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COMMUNITY RESOURCES STATEN ISLAND INC
STATEN ISLAND, NY · EIN 135660279 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P82 · Human Services · Large ($10M-$50M) · cr-si.org
revenue
$37.3M
expenses
$31.5M
net assets
$18.6M
employees
452
volunteers
12
program ratio
87%
profile · synthesized from sources

Community Resources Staten Island (CRSI) is a nonprofit organization serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Staten Island. Founded in 1953, it provides person-centered services including day habilitation, residential support, employment training, and preschool education. The organization promotes independence, community inclusion, and lifelong development through tailored programs and community-based activities.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $6.12M
    THE DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM PROVIDES COMMUNITY-BASED GROUP ACTIVITIES THAT OFFER THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES WHILE ALLOWING PARTICIPATING INDIVIDUALS TO ENGAGE TO ACTIVITIES OF PARTICULAR INTEREST. DAY SERVICES PROGRAMS PROVIDED 31,539 CARE DAYS TO 181 INDIVIDUALS. WE ALSO SERVED 33 INDIVIDUALS IN THE SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT AND COMMUNITY HABILITATION SERVICES.
  2. #2 $2.85M
    THE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PREPARE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN UNDER AGE 5 FOR ACCEPTANCE INTO A PUBLIC SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT. PRE-SCHOOL SERVED 113 STUDENTS (87 STUDENTS IN 51 SED SEATS, 26 STUDENTS IN 26 UPK/3K SEATS).
named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

CRSI Music Studio
Provides music therapy, performance opportunities, and digital music production tailored to participants' abilities and interests.
Community Habilitation
One-on-one support for individuals enrolled in the Medicaid Waiver to build daily living and community participation skills.
Day Habilitation
Offers site-based and community-based (DH WOW) programs focused on life skills, social development, and community engagement for adults with IDD.
Employment Services Program
Includes vocational training, job coaching, and supported employment services to help individuals secure competitive-wage jobs.
Joseph Conti Serenity Garden & Urban Farm
Horticultural training program teaching sustainable living, job readiness, and nutrition through hands-on farming.
Preschool Program
Serves children ages 2.9–5 with developmental disabilities through special education, Universal Pre-K, and inclusive early learning.
Recreation Program
Offers social and skill-building activities including Supplemental Day Habilitation, Social Night, and Weekend Recreation for adults living at home.
Residential Services
Provides supported living in 15 community residences and 5 supportive apartments for over 100 adults with IDD.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
    • Community and in-home habilitation services
      Provides person-centered support to individuals enrolled in the Medicaid Waiver, including one-on-one assistance with daily living skills, travel training, community engagement, academic support, and exploration of hobbies and interests.
    • Residential services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
      Operates 15 community residences and 5 supportive apartments for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities or mental health diagnoses across Staten Island, providing neighborhood-integrated, fully renovated housing with up to 20 hours of weekly staff support for appointments, budgeting, and community access.
  • Healthcare Compliance and Ethics Programs 1 activity
    • Compliance and reporting services
      Operates a compliance hotline, email, and e-fax line to allow anonymous reporting of complaints or concerns about facilities and services.
  • Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
    • Day habilitation services
      Provides site-based and community-based day habilitation programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, offering classroom instruction, recreational activities, community experiences, and real-life skill development such as volunteering and public transportation use; served 31,539 care days to 181 individuals in the reporting year.
  • Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
    • Music and creative arts programs
      Provides a person-centered music program including vocal and instrumental instruction, drum circles, percussion workshops, guitar workshops taught by NYU interns, a digital music lab using GarageBand and Logic Pro, and integrated community performances such as public grand piano events.
  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
    • Preschool and early learning programs
      Offers full-day general and special preschool education, Universal Pre-K, Pre-K3, and after-school day care for children ages 2.9 to 5 in an inclusive environment; served 113 preschool children under age 5, including those in SED, UPK, and 3K seats, to prepare them for public school enrollment.
  • Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
    • Recreation and respite programs
      Offers weekday afternoon programming, weekend full-day recreation, weekly Social Night events, and community-based recreational activities focused on personal development, life skills, social engagement, and creative workshops for adults aged 18 and older who live at home.
  • Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
    • Supported employment and pre-vocational training
      Provides pre-vocational training, volunteer placements, individualized planning, and on-the-job coaching to support job placement and retention; offers Extended Post-Training (EPT) support with full-shift coaching for up to six months for individuals needing intensive assistance.
  • Community-Based Urban Agriculture 1 activity
    • Urban farming and horticulture education
      Operates a 4,000-square-foot organic urban farm and offers hands-on learning programs in hydroponic and traditional horticulture for individuals of all ages and backgrounds; donates a portion of harvested produce to Jacob’s Well Food Pantry.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$37.33M
Contributions & grants$4.78M13%
Program service revenue$31.21M84%
Investment income$147K0%
Other revenue$1.19M
expenses
Total expenses$31.53M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$25.38M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$23.30M
Cash$2.95M
Investments$3.01M
Liabilities$4.66M
Net assets$18.63M
Liquid reserves2.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +34.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 8
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MARY RAFFERTY-CASTRO CEO 40 $472K
ANNA OPSHA CFO 40 $334K
MICHAEL DEGROTTOLE COO 40 $297K
HALYNA LYS CONTROLLER 40 $213K
DENISE GIBSON-PHIPPS SR. DIRECTOR OF QA AND PROG. 40 $182K
GEORGE GADALLA DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES 40 $178K
SHANTIE INDERJIT-GOOLCHARAN SR. DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY 40 $176K
ALEXANDER MINUTO SR. DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE 40 $174K
board members · 12
  • AMY BERGEN — DIRECTOR
  • ANTHONY MINARDO — DIRECTOR
  • CHRISTINE CEA — DIRECTOR
  • CHRISTINE PONZIO — VICE PRESIDENT
  • GUY FRUDA — DIRECTOR
  • JOSEPH CONTI — DIRECTOR
  • JUDITH JONES-JACKSON — DIRECTOR
  • KAREN HESSION — DIRECTOR
  • LOUIS CAVALIERE — PRESIDENT
  • RYAN DEGRAU — DIRECTOR
  • SAMUEL RUDE — DIRECTOR
  • STEVEN RUBINSKY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • Access-VR Partner — Partners with Access-VR to deliver intensive supported employment services, including Extended Post-Training (EPT) on-the-job coaching.
  • Andrew Cottet Partner — Director of Residential Services at Community Resources Staten Island, involved in program leadership and outreach.
  • Doug Papa Partner — Assistant Director of Day Habilitation & Recreation at CRSI, involved in program leadership and implementation.
  • Jacob’s Well Food Pantry Partner — Receives donations of fresh produce from the Joseph Conti Serenity Garden.
  • Joan P. Hodum Early Learning Center Partner — Co-branded early learning center operated in partnership with Community Resources Staten Island.
  • M. Ferraro Partner — Contact person for program inquiries at Community Resources Staten Island.
  • Medicaid Waiver Government — Provides services to individuals enrolled in the Medicaid Waiver program.
  • Michelle Ferraro Partner — Director of Admission & Entitlement Supports at CRSI, responsible for admissions and entitlement assistance.
  • Michelle Ferraro Partner — Director of Admission & Entitlement Supports at Community Resources Staten Island, involved in admissions and entitlement support services.
  • Michelle Ferraro Partner — Director of Admission & Entitlement Supports, point of contact for program participation and tours
  • NYU Music Therapy Program Partner — Collaborates with graduate interns from the NYU Music Therapy Program to deliver guitar workshops.
  • Stephanie Acheampong Partner — Director of Day Habilitation & Recreation at CRSI, involved in program leadership and outreach.
  • Stephanie Acheampong Partner — Director of Day Habilitation & Recreation, point of contact for program participation and tours
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.

  • Community-Integrated Housing and Tiered Support
    methodology: community_integrated_housing
    By placing residential services in neighborhood settings with adjustable levels of staff support, we foster independence and social integration because familiar environments and graduated assistance reduce institutionalization and promote autonomy.
  • Experiential Learning in Natural Settings
    methodology: experiential_learning
    By engaging individuals in real-world, hands-on experiences such as community-based activities and vocational placements, we build practical life skills and social integration because learning through direct experience enhances retention, confidence, and independence.
  • Family-Engaged Early Learning
    methodology: family_engaged_early_learning
    By involving families as core participants in early childhood programming, we strengthen developmental outcomes because family engagement reinforces learning at home and creates continuity between program and home environments.
  • Horticultural and Music Programming for Therapeutic Engagement
    methodology: therapeutic_programming
    By using horticulture and music as active, creative tools, we promote skill-building, healthy living, and community inclusion because these modalities offer accessible, strengths-based pathways to expression, wellness, and social connection for individuals with disabilities.
  • Person-Centered Planning and Lifelong Support
    methodology: person_centered_planning
    By tailoring services to individual interests, strengths, and evolving needs across the lifespan, we promote independence, community inclusion, and long-term engagement because personalized planning increases ownership, dignity, and responsiveness to changing circumstances.