irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2.50MOFFICE FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: COMMUNITY HABILITATION SERVICES, FI SELF DIRECTED SERVICES, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES AND INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT SERVICES. 324 PEOPLE WERE SERVED IN 2024.
- #2 $2.35MNYSED AND OTHER SERVICES - IS A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH THE GOAL OF COMMUNITY INTEGRATION. SERVICES SUCH AS ACCESSIBILITY CONSULTATION, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, EDUCATION ADVOCACY, PEER COUNSELING, PSYCHOLOGY, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, ETC. APPROXIMATELY 4,284 CONSUMERS SERVED.
named programs · 9 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Habilitation
Provides one-on-one support to children and adults with developmental disabilities to build independent living, social, and communication skills in home and community settings.
Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP)
Enables eligible Medicaid recipients to hire and manage their own personal care assistants for help with bathing, dressing, housekeeping, and other daily tasks.
Education Advocacy
Provides information and advocacy for families navigating special education systems, including IEPs and CSE meetings.
Family and Community Engagement Centers (FACE)
Offers training and assistance to parents, schools, and agencies to promote family involvement in education, funded in collaboration with NYSED.
Nursing Home Transition and Diversion (NHTD) RRDC
Helps Medicaid-eligible individuals with disabilities transition from nursing homes into community-based living or avoid institutionalization.
STIC Food Pantry
Provides food assistance to individuals and families served by STIC, available by appointment at the Binghamton office up to twice monthly.
Social Care Network
Connects Medicaid recipients to resources for health-related social needs such as housing, nutrition, and transportation through personalized navigation.
Supported Employment
Assists individuals with disabilities in job seeking, resume writing, employment placement, and job coaching for integrated community jobs.
TBI Waiver RRDC
Supports individuals with traumatic brain injuries to leave nursing homes and access community-based services and supports.
activities · 17 groups
What they do
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 2 activities
- Information and Referral ServicesOperates an Information and Referral Program that connects individuals with disabilities to personalized resources in housing, healthcare, and advocacy. Provides free, unbiased guidance through NY Connects specialists to connect people of all ages and abilities to long-term services such as home care and transportation.
- Social Care Network ProgramUses Social Care Navigators to connect Medicaid recipients in New York to community-based services addressing health-related social needs such as nutrition, housing, and transportation. Also described as connecting individuals to resources for food, housing, and transit through coordinated navigation.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Advocacy Communication PlatformOperates a Voter Voice page to inform the public about current advocacy issues and enable sign-up for notifications and alerts.
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Durable Medical Equipment Loan Programs 1 activity
- Assistive Technology AccessProvides access to assistive technology through demonstrations, short-term loans, and distribution of devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, and portable ramps via its TRAID Center.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Community Habilitation ServicesProvides one-on-one community habilitation services focusing on skill-building in daily living, social interaction, and safety. Delivered to 324 people with developmental disabilities in 2024 as part of a broader suite of direct support services.
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Disability Rights Advocacy & Self-Advocacy Empowerment 1 activity
- Community Outreach and EducationProvides free community outreach presentations on disability rights, independent living, and organizational services. Offers accessibility advice to individuals and businesses to support the creation of barrier-free environments.
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Comprehensive Community Service Hubs 1 activity
- Family and Community Engagement SupportOperates the Family and Community Engagement Center (FACE) as a resource hub for families, schools, and communities supporting children and youth with disabilities from birth to age 22. Houses Southeast and Southwest FACE centers in partnership with NYSED, offering training and support to promote family engagement in education.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Food Pantry ServicesOperates a food pantry at its Main Office in Binghamton for individuals and families served by STIC, accessible up to two times per month by appointment.
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Section 8 Housing Voucher Administration 1 activity
- Housing AssistanceProvides housing assistance by connecting individuals with disabilities to resources for affordable and accessible housing, including Section 8 and housing vouchers.
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Recreational Game Programming 1 activity
- Interactive Recreational ProgrammingOperates five escape rooms as part of Xscapes, an interactive recreational and team-building program open to the public.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Mental Health Counseling ServicesProvides professional counseling services to individuals of any age who self-identify as having a disability, supporting coping, goal attainment, and personal growth. Offers counseling to children aged 5–21 with a dual diagnosis of intellectual/developmental disability and mental health concerns, including support for families addressing challenging behaviors through an OPWDD-funded program.
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Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 1 activity
- Peer Counseling and Peer MentoringOffers peer counseling with flexible, supportive sessions tailored to individual needs, connecting individuals with disabilities to peer counselors for personalized support in achieving independence. Provides direct support through peer mentoring as part of broader independent living programs.
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Self-Sufficiency Empowerment Workshops 1 activity
- Post-Transition Skill Building and SupportProvides up to 12 months of ongoing support and skill-building for individuals after transition to community living, including personalized training in budgeting, meal preparation, and self-advocacy in Binghamton, NY.
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Consumer-Directed Personal Care Administration 1 activity
- Self-Directed Care ProgramsOperates self-direction programs including the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) and Aging Consumer Directed Services (ACDS), enabling Medicaid recipients and individuals aged 60+ to hire, train, and supervise personal assistants or manage personalized budgets for in-home care and support services.
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Special Education System NavigationProvides guidance to families navigating the special education system to secure services for children with disabilities.
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Comprehensive Care Management Services 1 activity
- Transition Support from Institutional SettingsHelps Medicaid recipients transition from nursing homes or unstable housing to safe, affordable community homes. Operates the Open Doors Program and NHTD Waiver and TBI Waiver Regional Resource Development Centers across 12 counties in South-Central New York to assist individuals with disabilities in transitioning from or avoiding institutional care.
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Vocational and Supported Employment ServicesDelivers vocational support services including job development, resume writing, job coaching, and supported employment programming to help individuals with disabilities secure and maintain integrated community employment.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Volunteer EngagementEngages volunteers in supporting fundraisers, community outreach events, awareness campaigns, administrative tasks, data entry, program material preparation, and specialized contributions such as teaching classes, tech support, or creative input.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$19.10M
Contributions & grants$4.51M24%
Program service revenue$14.26M75%
Investment income$359K2%
Other revenue$-16K
expenses
Total expenses$17.66M
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$15.44M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$16.61M
Cash$8.62M
Investments$1.60M
Liabilities$1.72M
Net assets$14.89M
Liquid reserves7.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -15.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER WATSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $102K |
| LUCRETIA HESCO | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR | 40 | $96K |
| JOELLEN DORAK | CONTROLLER | 40 | $75K |
board members · 9
- CHARLES KRAMER — PRESIDENT
- GEORGE WEINSCHENK — BOARD MEMBER
- JEANINE MOLLICA — TREASURER
- JOSEPH BURNS — VICE PRESIDENT
- MARIA DIBBLE — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL PHILLIPS — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHELE MATERESE — SECRETARY
- PAULA RUSSELL — BOARD MEMBER
- PORTIA BARNETT — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Family and Community Engagement Center (FACE) Partner — Collaborative initiative supporting families and communities in the Southern Tier.
- Matthew Requa Partner — Community Outreach and Engagement Specialist coordinating volunteer engagement.
- NY Connects Government — STIC hosts NY Connects specialists as part of a state-affiliated program to connect individuals to long-term services and supports.
- NYS Department of Health Government — Funds the Money Follows the Person (MFP) program at STIC.
- New York Association on Independent Living Network — STIC participates in the statewide Money Follows the Person (MFP) program administered by NYAIL.
- New York State Education Department Partner — Collaborates with STIC to operate the Southeast and Southwest Family and Community Engagement Centers (FACE).
- OPWDD Government — Collaborates with OPWDD on transitions from Intermediate Care Facilities and group homes.
- OPWDD Government — Partner agency administering self-direction services under the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities framework.
- OPWDD Government — Provides funding and program oversight for the Behavior Support Services program.
- Public Partnerships, LLC Partner — Partnered to provide guidance, assistance, and ongoing support for Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) services.
- State Education Department Government — Provided initial grant funding for establishment in 1983
- Voter Voice Partner — Collaborates with Voter Voice to disseminate advocacy alerts and engage the public on disability rights issues.
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.
- Peer-Powered Empowermentmethodology: peer_support_modelBy using peer counseling and shared lived experience as a foundation for support, individuals with disabilities are better equipped to navigate challenges and achieve independence because relatable role models foster trust, reduce isolation, and model successful adaptation.
- Personalized Capacity Buildingmethodology: personalized_skill_buildingThrough individualized skill development, resource referral, and transition planning, we enable greater independence because tailored support addresses specific barriers and equips individuals with tools to manage daily life and advocate for themselves.
- Self-Directed Care Modelmethodology: self_directionBy giving individuals control over their care budgets and service choices, including the ability to hire and manage personal care providers, we increase autonomy and community integration because self-direction fosters independence and aligns support with personal goals.
- Systems Change Through Community-Led Advocacymethodology: community_led_advocacyBy engaging people with disabilities, families, and allies in collective advocacy and public policy efforts, we create lasting structural improvements in accessibility and inclusion because systemic change amplifies individual empowerment and ensures equitable opportunities across community sectors.