irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $731KIDGS-INDIVIDUAL DIRECTED GOODS AND SERVICES (IDGS) ARE SERVICES, EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED THROUGH OPWDD'S HCBS WAIVER OR THROUGH THE MEDICAID STATE PLAN THAT ADDRESS AN IDENTIFIED NEED IN A PARTICIPANT'S SERVICE PLAN, WHICH INCLUDES IMPROVING AND MAINTAINING THE PARTICIPANT'S OPPORTUNITIES FOR FULL MEMBERSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY. PARTICIPANTS MANAGE THEIR IDGS SERVICES, AS DESCRIBED IN THEIR LIFE PLAN AND SELF-DIRECTION BUDGET.
- #2 $2.50MDAY HAB, COM HAB, SITE BASED RESPITE, FISCAL INTERMEDIARY, SELF HIRED RESPITE, BROKER SERVICES, SERVICE ACCESS, HOUSING, OTPS, FRR. ALL OTHER PROGRAMS PROVIDE SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS WITH IDD IN THEIR HOME & COMMUNITY. SUPPORTS ARE ONGOING TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH BECOMING INDEPENDENT.
named programs · 9 · from sources
What they call their work
Broker Services
Supports individuals in designing and managing self-directed budgets, including Circle of Support planning, habilitation planning, and service coordination.
Community Habilitation
Provides individualized support in life skills, social skills, and community inclusion to promote independence for individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes and communities.
Day Habilitation Program Without Walls
Provides life skills and pre-vocational training through community-based volunteer and recreational activities for adults with developmental disabilities.
Fiscal Intermediary (FI)
Provides administrative and billing services for individuals managing self-directed supports, including staff payment, Medicaid billing, and budget tracking.
Non-Medicaid Case Management
Offers advocacy, referral, and linkage services for individuals with developmental disabilities who are not eligible for Medicaid, including assistance with obtaining eligibility.
Pathway to Employment
Person-centered employment planning service that helps individuals identify career goals and prepare for competitive or self-employment.
Respite (In-Home and Site-Based)
Offers temporary relief for caregivers through supervised socialization and structured activities for individuals in their homes or in a group setting.
Supplemental Group Day Habilitation
Offers group-based socialization, skill-building, and community engagement opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Supported Employment (SEMP)
Provides job coaching and vocational support to help individuals obtain and maintain competitive paid employment in the community.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Community Habilitation and Independent Living SupportDelivers individualized home and community-based habilitation services focused on life skills, social skills, self-advocacy, and community integration to promote independence and adaptation to environmental changes for individuals with developmental disabilities.
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Respite Care for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Community and In-Home Respite ServicesOffers respite care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through supervised in-home and community-based services, providing caregivers relief from stress while promoting socialization and structured activities for participants.
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Infection Prevention & Control Protocols 1 activity
- Covid-19 Safety Protocols for Service DeliveryImplemented comprehensive health and safety measures during the pandemic, including staff training on coronavirus transmission and prevention, distribution of disposable masks, and mandatory cleaning and disinfection of service vehicles before each use. Enforced mask-wearing during transportation regardless of vaccination status when medically tolerable.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Day Habilitation ServicesProvides group and individual day habilitation services, including structured socialization, recreational activities, life skills training, and pre-vocational development through community-based programs such as Day Habilitation Program Without Walls. These services support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in building interpersonal skills, engaging in volunteer work, and participating in local events.
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Intake and Referral Coordination 1 activity
- Non-Medicaid Case Management ServicesProvides case management support for individuals not receiving Medicaid, including advocacy, referrals, linkage to OPWDD Family Support Services, assistance with Medicaid eligibility determination, and access to community resources.
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Guardianship and Representative Payee Services 1 activity
- Self-Directed Support Services (Fiscal Intermediary and Brokerage)Provides fiscal intermediary services—including payroll processing, background checks, Medicaid/NYS billing, and financial reporting—and broker services that assist individuals in managing self-directed budgets, developing habilitation plans, accessing community resources, and exercising greater control over their supports.
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Supported Employment and Job Training ProgramsDelivers supported employment services including job coaching, vocational counseling, competitive job placement, and retention support, along with targeted training programs such as paid internships and job readiness preparation to help individuals with developmental disabilities achieve competitive or self-employment.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$7.70M
Contributions & grants$1.57M20%
Program service revenue$6.13M80%
Investment income$5K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$7.58M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$5.04M
Grants paid out$1.46M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.99M
Cash$1.03M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.02M
Net assets$1.98M
Liquid reserves1.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +23.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONNA HARRIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $142K |
board members · 7
- ALBERTHA R FRASER — DIRECTOR
- FRANK DRAYTON — TREASURER
- GREGORY SINGER LMSW SBL SDL — BOARD PRESIDENT
- MARIAN WILLIAMS — DIRECTOR
- PERLETTER WRIGHT EDD — SECRETARY
- ROSA DLUGINSKY — DIRECTOR
- TARA HOWARD MPH MSN NP-P — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Centers for Disease Control Government — Follows CDC guidance on mask-wearing, medical conditions, and travel requirements for implementing safety protocols.
- NYS Department of Health Government — Aligns safety policies with guidance from the New York State Department of Health.
- OPWDD Government — Follows OPWDD guidance for service delivery and applies safety measures across OPWDD settings.
- OPWDD Government — Receives funding and operates under the framework of the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) for HCBS Waiver and Medicaid State Plan services.
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control Government — Referenced as an authoritative source for coronavirus information.
- U.S. National Library of Medicine Government — Referenced as a resource for coronavirus infections information.
- World Health Organization Government — Referenced as a source for global coronavirus updates.
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.
- Client Autonomy in Personal Safety Decisionsmethodology: client-autonomy-in-safety-decisionsBy deferring to individual and household preferences on mask requirements in private homes, we uphold client dignity and strengthen trust, because respecting personal agency in intimate settings reinforces overall engagement and care quality.
- Multicultural Community Engagementmethodology: multicultural-community-engagementBy employing a multicultural workforce and intentionally serving diverse, underserved communities, we improve access and outcomes because cultural congruence increases trust, reduces barriers, and enhances service relevance.
- Self-Directed Support Modelmethodology: self-directionBy enabling individuals with developmental disabilities to create personalized life plans and manage their own service budgets, we increase autonomy and improve care outcomes because self-direction fosters ownership, accountability, and alignment with personal goals.