irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $8.52MRESIDENTIAL HABILITATION SERVICES - PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO LIVE IN THE COMMUNITY WHETHER IN SUPPORTIVE APARTMENTS OR IN SUPERVISED INDIVIDUALIZED RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES. SERVED APPROXIMATELY 68 INDIVIDUALS.
- #2 $7.72MDAY HABILITATION CENTERS - OUR DAY HAB CENTERS PROVIDE LEARNING AND ENHANCING OF SKILLS TO LIVE FULLER LIVES WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES, FROM BASIC LIVING SKILLS TO ATTAINING EMPLOYMENT. RESPITE PROGRAMS ALSO LOCATED AT GRASMERE, PROVIDE RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL SUPPORTS FOR EACH PERSON TO LIVE A FULLER MORE INDEPENDENT LIFE. THE CENTERS ARE LOCATED IN NEW DORP AND GRASMERE, AND SERVE OVER 520 PEOPLE 6 DAYS A WEEK.
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Habilitation
In-home support services that help individuals of all ages improve daily living skills and reinforce skills learned in school or day programs.
Day Habilitation Centers
Site and community-based programs in New Dorp and Grasmere that provide life-skill training, social development, and community integration for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities; serves over 500 individuals weekly.
Employment Training Alternatives
Includes Day Habilitation and Supported Employment programs that offer skill development, job placement, and on-the-job coaching for individuals preparing for community employment.
Family Reimbursement Program
Assists primary caregivers every 18 months with reimbursement for eligible, unfunded goods and services such as clothing, educational toys, camp fees, and non-covered therapies.
Recreational & Respite Services
Offers community-based recreation programs including the Community Center, After School Program, Weekend Respite for Teens, and Creative Arts Network to support social development and provide family respite.
Residential Alternatives
Offers Supervised Living and Supported Living programs for adults aged 18+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing tailored residential support to promote independence.
Self-Directed Services
Fiscal intermediary program that assists families in managing self-directed care budgets, including staff payment, Medicaid billing, and expense tracking.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 4 activities
- Community Habilitation ServicesDelivers in-home community habilitation services to individuals of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities, focusing on improving daily living skills, maintaining abilities, and reinforcing skills learned in other programs.
- Family Reimbursement ProgramOffers a Family Reimbursement benefit every 18 months to primary caregivers of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, covering eligible unfunded goods and services such as clothing, educational toys, camp fees, and non-covered therapies.
- Intake and Service CoordinationOperates an intake process to assess needs and connect individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to appropriate support services and programs across Staten Island and surrounding boroughs.
- Residential Support ServicesProvides individually tailored residential environments for adults aged 18 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Supervised Living with 24/7 clinical support and Supportive Living for those needing minimal supervision. Serves approximately 68 individuals in community-based settings.
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Day Habilitation Services 3 activities
- After-School ProgramOperates a center-based after-school program twice weekly that includes fitness activities, crafts, games, homework assistance, and transportation to and from school for participants with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Day Habilitation ProgramsOperates day habilitation centers in New Dorp and Grasmere that provide skill-building services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including basic living skills, employment preparation, leisure activities, and community integration. Programs run six days a week and serve over 520 individuals.
- Life Skills TrainingOffers two-day life-skill training programs conducted on- and off-site using community resources to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve personalized goals related to independent living.
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Art Programs for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Creative Arts ProgramSupports an agency-wide creative arts program that provides ongoing art instruction and community exhibition opportunities for established and emerging artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities of all ages.
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Guardianship and Representative Payee Services 1 activity
- Fiscal Intermediary ServicesProvides fiscal intermediary services to support families in self-directing care, including payroll management, Medicaid and New York State billing, expenditure tracking, and monthly statement issuance.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Recreational and Enrichment ProgramsOffers trimester-based and weekly recreational programs including fine arts, athletics, cooking, crafts, music, and exercise, with evening and Saturday sessions, participant-led community outings, and a Saturday respite program for teens and young adults to support independence and self-esteem.
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Supported Employment ServicesOffers job training, placement, and on-the-job coaching through a Supported Employment program designed to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities secure and maintain community-based employment.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$50.96M
Contributions & grants$450K1%
Program service revenue$50.52M99%
Investment income$89K0%
Other revenue$-99K
expenses
Total expenses$50.20M
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$33.28M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$24.01M
Cash$7.34M
Investments$0
Liabilities$13.76M
Net assets$10.25M
Liquid reserves1.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +18.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACQUELINE SCARCELLA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 38 | $235K |
| BRIAN CENTRONE | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 38 | $158K |
| JOSEPH TROMELLO | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 38 | $150K |
| ANN MARIE HARTNETT | DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES | 38 | $148K |
| LAURA SHEA DELIN | DIRECTOR OF ADMIN SERVICES | 38 | $133K |
| JEAN BUNKEDDEKO | SENIOR RESIDENT ASSISTANT | 40 | $120K |
| SCOTT SPRINGSTEAD | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM SERVICES | 38 | $115K |
| ANTHONY COSENTINO | ASSISTANT CONTROLLER | 38 | $106K |
board members · 11
- DANIEL WHEELER — PRESIDENT
- DIANE BUGLIOLI — DIRECTOR
- GUS DILEO — DIRECTOR
- JEAN RINGHOFF — SECRETARY
- KEVIN HUNT — VICE PRESIDENT
- MARIA ROSE FORMICA — DIRECTOR
- RICHARD TRAVERS — DIRECTOR
- STEVEN CALLAN — DIRECTOR
- SUSAN MONTELLA — DIRECTOR
- TERRENCE MCCORMICK — TREASURER
- THOMAS MCCAULEY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- AVSP staff Partner — Qualified AVSP staff support participants in the Creative Arts Network through art instruction and program facilitation.
- Justgive.org Partner — Processes donations on behalf of A Very Special Place, Inc. using secure transaction protocols
- Staten Island Partner — Location where services are delivered to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- The Network Partner — Collaborative Day Habilitation program offering leisure and daily living skills classes.
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.
- Community-Embedded Skill Developmentmethodology: community_integrationBy embedding learning and service delivery within real-world community settings — such as retail environments and community outings — the organization builds practical skills, confidence, and social integration because experiential learning in authentic contexts reinforces independence more effectively than classroom-only models.
- Family and Caregiver Empowerment through Respite and Self-Directionmethodology: self_directed_care_with_respiteBy providing respite care through recreational programming and fiscal intermediary services for self-directed care, the organization supports caregiver sustainability and family-led decision-making because reducing administrative and emotional burden enables families to maintain long-term care capacity and promotes person-centered outcomes.
- Individualized Support Modelmethodology: personalized_support_modelBy tailoring services — including residential, day, and employment programs — to the unique needs and goals of each individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the organization fosters autonomy, skill development, and long-term independence because personalized support increases relevance, engagement, and self-efficacy.