irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $5.46MEDUCATION - PROVIDED 19,378 EDUCATION DAYS TO 1,007 EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED AND/OR PHYSCHIATRICALLY-DIAGNOSED CHILDREN. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE ALL REGULAR AND SPECIAL CLASSROOM COURSES AS WELL AS COUNSELING AND PSYCHIATRIC SUPPORT SERVICES AS NECESSARY. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN LIVING IN OUT-OF-HOME RESIDENTIAL UNITS AS WELL AS TO CHILDREN STILL LIVING AT HOME WHO HAVE BEEN REFERRED BY THEIR SCHOOL DISTRICT'S COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION.
- #2 $8.35MMEDICAL AND CLINICAL - PROVIDED 26,326 DAYS OF MEDICAL AND CLINICAL SERVICES TO 2,666 EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN. SERVICES INCLUDE IN-HOUSE PSYCHIATRIC, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL SERVICES AS WELL AS DIAGNOSIS, MONITORING AND TRANSPORTING TO OUTSIDE PROVIDERS WORKING WITHIN A WIDE SPECTRUM OF MEDICAL SPECIALTIES.
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Behavioral and Mental Health Services
Continuum of evidence-based, person-centered care including Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), Youth ACT, Child & Family Treatment Support Services (CFTSS), Home Based Crisis Intervention (HBCI), and Health Homes Care Management.
CAPTA CARA
Supports infants affected by prenatal substance exposure and their caregivers through Plans of Safe Care, connecting families with medical, developmental, and recovery resources.
Day Treatment and Day School
Education programs for emotionally disturbed and psychiatrically diagnosed children, providing classroom instruction with counseling and psychiatric support services.
Residential Treatment Center
On-campus supervised living environments for children and youth ages 5-21 with complex behavioral and mental health needs, including male and female units and non-secure detention.
Southern Tier Community Center (STCC)
Community hub in Endicott, NY offering after-school programs including BOOST, LEAPS, and School Age Child Care for children and families in Broome County.
Wendy’s Wonderful Kids
Foster care recruitment program using an evidence-based model to find permanent families for long-waiting children in foster care.
Youth Mentoring Programs
Strength-based, trauma-informed mentoring initiatives including Ray of Light, YES, YES-JJ, and vocational support to reduce truancy and at-risk behaviors.
activities · 14 groups
What they do
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Child Welfare and Protection Services 2 activities
- Deliver intensive in-home preventive services for at-risk familiesDelivers intensive in-home preventive services through Wayne Preventive for families referred by Wayne County Department of Social Services to strengthen family functioning and prevent out-of-home placement.
- Support foster and adoptive family placementsPartners with families across New York State to provide foster and adoptive homes for children.
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Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 2 activities
- Deliver medical and clinical services to emotionally disturbed childrenProvided 26,326 days of medical and clinical services to 2,666 emotionally disturbed children, including in-house psychiatric, psychological, and medical care, diagnosis, monitoring, and transportation to outside providers.
- Provide counseling and mental/behavioral health services to children, adults, and familiesOffers counseling, mental and behavioral health services, and community support for children, adults, and families across New York State, including Assertive Community Treatment, Home Based Crisis Intervention, and Health Homes Care Management.
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Special Education Day Schools 1 activity
- Deliver education programs for youth academic engagementOffers education programs including Day Treatment, Day School, and Residential education to support youth academic engagement and success.
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Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
- Deliver preventive services for families in the juvenile justice systemProvides preventive services for families involved with the juvenile justice system through Seneca Preventive, offering individualized support and coordination with courts and community partners.
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Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Maintain a Wish List for needed items to support children and familiesMaintains an ongoing Wish List of needed items to support children and families in its programs.
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Before and After School Childcare 1 activity
- Operate after-school and family support programsOperates After School Programs including Family Support Program and Therapeutic After School Program, and operates the Southern Tier Community Center in Endicott, NY, offering before and after school programs for children and families in Broome County.
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Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
- Operate youth and family mentoring programsOperates the Ray of Light Mentoring program agency-wide and offers Youth Mentoring Programs (YES, YES-JJ, Vocational Program) to address truancy and reduce at-risk behaviors among youth and families.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Provide Social Care Navigation servicesOperates Social Care Navigation to connect individuals and families with resources for housing, food, transportation, employment, and benefits through one-on-one navigation and warm referrals.
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Residential Care for At-Risk Youth 1 activity
- Provide day-to-day residential and community-based careProvides day-to-day residential care and community-based services across New York State for children and youth ages 5–21 in both community-based and campus-based settings.
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Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Services 1 activity
- Provide non-denominational emotional and spiritual support to youthProvides non-denominational emotional and spiritual support to youth, including weekly church services, grief and loss support, and mindfulness practices.
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Provide residential and educational services for emotionally disturbed and psychiatrically diagnosed childrenProvided 19,378 education days to 1,007 emotionally disturbed and/or psychiatrically-diagnosed children through regular and special classroom courses, counseling, and psychiatric support services.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Provide trauma-informed foster parent trainingOffers free foster parent training classes throughout the year in the counties it serves, covering trauma-informed care and support systems for foster parents.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Run annual Holiday Giving program for children and families in careRuns the Holiday Giving program annually, supporting children in care through gift drives and family sponsorships during December.
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Parenting Support for At-Risk Families 1 activity
- Support infants affected by prenatal substance exposure and their familiesSupports infants affected by prenatal substance exposure and their families through individualized Plans of Safe Care and connections to treatment and recovery resources.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$55.12M
Contributions & grants$974K2%
Program service revenue$53.55M97%
Investment income$507K1%
Other revenue$90K
expenses
Total expenses$51.83M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$39.33M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$38.80M
Cash$11.86M
Investments$7.62M
Liabilities$11.22M
Net assets$27.58M
Liquid reserves4.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +21.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| DANTE MASTRONARDI | PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTIONER | 40 | $261K |
| GEORGE DERMODY | PRESIDENT/CEO | 35 | $253K |
| CHRISTINE HONNICK | NURSE PRACTITIONER | 40 | $160K |
| CATHERINE HARVEY | VP STRATEGIC INITIATIVES | 35 | $149K |
| MARIA CALI | SR VP EDUCATION | 35 | $141K |
| ANNE BATES | PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTIONER | 35 | $136K |
| PHILIP STRAWN | VP OF FINANCE | 40 | $134K |
board members · 17
- ALEX PALMIERI — BOARD MEMBER
- ALTON RONEY — SECRETARY
- CHRISTINA GRAZIADEI — BOARD MEMBER
- DR DALHEE YOON — BOARD MEMBER
- DR TONIA THOMPSON — BOARD MEMBER
- JASON SANTIAGO — BOARD MEMBER
- JEFF LAKE — BOARD VICE CHAIR
- KEISHA WINT — BOARD MEMBER
- LARRY DAKE — BOARD MEMBER
- MARSHAL MCMURRAY — BOARD MEMBER
- PATRICK GLEASON — HONORARY MEMBER
- PAUL HUFF — BOARD MEMBER
- QIANA WATSON — BOARD MEMBER
- RHONDA MEAD MCCONNELL — TREASURER
- RICHARD WEEKS — BOARD VICE CHAIRPERSON
- SANTINO STENTA — BOARD MEMBER
- ZORANO TUBO — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Partner — Partners through the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids program to support recruiters who find permanent families for long-waiting children in foster care.
- Fargnoli Farms Partner — Partner organization for Equine Therapy program.
- James Glasgow Partner — Partner for Song Factory (Therapeutic Music Program).
- Methodist Episcopal Church Partner — Founded the organization in 1912 through the efforts of its women's group.
- Methodist Episcopal Church Partner — Original founding body that opened a home for women and children in Binghamton in 1912.
- New York State Board of Regents Government — Licensed the organization to provide K–12 educational services in 1985.
- New York State Department of Social Services Government — Licensed the organization as a residential treatment center in the 1970s.
- Ray of Light Partner — Agency-wide mentoring program pairing caring adults with youth in need of consistent support.
- Wayne County Department of Social Services Partner — Referral partner for Wayne Preventive in-home support services.
strategies · 4
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.
- Family-Centered, Trauma-Informed Care Modelmethodology: trauma_informed_family_centered_careBy delivering trauma-informed, family-centered care in community settings, the organization increases engagement and improves outcomes because it addresses root causes of instability while involving key support networks and reducing systemic barriers to access.
- Inclusive Foster Parent Recruitment and Supportmethodology: inclusive_foster_parent_recruitmentBy recruiting foster parents based on personal qualities like consistency and willingness to learn—and supporting them through walk-beside guidance—the organization expands caregiving capacity because it prioritizes relational competence over rigid criteria and sustains foster parent engagement through accompaniment.
- Integrated Spiritual and Clinical Caremethodology: integrated_spiritual_careBy combining non-denominational spiritual care with clinical and residential services, the organization supports holistic well-being because it affirms identity, fosters emotional resilience, and respects individual belief systems as part of healing.
- Mentoring for Trust and Emotional Stabilitymethodology: mentoringBy providing long-term, consistent mentoring relationships, the organization builds trust and emotional support for youth because sustained adult connections counteract instability and promote developmental resilience.