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COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INC

BRONX, NY · EIN 132954788 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P730 · Human Services · Large ($10M-$50M) · crcdd.org
revenue
$15.5M
expenses
$18.3M
net assets
$2.2M
employees
211
volunteers
4
program ratio
76%
mission · from form 990

PROMOTING THE DIGNITY AND POTENTIAL OF EVERY INDIVIDUAL WITHOUT EXCEPTION AND HELPING TO BUILD INDEPENDENT AND MEANINGFUL LIVES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Community Resource Center for the Developmentally Disabled Inc. (CRC) is a New York-based nonprofit providing residential and community-based services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It operates Intermediate Care Facilities and Individual Residential Alternatives in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Southern Westchester, emphasizing person-centered planning, independence, and dignity. Founded in 1976, CRC serves 72 individuals, including those with complex medical needs.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Habilitation Services
Supports individuals in improving daily living skills and building relationships within the community
Individual Residential Alternatives (IRA)
Offers room, board, 24-hour supervision, and person-centered life planning to support informed decision-making in areas like health, relationships, work, and home
Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF)
Provides 24-hour comprehensive health care, rehabilitation, and support services to promote maximal functioning and independence for individuals with developmental disabilities
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 3 activities
    • Community habilitation and independent living support
      Provides community habilitation services to help individuals improve daily living skills, build community relationships, and promote independence. Services include person-centered planning, skill development, and sustained behavioral interventions that enable individuals to live more autonomously.
    • Individualized treatment, rehabilitation, and supportive programming
      Delivers consumer-centered direct care, rehabilitation, and individualized programming tailored to the unique abilities and needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, supporting functional, social, and intellectual development and long-term health stability.
    • Residential care for individuals with developmental disabilities
      Operates 24-hour residential programs and services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including nine residential homes in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Southern Westchester County. Provides long-term supportive housing for 72 individuals, including those who are medically fragile, ensuring safety, compassion, and person-centered support.
  • Developmental Disability Service Coordination 1 activity
    • Benefits and entitlements coordination
      Coordinates and maintains access to benefits and entitlements for individuals with developmental disabilities, promoting person-centered planning and facilitating access to services through OPWDD and the New York State Office of Mental Health.
  • Disability Rights Advocacy & Self-Advocacy Empowerment 1 activity
    • Policy advocacy and public awareness engagement
      Participates in legislative and public forums, including the Bronx Legislative Breakfast and media interviews, to advocate for policy issues affecting individuals with developmental disabilities and the organization’s workforce.
  • Guardianship and Representative Payee Services 1 activity
    • Residential admissions, guardianship, and future planning support
      Manages residential admissions and discharges, and oversees consent, guardianship, and future planning matters for individuals with developmental disabilities, serving as a primary liaison with families and supporting long-term care coordination.
  • Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
    • Social and recreational programs for developmental growth
      Provides social and recreational programs designed to support functional and developmental growth for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering community integration and personal development.
  • Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
    • Staff training and program model dissemination
      Trains direct service and nursing staff in specialized care techniques, such as G-Tube management, and disseminates successful behavioral intervention models across programs to improve care quality and avoid institutionalization.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$15.46M
Contributions & grants$7000%
Program service revenue$15.46M100%
Investment income$5780%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$18.31M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$11.21M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.07M
Cash$1.81M
Investments$0
Liabilities$2.90M
Net assets$2.17M
Liquid reserves1.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -3.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 5
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
EDWARD R MATTHEWS CEO, ADAPT COMMUNITY NETWORK (THRU 11/24) 0 $944K
LINDA LAUL CEO, ADAPT COMMUNITY NETWORK (AS OF 1/25) 1 $414K
A'ISHA TORRENCE CFO, ADAPT COMMUNITY NETWORK 5 $289K
OSIRIS RODRIGUEZ PHYSICAL THERAPIST 35 $182K
KARLINE HENRY-TRIEBEL ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35 $168K
board members · 4
  • CHANDRA CHAUHAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • GIDEON ASHER — BOARD MEMBER
  • JAMES HAYS — BOARD CHAIR
  • UGO CHIULLI — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • Amazon Smile Partner — Partnership allowing supporters to direct a portion of their Amazon purchases to CRCDD
  • CRCDD Network — Referred to by clients as CRCDD, indicating alignment or affiliation with the organization's full legal name, Community Resource Center for the Developmentally Disabled Inc.
  • CRCDD Board of Directors Government — Oversees the organization and recognizes staff contributions in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • East Harlem facility Partner — Provides care for individuals with developmental disabilities; site where Mr. Ralph received treatment.
  • New York State Government — Provides approval for CRC's programs and services, integrating them into the state's comprehensive program for individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • New York State Office of Mental Health Government — Agency through which the organization facilitates access to mental health services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Government — Directs all referrals for residential placement and governs access to services for individuals seeking support.
  • Office of People with Developmental Disabilities Government — Primary agency through which the organization accesses services and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • WFAN Partner — Media partner for public outreach through a live radio interview featuring organizational leadership.
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.

  • Dignity-Centered Model of Care
    methodology: dignity-centered_approach
    By integrating compassion, independence, and dignity into care delivery, the organization supports well-being and personal development because treating individuals as whole persons enhances self-worth and behavioral outcomes.
  • Person-Centered Planning and Life Goals
    methodology: person-centered_planning
    By centering individuals' self-determination and life goals in planning, the organization increases engagement and community integration because autonomy fosters motivation and personal agency in individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Personalized Therapy-Integrated Health Plans
    methodology: therapy_integration
    By aligning feeding plans with speech and physical therapy, the organization improves eating safety and physical function because integrated, individualized care addresses medical and developmental needs simultaneously.
  • Positive Reinforcement Behavioral Intervention
    methodology: positive_reinforcement_behavioral_intervention
    By using positive reinforcement with preferred items to reward self-control, the organization reduces aggressive and self-harming behaviors because incentivizing desired behaviors strengthens self-regulation over time.