irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $278KNURSING AND AID RELATED SERVICES:CHC PROVIDES NURSING ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES FOCUSE ON ASSESSING STUDENTS' DAILY HEALTH, DEVELOPING INDIVIDUALIZED HEALTH CARE PLANS, ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION, GASTROSTOMY TUBE FEEDINGS, RESPIRATORY CARE (OXYGEN ADMINISTRATION, TRACH CARE, VENTILATOR NEEDS), MONITORING OF SEIZURES, MONITORING OF SKIN INTEGRITY, CHECKING AND RECORDING OF IMMUNIZATIONS. IN ADDITION, WE CONTINUOUSLY EDUCATE OUR STAFF, SHARE RESOURCEFUL INFORMATION WITH FAMILIES, AND PROMOTE HEALTH AND SAFETY TO FACILITATE EACH STUDENT'S PARTICIPATION IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AND TO FOSTER THEIR EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS.
- #2 $13KEVALUATION RELATED SERVICES:CHC LEARNING CENTER PROVIDES EARLY INTERVENTIONS (EI) AND PRESCHOOL EVALUATIONS THROUGH WESTERN NEW YORK SCHOOL DISTRICTS. EVALUATIONS DETERMINE A CHILD'S ELIGIBILITY INTO A EARLY INTERVENTION (FROM BIRTH TO AGE 3) OR A PRESCHOOL PROGRAM(FROM AGE 3-5). EVALUATIONS ARE CONDUCTED BY A FULLY LICENSED AND CERTIFIED TEAM. EVALUATIONS ARE PROVIDE FOR EDUCATION, OCCUPATIONAL/PHYSICAL/SPEECH LANGUAGE THERAPY'S, PSYCHOLOGICAL/SOCIAL HISTORY AND VISION.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Evaluation Related Services
Conducts early intervention (birth to age 3) and preschool (age 3–5) evaluations for Western New York school districts, including assessments in education, occupational/physical/speech therapy, psychology, social history, and vision by licensed professionals
Nursing and Aid Related Services
Provides daily health assessments, individualized healthcare plans, medication administration, gastrostomy tube feedings, respiratory care, seizure monitoring, and skin integrity checks; also includes staff training and family education to support student participation in education
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Special Education Support Services 3 activities
- Educational services for students ages 5 to 21Provides educational services for school-age students between 5 and 21 years old through a specialized school in Amherst, New York, supporting students with multiple disabilities.
- On-site nursing and health services for studentsProvides comprehensive nursing services including daily health assessments, medication administration, gastrostomy tube feedings, respiratory care, seizure monitoring, and immunization tracking to support student participation in education.
- School relocation for normalized educational experienceMoved its educational program to North Hill School in the Maryvale School District to support a more normalized educational experience for students with disabilities.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Community transition programs for students aged 15 to 21Conducts community transition trips for students aged 15 to 21 to promote real-world readiness and independent living skills.
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Early Childhood Developmental Evaluation and Screening 1 activity
- Early intervention services for children under 3Provides early intervention services for children under the age of 3, including evaluations and support services to address developmental needs.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Preschool programs for children ages 3 to 4Offers preschool programs for children ages 3 to 4 years old, including eligibility evaluations and developmental support.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Recreational events for studentsOrganizes recreational events such as bubble parties and storytelling performances led by university theatre students to support student engagement and social development.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Student art expo and artisan fairHosts an annual student art expo and artisan fair to showcase student artwork and support engagement with local creators.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.76M
Contributions & grants$39K1%
Program service revenue$4.66M98%
Investment income$3K0%
Other revenue$59K
expenses
Total expenses$4.69M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$3.82M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.85M
Cash$842K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2.19M
Net assets$658K
Liquid reserves2.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +4.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANICE GENTZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $118K |
board members · 10
- ADAM SZYMCZAK — VICE PRESIDENT
- ANA STEARNS — BOARD MEMBER
- HANNAH ESTES — SECRETARY
- KATE HAHN — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL SZALACH — PRESIDENT
- ROBIN GRANDIN — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBIN TOMASULA — TREASURER
- THOMAS LORENTZ — BOARD MEMBER
- TIMOTHY SEMBER — BOARD MEMBER
- ZACHARY MCARDLE — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- BOA Partner — Featured sponsor of CHC Learning Center
- Buffalo Motorama Partner — Featured sponsor of CHC Learning Center
- Butler Mitchell Association Partner — Featured sponsor of CHC Learning Center
- Hartloff Benefit Partner — Featured sponsor of CHC Learning Center
- Hartloff Benefit Solutions, LLC Partner — Serves as a presenting sponsor for the CHC Student Art Expo & Artisan Fair.
- Ilio DiPaolo's Partner — Featured sponsor of CHC Learning Center
- J.W Swanson Partner — Featured sponsor of CHC Learning Center
- M & T Bank Partner — Featured sponsor of CHC Learning Center
- Maryvale School District Partner — Partnered with CHC Learning Center by hosting its program at North Hill School within the district.
- Niagara University Theatre Partner — Collaborates with CHC Learning Center to provide storytelling performances for children.
- North Hill School Partner — Hosted CHC Learning Center's program starting in 1977 to support a more normalized educational environment.
- PPS Pension Services Partner — Serves as a presenting sponsor for the CHC Student Art Expo & Artisan Fair.
- Pension Services Partner — Featured sponsor of CHC Learning Center
- Varity Clubs Partner — Featured sponsor of CHC Learning Center
- West Herr Partner — Featured sponsor of CHC Learning Center
- Western New York School Districts Partner — Collaborates with school districts in Western New York to provide early intervention and preschool evaluation services.
- Zaepfel Development Partner — Featured sponsor of CHC Learning Center
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.
- Individualized Developmental Supportmethodology: individualized_developmental_supportBy tailoring early intervention to each child's unique developmental needs, we promote holistic growth and learning, because individualized approaches respect the child's pace and capacity for progress.
- Integrated Holistic Servicesmethodology: comprehensive_and_integrated_servicesBy delivering coordinated educational, therapeutic, and health services in a unified setting, we address the full spectrum of student and family needs, because integrated support systems remove barriers to access and create consistent, reinforcing environments for development.
- Play-Based and Adaptive Learning Modelmethodology: play_based_learningBy using play-based methods and adaptive curricula, we develop skills and school readiness in children with disabilities, because these approaches engage cognitive, emotional, and social development in ways that respond to each child's abilities and learning trajectory.