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MILL NECK MANOR SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
MILL NECK, NY · EIN 111700961 · Form 990 · FY2023 · Large ($10M-$50M) · millneck.org
revenue
$10.7M
expenses
$11.9M
net assets
$-12.4M
employees
114
volunteers
15
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

MILL NECK MANOR SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF OPERATES A SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM SERVING NEARLY 120 CHILDREN FROM THE NEW YORK CITY AND LONG ISLAND AREA WHO ARE DEAF OR WHOSE HEARING OR SPEECH IS OTHERWISE IMPAIRED.

profile · synthesized from sources

Special education school serving deaf and hard-of-hearing children from New York City and Long Island, operating as part of the Mill Neck Family of Organizations. Provides academic, vocational, and therapeutic programs on an 86-acre campus in Mill Neck, NY. Also offers audiology services, vocational support for Deaf adults, and community outreach programs.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $156K
    IDEA 611 AND 619 GRANTS - DISTRICT(S) OF RESIDENCE FORWARD FEDERAL GRANT FUNDS TO MILL NECK MANOR WHICH ENABLES ITS PROGRAM TO MEET THE UNIQUE, SPECIALIZED NEEDS OF THE DEAF AND COMMUNICATION-IMPAIRED STUDENTS BY PROVIDING A SPECIALLY TRAINED READING TEACHER TO ENHANCE LITERACY.
  2. #2 $1.36M
    CAMPUS-WIDE - MILL NECK MANOR OWNS SEVERAL BUILDINGS ON THE 86-ACRE LOT. THESE BUILDINGS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SCHOOL, WHETHER OR NOT THEY ARE OCCUPIED. UPKEEP AND MAINTENANCE OF THESE BUILDINGS IS REQUIRED AND HAVE THEIR OWN COSTS, OUTSIDE OF THE REGULAR SCHOOL PROGRAMS. SEVERAL OF THESE BUILDINGS ARE OCCUPIED BY AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS OR ARE RENTED OUT TO OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Center for Hearing Health
Provides free hearing screenings and audiology services to nearly 1,000 people annually; formerly the Mill Neck Audiology Clinic
Infant Toddler Program
Early intervention program providing support to deaf infants and their parents, launched in 1984 to assist families as early as possible
John and Betty Duda Food Pantry
Food pantry program operated by Lutheran Friends of the Deaf to meet basic needs within the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community
Mill Neck Manor Apple Festival
Annual community festival that raises funds through sponsorships, vendor fees, and sales to support programs for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community
Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf
Special education program serving 140 deaf and hard-of-hearing students annually from 39 school districts, offering academic and vocational training in a multilingual environment
Mill Neck Services
Vocational services for Deaf and hard-of-hearing adults, including job placement and day habilitation programs for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities
activities · 11 groups

What they do

  • Deaf and Hard of Hearing Support Services 4 activities
    • Delivering early intervention services for Deaf infants and families
      Operates the Infant Toddler Program to provide early intervention services for Deaf infants and their families.
    • Educating deaf and hard-of-hearing students across multiple school districts
      Serves 140 deaf and hard-of-hearing students annually from 39 school districts, with families speaking 14 different languages, through specialized educational programming.
    • Offering Auditory/Oral Preschool education
      Provides an Auditory/Oral Preschool program at the Deaf Education Center, supporting early language development through listening and spoken language approaches.
    • Operating the Deaf Education Center with state-of-the-art facilities
      Built and operates the Deaf Education Center with modern facilities to support the educational needs of deaf students.
  • Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
    • Conducting public tours and historic preservation
      Offers monthly public tours of Mill Neck Manor and conducts ongoing restoration and preservation projects to enhance public engagement and support operations.
  • Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
    • Delivering hearing health services through free screenings and community events
      Provides free hearing screenings to nearly 1,000 individuals annually and hosts 47 free community events through the Center for Hearing Health.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Hosting annual Apple Festival to support community engagement and funding
      Hosts an annual Apple Festival that brings together thousands of Long Island families, serves as a homecoming for alumni and the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community, and generates proceeds to support access to education and services.
  • Campus Facility Operations and Management 1 activity
    • Managing campus facilities with rental agreements
      Maintains and manages multiple buildings on an 86-acre campus, some of which are occupied by affiliated or external organizations through rental agreements.
  • Structured Literacy Instruction and Dyslexia Support 1 activity
    • Offering specialized literacy instruction for deaf and communication-impaired students
      Provides specially trained reading teachers to improve literacy for deaf and communication-impaired students using federal IDEA 611 and 619 grant funds forwarded by school districts.
  • Hearing Health Services and Support 1 activity
    • Operating audiology services for hard-of-hearing individuals
      Provides audiology services to hard-of-hearing individuals across Long Island through the Mill Neck Audiology Clinic.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Operating food pantry services for Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities
      Runs the John and Betty Duda Food Pantry to meet basic needs of Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals and families.
  • Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Services 1 activity
    • Providing faith and spiritual development programs for Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities
      Offers accessible faith activities, including interpreted Chapel services, pastoral visitation, Bible studies, and Vacation Bible School tailored to Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
  • Vision Rehabilitation Services 1 activity
    • Providing vocational and independent living support for Deaf and non-verbal adults with disabilities
      Offers a Day Habilitation Program to support Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and non-verbal adults with disabilities in developing independent living and employment skills.
  • Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
    • Providing vocational services for Deaf adults
      Places Deaf adults in jobs through Mill Neck Services, with 32 individuals placed in the past year.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$10.71M
Contributions & grants$690K6%
Program service revenue$9.95M93%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$71K
expenses
Total expenses$11.86M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$9.72M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$21.30M
Cash$3.14M
Investments$1.71M
Liabilities$33.71M
Net assets$-12.41M
Liquid reserves4.9 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -0.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
BRADLEY PORCHE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $233K
ADRIANO RANIERI CFO 20 $207K
TIMOTHY CHARON COO 20 $207K
PARASKEVI SERRES DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES 20 $169K
board members · 10
  • BRIAN FRIEDRICH — BOARD MEMBER
  • BRIAN MURRAY — BOARD MEMBER
  • CATHERINE YEADON — BOARD MEMBER
  • CHRISTINE ODDO — BOARD MEMBER
  • DANILO TORRES — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAVID BENKE — CHAIRMAN
  • GREG WALTON — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOSEPH DIBARTOLO — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOYCE BISSO — BOARD MEMBER
  • WILLIAM CHARON — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • Catherine Violet Hubbard Foundation Partner — Collaborated with Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf on the launch of the Kindness Garden project.
  • Catherine Violet Hubbard Foundation Partner — Collaborated with Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf to launch the Kindness Garden project.
  • Chasing Fabulous TV Partner — Featured Mill Neck's mission and Apple Festival on television, increasing public awareness of the organization's work.
  • District(s) of residence Partner — Local school districts forward federal IDEA 611 and 619 grant funds to support specialized literacy services for deaf and communication-impaired students at Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf.
  • Lutheran Friends of the Deaf Partner — Group of Lutheran pastors who founded the organization and purchased the original estate to establish the school.
  • Rotary Club of Floral Park Bell Rose Partner — Collaborated with Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf on the launch of the Kindness Garden project.
  • Rotary Club of Floral Park Bell Rose Partner — Collaborated with Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf to launch the Kindness Garden project.
  • Verizon Funder — Donated $15,000 to the Mill Neck Foundation and provided technology to support remote learning at Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf.
  • Verizon Partner — Partnered with Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf to implement remote learning technology and donated $15,000 to the Mill Neck Foundation.
strategies · 5

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.

  • Accessible Faith and Community Engagement
    methodology: accessible-faith-services
    By offering sign language interpreted faith services, dedicated chapel programs, and community festivals, the organization fosters sustained engagement and belonging within the Deaf community because spiritual and cultural inclusion are key to holistic well-being.
  • Early Intervention for Deaf Infants and Families
    methodology: early_intervention
    By providing early intervention services through the Infant Toddler Program, the organization supports language acquisition and family readiness because early access to communication is foundational to lifelong development.
  • Family-Centered Support to Strengthen Engagement
    methodology: family-centered-support
    By equipping families with resources and promoting sign language and communication skill development, the organization enhances student outcomes because family engagement is critical to the social and academic success of Deaf children.
  • Specialized Literacy Instruction for Deaf Students
    methodology: specialized-literacy-instruction
    By delivering targeted literacy instruction tailored to the unique needs of deaf and communication-impaired students, the organization improves educational outcomes because standard methods are insufficient for this population's linguistic development.
  • Vocational and Social Integration Through Inclusive Community
    methodology: vocational_and_social_integration
    By combining vocational training with participation in an inclusive, language-accessible community, the organization builds skills, self-confidence, and social connection among Deaf and hard-of-hearing students because social and economic integration are mutually reinforcing.