irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $412KACCES-VR PROGRAM: PROVIDING INFORMATION/REFERRALS ON AVAILABLE HOUSING AS WELL AS ADVOCACY ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS IN DEALING WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO OBTAIN ENTITLED BENEFITS ADVICE AND ASSIST IN DISCRIMINATION CASES AGAINST THE DISABLED.
- #2 $70KVETERAN DIRECTED CARE PROGRAM: PROVIDING PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANCE SERVICES TO VETERANS WHO QUALIFY FOR ASSISTANCE THOUGH THE VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (VHA).
named programs · 9 · from sources
What they call their work
ADA Compliance Consultation
Provides technical assistance to businesses and organizations on eliminating architectural, communication, and program access barriers under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Aging in Place (AIP)
Supports seniors and people with disabilities to remain in their homes through information on accessible transportation, in-home care, and community resources
Benefits Advisement
Provides guidance on applying for SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare, and other benefit programs through individual consultations, phone support, and workshops
Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP)
State-approved program allowing individuals with disabilities to hire and manage their own personal assistants for in-home care, facilitated through Public Partnerships LLC
Equipment Loan
Lends adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, and portable ramps to individuals while their own devices are being repaired or replaced
Housing Assistance
Offers information on low-income and Section 8 housing, tenant rights, and funding sources for home modifications to support independent living
IL Skills (Independent Living Skills)
Teaches self-care, budgeting, household management, and use of adaptive equipment to enhance daily living independence
Peer Counseling
Connects individuals with disabilities to trained peer counselors who share lived experiences to support problem-solving and emotional adjustment
Veterans with Disabilities Program
Assists veterans with disabilities in accessing VA benefits and services, including referrals to Veterans Service Offices and support for community integration
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Disability Rights Advocacy & Self-Advocacy Empowerment 2 activities
- Advocacy and technical assistance under the ADAProvides ADA-related advocacy, consultation, and on-site technical assistance to individuals, businesses, and organizations to address architectural, communication, and program access barriers, ensure public access, and reduce workplace discrimination.
- Self-advocacy and rights education trainingOffers self-advocacy training and education to help individuals with disabilities effectively protect their legal, civil, social, and economic rights and develop skills for personal success.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Art and creative expression programsOffers weekly art classes on Tuesdays featuring instruction in drawing, composition, perspective, and painting with watercolor, acrylic, pastels, and pencil; provides all art supplies. Also operates a Reader's Theatre group that performs original and established plays, poetry, readings, and improvisation, including public performances such as a 10th anniversary event in 2019.
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Community Wellness Movement Classes 1 activity
- Exercise and wellness classesHosts weekly exercise classes for individuals with disabilities every Thursday from 1 PM to 2 PM at the Patricia Moore Library, room 500.
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Independent living skills training and supportOffers practical skill-building support in self-care, adaptive equipment use, budgeting, and household management to promote independent daily living for individuals with disabilities.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Information, referral, and counseling services for people with disabilitiesProvides comprehensive information, referrals, and individualized counseling to people with disabilities on accessing public benefits (including SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare, and VA programs), housing rights, affordable housing options, home modification funding, and community resources. Offers short-term loan of assistive equipment such as manual and power wheelchairs, walkers, transfer boards, and TDD machines.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Membership-based support and educational workshopsOffers membership-based services including information consulting, referrals, educational workshops on emotional and physical challenges, and distribution of information on community resources and adaptive equipment. Collects $5.00 annual membership dues to support equipment purchasing, programs, and consumer services.
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Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 1 activity
- Peer counseling and emotional support servicesOffers peer counseling services that connect individuals with disabilities to trained peer counselors who share lived experience, supporting emotional well-being, problem-solving, and development of independent living strategies.
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Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 1 activity
- Personal care assistance for veterans with disabilitiesDelivers personal care assistance services to veterans with disabilities who qualify for support through the Veterans Health Administration via the Veteran Directed Care Program.
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Consumer-Directed Personal Care Administration 1 activity
- Self-directed care support for CDPAP consumers and personal assistantsProvides direct support and ongoing program assistance to consumers and personal assistants in the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) during transition to Public Partnerships LLC and beyond, including designated staff support.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$13.80M
Contributions & grants$38K0%
Program service revenue$13.75M100%
Investment income$11K0%
Other revenue$960
expenses
Total expenses$13.45M
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$12.70M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.92M
Cash$1.25M
Investments$0
Liabilities$2.05M
Net assets$1.86M
Liquid reserves1.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +6.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN MCCORMACK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $194K |
| HOLLY PECO | ASSISTANT TO DIRECTOR OF F | 35 | $154K |
| LAURA MARQUES | DIRECTOR OF FISCAL MANAGEM | 35 | $153K |
board members · 7
- CHRISTINE SWEENEY — SECRETARY/TREASURER
- CLIFF CARR — MEMBER
- ELLEN ABBERBOCK — VICE PRESIDENT
- JAMES DENSON — MEMBER
- JONATHAN BELL — MEMBER
- LYNETTE PEREZ — PRESIDENT
- SANDRA LAMB — MEMBER
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Better Life Fitness Partner — Provides fitness instruction through Charlene DeCastro, who leads the weekly exercise classes.
- Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Partner — Collaborates to connect veterans with disabilities to VA benefits and services.
- Diane Puchta Partner — Coordinator of the LICIL Turnpike Players, serving as the contact for participation and information.
- Long Island Center for Independent Living, Inc. Network — Self-identified as a member of the independent living network, operating as a Center for Independent Living (CIL) model.
- Medicaid Government — Provides information and support to individuals accessing Medicaid benefits.
- Medicare Government — Provides information and support to individuals accessing Medicare benefits.
- New York State Government — One of 41 Independent Living Centers operating in New York State.
- Public Partnerships LLC Partner — Statewide fiscal intermediary collaborating with LICIL to support CDPAP consumers and personal assistants.
- SSI Government — Provides information and support to individuals applying for SSI benefits.
- Social Security Administration Government — Provides information and support to individuals applying for Social Security benefits.
- Therése Brzezinski Partner — Point of contact for involvement in LICIL's advocacy and public policy efforts.
- Veterans Health Administration Government — Collaborates with the Veterans Health Administration to deliver personal care assistance services to qualifying veterans through the Veteran Directed Care Program.
- Veterans Services Offices (VSO's) Partner — Provides referrals to VSOs to support veterans with disabilities in accessing benefits and resources.
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.
- Collective Advocacy for Policy Changemethodology: collective_advocacyBy mobilizing unified voices in advocacy, the organization drives policy change and expands access, because collective action creates stronger influence than individual efforts, leading to systemic improvements in rights and services.
- Empowerment Through Education and Self-Advocacymethodology: empowerment-through-educationBy providing education, information, and self-advocacy training, the organization increases independence and inclusion, because skill development in asserting rights enables individuals to navigate systems and claim needed supports.
- Independent Living Philosophymethodology: independent_livingBy centering personal responsibility, individual choice, and removing societal barriers, the organization empowers people with disabilities to achieve independence and improved quality of life, because autonomy and environmental change are foundational to self-determination.
- Peer-Powered Support and Advocacymethodology: peer_support_modelBy using peer counseling and shared lived experience, the organization builds resilience, problem-solving skills, and engagement in independent living, because individuals with disabilities are more likely to adopt strategies and feel empowered when they come from peers with similar experiences.