irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $4.23MDAY HABILITATION SERVICES - ONCE PEOPLE HAVE AGED OUT OF SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS, DAY HABILITATION CONTINUES TO REINFORCE THE EVERYDAY SKILLS NECESSARY TO SUCCESSFULLY FUNCTION IN THE WORLD AROUND US. WE PLACE A PRIORITY ON OUR DAY HABILITATION PARTICIPANTS SPENDING MORE TIME IN THE COMMUNITY, ALONG WITH OTHER TIME BEING FOCUSED ON LEARNING LIFE SKILLS.
- #2 $757KOTHER PROGRAMS SERVICES INCLUDED COMMUNITY HABILITATION AND RESPITE. COMMUNITY HABILITATION IS PROVIDED TO FACILITATE COMMUNITY INCLUSION, INTEGRATION AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS. INDIVIDUALIZED TRAINING CONCENTRATES IN AREAS OF ADAPTIVE LIVING SKILLS AND BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT. RESPITE PROGRAMING ALLOWS FAMILIES OF PEOPLE ON THE AUTISTIC SPECTRUM WHO LIVE AT HOME TO CONDUCT DAILY ACTIVITIES WHILE ENGAGING THE PERSON ON THE SPECTRUM IN MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Artful Autumn for Autism Acceptance
Annual fundraising event showcasing artwork by individuals with autism and professional artists, supporting organizational programs and promoting inclusion.
Community Habilitation
Individualized training to promote community inclusion, relationship building, and adaptive living skills for children and adults with autism spectrum disorders.
Day Habilitation Services
Provides structured skill-building and community integration for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities after they age out of school-based programs, focusing on adaptive living, behavioral support, and community engagement.
Pottery Program
Creative arts initiative at the Bronx Day Services center that provides therapeutic and expressive opportunities through pottery-making.
Respite Program
Offers temporary relief for families by engaging individuals with autism in meaningful activities while caregivers attend to daily responsibilities.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Day Habilitation Services 2 activities
- Day habilitation and community-based skills programsProvides day habilitation and community habilitation services to children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities, focusing on reinforcing life skills, adaptive behaviors, community inclusion, and relationship building through individualized training.
- Life skills, recreation, and specialized therapeutic programsRuns specialized programs including life skills development, recreational activities, and a pottery program at its Bronx Day Services location to support personal growth and engagement for individuals with developmental disabilities.
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Autism Awareness and Acceptance Initiatives 1 activity
- Community events and awareness initiativesHosts annual events such as the Thanksgiving Week Luncheon, Artful Autumn for Autism Acceptance, and participates in the New York Yankees’ Autism Awareness Day Game to promote inclusion, celebrate achievements, and raise public awareness.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- In-kind donation programAccepts donations of new and gently used toys, clothing, furniture, and household items for use by individuals served across its programs.
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Residential programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesOperates group homes providing residential support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorders. The organization began operating its first home in Westchester in 1981 and currently supports approximately 300 individuals through residential services.
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Respite Care for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Respite services for families of individuals with autismOffers respite programming for families and caregivers of individuals with autism, enabling them to manage daily responsibilities while participants engage in structured, meaningful activities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$19.60M
Contributions & grants$88K0%
Program service revenue$19.45M99%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$63K
expenses
Total expenses$18.05M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$12.28M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$15.95M
Cash$2.31M
Investments$0
Liabilities$11.67M
Net assets$4.28M
Liquid reserves1.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +24.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEX DIMAIO | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $292K |
| MARK CAMPIONE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $254K |
| STEPHEN MATRONE | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $190K |
| DINA HARDY | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 40 | $146K |
| YVETTE FORBES | CONTROLLER | 40 | $144K |
| RICHARD JONES | CHIEF PRODUCT OFFICER | 40 | $144K |
| JUSTIN CASTILLO | DIRECTOR OF BEHAVIORAL SUP | 40 | $122K |
board members · 9
- ALI CHARKEIH — TREASURER
- BOB BEAUDET — VICE PRESIDENT
- DIANA COLE LEE SAM — SECRETARY
- JOSEPH PATULEIA — TRUSTEE
- MICHAEL BROWN — TRUSTEE (ENDED 12/24)
- MICHAEL DRISCOLL — TRUSTEE
- RAY LYLES — TRUSTEE (ENDED 8/25)
- VICTORIA ANDRETTA — TRUSTEE
- VICTORIA BERGER-GROSS — PRESIDENT
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Fountain House Gallery Partner — Hosted SCFU's 5th annual Artful Autumn for Autism Acceptance fundraising event.
- NYS-based not-for-profits Network — Seeks board members with experience in NYS-based not-for-profits, indicating affiliation or alignment with this network.
- New York Yankees Partner — Partners with SCFU for the annual Autism Awareness Day Game.
strategies · 2
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 Community Integrationmethodology: individualized-community-habilitationBy combining tailored life skills training with behavioral support, we increase community participation and relationship building for individuals with autism because individualized habilitation fosters meaningful inclusion beyond program settings.
- Person-Centered Empowerment Modelmethodology: person-centered_careBy using person-centered planning and self-directed care, we foster autonomy and independence for individuals with developmental disabilities because honoring individual agency leads to greater engagement, inclusion, and self-determined outcomes.