irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $19.30MDAY HABILITATION SERVICES ARE STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORTS PROVIDED IN NATURAL SETTINGS OR CHAPTER FACILITIES TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE, INCLUSION, CHOICE, SELF-ESTEEM, AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT. PARTICIPANTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE NEW AREAS OF INTEREST, TO BECOME MORE INVOLVED WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND SET AND PURSUE THEIR PERSONAL GOALS. APPROXIMATELY 702 PERSONS ARE SERVED.
- #2 $1.95MSUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT IS A SERVICE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL OR INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES WHO MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY FINDING AND KEEPING A JOB. JOB COACHES AND TRAINERS SUPPORT THESE INDIVIDUALS SO THEY CAN FULLY PARTICIPATE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH EMPLOYMENT. APPROXIMATELY 117 PERSONS ARE SERVED.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Day Habilitation Services
Structured activities and supports in natural settings or facilities to promote independence, community inclusion, skill development, and personal goal achievement for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Nurturing Environment
Agency-wide initiative promoting a safe, caring, and safe environment through monthly forums, employee and family feedback, and continuous quality improvement processes.
Supported Employment
Job coaching and training services that help individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities find and maintain employment.
The Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts
Arts education and programming for people of all ages and abilities, including classes, exhibitions, and events; home of the rock band Flame, which tours nationally and performs at major venues.
Transitions
Program preparing teens and young adults with autism and learning differences for college, careers, and independent living through a curriculum based on evidence-based practices.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Website Accessibility Implementation 1 activity
- Enhances digital accessibility of organizational websiteInvests in website usability and accessibility improvements for people with disabilities, including implementation of the UserWay Website Accessibility Widget to support compliance with WCAG 2.1 standards and providing customer support during business hours for navigation assistance.
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Transparent Governance Meetings 1 activity
- Hosts monthly open forums for stakeholder engagementConducts open monthly forums that bring together employees, individuals supported, and their families to discuss ideas, share best practices, and provide feedback on services and operations.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Operates a music performance program featuring the band FlameRuns a music program that performs over 70 concerts annually across the country through the band Flame, providing creative and expressive opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities.
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Healthcare Compliance and Ethics Programs 1 activity
- Provides employee compliance and conduct trainingDelivers mandatory compliance training for all employees on its Corporate Compliance Program, including the Code of Conduct and the Justice Center’s Code of Conduct for Custodians of People with Special Needs.
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Provides residential and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesOffers residential, clinical, family and community, employment, autism-specific, and day habilitation services to approximately 1,300 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Fulton, Albany, and Schoharie Counties. Services promote independence, inclusion, skill development, and community involvement.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Funds external programs supporting individuals with developmental disabilitiesFunds a range of external programs including Lexington's Special Olympics athletic program, an annual educational conference for families in Fulton County, a self-advocacy conference, the “Making Dreams Come True” personal aspirations program, and safety improvements to Lexington residences for fire evacuation.
- Implements feedback integration through dedicated committeeOperates a dedicated committee responsible for following up on feedback from forums and other sources, and incorporating suggestions into departmental goals and daily activities to improve services.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$123.21M
Contributions & grants$195K0%
Program service revenue$121.07M98%
Investment income$1.47M1%
Other revenue$479K
expenses
Total expenses$120.43M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$99.19M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$88.10M
Cash$9.68M
Investments$25.98M
Liabilities$26.97M
Net assets$61.13M
Liquid reserves3.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +4.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| SHALONI WINSTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 38 | $354K |
| DANIEL RICHARDSON | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 38 | $244K |
| ANTHONY HANSON | ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECT | 39 | $225K |
| PATRICK DOWD | ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECT | 39 | $211K |
| JAMIE PETRIN | CFO | 39 | $194K |
| ANNE CAMPBELL | NURSE PRACTITIONER | 40 | $161K |
| MAUREEN SWEET | CONTROLLER | 40 | $155K |
| MICHAEL BUTLER | SR. DIRECTOR OF IT | 40 | $148K |
board members · 7
- JEAN SCHULTZ — VICE PRESIDENT
- JOE MAGLIOCCA — BOARD MEMBER
- JUDY SCHELLE — BOARD MEMBER
- LISA MCCOY — BOARD MEMBER
- MIKE OSTRANDER — TREASURER
- RINALDO ESPOSITO — PRESIDENT
- TERRI EASTERLY — SECRETARY
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Judy Schelle Partner — Board President and parent who provided a statement of appreciation on behalf of the organization
- Justice Center Government — Adheres to the Justice Center’s Code of Conduct (Pledge) for Custodians of People with Special Needs.
- Lexington, Chapter of The Arc New York Partner — Primary recipient of grant funding from The Lexington Foundation for programs and services supporting individuals with developmental disabilities
- New York State Office of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Government — Complies with regulations from OPWDD.
- The Arc Lexington Network — Member organization within The Arc network providing services in the region.
- The Arc New York Network — Lexington is a chapter of The Arc New York.
- The Arc New York Network — Member chapter of The Arc New York, part of a statewide network providing services and advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- The Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts Partner — Operates The Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts, which provides accessible arts programming and serves as the home base for the band Flame.
- Transitions Partner — Operates Transitions, a program that prepares teens and young adults with autism and learning differences for college, careers, and independent living.
- U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Government — Complies with regulations promulgated by CMS.
- UserWay Partner — Partners with UserWay to provide the Website Accessibility Widget powered by a dedicated accessibility server.
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.
- Community-Based Habilitation with Natural Integrationmethodology: community_based_habilitationBy providing day habilitation services in community or natural settings, the organization enhances independence and inclusion because real-world environments offer authentic opportunities to practice skills and build social connections.
- Person-First, Individualized Support Modelmethodology: person_first_approachBy centering program design and organizational culture on individual needs, wants, and desires, the organization fosters greater engagement, autonomy, and personal growth among individuals with developmental disabilities because it prioritizes dignity and self-direction as foundational to effective support.
- Supported Employment with Job Coachingmethodology: supported_employmentBy combining paid work opportunities with ongoing job coaching, the organization enables individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve meaningful community integration because individualized workplace support increases retention, skill acquisition, and confidence.
- Tailored Transition Curriculum for Youth with Learning Differencesmethodology: evidence_based_transitionBy delivering an evidence-based, customized curriculum for teens and young adults with autism and learning differences, the organization improves outcomes in education, employment, and independent living because structured, targeted skill development addresses specific barriers to transition success.