irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $24.81MSEE SCHEDULE O
- #2 $9.03MSEE SCHEDULE O
named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Adolescent Treatment Center
16-bed inpatient mental health unit for youth aged 11–17 offering short-term intensive treatment for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, eating disorders, and behavioral issues.
Emergency Department Mental Health Crisis Services
24/7 crisis response in the hospital’s Emergency Department staffed by psychiatrists, nurses, and crisis workers for patients in acute mental health distress.
Integrated Outpatient Services
On-site primary care services for mental health patients, including check-ups, screenings, immunizations, and chronic disease management, coordinated with psychiatric care.
Outpatient Mental Health Clinic
Comprehensive outpatient mental health services for adults and children, including psychiatric assessment, medication management, psychotherapy, and crisis support.
Peer Advocacy Program
Nationally recognized program employing trained mental health consumers as peer counselors to provide advocacy and support across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings.
Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS)
Recovery-focused program for adults aged 18+ with mental illness, offering skill-building groups, education, vocational support, and social activities to support community reintegration.
The Family Room
Walk-in mental health services for children and adolescents aged 4.5–17 at the State Street Mental Health Center, providing a safe, calming environment for crisis support and referrals.
The Living Room
Walk-in mental health crisis diversion services for adults aged 18+ at the State Street Mental Health Center, offering assessment, supportive therapy, and referrals as an alternative to the Emergency Department.
activities · 14 groups
What they do
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Community Festival & Event Production 2 activities
- Host community health and engagement eventsHosts annual and recurring community events including the World Breastfeeding Week Celebration, the free Summer Health Fair, the Fall Family Boo Bash (co-hosted with Hometown Health Centers), and Walk-in Wednesday recruitment events to promote health, wellness, and career access in healthcare.
- Operate primary health care programOperated a primary health care program with $24,808,191 in expenses and $16,298,236 in program revenue during tax year 2024, providing comprehensive medical and surgical services across multiple locations in the Capital District.
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Diagnostic Testing and Imaging Services 2 activities
- Process laboratory tests and deliver resultsProcesses most general laboratory tests daily and delivers results to ordering physicians within 48 hours.
- Provide pulmonary diagnostics and advanced proceduresOperates a Pulmonary Function Lab offering diagnostic services including pulmonary function testing, blood gas analysis, 6-minute walk tests, and methacholine challenges, and performs advanced procedures such as bronchoscopic lung volume reduction, endobronchial ultrasound, robotic-assisted bronchoscopy, and thoracentesis.
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Patient Portal and Digital Health Access 2 activities
- Process patient appointment requestsProcesses appointment requests for patients seeking care with Ellis Medicine affiliated providers.
- Provide patient access to electronic health records and mobile health toolsOffers patients online and mobile access to health records including lab results, medications, visit summaries, and clinical notes through the iCare portal and the HealTheLife app.
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Hospital and Medical Center Support 1 activity
- Conduct philanthropic campaigns to support patient careConducts the 3E Campaign, a $12 million philanthropic initiative over three years to improve patient care, caregiver support, and patient experience through investments in equipment, environment, and education.
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Community Health Center Services 1 activity
- Deliver outpatient primary care servicesProvides outpatient primary care services in Schenectady, including treatment for common illnesses, physical exams, immunizations, pediatric care, nutrition counseling, and comprehensive family medicine for individuals and families.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Deliver walk-in mental health crisis diversion servicesOperates The Living Room and The Family Room, walk-in mental health crisis diversion programs for adults (18+) and youth (5–17), respectively, offering immediate support as an alternative to emergency department visits.
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Perinatal Support Services 1 activity
- Host community health education and wellness classesOffers virtual health and wellness classes to the community, including maternity-related topics such as childbirth preparation, infant care, and breastfeeding support.
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Advanced Surgical and Cardiac Care 1 activity
- Operate specialized clinical centers and advanced surgical programsOperates a nationally recognized Heart Center, a state-designated Stroke Center, and advanced surgical programs including cardiothoracic, orthopedic, neurological, and vascular surgery, supported by a 36-bed Intensive Care Unit and state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging services.
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Outpatient and Emergency Care Services 1 activity
- Provide emergency and inpatient medical/surgical/psychiatric careProvides emergency, inpatient medical/surgical, and psychiatric care to residents of Albany, Saratoga, and Schenectady Counties, including operation of a 36-bed adult inpatient mental health unit and a 16-bed unit for adolescents aged 11–17.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Provide information on public health issuesProvides information about public health concerns such as Coronavirus (COVID-19) to patients, community members, and staff.
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Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Provide integrated mental health and recovery servicesOffers Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS) for adults aged 18+ to support recovery through skill-building and social activities, and provides on-site integrated primary care at the Outpatient Mental Health Clinic coordinated with mental health treatment.
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Telehealth and Urgent Care Access 1 activity
- Provide walk-in, urgent, and emergent care servicesOperates multiple walk-in care facilities including an emergent care facility in Clifton Park (7 AM–9:30 PM, 7 days/week), an urgent care in Schenectady at Mohawk Harbor (9 AM–8 PM, 7 days/week), and a walk-in clinic at the Family Health Center in Schenectady (Monday–Thursday, 8 AM–5 PM).
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Academic Medical Training Support 1 activity
- Train future physicians and nurses through clinical education programsHosts the Ellis Family Medicine Residency Program and the Belanger School of Nursing, providing clinical training for future physicians and nurses, with residents providing patient care at the McClellan Street location in Schenectady.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Develop personalized treatment plans for sleep disordersDevelops individualized treatment plans for sleep disorders that include CPAP therapy, lifestyle modifications, and medication management.
- Diagnose and treat pulmonary conditionsDiagnoses and treats lung disorders including asthma, COPD, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, lung nodules, pneumonia, and pulmonary hypertension, with management including education, biologic injections, and nebulizer treatments.
- Operate Sleep Disorder Centers and conduct sleep studiesOperates Sleep Disorder Centers that diagnose and treat sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, and restless leg syndrome, conducting sleep studies (polysomnography) either at home or in facility-based centers.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$466.12M
Contributions & grants$11.30M2%
Program service revenue$450.09M97%
Investment income$-11.12M-2%
Other revenue$15.85M
expenses
Total expenses$482.44M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$273.35M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$276.20M
Cash$15.74M
Investments$45.52M
Liabilities$193.70M
Net assets$82.50M
Liquid reserves1.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +4.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL A MILTON | PRESIDENT / CEO | 55 | $861K |
| KEITH C WILLARD | REGISTERED NURSE | 116 | $652K |
| MARC MESICK | VICE PRESIDENT / CFO | 55 | $546K |
| DAVID M LIEBERS MD | CMO | 55 | $461K |
| NANCY O BARNARD | REGISTERED NURSE | 63 | $318K |
| JACQUELINE MONTGOMERY | CHIEF NURSING OFFICER | 55 | $283K |
| JULIE NEWHART | REGISTERED NURSE | 59 | $272K |
| HASSAN ABBAS | MEDICAL PHYSICIST | 40 | $272K |
| CAROLYN R LEVINE MD | PHYSICIAN | 59 | $219K |
board members · 16
- CRISTINE CIOFFI ESQ — TRUSTEE
- DAVID BROWN — TRUSTEE
- DAVID HORAN — CHAIR
- GARY WOOD MD — TRUSTEE, VICE CHAIR THRU 6/30
- JAMES HURLEY — TRUSTEE
- JANET SAPIO-MAYTA — SECTETARY
- JOHN TOBISON — TRUSTEE
- MARK LITTLE — TRUSTEE
- MARY THERRIAULT RN — TRUSTEE
- MICHAEL COCCA — TRUSTEE
- PATRICIA BUHR — TRUSTEE
- ROGER BARROWMAN MD — TRUSTEE
- STEPHANIE ROBERTS ESQ — TREASURER THRU 6/30
- STEPHEN PAGANO — VICE CHAIR AS OF 7/1
- THOMAS HARTMAN — TRUSTEE
- WILLIAM FAUBION — TREASURER AS OF 7/1
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Belanger School of Nursing Partner — Co-located partner providing nursing education and clinical training at the McClellan Street Health Center.
- Bellevue Partner — Collaborates with Bellevue on the World Breastfeeding Week Celebration, including co-branded event promotion.
- Bellevue Delivers Partner — Partner website for accessing maternity classes and support groups.
- Capital District Regional Planning Commission Government — Collaborates on regional health planning initiatives in the Capital District.
- Ellis Family Medicine Residency Partner — Training program affiliated with Ellis Primary Care at the McClellan Street location, where family medicine residents provide patient care.
- Ellis Medical Group Network — Physician network affiliated with Ellis Medicine providing coordinated care.
- Ellis Medicine affiliated provider Partner — Network of providers affiliated with Ellis Medicine who see patients through scheduled appointments.
- HealTheLife Partner — Technology partner providing the mobile app for patient access to health records.
- Hometown Health Centers Partner — Co-hosts the Fall Family Boo Bash event to support compassionate healthcare delivery in the community.
- Medical Center of Clifton Park Partner — Hosts Ellis Emergent Care and Walk-In Care services in Clifton Park.
- New York State Department of Health Government — Designates Ellis Hospital as a Stroke Center.
- New York State Office of Mental Health Government — Collaborates with Ellis Medicine to deliver mental health services and respond to emerging community needs.
- Rehabilitation Support Services (RSS) Partner — Collaborates with Ellis Medicine to operate The Living Room, a walk-in mental health crisis diversion program for adults.
- Schenectady County Office of Community Services Partner — Works closely with Ellis Medicine to provide mental health services during critical community needs and to develop new programs.
- Zephyr Endobronchial Valve Partner — Offers Zephyr Endobronchial Valve procedure as a treatment option for COPD and emphysema.
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.
- Coordinated Access with Timely Responsemethodology: coordinated_accessBy using a coordinated access model with a 24-hour response window, Ellis Medicine improves patient engagement and scheduling efficiency, because prompt confirmation and appointment setting reduce drop-off and improve access to care.
- Crisis Diversion Model for Mental Healthmethodology: crisis_diversionBy providing a non-emergency, calming environment staffed with trained professionals, Ellis Medicine reduces hospitalizations and improves access to care for adults and youth in mental health crisis, because de-escalation in a supportive setting increases engagement and reduces trauma associated with emergency departments.
- Medical Home Model for Care Coordinationmethodology: medical_home_modelBy using a medical home model, Ellis Medicine coordinates patient care across multiple healthcare settings to improve continuity and outcomes, because integrated primary care management leads to more personalized, efficient, and comprehensive treatment.
- Peer Support Integration in Treatmentmethodology: peer_support_integrationBy integrating peer support counseling into mental health and recovery services, Ellis Medicine enhances patient engagement and long-term recovery outcomes, because lived experience fosters trust, reduces stigma, and improves adherence to care plans.