irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2.71MRESIDENTIAL SERVICES- THE ADULT RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM WITH EQUINOX INC. CONSISTS OF THREE COMMUNITY RESIDENCES AND ONE APARTMENT PROGRAM. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE 24/7 ON SITE STAFFING COVERAGE AND SERVES ADULTS (18 AND OLDER) WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. STAFF TEACH SKILLS TO RESIDENTS AND ASSIST THEM WITH SUPPORT SERVICES TOWARD A GOAL OF MORE INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY LIVING. IN 2023, 79 CLIENTS WERE SERVED.
- #2 $3.19MDOMESTIC VIOLENCE - EQUINOX'S DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES INCLUDE A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OUTREACH SERVICES. THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER IS A 30 BED SHELTER OPEN TO ALL VICTIMS AND THEIR DEPENDENT CHILDREN, REGARDLESS OF GENDER, AGE, ETHNICITY OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION. THE SHELTER AND OUTREACH SERVICES PROVIDES SAFETY, SUPPORT, ASSISTANCE AND TOOLS VICTIMS NEED TO ESCAPE ABUSIVE SITUATIONS AND TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR LIVES. DURING 2023, 3,462 PEOPLE WERE SERVED.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Residential Program
Provides 24/7 staffed community residences and apartment programs for adults (18+) with mental illness, teaching life skills and supporting independent living
Domestic Violence Outreach Services
Community-based support and tools for victims of domestic violence to escape abusive situations and regain control of their lives
Domestic Violence Shelter
30-bed shelter offering safety and support services for domestic violence victims and their dependent children, regardless of gender, age, or background
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 2 activities
- Operating emergency shelter and transitional housing for domestic violence survivorsOperates a 30-bed emergency shelter for domestic violence survivors with stays up to 90 days, providing 24-hour staffing, safety, counseling, case management, and support for dependent children. This is the only domestic violence shelter of its kind in Albany County. Served 232 adults and 85 children in 2023.
- Providing domestic violence crisis intervention and outreach servicesOperates a 24-hour domestic violence hotline offering confidential crisis intervention, counseling, referrals, and shelter information; served nearly 2,000 callers in 2023. Also provides counseling, advocacy, and outreach services to 2,135 individuals annually.
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Elder Abuse and Legal Advocacy Services 1 activity
- Addressing elder abuse through specialized servicesOperates the Elder Abuse Services Project and offers specialized services for elder abuse victims within the domestic violence shelter program.
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Supportive Housing for Mental Illness 1 activity
- Delivering residential and outpatient mental health servicesOperates three community residences and one apartment program with 24/7 on-site staffing for adults aged 18+ with mental illness, serving 79 clients in 2023. Provides outpatient mental health services to 463 individuals and family members through the Outpatient Clinic, PROS, Family Resources Program, and InSights program for college students. Also serves 102 adults through four Mental Health Residential Programs.
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Language Access Services 1 activity
- Ensuring equitable access to servicesAdvises clients of their right to non-discrimination, informs them about the use of their personally identifiable information (PHI), and provides access to interpreters or translators in the top 15 languages used in New York State.
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Discount Retail for Reuse 1 activity
- Operating vocational program through thrift boutiqueOperates GreatFinds, a women's thrift boutique that provides mental health clients with opportunities to develop job skills and confidence.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Organizing annual community Thanksgiving dinnerOrganizes an annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner that serves over 10,000 meals to lonely, homebound, homeless, or food-insecure individuals; provided 10,200 meals in 2023.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Providing strategic governance through advisory councilOperates an advisory council composed of community and business leaders to provide strategic insight and guidance to organizational leadership.
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Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 1 activity
- Providing substance abuse treatment and co-occurring disorder servicesProvides substance abuse services to 334 adolescents and adults affected by opiate or heroin addiction, including walk-in assessments five days a week at the Counseling Center for Chemical Dependency. Offers integrated behavioral health services for clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders at 500 Central Avenue.
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Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
- Supporting youth independence and outreachProvides support, guidance, life skills training, and mentoring to 865 low-income youth annually through the Youth Outreach Center, Street Outreach, Mentoring Programs, and Transitional Living Program to promote independence.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$10.38M
Contributions & grants$4.79M46%
Program service revenue$5.81M56%
Investment income$-462K-4%
Other revenue$237K
expenses
Total expenses$10.69M
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$6.42M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$8.99M
Cash$1.22M
Investments$792K
Liabilities$4.38M
Net assets$4.62M
Liquid reserves2.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -10.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| ARIF SHAHABUDDIN | MEDICAL DIRECTOR | 32 | $189K |
| KATHRYN FLETCHER | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER | 40 | $182K |
| VIRGINIA GOLDEN | FORMER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $131K |
board members · 17
- ADAM ZARANKO — BOARD MEMBER
- ANNETTE JOHNSON — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID W MEYERS ESQ — BOARD MEMBER
- DENNIS A FIRST — BOARD MEMBER
- DENNIS MCDONALD — BOARD MEMBER
- ELLIOTT ROSEN — BOARD MEMBER
- ELMER STREETER — BOARD MEMBER
- JEREMY SPEICH ESQ — BOARD MEMBER
- JILL PARSONS — BOARD MEMBER
- LAURI ROSMARIN-PLATTNER — BOARD MEMBER
- LINDA MACFARLANE — VICE CHAIR
- LORRAINE D'ALEO — BOARD MEMBER
- M SHERRY GOLD — BOARD MEMBER
- MARILYN PENDERGAST — TREASURER
- MARK R HOLTZMAN — CHAIR
- NEILA LACHHANDER — BOARD MEMBER
- ROSE J JACKSON — SECRETARY
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Albany Consulting Group Partner — President & CEO Kevin O’Connor serves on the Advisory Council, contributing strategic insight to Equinox leadership.
- Albany County Government — Primary provider of domestic violence services for Albany County
- Anchor Agency Partner — President & CEO Marvin Freedman serves on the Advisory Council, contributing strategic insight to Equinox leadership.
- CDPHP Partner — Provides health insurance coverage for Equinox employees through a partnership with CDPHP.
- Capital EAP Partner — Provides Employee Assistance Program services to Equinox staff.
- Capital Region Network — Member organization serving the Capital Region community.
- ClearView Center Partner — Equinox merged with ClearView Center in 2012 to form the current organization.
- Hudson River United Services Coalition — Founding member of HRUS, a multi-county consortium of human services agencies.
- Hunger Solutions New York Partner — Andres J. Vives, a board member of Equinox Inc, is affiliated with Hunger Solutions New York.
- Jeffery Stone Consulting Partner — Jeffrey Stone serves on the Advisory Council, contributing strategic insight to Equinox leadership.
- Mohawk Hudson Humane Society Partner — Collaborates on the Safe Haven Program, allowing survivors to safely house pets during domestic violence crises.
- Nigro Companies Partner — President John Nigro serves on the Advisory Council, contributing strategic insight to Equinox leadership.
- Not specified Partner — Partnership details not specified in source
- Times Union Partner — Publisher & CEO George R. Hearst III serves on the Advisory Council, contributing strategic insight to Equinox leadership.
- Tri City Rentals Partner — Partner Norman Massry serves on the Advisory Council, contributing strategic insight to Equinox leadership.
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.
- Continuum of Care for Domestic Violence Survivorsmethodology: continuum_of_careBy offering emergency shelter and transitional housing within a structured continuum of care, survivors are supported through stages of safety and independence, because long-term recovery requires phased, stable support.
- Integrated Behavioral Health Approachmethodology: integrated_behavioral_healthBy co-locating mental health and substance abuse services, clients with co-occurring disorders experience improved outcomes because integrated care reduces barriers and treats the whole person.
- Person-Centered, Recovery-Oriented Caremethodology: recovery_oriented_careBy offering individualized, compassionate services that prioritize healing and independence, clients with mental illness achieve recovery because autonomy and dignity are central to sustained well-being.
- Trauma-Informed Empowerment Modelmethodology: trauma_informed_careBy providing safety, support, and tools in a trauma-informed environment, survivors of domestic violence are empowered to escape abuse and regain control of their lives, leading to greater stability and recovery because healing begins with safety and agency.
- Vocational Rehabilitation Through Social Enterprisemethodology: vocational_rehabilitationBy using a thrift boutique to deliver vocational training, mental health clients build job skills and self-confidence as part of recovery, because meaningful work fosters dignity and reintegration.