irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $5.23MDAY HABILITATIONTHESE SERVICES GIVE INDIVIDUALS OPPORTUNITY TO CHOOSE FULFILLING AND USEFUL PURSUITS ACCORDING TO THEIR SKILL LEVEL. THE AGENCY MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL TO ESTABLISH A PRESENCE IN THEIR HOME COMMUNITY AND TO DEVELOP A ROLE IN THOSE COMMUNITIES WHICH IS NOW RECOGNIZED BY THEMSELVES AND OTHERS AS VALUABLE. THE AGENCY TRAINS INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIFIC SKILLS AND PROVIDES REQUIRED CLINICAL AND OTHER SUPPORTS TO ENSURE SUCCESS.
- #2 $4.25MFIMOUNTAIN LAKE SERVICES SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR HCBS MEDICAID WAIVER SERVICES; AND, WHO HAVE CHOSEN SELF-DIRECTION AS A MEANS OF SECURING UNIQUE COMBINATIONS OF SUPPORTS AND SERVICES THAT HELP THEM LIVE THE LIFE THEY WANT. OUR FISCAL INTERMEDIARY SERVICES SUPPORT THOSE WHO SELF-DIRECT THEIR INDIVIDUALIZED BUDGETS BY COMPLETING TASKS SUCH AS BILLING AND PAYMENT OF APPROVED GOODS AND SERVICES, FISCAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING, MEDICAID COMPLIANCE AND GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORTS.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Day Habilitation
Provides individuals with opportunities to engage in meaningful activities, develop community presence, and build skills through structured group programs.
Early Intervention
Home-based services for children from birth to age three, including special instruction, speech, physical, and occupational therapy.
Family Support Services
Offers respite care, crisis intervention, and support programs to families caring for a disabled family member at home.
Fiscal Intermediary Services
Supports individuals who self-direct their Medicaid waiver services by handling billing, payments, and compliance reporting.
Residential Habilitation Services
Supports individuals living in group homes or private residences to maintain independence and community integration.
Workcenter / Essex Industries
Vocational training center offering job skills development, work experience, and job placement services for people with disabilities.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 4 activities
- Provide 24-hour supervised residential habilitationProvides 24-hour supervised residential habilitation services to over 220 individuals in Essex County, including support in daily living skills such as cooking, shopping, money management, laundry, and personal hygiene.
- Support families to prevent out-of-home placementDelivers planned and coordinated support to families of individuals with developmental disabilities, including reimbursement programs, Kids’ Camp, Autism Support Services, Crisis Intervention Services, and intensive behavioral support for written behavior plans to prevent out-of-home placement.
- Support independent living through supported housing and respite careOffers supported single-person apartments with designated oversight to six individuals, along with hourly and overnight respite care through in-home, community, and agency-based respite beds to support families of individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Train individuals in daily living and community skillsProvides training in budgeting, household responsibilities, medical appointment assistance, social skills, safety awareness, and community familiarity in home, community, and group settings to promote independence for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 3 activities
- Conduct regional outreach through community partnershipsConducts regional outreach through community-based partnerships across New York State to expand access to services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Deliver vocational training, job placement, and employment supportOperates a vocational training center that provides integrated skills training, job placement, and follow-up support to help individuals with disabilities achieve competitive employment. Places individuals into integrated community work sites with support from Job Coaches and offers pre-vocational training through weaving, horticulture, and Farm Store work experiences. Provided services to 34 individuals in the most recent reporting period.
- Operate integrated workplace for individuals with developmental disabilitiesOperates Essex Industries, an integrated workplace where individuals with developmental disabilities manufacture high-quality canoe accessories for top suppliers worldwide. Provides vocational and prevocational training experiences to support productivity and self-esteem.
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Intake and Referral Coordination 2 activities
- Provide helpline with direct assistance from trained professionalsOperates a live-answer helpline providing direct assistance from trained counselors and attorneys to individuals and families navigating services and supports.
- Refer individuals to legal, advocacy, and healthcare servicesConnects individuals to legal, advocacy, and healthcare services through referrals, supporting holistic health and access to medical and dental care.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Deliver Day Habilitation services for skill development and community integrationProvides day habilitation services that enable individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to engage in community-based activities, develop valued social roles, and build skills in academic, daily living, work, and social domains. Served 206 individuals in the most recent reporting period.
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Specialized Therapy for Children with Disabilities 1 activity
- Deliver clinical and therapeutic servicesProvides specialized clinical services including speech and language, physical, and occupational therapies, and psychological and psychiatric services using internal staff, consultants, and community resources.
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Developmental Disability Service Coordination 1 activity
- Guide individuals and families on OPWDD services and supportsProvides guidance to individuals and families on Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) services and available supports, including service coordination to ensure access to necessary services within and outside the agency.
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Healthcare Compliance and Ethics Programs 1 activity
- Implement corporate compliance programDeveloped and implemented a corporate compliance plan with internal controls, audit methods, ongoing monitoring, and a designated Corporate Compliance Officer to oversee regulatory and operational compliance.
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Guardianship and Representative Payee Services 1 activity
- Offer guardianship and fiscal intermediary servicesProvides Corporate 17-A guardianship services for adults aged 18 and over, including primary and standby guardianship for person and/or property. Also delivers Fiscal Intermediary Services for individuals self-directing their HCBS Medicaid Waiver budgets, including billing, payment processing, fiscal accounting, reporting, and Medicaid compliance. These services were confirmed in both website and IRS-990 documentation.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Provide early intervention and preschool services for children with developmental disabilitiesProvides home-based early intervention services including special instruction, speech therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy for children ages birth to three in partnership with Essex County Public Health Department. Also offers preschool services for children with developmental disabilities.
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Local Food Market Operation 1 activity
- Run Farm Store offering fresh produce and handcrafted goodsOperates the Mountain Weavers’ Farm Store, offering fresh, handpicked produce, dairy, meats, cheeses, baked goods, and handcrafted baskets. Offers work experience in the Farm Store as part of pre-vocational programming to prepare individuals for competitive employment.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$46.71M
Contributions & grants$300K1%
Program service revenue$45.64M98%
Investment income$724K2%
Other revenue$45K
expenses
Total expenses$50.30M
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$40.86M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$34.97M
Cash$2.58M
Investments$21.68M
Liabilities$8.83M
Net assets$26.14M
Liquid reserves5.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -1.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| JOHN MUDGE JR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 37 | $211K |
| ROXANNE BURNS | CFO | 37 | $167K |
| ROWENA SMITH | COO | 40 | $155K |
| SARAH LOUER | SENIOR DIRECTOR CLINICAL SERVICES | 40 | $155K |
| AMY GADDOR | DIRECTOR HUMAN RESOURCES | 40 | $153K |
board members · 11
- CHERIE INDELICATO ESQ — VICE PRESIDENT
- DIANE LASHWAY — DIRECTOR
- DONNA SHAVE — DIRECTOR
- JOHN DEMING — DIRECTOR
- LAURIE KELLEY — PRESIDENT
- NINA MATTEAU — TREASURER
- SHELLEY WINTERS — SECRETARY
- TAMARA DEMING — DIRECTOR
- TONYA NORTON — DIRECTOR
- VALERIE STAHL — DIRECTOR
- WILLIAM BRADLEY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Charles R. Hayes Essex Industries Partner — Integrated work center providing vocational and prevocational training for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Community Service Society of New York Partner — Organization that operates the IDDO program on behalf of OPWDD.
- Essex County Public Health Department Partner — Collaborates with Mountain Lake Services to deliver early intervention services for children birth to three years.
- Essex Industries Partner — Provides Fiscal Intermediary Services in partnership with Mountain Lake Services.
- Mountain Lake Consignment Partner — Local consignment shop that trains individuals in job readiness skills within a community business setting.
- Mountain Weavers' Farm Store and Guild Partner — Farm store that supports pre-vocational training in weaving and horticulture and provides work experience for individuals preparing for competitive employment.
- NYSARC Network — Mountain Lake Services is a chapter of NYSARC, a statewide organization.
- OPWDD Government — State agency determining eligibility for HCBS Medicaid Waiver Services
- OPWDD Government — State agency determining eligibility for residential habilitation services provided by Mountain Lake Services.
- OPWDD Government — State agency through which eligibility for services is determined and service planning is coordinated.
- Office for People With Developmental Disabilities Government — Provides regulatory oversight for Mountain Lake Services.
- Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Government — Primary funder and service system that IDDO helps individuals navigate.
- Tara Peters Government — Corporate Compliance Officer responsible for overseeing implementation of the corporate compliance plan.
- The Arc New York Network — Adheres to the policies and procedures of The Arc New York in delivering guardianship services.
- The Arc New York Network — Mountain Lake Services is a chapter of The Arc New York, part of a statewide network providing services and advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- The Arc New York Network — Mountain Lake Services is the Essex County Chapter of The Arc New York.
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.
- Community Integration and Inclusionmethodology: community_integrationBy embedding services within community settings and promoting participation in natural social and vocational environments, the organization enhances well-being and belonging because meaningful roles in everyday community life build skills, relationships, and long-term sustainability of outcomes.
- Fiscal Intermediary and Administrative Support for Self-Directionmethodology: fiscal_intermediary_modelBy managing fiscal and administrative tasks for HCBS Medicaid Waiver services, the organization enables individuals to exercise control over their support budgets and service providers because removing bureaucratic barriers allows for more responsive, individualized care planning.
- Person-Centered Planning and Self-Directionmethodology: person_centered_supportBy centering individuals' goals, choices, and dignity in service design and delivery, the organization enables greater autonomy, personalized support, and improved quality of life because self-determination fosters engagement, ownership, and more effective use of resources.