irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.21MTESTING & OUTREACH - EARLY INTERVENTION AND TESTING SERVICES PROVIDE HIV TESTING AND HEPATITIS C SCREENING AND LINKAGE TO PRIMARY CARE AND OUTREACH AND EDUCATION AROUND PREP AND PEP TREATMENT. HIV TESTING IS PROVIDED ON-SITE AT EXPONENTS, ON OUR MOBILE UNIT, AND AT PARTNER AGENCIES. WE TEST APPROXIMATELY 1440 HIGH RISK INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY AND SCREEN APPROXIMATELY 600 ANNUALLY FOR HEPATITIS C. OUTREACH SERVICES PROVIDE INFORMATION AND REFERRAL TO DRUG TREATMENT, HARM REDUCTION AND TREATMENT ADHERENCE PROGRAMS INCLUDING PROPHYLACTIC MEDICATION TO PREVENT THE TRANSMISSION OF HIV BETWEEN SERO DISCORDANT PARTNERS.
- #2 $425KDRUG TREATMENT - 822 MEDICALLY SUPERVISED, OUTPATIENT DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAM LICENSED BY THE STATE (OASAS) TO PROVIDE INTENSIVE AND NON-INTENSIVE SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT VIA GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT UTILIZING BUPRENORPHINE AND VIVITROL. THE PROGRAM EMPLOYS A HARM REDUCTION APPROACH TO ENGAGING ACTIVE USERS. WE PROVIDE AN AVERAGE OF 8,000 SERVICES ANNUALLY.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
ARRIVE Program
Eight-week education and counseling program for individuals and families affected by HIV, chronic illness, and drug abuse, focusing on health education, relapse prevention, and life skills
Center for Personal and Professional Development (ECPPD)
Provides training and certification preparation for Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselors (CASAC) and other recovery support roles, including CRPA and CARC certifications
Drug Treatment Program
OASAS-licensed outpatient program offering intensive and non-intensive substance use treatment, individual and group counseling, and Medication-Assisted Treatment using buprenorphine and Vivitrol
Testing & Outreach
Provides HIV and Hepatitis C testing, screening, and linkage to care through on-site, mobile, and partner agency services; includes education on PrEP and PEP and referral to treatment programs
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 3 activities
- Delivering peer recovery coaching and personalized recovery planningProvides weekly recovery coaching to participants through OASAS-credentialed staff, supporting the development and monitoring of personalized recovery plans. Utilizes peer support services where individuals in recovery share personal stories to promote wellness and demonstrate the possibility of recovery from substance use.
- Operating outpatient substance use treatment programsProvides OASAS-licensed, medically-supervised outpatient treatment for chemical dependence with intensive, non-intensive, and LGBT-specific tracks, including Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) and a pre-engagement harm reduction track called "Third Way." The program delivers an average of 8,000 outpatient substance use treatment services annually.
- Providing post-graduate recovery and wellness supportOffers the ARRIVE Post Graduate Program, an eight-week follow-up program providing group and individual sessions on HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, substance use, recovery, and smoking cessation using a psycho-educational approach. Also delivers daily Peer Recovery Support Services through the Judith Loeb Chiara Recovery & Wellness Center, including mentoring circles, co-learning environments, recovery-oriented socialization, and workforce development opportunities.
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HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support Services 2 activities
- Conducting outreach and linkage to care servicesProvides outreach services including information and referrals to drug treatment, harm reduction, and treatment adherence programs, including prophylactic medication to prevent HIV transmission between serodiscordant partners. Offers healthcare enrollment support, PrEP, PEP, and linkage to care services supported by CDC-trained Navigators who promote sustained engagement and address access barriers.
- Delivering HIV and Hepatitis C testing and prevention servicesOperates an HIV & Hepatitis C Testing program using certified testers and 4th generation HIV tests delivered on-site, via mobile unit, and at partner agencies in Central Brooklyn, Chelsea, Northern Manhattan, and the South Bronx. Screens approximately 1,440 high-risk individuals annually for HIV and 600 for Hepatitis C, using Oraquick Rapid HCV screening targeted at baby-boomers and current or former injection drug users.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 2 activities
- Offering professional development and certification training in addiction and recovery fieldsProvides professional skill development training through the Center for Personal and Professional Development, including courses that satisfy NY State OASAS 350-hour educational requirements for the CASAC credential and certification requirements for CRPA, CARC, and NYS ethical standards. Offers college credit eligibility upon completion and Training of Trainers (TOT) certification for the CCAR RCA curriculum.
- Training professionals in harm reduction and ethical practiceOffers a 3-hour virtual training on harm reduction science and practice for clinical and non-clinical staff, along with 7- and 8-hour trainings that satisfy certification requirements for CARC and CRPA credentials in New York State, and a 16-hour, two-day workshop on ethical standards required for NYS CRPA and CARC certifications.
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Substance Use Policy Advocacy & Public Education 1 activity
- Advocating for addiction and recovery policy changeEngages in advocacy to influence programs, policies, and laws related to addiction and recovery, a core activity since the late 1980s.
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Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
- Delivering mental health and trauma-informed careSupports individuals in accessing mental health diagnoses, medication, and treatment through collaboration between counselors and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, with attention to trauma, adverse childhood experiences, stigma, and racism. Provides access to primary and mental health care as part of integrated health and wellness training.
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Intake and Referral Coordination 1 activity
- Expanding access to monkeypox (MPV) prevention and careConnects individuals to MPV resources, updates, and prevention services through The Access Initiative, including assistance with vaccine appointment scheduling and follow-up care.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Operating food and clothing support servicesOperates the Feeding Our Families Pantry, which provides nutritious snacks onsite and pre-packaged meals to participants, particularly those living in shelters, residential treatment programs, or single-room-occupancy dwellings. Maintains an onsite food pantry and clothing closet, distributing new and gently used donated clothing sourced from the Exponents community, clothing companies, and NYC-area thrift stores.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Providing job readiness and vocational support servicesOperates a multi-session job readiness and retention program that builds skills in resume writing, interviewing, job searching, and soft skills. Offers vocational assessment, TASC exam preparation, one-on-one educational and vocational counseling, and access to a computer lab (Cyber Lounge) with PC and Mac platforms for job searching and resume preparation.
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LGBTQ+ Community Support and Resource Centers 1 activity
- Providing specialized support for LGBTQ+ and marginalized communitiesOffers Project inFORM, which includes KiKi Lounge events on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, providing social activities, counseling, workforce development, and HIV/HCV and substance abuse prevention tailored to LGBTQ+ communities. Operates an LGBT-specific track within its outpatient substance use treatment program.
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Self-Sufficiency Empowerment Workshops 1 activity
- Running the ARRIVE education and counseling programOffers ARRIVE, an eight-week education and counseling program provided five times per year, focusing on health education, relapse prevention, life-skills building, and support services for individuals and families affected by HIV, chronic illness, and substance use. The program has graduated over 11,000 individuals since inception with a 75% graduation rate.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.50M
Contributions & grants$3.64M81%
Program service revenue$776K17%
Investment income$95K2%
Other revenue$-12K
expenses
Total expenses$4.63M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$2.43M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.32M
Cash$432K
Investments$1.92M
Liabilities$3.70M
Net assets$2.62M
Liquid reserves6.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +1.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| SAMANTHA LOPEZ-FERNANDEZ | VP & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 35 | $184K |
| JOSEPH TURNER ESQ | PRESIDENT & CEO | 35 | $177K |
| REGINA EDWARDS | VP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 35 | $145K |
board members · 8
- ANDREW S KAUFMAN ESQ — BOARD MEMBER
- BEN RODRIGUEZ — TREASURER
- GEORGE BRANDMAN — CHAIRPERSON
- HOWARD JOSEPHER — BOARD MEMBER
- JOEY B PRESSLEY — VICE CHAIRPERSON
- MICHAEL ROBINSON — BOARD MEMBER
- VIJAYA KRISHNAN — SECRETARY
- XENIA CAPORIS — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Provider of New York State (ASAP) New York Certification Board (NYCB) Government — Licensing body that approves and licenses EXPONENTS’ 50-hour CRPA curriculum.
- Amida Care Partner — Joe Pressley serves as Vice President of Public Policy & Government Relations at Amida Care while holding a leadership role on the EXPONENTS board.
- Annual Gala Partner — Event that involves volunteer participation and community engagement
- Center for Constitutional Rights Partner — Joseph Turner served at the Center for Constitutional Rights.
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention Government — CDC-trained Navigators employed by Exponents deliver PrEP outreach and linkage services.
- Community Action for Legal Services Partner — Joseph Turner served at Community Action for Legal Services.
- Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) Partner — Certified partner organization whose Recovery Coach Academy (RCA) curriculum is delivered and trained by EXPONENTS, including through a Training of Trainers program.
- Consultants Just for You, Inc. Partner — Ben Rodriguez is CEO of Consultants Just for You, Inc. while serving as Treasurer of EXPONENTS.
- Epikast Partner — Xenia Caporis serves as VP of Customer Success at Epikast while being a board member of EXPONENTS.
- Friends of Recovery-NY Partner — Joseph Turner served as former president of the Board of Directors of Friends of Recovery-NY (FOR-NY).
- InUnity Alliance Partner — Joseph Turner co-chaired the Harm Reduction Committee of InUnity Alliance.
- JP Morgan Chase Partner — George Brandman serves as Managing Director at JP Morgan Chase while chairing the EXPONENTS board of directors.
- Judith L. Chiara Charitable Fund, Inc. Funder — The Judith L. Chiara Charitable Fund, Inc. continues her legacy of support for Exponents.
- Judith Loeb Chiara Recovery & Wellness Center Partner — Hosts Peer Recovery Support Services and Recovery Coaching programs; central hub for recovery-oriented socialization and workforce development.
- Junior Board Coalition — Membership group of young professionals raising funds and advocating for EXPONENTS
- NY State OASAS Government — State agency whose certification requirements for CASAC, CRPA, and CARC credentials are fulfilled through EXPONENTS’ training programs.
- National Conference of Black Lawyers Partner — Joseph Turner served at the National Conference of Black Lawyers.
- National Development and Research Institutes Partner — Pilot project partner for the ARRIVE program
- National Institute on Drug Abuse Government — Funded the ARRIVE demonstration project
- New York Certification Board Government — Joseph Turner is a member of the New York Certification Board.
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Government — Howard Josepher served on the Mental Hygiene Advisory Council and the city’s HIV Prevention Planning Group.
- New York State Harm Reduction Association Coalition — Joseph Turner was founding co-chair of the New York State Harm Reduction Association.
- New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports Government — Howard Josepher and Joseph Turner served on the NYS OASAS Recovery Implementation Team.
- OASAS Government — State agency that licenses Exponents Inc.'s outpatient drug treatment program.
- SysTech Solutions Partner — Vijaya Krishnan is founder of SysTech Solutions while serving as Secretary on the EXPONENTS board.
strategies · 5
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.
- Client-Centered Harm Reduction with Lived Experience Leadershipmethodology: harm_reductionBy combining harm reduction principles with peer-led services and meeting individuals where they are, the organization increases engagement and trust among people with histories of substance use, incarceration, and HIV/AIDS, because shared lived experience and low-threshold access reduce stigma and build therapeutic alliances.
- Integrated Continuum of Caremethodology: continuum_of_careBy delivering a coordinated range of services that address medical, social, and economic needs across the recovery and wellness spectrum, the organization supports holistic well-being, because integrated models reduce fragmentation and improve long-term outcomes for individuals and families.
- Motivational and Psychoeducational Engagementmethodology: motivational-interviewingBy using Motivational Interviewing and structured psycho-educational formats that combine group learning with individual support, the organization strengthens commitment to change and reinforces recovery, because evidence-based behavioral techniques enhance internal motivation and knowledge retention.
- Peer-Led Empowerment Modelmethodology: peer_support_empowermentBy training and employing individuals with lived experience in recovery and chronic health management as peer supporters and staff, the organization fosters resilience, role modeling, and community engagement, because peer relationships generate trust and sustained behavioral change more effectively than traditional top-down service models.
- Strength-Based, Individualized Engagementmethodology: strength-based_approachBy focusing on individual strengths and adapting services to evolving needs rather than enforcing fixed program models, the organization improves health outcomes and wellness, because personalized, autonomy-affirming approaches increase motivation and program adherence.