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GATEWAY COUNSELING CENTER INC
BRONX, NY · EIN 133492890 · Form 990 · FY2023 · Large ($10M-$50M) · gccnyc.org
revenue
$15.2M
expenses
$15.8M
net assets
$13.9M
employees
199
volunteers
8
program ratio
84%
mission · from form 990

GATEWAY PROGRAMS ARE INNOVATIVE AND ENCOURAGE SELF EXPRESSION AND CREATIVITY AMONG PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL CHALLENGES. OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE UNIQUE IN THAT THEY FOCUS ON EACH INDIVIDUAL'S STRENGTHS TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR VALUED OUTCOMES. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDE INSTRUCTORS, COUNSELORS AND PROGRAM COORDINATORS TO MAKE EACH INDIVIDUAL'S LEARNING EXPERIENCE UNIQUE. WE INCORPORATE AND COMBINE TECHNOLOGY, WELLNESS, AND THE ARTS TO ENRICH PEOPLE'S LIVES. THIS YEAR, WE ACHIEVED OUR MISSION BY PROVIDING ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTED COMMUNITY INCLUSION AND SOCIAL INTERACTION, THUS INCREASING POSITIVE SOCIAL BEHAVIORS AND INDEPENDENCE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Gateway Counseling Center Inc provides day programs and support services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and adults with mental illnesses in New York City and Westchester County. The organization offers person-centered, state-certified programs focused on increasing independence, social engagement, and life skills through community-based activities, therapy, and family support. Programs are tailored to individual goals and certified by New York State’s OPWDD and OMH.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $3.54M
    GCC TRANSPORTATION LLC PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INCLUDING AMBULETTE AND LIVERY, WITHIN THE CITY OF NEW YORK. THESE SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO:1. INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DISABLED, MEDICALLY FRAIL, OR INFIRM.2. MEDICAID-ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING:A. THOSE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES OR MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS.B. INDIVIDUALS ATTENDING PROGRAMS AUTHORIZED BY THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH, OR DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, INCLUDING PROGRAMS AT GATEWAY COUNSELING CENTER, INC. AND OTHER NONPROFIT OR FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.C. THE INFIRM OR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.D. INDIVIDUALS AUTHORIZED BY THEIR HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS (HMOS) OR HEALTH PLANS.
  2. #2 $1.35M
    TO SERVE ADULT INDIVIDUALS WITH SEVERE AND PERSISTENT PSYCHIATRIC ILLNESSES WHO ARE VULNERABLE TO STRESS AND ARE IN NEED OF CLINICAL SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE THROUGH ITS CONTINUING GROUP DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM. ITS THERAPEUTIC FRAMEWORK HELPS EACH INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVE THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE LEVEL OF FUNCTIONING AND INDEPENDENCE WHILE AVOIDING FREQUENT HOSPITALIZATIONS. GCC OFFERS THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF SERVICE TO EVERY PERSON ACCEPTED FOR TREATMENT. GCC'S STAFF COORDINATES, INTEGRATES AND OVERSEES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES WHICH ENHANCE THE PERSON'S COPING SKILLS, DEVELOPS SOCIAL NETWORKING AND REDUCES THE STIGMA OF MENTAL ILLNESS. THIS PROGRAM IS CERTIFIED BY THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH ("OMH"). CURRENTLY ENROLLED: 92. PROGRAM OPEN MONDAY - SUNDAY FROM 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM. PROGRAM LOCATION: BRONX.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

OMH Continuing Day Treatment
Therapeutic program for adults with mental illnesses offering group therapy and individualized treatment to enhance emotional well-being and reduce hospitalizations.
OPWDD Community Habilitation
One-on-one support provided at home or in the community to develop daily living and social skills for adults with developmental disabilities.
OPWDD Family Support
Support for families of individuals with developmental disabilities, including behavioral and developmental services and financial assistance to offset care costs.
OPWDD Group Day Habilitation
Facility-based program for adults with developmental disabilities focusing on skill development and independence through personalized objectives in a group setting.
OPWDD Group Day Habilitation Without Walls
Community-based program offering real-world experiences to promote independence, inclusion, and belonging for adults with developmental disabilities.
OPWDD Supplemental Group Day Habilitation
Evening and weekend recreational program that builds social skills and community engagement for adults with developmental disabilities.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Day Habilitation Services 2 activities
    • Group Day Habilitation Services for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
      Provides community-based group day habilitation services to adults with developmental, intellectual, and learning disabilities across New York City (Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn) and Westchester County, focusing on increasing independence, productivity, and inclusion through skill-building in hygiene, cooking, socialization, recreation, and prevocational training. Programs include site-based services, community field trips, and a Without Walls model aligned with individual goals.
    • Prevocational and Life Skills Training
      Offers prevocational services and life skills programming for individuals enrolled with OPWDD, including travel training (reading schedules, fare payment, transfers, safety assessment), cooking, cleanliness, peer socializing, and recreational skills to promote self-reliance and community integration.
  • Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
    • Continuing Day Treatment Program for Adults with Severe Mental Illness
      Operates a Continuing Day Treatment Program (CDTP) in the Bronx for adults with severe and persistent psychiatric illnesses, delivering comprehensive mental health services including therapy, medication management, and coping skills development to support clinical stability, functioning, and independence while reducing hospitalizations and stigma.
  • Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
    • Holiday and Recreational Enrichment Programs
      Hosts inclusive holiday celebrations (Christmas, Halloween, Valentine’s Day, birthdays) and recreational activities such as field trips to the Queens Zoo and performance events like a participant-led Christmas Show of "The Grinch," designed to enhance social skills, group interaction, and empowerment for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
  • Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
    • Transportation and Nutritional Support Services
      Provides free transportation via ambulette, livery, or complimentary MetroCards and serves nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks) at no cost to individuals enrolled in Group Day Habilitation and Supplemental Group Day Habilitation programs across New York City.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Family and Community Engagement Outreach
      Hosts monthly Open Houses and offers free facility tours with informational sessions for prospective clients and families to observe group services, skill-building workshops, and recreational activities; also participates in public events such as the Disability Pride Parade to celebrate diversity and showcase participant talents.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$15.18M
Contributions & grants$2.04M13%
Program service revenue$12.66M83%
Investment income$214K1%
Other revenue$266K
expenses
Total expenses$15.81M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$9.90M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$24.19M
Cash$6.45M
Investments$0
Liabilities$10.26M
Net assets$13.93M
Liquid reserves4.9 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -11.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 12
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
FRED S ROMERO CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 38 $313K
MICHAEL C TOWNSEND DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 38 $169K
JADIL JIMENEZ GENERAL MANAGER 38 $167K
ALLISON BINDIGER CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 38 $158K
ROSEMARY MINAYA CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 38 $147K
KELLY FOX CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER 38 $140K
MERGIME GJOMBALAJ DIRECTOR OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT 38 $130K
LILLIAN CALERO DIRECTOR OF INCIDENT MANAGEMENT 38 $114K
ANNIE BALDWIN-BARNES CHAIRPERSON/PRESIDENT 5 $10K
EUGENE BERNHARDT SECRETARY/TREASURER 1 $10K
JUDAH ROTH VICE CHAIRPERSON 3 $10K
MIRIAM GOLDSTEIN MEMBER 1 $10K
relationships · 22

Who they work with

  • Advance Care Alliance Partner — Care Coordination Organization (CCO) that collaborates with Gateway to coordinate healthcare for individuals in its region.
  • Care Design NY Partner — Care Coordination Organization (CCO) that collaborates with Gateway to coordinate healthcare for individuals in its region.
  • DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Government — Authorizes programs for individuals attending services at Gateway Counseling Center, Inc. and other organizations.
  • Disability Pride Parade Partner — Gateway Counseling Center participates in the Disability Pride Parade to celebrate diversity and advocate for inclusion.
  • GCC TRANSPORTATION LLC Partner — Provides transportation services including ambulette and livery for disabled, medically frail, or infirm individuals within New York City.
  • Gateway Counseling Center Inc Network — Self-referential membership in its own service network for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities and mental illnesses.
  • LifePlan CCO Partner — Care Coordination Organization (CCO) available to Westchester County residents and collaborating with Gateway for care coordination.
  • Long Island Developmental Disabilities Services Office Government — Mr. Romero served for many years as a member of the Board of Visitors.
  • NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Government — Certifies group day habilitation services and authorizes programs for individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH Government — Certifies continuing group day treatment programs for individuals with psychiatric illnesses and authorizes related services.
  • New York State Association of Boards of Visitors Network — Mr. Romero served as Corresponding Secretary and downstate delegate.
  • New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Government — Certifies Gateway Counseling Center's day habilitation and family support programs.
  • New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Government — Certifies Gateway Counseling Center's programs for adults with developmental disabilities.
  • New York State Office of Mental Health Government — Certifies Gateway Counseling Center's Continuing Day Treatment program.
  • New York State Office of Mental Health Government — Certifies Gateway Counseling Center's programs for adults with mental illness.
  • OMH Government — Provides services under the New York State Office of Mental Health.
  • OPWDD Government — Provides services under the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities in New York State.
  • Office for People With Developmental Disabilities Government — State agency that determines eligibility for developmental disability services; Gateway offers programs specifically for individuals enrolled with OPWDD.
  • Office of Mental Health Government — State agency under whose authority Gateway operates its Continuing Day Treatment Program.
  • Partners Health Plan FIDA-IDD Partner — Care Coordination Organization (CCO) that collaborates with Gateway to coordinate healthcare for individuals in its region.
  • Queens Zoo Partner — Gateway organizes inclusive educational field trips to the Queens Zoo for participants with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
  • Tri-County Care Partner — Care Coordination Organization (CCO) that collaborates with Gateway to coordinate healthcare for individuals in its region.
strategies · 3

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 Integration Through Real-World Engagement
    methodology: community_integration_model
    By delivering services in community settings and using group activities, field trips, and real-world skill application, we foster social inclusion and independence because authentic environments provide meaningful context for learning and belonging.
  • Creative Expression as a Pathway to Empowerment
    methodology: creative_expression_therapy
    By using music, dance, and the arts, we support emotional exploration, self-expression, and personal growth because creative modalities offer accessible and affirming channels for communication and agency among individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
  • Person-Centered Programming
    methodology: person_centered_care
    By tailoring services to individual goals, strengths, and preferences, we improve engagement, independence, and outcomes because personalized planning respects autonomy and aligns with participants' lived realities and aspirations.