named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Corporate Compliance
Ensures regulatory compliance across affiliates for state and federal requirements
Finance & Accounting Shared Services
Centralized financial management, budgeting, and reporting services provided to affiliate organizations
Human Resources Shared Services
Shared HR functions including recruitment, payroll, benefits administration, and employee relations
Information Technology Support
IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and systems support for all Kinexion affiliates
Power of Partnerships Community and Corporate Engagement Program
Facilitates corporate volunteerism, internships, and employment partnerships for people with disabilities across affiliate sites
Purchasing & Logistics
Centralized procurement and supply chain management to reduce costs and improve efficiency
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Disability Rights Advocacy & Self-Advocacy Empowerment 1 activity
- Advocates for full inclusion and equity for people with disabilitiesFosters a community centered on full inclusion and equity by advocating for the rights and needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Recreational and Emotional Support Programs for Children with Serious Illnesses 1 activity
- Delivers family support and respite servicesProvides approximately 300 family support services annually, including Saturday recreation and overnight respite, for families caring for children who are medically fragile, chronically ill, or living with life-threatening illnesses.
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Adaptive Sports Programs 1 activity
- Engages volunteers in disability support servicesEngages volunteers to work alongside individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at affiliate sites to support their connection to work and community.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Operates early childhood education programsOperates as a state-approved early childhood learning center serving over 400 children from infancy to age five, including integrated special education and Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) programs across multiple sites and public school partnerships.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Provides administrative and operational support to affiliate organizationsProvides essential management, financial, and operational infrastructure to a network of seven affiliate organizations, enabling the delivery of services to approximately 6,500 individuals with disabilities annually.
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Provides direct support services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesProvides residential, day habilitation, vocational, and community-based services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through 54 group homes, 13 day programs, and housing subsidies, supporting 1,200 individuals directly.
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Supports competitive employment for individuals with disabilitiesSupports over 100 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in competitive employment through its Smile Farms program at IGHL.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Manages network-wide financial and operational resourcesManages a combined annual operating budget of $350 million and employs approximately 3,200 staff across its network of affiliate organizations to support services for individuals with disabilities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$14.01M
Contributions & grants$31K0%
Program service revenue$13.97M100%
Investment income$9K0%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$14.01M
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$10.20M
Grants paid out$2K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.10M
Cash$621K
Investments$0
Liabilities$7.10M
Net assets$4
Liquid reserves0.5 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +56.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 15
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WALTER STOCKTON | CEO/PRESIDENT | 10 | $807K |
| MARY BETH LICHTNEGER | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 10 | $585K |
| JAY SILVERSTEIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 0 | $538K |
| LISA MEYER FERTAL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 0 | $536K |
| CHARLES VANEK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 0 | $520K |
| FRANK LOMBARDI | CHIEF LOGISTICS OFFICER | 40 | $440K |
| BARBARA SENZEL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 0 | $413K |
| ROBERT POLICASTRO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 10 | $405K |
| DANUTA PONIATOWSKI | CFO AS OF DEC. 2024 | 10 | $315K |
| THOMAS SALVO | SR DIRECTOR OF HR | 40 | $313K |
| DEBORAH KNEIDL | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 0 | $296K |
| JOSEPH CANTELMO | SR DIRECTOR OF IT | 20 | $276K |
| MAUREEN VASQUEZ | SR DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $265K |
| KATHRYN ANDERSON | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $241K |
| JAMES MARTINSEN | TRUSTEE | 0 | $3K |
board members · 10
- BRIAN BOYLE — TREASURER
- CHRIS MCCANN — VICE CHAIRMAN
- DONNA LODUCA — TRUSTEE
- DR FREDIC WEINBAUM — TRUSTEE
- DR JOSEPH MORRIS — SECRETARY
- GARY BENCIVENGA — TRUSTEE
- HONORABLE PAUL PONTIERI — CHAIRMAN
- JAY I ZUCKERMAN — TRUSTEE
- JOHN AICHER ESQ — TRUSTEE
- JOSHUA D GLEIBER — TRUSTEE
relationships · 43
Who they work with
- Charles E. Walters School Partner — Hosts NIS-provided UPK classes under a CBO agreement
- Department of Health (DOH) Government — State oversight and funding agency for Kinexion and its affiliates.
- Eagle Elementary School Partner — Hosts NIS-provided UPK and integrated special education classes under a CBO agreement
- East End Disability Associates, Inc Partner — Affiliate partner within the Kinexion Network providing services to individuals with disabilities.
- East End Disability Associates, Inc. Partner — Affiliate organization within the Kinexion network providing services for individuals with disabilities.
- East End Disability Associates, Inc. Partner — Affiliate partner organization supported by Kinexion.
- Head Injury Association, Inc. Partner — Affiliate organization within the Kinexion network providing services for individuals with head injuries.
- Head Injury Association, Inc. Partner — Affiliate partner organization supported by Kinexion.
- Head Injury Association, Inc. Partner — Affiliate partner within the Kinexion Network providing services to individuals with disabilities.
- Independent Group Home Living Program, Inc. Partner — Affiliate organization within the Kinexion network providing services for individuals with disabilities.
- Independent Group Home Living Program, Inc. Partner — Affiliate partner organization supported by Kinexion.
- Independent Group Home Living Program, Inc. Partner — Affiliate partner within the Kinexion Network providing services to individuals with disabilities.
- Island Outreach Foundation Partner — Michele M. Knapp, Vice President of Island Outreach Foundation, serves on the Kinexion Board of Directors.
- Kinexion and Affiliates Network — Indicates affiliation with a network of service organizations under the Kinexion umbrella.
- Linktree Partner — Uses Linktree platform to connect supporters across social media channels.
- Longwood School District Partner — Collaborates with NIS to offer on-site Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) programming
- Maryhaven Center of Hope Partner — Affiliate organization providing residential, day habilitation, and vocational services for individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health issues.
- Maryhaven's Integrated Business Center Partner — Affiliate site participating in the Community and Corporate Engagement Program, offering volunteer opportunities in Yaphank.
- Maryhaven, Inc. Partner — Affiliate organization within the Kinexion network providing services for individuals with disabilities.
- Maryhaven, Inc. Partner — Affiliate partner organization supported by Kinexion.
- Maryhaven, Inc. Partner — Affiliate partner within the Kinexion Network providing services to individuals with disabilities.
- NY State Education Department Government — State oversight and funding agency for Kinexion and its affiliates.
- NYSDOH (New York State Department of Health) Government — Oversight and funding agency for Angela's House programs
- New York State Education Department Government — Oversight and funding agency for educational and developmental programs
- New York State Education Department Government — State agency that approves NIS as a 4410 preschool provider
- New York State Office of Children and Family Services Government — Oversight and funding agency for child and family services
- OPWDD Government — Oversight and primary funding agency for IGHL's services.
- OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities) Government — Oversight and funding agency for Angela's House programs
- OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities) Government — State oversight and funding agency for Kinexion and its affiliates.
- Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Government — Primary oversight and funding agency providing housing subsidies and program support
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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.
- Centralized Infrastructure Enablementmethodology: centralized_support_modelBy providing centralized administrative, governance, and operational support to affiliate organizations, KINEXION enables those partners to focus on high-quality service delivery, improve efficiency, and achieve greater impact, because offloading infrastructure burdens increases capacity and sustainability.
- Integrated Interdisciplinary Service Deliverymethodology: integrated_support_servicesBy combining residential, vocational, therapeutic, and day habilitation services within a single coordinated model, KINEXION improves outcomes for individuals with complex needs, because integrated support across life domains reduces fragmentation and enhances person-centered care.
- Person-Centered Lifetime Supportmethodology: person-centered_careBy delivering a coordinated continuum of person-centered services across the lifespan, KINEXION supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve personal potential and community integration, because individualized, long-term support fosters dignity, autonomy, and sustained outcomes.