irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $40.16MDAY SERVICES - OUR DAY SERVICES PROVIDE AN INCLUSIONARY PROGRAM WHERE PEOPLE ARE INTEGRALLY INVOLVED IN THEIR COMMUNITY AND OFFERED AN ARRAY OF SERVICES INDIVIDUALIZED TO MEET EACH PERSON'S UNIQUE NEEDS TO LEARN SKILLS FOR COMMUNITY LIVING. THE PROGRAMS INCLUDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MORE THAN 1,000 PEOPLE TO PARTICIPATE IN INTEGRATED, COMMUNITY BASED ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT COMMUNITY SITES AND PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY RESTORATION AND GARDENING PROJECTS. GROUP DAY HABILITATION WITH WALLS (SITE BASED) - OUR SIX SITE BASED DAY HABILITATION PROGRAMS PROVIDE DIVERSE OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE THEIR INDEPENDENT LIVING AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS. AGENCY TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED TO ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO ATTEND THESE PROGRAMS. A PROGRAM NURSE IS AVAILABLE TO ALL LOCATIONS TO ATTEND TO A PERSON'S MEDICAL NEEDS. OUR SIX SITE BASED GROUP DAY HABS ARE ALSO ATTACHED TO OUR ARTICLE 16 CLINICS AND PROVIDE PHYSICAL THERAPY, SPEECH THERAPY AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY TO ALL PARTICIPANTS. ALL OUR DAY AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE ACTIVELY ENROLLING NEW INDIVIDUALS. THE AGENCY HAS FIVE SITE BASED GROUP DAY HAB LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT NEW YORK CITY, WITH A CAPACITY TO SERVICE 738 INDIVIDUALS. GROUP SUPPLEMENTAL DAY HABILITATION WITHOUT WALLS - OUR SUPPLEMENTAL DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM PROVIDES RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE DIAGNOSED WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AFTER 3 PM (MONDAY TO FRIDAY). AGENCY TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED TO ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO ATTEND THIS PROGRAM. GROUP DAY HABILITATION WITHOUT WALLS AND COMMUNITY PREVOCATIONAL SERVICES - DAY HABILITATION WITHOUT WALLS AND COMMUNITY PREVOCATIONALS SERVICES ARE FULLY COMMUNITY-BASED PERSON CENTERED PROGRAMS UTILIZING MULTIPLE VOLUNTEER SITES IN NYC AREA TO PROVIDE OUR PEOPLE WITH MEANINGFUL AND PRODUCTIVE ACTIVITIES. THE VOLUNTARY SITES ARE LOCATED ALL OVER NYC AND THE SITES ARE ALLOCATED BASED ON EACH PERSON'S VOCATIONAL INTEREST. INDIVIDUALS BEST SUITED FOR THIS PROGRAM ARE CAPABLE OF USING ACCESS-A-RIDE OR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO COMMUTE TO VOLUNTEER SITE. LIMITED AGENCY TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS PROGRAM. PRESENTLY, THERE ARE 141 INDIVIDUALS ACTIVELY PARTICIPATING. SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT (SEMP) - SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROVIDES ONGOING SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT. JOB COACHES ASSIST THE INDIVIDUALS WITH JOB SEARCH, INTERVIEWS AND 1:1 JOB COACHING. SEMP SERVICES ARE SUPPORTED BY ACCESS-VR FUNDING OR BY NYS OPWDD. THERE ARE CURRENTLY 23 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATING. ACCESS-VR IS A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES JOB COACHING, CAREER COUNSELING AND JOB DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FUNDED BY DOES. THERE ARE CURRENTLY 64 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATING.
- #2 $4.43MHEALTH CARE CENTERS - THE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SUPPORTS THE NEEDS OF OUR INDIVIDUALS AND STAFF WITHIN OUR RESIDENTIAL AND DAY PROGRAMS, THROUGHOUT NEW YORK CITY AND HUDSON VALLEY. IN EACH OF THESE AREAS REHAB PROVIDES TRAINING TO STAFF ON ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, AMBULATION, AND SPECIALIZED BASIS. OUR GOALS ARE TO MAINTAIN INDIVIDUALS' FUNCTIONAL SKILLS WITHIN THEIR HOMES AND BE AN ACTIVE PART OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. IF THIS IS NOT FEASIBLE, ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT WILL BE IMPLEMENTED THUS ENABLING THE INDIVIDUALS AT LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE OUTSIDE OF THE RESIDENTIAL AND DAY PROGRAMS. THE REHAB DEPARTMENT OPERATES AN ARTICLE 16 CLINIC WITH ENROLLMENT OF OVER 700 PATIENTS. THIS CLINIC SUPPORTS OUR PATIENTS THROUGH DIRECT OCCUPATIONAL, PHYSICAL AND SPEECH THERAPY SERVICES WITH EMPHASIS IN RESTORING OR MAINTAINING THEIR FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES. THE CLINIC IS OVERSEEN BY A PSYCHIATRIST WHO ALSO EVALUATES PATIENTS FOR COMPLEX MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SUCH AS CUSTOM WHEELCHAIRS, SEATING UNITS, AND BATHING DEVICES. THESE DEVICES BECOME AN INTEGRAL PART OF A PATIENTS LIFE AS IT OFFERS THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE IN DAILY ACTIVITIES. LASTLY, THE ARTICLE, SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WHO REQUIRE COUNSELING, PHSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES TO ADDRESS BEHAVIORAL AND EMOTIONAL ISSUES WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF ENHANCING AN INDIVIDUALS QUALITY OF LIFE AND INCREASING THEIR ABILITY TO PURSUE PERSONAL GOALS AND CHOICES.
named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Article 16 Clinics / Metro Community Health Centers
Federally Qualified Health Centers providing physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and psychiatric services to over 700 patients.
Day Habilitation Services
Community-based programs offering individualized skill development, volunteer opportunities, and social activities for people with I/DD across NYC and Hudson Valley.
Home Service Program
Longstanding program funded by the New York State Elks Association, offering support services to children and adults with disabilities and their families.
M.O.V.E. Program
Mobility Opportunities Via Education and Experience, providing adaptive mobility training for adults with disabilities in Staten Island.
Residential Services
Supportive housing programs including one- and two-bedroom apartments and 24-hour homes for individuals transitioning from institutions.
Social Care Network
Program integrating health and social services to support vulnerable populations, including asylum seekers and people with disabilities.
Step-Down Program
Transitional housing initiative in Westchester County helping individuals with disabilities and mental illness move from hospitals to community settings.
Wheelchair Repair and Cleaning Clinics
Service initiative launched with Mother Cabrini Health Foundation funding to maintain and restore mobility devices for people with I/DD, veterans, and seniors.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Day Habilitation Services 3 activities
- Community habilitation and independent living supportDelivers community habilitation services, mobility training, and in-home supportive services (ISS) to help individuals with developmental disabilities develop daily living skills, achieve greater independence, and integrate into their communities. Also administers OPWDD subsidies and shelter exit services for those transitioning from homelessness.
- Day habilitation and vocational programsOperates site-based and community-integrated day habilitation programs across New York City and the Hudson Valley, serving over 1,000 individuals annually. Programs include skills-based training, vocational experiences (e.g., café operations, ceramics studio, greenhouse farming with Smile Farms), and social engagement through clubs and recreational outings. Facilities include LEED-Gold certified centers and a 10,000-square-foot center in Fishkill opened in 2025.
- Therapy and clinical rehabilitation servicesProvides physical, occupational, and speech therapy services through Article 16 clinics and day habilitation programs, serving over 700 patients. Offers evaluations for complex medical equipment such as custom wheelchairs and seating systems via a psychiatrist-led clinic.
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Self-Sufficiency Empowerment Workshops 1 activity
- Adult education and life skills programmingOffers adult education and life skills classes in budgeting, money management, cooking, nutrition, American Sign Language, and literacy to promote independence and community participation. In 2025, served 54 individuals with I/DD through structured educational programming.
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Disability Rights Advocacy & Self-Advocacy Empowerment 1 activity
- Advocacy for disability rights and policy changeAdvocated for the passage of the Traveling with Dignity Act in New York State and engaged federal legislators at ANCOR’s policy event to advance recognition of Direct Support Professionals and increased funding for Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS).
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Community-based residential services for individuals with I/DDOperates supported living arrangements and residential services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including transitioning former residents of state institutions like Willowbrook into community-based homes. The organization supports the largest cohort of former Willowbrook residents in NYC and the Hudson Valley, and has expanded capacity through acquisitions and new divisions in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Hudson Valley.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Recreational, cultural, and social eventsOrganizes group recreational outings, book clubs, photography exhibitions, formal dances (Spring Formal, Fall Formal), and seasonal events such as the Spring Fling, hosting over 100 participants annually. Events are held in both NYC and the Hudson Valley to promote social inclusion and community engagement.
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Home Accessibility Modifications 1 activity
- Residential renovation and accessibility improvementsCompleted extensive residential renovations across multiple locations, including updated kitchens and bathrooms, new sensory rooms, enlarged common areas, accessible patios, and personalized bedrooms to support individuals with disabilities. These improvements enhance safety, comfort, and independence for residents in community-based settings.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Staff training and professional developmentProvides ongoing training for direct support professionals and new hires in CPR/AED, medication administration, specialty medical care (including insulin, tube feeding, colostomy), Ukeru crisis response, and activities of daily living. Training is delivered across residential and day programs in New York City and the Hudson Valley.
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Strategic Planning and Organizational Development 1 activity
- Strategic planning and leadership developmentPublished a new strategic plan in June 2026 to guide organizational priorities and mission implementation. Participates in national leadership development initiatives, including The Training Collaborative for Innovative Leadership and a national credentialing pilot project for Direct Support Professionals and supervisors funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.
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Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
- Transportation services for individuals with disabilitiesCompletes over 10,000 transportation trips annually for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, supporting access to community, medical, and programmatic services.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Wheelchair repair, cleaning, and maintenance servicesProvides free wheelchair cleaning, maintenance, and sanitizing services for powered and non-powered wheelchairs through mobile clinics in New York City and the Hudson Valley, serving hundreds of individuals with disabilities, veterans, and seniors. The program also includes distribution of new wheelchairs to vulnerable individuals.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$274.12M
Contributions & grants$6.51M2%
Program service revenue$263.19M96%
Investment income$534K0%
Other revenue$3.88M
expenses
Total expenses$268.13M
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$147.44M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$212.91M
Cash$11.96M
Investments$2.11M
Liabilities$156.71M
Net assets$56.21M
Liquid reserves0.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +12.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| JOSEPH M PANCARI | PRESIDENT & CEO | 39 | $915K |
| THOMAS MANDELKOW | EXECUTIVE VP, CFO & CAO | 39 | $427K |
| SEBASTIAN CHITTILAPILLY | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 37 | $314K |
| DENESH PERSUAD | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | 37 | $295K |
| CARRIEANN OAKLEY RICCI | VP OF FINANCE | 37 | $288K |
| CHERYL WEEKES | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER | 37 | $282K |
| ADAM VAN HYFTE | VP OF FIN. REPORT & ANALYSIS | 37 | $276K |
| MICHAEL WIGOTSKY | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER TO 7/26/24 | 39 | $216K |
board members · 14
- AARON P MEDEIROS — VICE CHAIRMAN
- BLANCA J RAMIREZ — DIRECTOR AT LARGE
- BRIAN LITTEN — DIRECTOR AT LARGE
- CAROL KIRKMAN — DIRECTOR AT LARGE
- DAVID SOLOMON — DIRECTOR AT LARGE
- JAMES D HUTTER — SECRETARY
- JEFFREY FUTTERMAN — DIRECTOR AT LARGE
- JOHN T VLACHOS — DIRECTOR AT LARGE
- ROSS B LEVIN — CHAIRMAN
- SCOTT G KEARNS — DIRECTOR AT LARGE
- TRACY BELMEAR — DIRECTOR AT LARGE
- VEERABHADRA NANDURI — DIRECTOR AT LARGE
- WILLIAM M TRUST JR — TREASURER
- YVETTE L WATTS — DIRECTOR AT LARGE
relationships · 33
Who they work with
- ANCOR Coalition — Participated in annual policy events to advocate for Direct Support Professionals and increased HCBS funding.
- Article 16 Clinics Network — Operates within the Article 16 clinic system, delivering therapeutic services under this state-affiliated framework.
- Assemblyman Anil Beephan Partner — Office acknowledged for support of CP Unlimited’s Spring Fling 2023 event.
- CP Unlimited Partner — CP Transport collaborates with CP Unlimited, sharing branding and operational resources to provide transportation services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Cabrini Health Foundation Funder — Provided a grant to sustain wheelchair clinic operations across New York in 2026.
- Congressman Matt Lawlor Partner — Office acknowledged for support of CP Unlimited’s Spring Fling 2023 event.
- Constructive Partnerships Unlimited Partner — Collaborates on advocacy efforts related to the Traveling with Dignity Act.
- Constructive Partnerships Unlimited Partner — Collaborates on advocacy initiatives, including support for the Traveling with Dignity Act.
- Culinary Institute of America Partner — Host venue for the "A Taste of Possibility" fundraising event.
- Culinary Institute of America Partner — Hosted venue for CPU's "A Taste of Possibility" fundraising event.
- DreamStreet Partner — Partnership supporting the development of the Horticulture Room at the West Farms Center.
- Elks Partner — Developing a partnership with the local Elks group to support community engagement activities in the Hudson Valley.
- Google Partner — Collaborated on Project Euphonia to inform smart home innovations for the disabled community.
- GuideStar Network — Profile listed on GuideStar, a platform for nonprofit transparency and data sharing.
- Jewish Board Partner — Hosts CP Unlimited's wheelchair repair and cleaning clinics in Brooklyn.
- LIUCP Partner — Hosts CP Unlimited's wheelchair repair and cleaning clinics in Suffolk County.
- Metro Community Health Centers Partner — Co-located medical provider offering dental, psychological, neurological, and women’s health services at the Cora Hoffman Center and West Farms Center.
- Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Funder — Provided a significant grant to establish and expand complimentary wheelchair repair and cleaning clinics in New York City and the Hudson Valley.
- National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals Partner — Selected by the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals to participate in a national credentialing pilot project for Direct Support Professionals and Frontline Supervisors.
- National Association of Direct Support Professionals Partner — CP Unlimited participates in The Training Collaborative for Innovative Leadership, an accredited program through the National Association of Direct Support Professionals.
- New York State Assembly Government — Collaborated on the passage of the Traveling with Dignity Act.
- New York State Assembly Government — Legislative body that passed the Traveling with Dignity Act, supported by CP Unlimited.
- New York State Elks Association Partner — Co-established and continues to fund the Home Service Program for children and adults with disabilities.
- New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Government — Collaborated to create community-based living opportunities for former residents of Willowbrook and other state developmental centers.
- New York State Senate Government — Collaborated on the passage of the Traveling with Dignity Act.
- New York State Senate Government — Legislative body that passed the Traveling with Dignity Act, supported by CP Unlimited.
- New York State Senator Rob Rolison Partner — Recognized with the CPU Ability Hero Award for co-sponsoring the Traveling with Dignity Act and supporting CP Unlimited's work in Poughkeepsie.
- Positive Exposure Gallery Partner — Collaborates on photography exhibitions featuring work by participants from the West Farms Photo Works Club.
- Rotary Partner — Developing a partnership with the local Rotary group to support community engagement activities in the Hudson Valley.
- SPCA Partner — Engages in community-building activities through visits from the SPCA at the Hudson Valley day habilitation center.
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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.
- Integrated Skill Development Through Real-World Participationmethodology: experiential_learning_modelBy embedding vocational training, money management, and life skills into practical, community-integrated settings like an on-site café, the organization builds functional competencies, because experiential learning in authentic contexts reinforces retention and real-life application.
- Person-Centered Community Inclusionmethodology: person_centered_modelBy designing individualized, community-based services that center on personal choice and goals, the organization fosters skill development and meaningful integration for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, because autonomy and real-world engagement are essential to building independence and belonging.
- Policy Advocacy for Systemic Accessibilitymethodology: disability_rights_advocacyBy advocating for legislative and policy changes, the organization removes systemic barriers to public travel, entertainment, and independent living for people with disabilities, because structural reform enables widespread, sustainable access beyond individual service provision.