irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $5.34MSPECIAL PRESCHOOL INTERVENTION FOR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION (SPICE) - A THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT FOR 46 PRESCHOOLERS AGES 3 TO 5 WITH DISABILITIES. SPICE PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL CHILD AS WELL AS COUNSELING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO FAMILIES.
- #2 $6.61MMANAGED CARE- CASE MANAGEMENT - CASE MANAGERS ARE A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT FOR FAMILIES, PROVIDING SUPPORT AND AN INDIVIDUAL PLAN OF CARE BASED ON EACH CHILD'S NEEDS AND STRENGTHS. CASE MANAGEMENT IS AVAILABLE TO ANYONE AGED 0-21 WHO HAS EXPERIENCED TRAUMA OR WHO HAS SERIOUS HEALTH OR BEHAVIORAL ISSUES AND HAS OR IS ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID.- CHILD AND FAMILY TREATMENT & SUPPORT SERVICES (CFTSS) - NEW MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES AVAILABLE WITH NYS CHILDREN'S MEDICAID. THERAPY SERVICES INCLUDE ASSESSMENTS AS WELL AS INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPIES. REHABILITATION SERVICES INCLUDE LEARNING TO INCORPORATE THERAPY GOALS INTO EVERYDAY LIFE, BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS AND LEARNING SELF-CARE.-HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES (HCBS) - MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES AVAILABLE WITH NYS CHILDREN'S MEDICAID. THERAPY SERVICES INCLUDE LEARNING TO INCORPORATE THERAPY GOALS INTO EVERYDAY LIFE, BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS AND LEARNING SELF-CARE.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Head Start
Early childhood development program for low-income families providing comprehensive services including early learning, health screenings, and family support
SPICE (Special Preschool Interventions for Children’s Education)
Full-day special education program for preschool children with developmental delays or disabilities, offering individualized instruction, therapy services, and family support
Small Wonders Daycare
Daycare program for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years providing developmentally appropriate care, early learning activities, and meals
Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK)
Free pre-kindergarten program for 3- and 4-year-olds in partnership with Syracuse City School District, following district curricula to prepare children for kindergarten
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 2 activities
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment ServicesDelivers mental health and substance abuse treatment services under New York State Children's Medicaid, including assessments, individual and group therapies, psychiatric support, and psychosocial rehabilitation. Services are provided in-home and in the community, focusing on helping children incorporate therapy goals into daily routines, build relationships, improve emotional regulation, and develop self-care skills. Includes crisis planning, trigger identification, and coping skills education.
- Specialized Treatment for Youth with Problematic Sexual BehaviorsProvides treatment and prevention services for youth aged 5–18 exhibiting problematic sexual behaviors, including comprehensive sexual risk behavior assessments using standardized tools and psychosocial evaluations. Offers specialized treatment programs lasting 6 to 18 months that support youth and families in creating safe home environments and reduce the likelihood of re-engagement in problematic behaviors.
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Residential Care for At-Risk Youth 2 activities
- Residential Treatment and Crisis Care for Youth with Mental Health and Behavioral ChallengesOperates a multi-service residential treatment and education center for children with emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric challenges, including three Children's Crisis Residence facilities (Heron Hall, White Pine Hall, Tamarack Hall) providing short-term residential care for youth in mental health crisis. The organization expanded its residential capacity to 20 beds with the opening of Tamarack Hall and provides long-term residential care for youth ages 11–21 in six Campus Cottages, each with individualized treatment plans. The facilities offer private bedrooms, supportive services, counseling, education, and psychiatric medication management.
- Transitional Living and Independent Living Support for YouthOperates two off-campus Agency-Operated Boarding Homes for young men ages 13–21 transitioning toward independent living, providing structured residential support, life skills development, community engagement, and access to psychiatric, medical, and chaplaincy services. One home has a capacity of six adolescent males and focuses on leadership, trauma-informed skill development, and community integration.
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Medicaid Health Home Care Coordination 1 activity
- Community-Based Care Management and Case CoordinationProvides community-based care management for children and youth aged 0–21 with trauma, serious health, or behavioral issues who are Medicaid-eligible, serving as a single point of contact to coordinate communication among caregivers and providers. Delivers individualized care plans, health promotion, referrals to community and social services, and ensures comprehensive management of health and social needs through care coordination, transitional care, and information sharing to prevent service gaps.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Early Education and Special Preschool ServicesOperates early education programs at three locations in Syracuse and East Syracuse, serving over 200 children, including daycare for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years and free Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) for eligible 3- and 4-year-olds. Provides full-day special education services for preschool children with developmental delays or disabilities in six classrooms using mixed-age, high-support models, along with on-site speech, occupational, and physical therapy, counseling, and social work services as outlined in IEPs. The Flora Bernice Foundation Literacy Center, operational since 2012, supports academic programming with classroom instruction, tutoring, and access to books and technology.
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Summer Academic Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Educational and Literacy Enrichment InitiativesSupports literacy and academic enrichment through the Flora Bernice Foundation Literacy Center and the Literacy & History in Motion summer initiative, funded by a 2026 Literacy Champion Grant. Offers classroom instruction, tutoring, extracurricular programming, and partnerships with the Syracuse City School District to serve residential and community youth.
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Employability and Youth Development ProgramsRuns EPIC, an employability initiative for youth ages 14–21 to develop skills for meaningful employment, and hosts creative expression activities such as a free-write poetry contest during National Poetry Month to support youth engagement and personal development.
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Parenting Support for At-Risk Families 1 activity
- Family Support and Preventive Education ProgramsOperates high-intensity Family Support Programs to stabilize children in foster care, reduce placement disruptions, and prevent recidivism, while also providing preventive Family Education Programming for families at risk of child removal. Uses education and hands-on teaching to build parenting skills, deliver counseling, and provide supportive services to 80 families annually, aiming to prevent child removal and support family stability.
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Church and Congregation-Based Financial Aid 1 activity
- Funding for Uncovered Residential Treatment CostsFunds Children's Crisis Residence stays through grants when insurance does not cover costs, ensuring no out-of-pocket expense for families.
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Respite Care for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Residential and Community-Based Care for Youth with Developmental Disabilities and Complex Medical NeedsProvides short-term respite services for youth up to age 26 with developmental disabilities or complex medical conditions through a respite center and the Intensive Behavior Respite Program at Casey’s Place in Syracuse. Services include therapeutic respite during after-school hours, school breaks, and summer months, supporting socialization, peer relationships, and recreational activities in a home-like and community setting.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$38.26M
Contributions & grants$4.67M12%
Program service revenue$32.96M86%
Investment income$173K0%
Other revenue$465K
expenses
Total expenses$34.48M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$28.47M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$43.85M
Cash$5.70M
Investments$18.00M
Liabilities$6.12M
Net assets$37.73M
Liquid reserves8.3 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +15.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| CASEY PATRICK | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $213K |
| NAPPA DIANE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $172K |
| TULOWIECKI TERRI | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $162K |
| RIPOSA RUTH ANN | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $135K |
| FEOCCO SARAH | CHIEF PHYCHOLOGIST | 40 | $121K |
board members · 18
- AIELLO DAVID M — BOARD MEMBER
- BHATTACHARJEE MERRY — SECRETARY
- BOBBETT JODI C — BOARD MEMBER
- BROWN ERIC M CFP — BOARD MEMBER
- CAPRIOTTI DAVID M PLLC — BOARD MEMBER
- CLEARY DENNIS T — VICE PRESIDENT
- DOUGHERTY SEAN P — BOARD MEMBER
- DUDARCHIK MARGARET L — VICE PRESIDENT
- LEISTER JONATHAN K — BOARD MEMBER
- LOUCKS DANA C — PRESIDENT
- MASSEY F JASPER — BOARD MEMBER
- MCGUIRE THOMAS — BOARD MEMBER
- MERRIN GABRIEL J PH D — BOARD MEMBER
- MILLER ALISON K — BOARD MEMBER
- PALLERIA CONSTANCE B — BOARD MEMBER
- RANDALL KEVIN — BOARD MEMBER
- RYAN RAYMOND B — TREASURER
- YOUNG JENNIFER — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Child Health Plus Government — Alternative coverage pathway for children eligible for CFTSS services
- Cortland County Department of Social Services Partner — Collaborates with Elmcrest to identify families for services and support foster care stabilization and prevention of child removal.
- Fostering Leadership Partner — Provides significant financial investments to support services for the 2,500 children and family members served annually by Elmcrest.
- Helen Kelley Partner — Agency Development Officer responsible for coordinating campus visits and engagement opportunities.
- Heron Hall Partner — One of three Children's Crisis Residence facilities operated by Elmcrest Children's Center.
- Literacy Coalition of Onondaga County Funder — Awarded Elmcrest the 2026 Literacy Champion Grant for the Literacy & History in Motion initiative.
- Medicaid Government — Eligibility for services requires enrollment in Medicaid; the program operates as part of Medicaid Managed Care.
- Medicaid Government — Primary payer and eligibility pathway for CFTSS services
- Medicaid Managed Care Government — Required enrollment pathway for children accessing CFTSS services
- Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Funder — Provided funding to launch the Intensive Behavior Respite Program at Casey’s Place.
- New York State Medicaid Government — Source of funding and service eligibility for Child and Family Treatment & Support Services (CFTSS) and Home and Community Based Services (HCBS).
- Onondaga County Department of Children and Family Services Partner — Partnership to provide free support and treatment services; families are connected through DCFS Preventive Unit for case management and access to resources.
- Syracuse City School District Partner — Partners to provide free Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) and aligns curriculum with district standards.
- Syracuse City School District Partner — Partnership to deliver academic programming at the Elmcrest Literacy Center and K-12 School for residential youth.
- Tamarack Hall Partner — Newest Children's Crisis Residence facility operated by Elmcrest Children's Center.
- White Pine Hall Partner — One of three Children's Crisis Residence facilities operated by Elmcrest Children's 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.
- Integrated, Multi-Systemic Support Modelmethodology: integrated-supportBy coordinating residential, educational, community-based, and clinical services within a unified system, ELMCREST improves outcomes for children with complex emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs because integrated care reduces fragmentation, enhances continuity, and addresses the full context of a child's life.
- Strengths-Based, Individualized Youth Developmentmethodology: strengths-basedBy focusing on individual strengths and using personalized, relationship-driven approaches in therapeutic and educational settings, ELMCREST fosters youth empowerment and recovery because recognizing agency and potential increases engagement, self-efficacy, and long-term behavioral change.
- Trauma-Informed, Family-Centered Treatment with Continuity of Caremethodology: trauma-informed careBy delivering trauma-informed, family-centered interventions that prioritize stability in school, relationships, and existing services, ELMCREST reduces disruption during crises and promotes long-term stabilization because maintaining connections to familiar environments strengthens resilience and treatment adherence.