAMSAY | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF BILLING | 35 | $245K |
| LAUREN MALDONADO | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DAY SER | 35 | $241K |
| TIMOTHY BURKE | DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION | 35 | $218K |
board members · 16
- ALEKSEY MASLOV — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTINA SIDONI — DIRECTOR
- CLAIRE PORETSKY — DIRECTOR
- DAPHNE GREENBERG — DIRECTOR
- DIANA PARISY — VICE CHAIRPERSON
- EVAN METALIOS — TREASURER
- LAWRENCE LITWACK — DIRECTOR
- LINDA FOSTER — SECRETARY
- MICHAEL FEGAN — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL SERAO — DIRECTOR
- PAUL HALVATZIS — VICE CHAIRPERSON
- PRATIMA MALHOTRA — DIRECTOR
- ROBIN PONSOLLE — DIRECTOR
- ROBYN E KOVEN — DIRECTOR
- STUART RIBACK — DIRECTOR
- YVETTE WATTS — CHAIRPERSON
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- ACCES-VR Partner — Collaborates with QSAC to deliver Supported Employment Services for individuals with disabilities.
- AMF Garden City Lanes Partner — Host venue for the Janice Silber Memorial Bowl-A-Thon.
- Committees on Special Education Partner — Collaborates with Committees on Special Education to design and implement individualized education programs for students.
- Fortune 500 companies Partner — Hosts volunteer teams from Fortune 500 companies as part of corporate volunteer days.
- Mission Market Partner — Collaborates with Mission Market to provide vocational training and community engagement opportunities for individuals with autism.
- New York Road Runners Partner — Partner organization in the context of the TCS NYC Marathon.
- TCS NYC Marathon Partner — Charity partner for the 2026 TCS NYC Marathon.
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.
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Frameworkmethodology: applied-behavior-analysisBy applying evidence-based principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), we improve developmental, functional, and behavioral outcomes for individuals with autism because ABA provides a structured, measurable, and adaptable methodology for teaching communication, socialization, academic, and life skills.
- Family and Caregiver Capacity Buildingmethodology: family-centered-careBy providing family-centered training on behavior management and life transitions, we improve long-term outcomes for individuals with autism because empowered caregivers can sustain progress and support development across settings.
- Person-Centered and Individualized Support Modelmethodology: person-centered-planningBy tailoring services through person-centered planning and individualized ABA programs, we enhance independence, community integration, and dignity because individual needs and goals are central to effective, sustainable outcomes for people with autism.