irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $11.33MINDIVIDUALIZED RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES (IRA): IRA PROGRAMS PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO 66 ADULTS WITH IDD. THESE HOMES PROVIDE ENRICHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH THROUGH THE PERSON CENTERED PLANNING PROCESS. VALUED OUTCOMES ARE DEVELOPED FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL AND RESIDENTIAL HABILITATION OUTCOMES ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH MEETING THEIR GOALS.
- #2 $3.27MDAY SERVICES: COMPRISED OF DAY HABILITATION, COMMUNITY HABILITATION AND SUPPORTIVE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMDAY HABILITATION : OPENGATE OPERATES A LARGE DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM THAT OFFERS BOTH SITE-BASED SERVICES AND SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY REFERRED TO AS OUR DAY HAB "WOW" PROGRAM (WITHOUT WALLS). INDIVIDUALS ENROLLED IN THIS PROGRAM FOCUS ON THEIR VALUED OUTCOMES AND ENJOY MANY ENRICHING ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOCUSED ON ACQUIRING JOB SKILLS, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS BOWLING, MOVIES, MIRACLE LEAGUE BASEBALL, VISITS TO THE MICROSOFT STORE FOR X-BOX GAMES AS WELL AS SITE-BASED RECREATIONAL AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES.COMMUNITY HABILITATION: COMMUNITY HABILITATION OFFERS PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES THE FLEXIBILITY OF HAVING SERVICES DELIVERED BY OPENGATE SUPPORT STAFF IN A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY SETTINGS. COMMUNITY HABILITATION IS GOAL ORIENTED AND OFFERS SUPPORT AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN THE AREAS OF DAILY LIVING SKILLS, TRAVEL, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, ADULT EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, SOCIALIZATION, LEISURE SKILLS, MONEY MANAGEMENT, POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT, SAFETY SKILLS, SELF-ADVOCACY, INFORMED CHOICE, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING.SUPPORTIVE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM: SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT IS A PERSON-CENTERED EMPLOYMENT PLANNING AND SUPPORT SERVICE THAT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE FOR AN INDIVIDUAL TO OBTAIN, MAINTAIN AND ADVANCE IN A JOB. OPENGATE HAS A DEDICATED TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS THAT SUPPORT IN THE AREAS OF CAREER EXPLORATION, RESUME BUILDING, APPLICATION ASSISTANCE, INTERVIEW PREPARATION, EMPLOYMENT TRAINING, INTERFACING WITH EMPLOYERS AND ADVOCACY.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Habilitation
Provides goal-oriented support in community settings to develop skills in daily living, travel, health and wellness, communication, money management, and self-advocacy.
Day Habilitation Program
Offers site-based and community-based activities including volunteer opportunities, recreational outings, and skill-building focused on personal growth and community integration.
Individualized Residential Alternatives (IRA)
Provides residential services in community-based homes for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, focusing on person-centered planning and individualized outcomes.
Supportive Employment Program
Person-centered employment service assisting individuals in career exploration, resume building, job training, and employer engagement to obtain and maintain meaningful employment.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Disability Rights Advocacy & Self-Advocacy Empowerment 2 activities
- Advocacy for policy and funding supporting community-based disability servicesAdvocates at local, state, and federal levels with policymakers and community partners to protect access to community-based services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Engages in New York State’s annual budget process to advocate for adequate funding for residential and day services, workforce stabilization, competitive wages for direct support professionals (DSPs), and investment in community-based employment and housing supports.
- National advocacy for direct support professional recognitionSupports national policy initiatives such as the Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act to establish a dedicated occupational classification for DSPs. Provides an Advocacy Guide as a resource for families, self-advocates, professionals, and allies to understand public policy impacts and engage in advocacy.
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
- CAREERS Thrift Boutique operation and workforce developmentOperates the CAREERS Thrift Boutique with volunteer support, providing people with disabilities opportunities to develop job skills in customer service, merchandising, and register use. Proceeds fund job training and placement programs for individuals with disabilities.
- Supported employment and job training programs for people with disabilitiesOffers vocational training, career exploration, job application support, interview preparation, and employer coordination to help individuals with developmental disabilities obtain and maintain employment. Expanded through merger with CAREERS Support Solutions in 2025 to strengthen supportive employment offerings.
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
- Community habilitation services for individuals with developmental disabilitiesProvides personalized day habilitation and community habilitation services in home or community settings, including the specialized Community Habilitation-R program for those in certified settings. Focuses on skill development in daily living, communication, community integration, and self-advocacy, with transportation provided as needed.
- Residential support services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesOperates 12 community-based residences in Westchester County, NY, including sites in Somers, Yorktown, Mohegan Lake, Ossining, and Pleasantville, providing 24/7 staffing to support safety, self-advocacy, and independent living. Serves approximately 66–150 adults who have transitioned from family homes or school-based programs, using individualized, person-centered planning to help residents achieve personal goals.
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Healthcare Compliance and Ethics Programs 1 activity
- Compliance monitoring and regulatory audit participationConducts routine internal audits and participates in external audits to ensure regulatory compliance across all programs and services.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Day habilitation program for adults with developmental disabilitiesRuns a certified day habilitation program in Hawthorne, NY (Lower Westchester County), open Monday through Friday, offering site-based and community-based activities focused on skill development and community engagement. Services include goal-oriented support in daily living, health and wellness, communication, money management, safety, self-advocacy, and community integration.
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Healthcare Workforce Training & Career Pathways 1 activity
- Employee training, certification, and professional development programsProvides paid training and certification in CPR, First Aid, and AMAP, along with leadership development, tuition assistance for education, and compliance training within 30 days of hire plus annual refreshers. Maintains a multidisciplinary Compliance Committee to oversee policy development and standards enforcement.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Employee recruitment and retention incentivesOperates an employee referral program offering up to $1,000 per successful referral to support recruitment and retention of qualified staff.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$26.23M
Contributions & grants$192K1%
Program service revenue$25.67M98%
Investment income$345K1%
Other revenue$23K
expenses
Total expenses$24.31M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$18.22M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$24.30M
Cash$898K
Investments$12.74M
Liabilities$7.11M
Net assets$17.19M
Liquid reserves6.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +13.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 10
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER LAUBIS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $306K |
| KAREN G GENNARO | MEDICAL DIRECTOR | 15 | $216K |
| CLOUSE ADAM N | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $184K |
| MARGARET RAMSEY RN | DIRECTOR OF NURSING | 40 | $181K |
| JOHN FREMPONG | AWAKE NIGHT SUPERVISOR | 84 | $165K |
| PAVLACKA ANTHONY J | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $159K |
| CHRISTOPHER G HANRAHAN | CONTROLLER | 40 | $158K |
| MONICA HEALEY | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 40 | $149K |
| ADJEI MOSES | DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL | 86 | $133K |
| CHRISTINA M FARFARO | CHIEF TALENT OFFICER | 40 | $121K |
board members · 7
- CLAUDIA SICKINGER-HARRIS MD — VICE PRESIDENT
- JOHN G NICOLICH ESQ — SECRETARY
- JOSEPH MURRAY — BOARD DIRECTOR
- MARY ROLLA — BOARD TREASURER
- PAULETTE WHITE — BOARD DIRECTOR
- THOMAS LESTER MD — CHAIRPERSON
- THOMAS TCHANG — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- American Network of Community Options and Resources Partner — Collaborates in supporting the Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act.
- Autism Society of America Partner — Collaborates in supporting the Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act.
- Autism Speaks Partner — Collaborates in supporting the Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act.
- Brian Hulten Partner — Mentor and former colleague who served as outgoing CEO and influenced Chris Laubis's approach to individual rights and protections.
- Brian Hulten, LCSW Partner — Former Chief Executive Officer of Opengate, contributing leadership and clinical perspective.
- CAREERS Support Solutions Partner — Merged with Opengate in 2025 to advance shared mission of helping people with disabilities find meaningful employment.
- Dr. Thomas Lester Partner — Chairperson of the Board of Directors at Opengate, providing governance and leadership.
- Elizabeth Silva Partner — Chief Compliance Officer responsible for implementing and overseeing the compliance program.
- Joe and Krys M. Partner — Family members of a resident, providing testimonial support and engagement with the organization.
- Nanci Kalbell Partner — Volunteer at CAREERS Thrift Boutique who supports inclusion and community through hands-on service.
- National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals Partner — Collaborates in supporting the Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act.
- Westchester County Government — Location of Opengate's 12 residences and site of its community-based residential services.
- businesses Partner — Partners with local businesses to support community-based activities for participants
- local community service organizations Partner — Collaborates to create community engagement opportunities for program participants
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.
- Individual Rights as Foundational to Support Servicesmethodology: rights_based_approachBy embedding individual rights and protections into support services, the organization ensures safety and dignity because upholding legal and personal rights is a prerequisite for trust, autonomy, and effective service delivery for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Lived-Experience Advocacy in Policy Engagementmethodology: lived_experience_advocacyBy centering advocacy efforts on the lived experiences of families and self-advocates, the organization influences policy understanding and legislative change because personal narratives humanize issues and generate empathy beyond what data alone can achieve.
- Person-Centered Planning and Self-Directed Livingmethodology: person_centered_planningBy co-developing individualized plans and daily routines with residents, the organization fosters independence, self-advocacy, and community integration because autonomy and personal choice are foundational to dignity and sustained engagement.
- Work-Based Learning in Inclusive Retail Environmentsmethodology: work_based_learningBy providing hands-on job training through a volunteer-operated thrift boutique, individuals with disabilities develop practical work skills and confidence because real-world retail settings offer authentic, low-barrier opportunities for workforce participation and skill generalization.