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LIBERTY RESOURCES INC

SYRACUSE, NY · EIN 161129675 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Very Large (>$50M) · liberty-resources.org
revenue
$91.9M
expenses
$91.8M
net assets
$23.8M
employees
1,942
volunteers
12
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE IN NEED TO ACHIEVE AN IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFEBY PROVIDING THE MOST COMMUNITY-BASED LEVEL OF INTERVENTION AND SUPPORT.

profile · synthesized from sources

Liberty Resources Inc provides community-based mental health, behavioral health, and special education services primarily to children and adults in New York State. The organization operates outpatient mental health clinics and delivers early intervention therapies for children from birth to age five, including speech, physical, and occupational therapy. It also offers residential support services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $22.72M
    LIBERTY RESOURCES POST, PLLC PROVIDES A RANGE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND RELATED THERAPY SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE PRIMARILY BIRTH TO FIVE YEARS OLD, AND THROUGH SOME OUTSIDE CONTRACTING, SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED TO SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN. THE SCOPE OF SERVICES INCLUDE SPEECH THERAPY, PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER SERVICES, SOCIAL WORK COUNSELING, MUSIC THERAPY, CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC PSYCHOLOGY, SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY, NUTRITION, AUDIOLOGY, APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS (ABA), SERVICE COORDINATION, TODDLER GROUPS, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, SENSORY GYMS AND CLASSROOMS, AND SPECIAL EDUCATION PRESCHOOL CLASSROOMS. THE CHILDREN'S PLAN OF CARE IS INDICATED THROUGH INITIAL AND ONGOING ASSESSMENTS AND TREATMENTS, AND ARE REGULATED THROUGH THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND THE NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT.
  2. #2 $8.37M
    LIBERTY RESOURCES, INC. PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVE (IRA) SERVICES TO 64 PEOPLE IN SUPERVISED AND SUPPORTIVE SETTINGS. SUPERVISED IRAS INCLUDE 24 HOUR SUPPORT IN ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING FOR 365 DAYS PER YEAR, AMOUNTING TO 23,360 DAYS OF SERVICE PER YEAR. SUPPORT IS GIVEN IN AREAS OF RECREATION, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, BEHAVIOR SUPPORT AND ACCOMPLISHING EACH INDIVIDUALS VALUED OUTCOMES.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Behavioral Health Center
Offers outpatient mental health services including individualized treatment planning, counseling, and psychiatric care for children and adults
Individualized Residential Alternatives (IRA)
Provides supervised and supportive residential services for individuals with developmental disabilities, including 24-hour support and intermittent weekly services to promote independence
Liberty Resources Post, PLLC
Provides special education and related therapies including speech, physical, and occupational therapy, special education classrooms, ABA, and psychological services for children birth to five and school-aged youth
Substance Use Disorder Services
Provides treatment and recovery support services for individuals with substance use disorders, operating under a certificate from NYS OASAS
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
    • Behavioral Health and Mental Health Services
      Delivers outpatient mental health services including individualized therapy, psychiatric support, crisis response, and telehealth options for mental health and substance use conditions across Syracuse, Fulton, Rochester, and Oneida. Offers walk-in assessments at the Syracuse Integrated Health Center and provides one-on-one school-based counseling in Onondaga, Oswego, and Monroe counties, with collaboration on 504/IEP plans and crisis response.
  • Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
    • Child and Family Support and Placement Diversion Programs
      Operates the Placement Diversion Program and Family Reunification Program to support youth at risk of out-of-home placement or transitioning back into family and community settings. Delivers clinical, skill-building, foster care, case management, and telecounseling services for at-risk children and adolescents, including those involved in the juvenile justice system, to promote safety, stability, and well-being.
  • Healthcare Compliance and Ethics Programs 1 activity
    • Compliance and Reporting Mechanisms
      Operates a compliance hotline for reporting policy violations, financial concerns, and issues affecting clients or operations.
  • Mobile Mental Health Crisis Intervention 1 activity
    • Crisis Response and Peer Support Services
      Provides crisis response services including phone and in-home support, short-term housing, peer supports, and respite care to de-escalate emotional distress. Operates peer-supported respite houses in Syracuse, Oswego, and Oneida, and offers Recovery Support Navigator services to guide families through addiction treatment and recovery.
  • Student and User Data Privacy & Security 1 activity
    • Data Security Incident Response
      Initiated an internal investigation into a data security incident affecting internal systems on July 22, 2024, engaged third-party cybersecurity professionals, and operates a dedicated toll-free response line for affected clients and employees.
  • Vision Rehabilitation Services 1 activity
    • Disability and Independent Living Support Services
      Provides tools, training, and support services for individuals of all ages with vision or hearing loss to improve personal functioning and maintain independence. Offers Individualized Residential Alternative (IRA) services with 24-hour supervised support, totaling over 23,000 days annually, for approximately 65 individuals.
  • Specialized Therapy for Children with Disabilities 1 activity
    • Early Childhood Special Education and Therapy Services
      Provides comprehensive early childhood developmental services for children birth to age five, including special education, occupational, physical, speech, and music therapies, audiology, nutrition, and care coordination. Conducts diagnostic evaluations and delivers therapeutic interventions focused on communication, social-emotional development, and functional behaviors, serving over 9,000 children annually as of 2023.
  • Comprehensive Primary and Specialty Care Networks 1 activity
    • Integrated Primary and Reproductive Health Care Services
      Provides pediatric and adult primary care, including well-child visits, immunizations, chronic condition management, preventive care, medication management, and specialist referrals at locations in Syracuse, Fulton, Rochester, and Oneida. Also offers reproductive health services such as annual gynecological care, family planning, menopausal care, and treatment for conditions like cysts and fibroids, with same-day sick visit appointments available for current clients.
  • Sliding Fee Scale Healthcare 1 activity
    • Sliding Fee Scale Healthcare Access Program
      Operates a Sliding Fee Scale program that reduces healthcare costs based on income for patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, with a $10 nominal fee for fully discounted visits at Integrated Health Centers.
  • Permanent Supportive Housing for HIV/AIDS 1 activity
    • Transitional Housing for Individuals with HIV/AIDS
      Operates DePalmer House, a 24/7 staffed transitional housing program in Syracuse, NY, for homeless individuals living with HIV or AIDS, providing clinical and support personnel and connecting residents to external health, mental health, chemical dependency, and transportation services.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$91.87M
Contributions & grants$14.02M15%
Program service revenue$76.04M83%
Investment income$193K0%
Other revenue$1.61M
expenses
Total expenses$91.81M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$69.39M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$42.79M
Cash$263K
Investments$5.16M
Liabilities$18.99M
Net assets$23.81M
Liquid reserves0.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +13.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 5
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JEFF TETRAULT FACILITIES DIRECTOR 40 $221K
LAURA ZAFERAKIS POST VICE PRESIDENT 40 $219K
MELISSA JILLSON VP, IC ADMINISTRATION, LRI 40 $207K
STEPHEN RUSSELL VP, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILTIES SERVICES, LRI 40 $169K
MARTA DURKIN VP, BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE 40 $168K
board members · 12
  • DANIEL DEGIROLAMO — DIRECTOR
  • DANIEL J MANNING — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID BOWLES — DIRECTOR
  • DR LAWRENCE STEWART — DIRECTOR
  • DR NANCY MUDRICK — DIRECTOR
  • ELLIOT T BOYCE — DIRECTOR
  • KATHERINE ANTHIS — SECRETARY
  • MICHAEL MADIGAN — TREASURER
  • ROBERT TOOLE JR — PRESIDENT
  • SCOTT GUCCIARDI — DIRECTOR
  • WILLIAM CONOLE — DIRECTOR
  • WINTHROP THURLOW ESQ — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 16

Who they work with

  • 211 Partner — Partners with or refers clients to 211 to connect with additional local services and community support.
  • 211 Partner — Refers clients to 211 for access to additional community services.
  • 988 Lifeline Partner — Collaborates with or refers clients to the 988 Lifeline for 24/7 confidential support in times of distress.
  • 988 Lifeline Partner — Connects clients to 988 Lifeline for free and confidential support in distress.
  • AURORA of CNY Partner — Partners with AURORA of CNY to provide services promoting independence and equal opportunity for people with vision and hearing loss.
  • AURORA of CNY, Inc. Partner — Partners to deliver services for people with vision or hearing loss, including advocacy and best practices for access to medical care, education, employment, and community participation.
  • Angela Ball Government — Corporate Compliance Officer at Liberty Resources
  • Equifax Partner — Directs affected individuals to contact Equifax to place a security freeze on their credit report.
  • Experian Partner — Directs affected individuals to contact Experian to place a security freeze on their credit report.
  • Genoa Pharmacy Partner — Partners with Genoa Pharmacy to provide on-site pharmacy services at Liberty Resources locations.
  • Liberty POST Partner — Partner organization providing early childhood diagnostic and pediatric therapy services
  • New York State Department of Health Government — Regulates special education and therapy services for children through oversight and compliance.
  • New York State Education Department Government — Regulates special education and therapy services for children through oversight and compliance.
  • New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports Government — Issued an operating certificate to expand substance use disorder services.
  • Onondaga County Government — Service location and contact information listed for Onondaga County indicates operational presence or partnership within the county jurisdiction.
  • TransUnion Partner — Directs affected individuals to contact TransUnion to place a security freeze on their credit report.
strategies · 4

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.

  • Evidence-Based, Integrated Care Delivery
    methodology: evidence_based_integrated_care
    By implementing rigorously researched, evidence-based practices within an integrated care framework, we produce improved outcomes for at-risk populations because proven models ensure fidelity and effectiveness across complex health and social needs.
  • Family-Centered Systems Strengthening
    methodology: family_centered_care
    By engaging and strengthening family systems as central to care, we produce improved safety, stability, and well-being for individuals because family relationships are foundational to long-term resilience and reduced system involvement.
  • Housing-Treatment Integration for Vulnerable Populations
    methodology: housing_with_treatment_integration
    By integrating addiction recovery and medical treatment adherence support directly into housing services, we produce greater health and housing stability because removing structural barriers enables consistent engagement with care.
  • Whole-Health Integration Model
    methodology: whole_health_integration
    By integrating physical, mental, social, and emotional health services through a multidisciplinary team, we produce better health and stability outcomes because addressing all dimensions of a person’s well-being enables more effective and sustainable care.