irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $13.81MRESIDENTIAL SERVICES - OPERATES HOMES IN VARIOUS RESIDENTIAL AREAS FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS. DURING 2024, THIS PROGRAM CONSTITUTED: 11 SUPERVISED IRA HOMES COMPRISING 68 CONSUMERS; 1 SUPPORTIVE IRA HOME COMPRISING 2 CONSUMERS; 2 Assistive Support homes COMPRISING 12 consumers; AND 2 ICF HOMES COMPRISING 12 CONSUMERS AND 70 CONSUMERS FROM COMMUNITY HAB.
- #2 $9.48MADULT SERVICES - PROVIDES DAYTIME ACTIVITIES FOR DISABLED ADULT POPULATION INCLUDING THERAPEUTIC SERVICES, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY INCLUSION. DURING 2024, 35,338 CONSUMER UNITS WERE SERVICED.
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Day Habilitation
Provides daytime therapeutic, educational, and community inclusion activities for adults with developmental disabilities at multiple locations including Wantagh and Oceanside
Children's Learning Center
Educational program serving preschool and school-age children with developmental disabilities, offering specialized instruction and therapies with capacity for 270 students
Fortunoff Treatment and Rehabilitation Clinic
Dually certified Article 28 and Article 16 medical facility providing primary care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and specialized programs like MOVE and Conductive Education
Life Options Program
Community-based program promoting independence and positive relationships for adults with developmental disabilities
Nassau Thunderbolts Sports Team
Adaptive sports program offering athletic opportunities; coaches and athletes have represented Team USA in Paralympic and Para Pan American Games
Rehabilitation Technology Department
Provides assistive technology evaluations and services through the Natalie Paymer Innovative Technology Center; constructs mobility devices and operates equipment lending library
Residential Services
Operates multiple residential homes including IRA, Supportive IRA, Assistive Support, and ICF homes serving over 80 adults with developmental disabilities
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Disability Rights Advocacy & Self-Advocacy Empowerment 1 activity
- Conducting advocacy for increased state funding and policy supportAdvocates to the New York State Legislature and Governor for increased investment in services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including specific budgetary requests such as a 2.7% Medicaid reimbursement rate adjustment, restoration of OPWDD funding, support for affordable housing legislation, and expansion of the Child and Dependent Care Credit.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Delivering community habilitation and day habilitation servicesProvides individualized community habilitation services supporting adaptive skill development, daily living assistance, community inclusion, and independence; offers both center-based and community-based day habilitation programs involving volunteer experiences, social engagement, and educational modules, delivering over 35,000 consumer units annually to adults with disabilities.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Generating revenue through retail salesOperates an eBay store that generated over $120,000 in sales to support organizational programs.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Hosting public and fundraising eventsHosts public events such as car shows, benefit concerts (with $25 admission), preschool and school graduation ceremonies, and historical expositions like a rehabilitation technology exposition to engage sponsors, attendees, and the community in support of its mission.
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Self-Sufficiency Empowerment Workshops 1 activity
- Operating community integration hubs and life skills development programsRuns the Oceanside program, a community storefront hub-site promoting social connections and community exploration, and operates the Life Skills House to support skill development for students, along with the Life Options Program co-designed by participants and staff to promote personal growth through volunteering and education.
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Operating educational programs for children with developmental disabilitiesOperates a school for children ages 2–21 providing educational and therapeutic services, including specialized mobility training using the MOVE Assessment Profile and Motor Milestone Test, with documented progress and individualized goals; served 209 students in 2023 and 228 in 2020.
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Operating residential programs for individuals with developmental disabilitiesOperates multiple types of residential settings including Intermediate Care Facilities, Individualized Residential Alternatives, and Independent Living Environments in Nassau County, serving 144 individuals across 16 residential homes as of 2024.
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Campus Facility Operations and Management 1 activity
- Operating transportation and recreational facilitiesPurchased and operates a fleet of vans to support transportation needs for the Children’s Learning Center and maintains a 15-acre campus featuring Theresa’s Fun Place, a fully adapted recreation area and playground.
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Community Health Center Services 1 activity
- Providing comprehensive medical and primary care servicesProvides on-site medical services including primary care, dental, podiatry, rehabilitation medicine, chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, epilepsy, hypertension), G-tube and oxygen administration, colostomy care, and therapeutic interventions such as Botox injections for spasticity management, with telehealth options available for follow-ups and mental health counseling.
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Respite Care for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Providing family-centered and respite care servicesOffers family-centered support at The Children’s Learning Center through family meetings, tours, events, and social work services for parents, siblings, and grandparents, and operates the Joseph Warantz Respite House to provide planned and emergency respite care for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
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Brain Injury Support & Rehabilitation 1 activity
- Running specialized programs for traumatic brain injury and assistive technologyOperates a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Department serving individuals affected by sudden brain injury and runs the Natalie Paymer Innovative Technology Center, which provides assistive technology evaluations and therapeutic services to individuals with disabilities and community professionals.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$46.11M
Contributions & grants$1.90M4%
Program service revenue$43.66M95%
Investment income$133K0%
Other revenue$409K
expenses
Total expenses$44.75M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$37.24M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$30.05M
Cash$2.49M
Investments$2.50M
Liabilities$16.92M
Net assets$13.12M
Liquid reserves1.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| KAREN HITTLEMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 51 | $451K |
| GORDON M SIESS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 55 | $391K |
| LARRY JOSEPH DAVIES | DIRECTOR OF HR & IT | 45 | $363K |
| PETER DOLAN | ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 46 | $246K |
| KEVIN LOUGHLIN | CLC PRINCIPAL | 60 | $189K |
| PAUL LOWRY | DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | 6 | $176K |
| RAESHELL HARRIS | ASSISTANT HR DIRECTOR | 35 | $167K |
| JESSICA JEAN CHARLES | ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL | 35 | $166K |
| ROBERT MCGUIRE | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 5 | $162K |
board members · 16
- ALBERT T JARONCZYK — DIRECTOR
- ALEX KIEFEL — DIRECTOR (AS OF 7/1/24))
- ANNAMARIA IMPAGLIAZZO — DIRECTOR
- CHRIS CURRERI — DIRECTOR
- DAWN FENIELLO BRESSINGHAM — DIRECTOR
- ED PROBST — EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
- ERNEST T BARTOL ESQ — PRESIDING TRUSTEE
- FRANK OZOL — DIRECTOR
- GREGORY M LICALZI JR — DIRECTOR
- HILARY MOREIRA — DIRECTOR
- HON ANTHONY L PARGA — VICE PRESIDENT
- IRIS ALESSI — DIRECTOR (THRU 2/28/24)
- JENNA YANG — DIRECTOR
- JERRY POLLER — PRESIDENT
- JOEL MELTZER — TREASURER
- JOHN FERRARI — DIRECTOR
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- American Museum Air Power Band Partner — Partnered with CPNassau to perform at a benefit concert in support of the organization.
- CP State Association of New York Network — Member of statewide network coordinating 24 Cerebral Palsy affiliates in New York.
- Community Mainstreaming Partner — Collaborates with Community Mainstreaming by offering Community Habilitation as an alternative to their vocational and day programs.
- Empire State Fund Funder — Provided a grant to construct the Natalie Paymer Innovative Technology Center.
- HUBSCRUB Partner — Collaborates with HUBSCRUB as part of its medical and therapeutic services offerings.
- John F. Kennedy Jr. Institute for Worker Education Partner — Partnered with UCP Nassau and Lehman College to deliver the JFK Jr. Direct Care Generalist Program.
- Lehman College Partner — Collaborated to offer the JFK Jr. Direct Care Generalist Program.
- NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Government — Formerly OMRDD, awarded grants to UCP Nassau for alternative residences and workforce training initiatives.
- New York College of Podiatric Medicine Partner — Established an affiliation to support podiatry services for clients.
- OPWDD Government — Advocates for the restoration of funding for the OPWDD Healthcare Enhancement Program.
- OPWDD Government — State agency whose funding for the Healthcare Enhancement Program the organization seeks to restore.
- State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Government — Assisted UCP Nassau in securing funding from the Empire State Fund for the Innovative Technology Center.
- United Way of Long Island Funder — Provides financial support to CP Nassau, with 90% of contributed income going directly to programming.
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.
- Active Participation & Functional Skill Integrationmethodology: functional_integration_modelBy embedding motor skill development and functional mobility into daily routines through structured practice and educational frameworks like the MOVE Program and Conductive Education, individuals build independence and dignity because consistent, real-world application reinforces learning and reduces reliance on physical assistance.
- Family and Participant Co-Design in Programmingmethodology: co_designed_programmingBy involving families and participants directly in the design of services and learning experiences, the organization strengthens support networks and program effectiveness because shared decision-making enhances relevance, buy-in, and sustainability of outcomes.
- Funding Advocacy Grounded in Economic Realitiesmethodology: funding_gap_advocacyBy advocating for increased funding based on the gap between rising living costs and stagnant public support, the organization seeks systemic change because demonstrating economic mismatch builds credibility and urgency with policymakers.
- Person-Centered, Individualized Care Modelmethodology: person_centered_careBy designing services around the individual rather than the disability, the organization promotes independence, dignity, and community integration because personalized planning increases engagement, self-reliance, and continuity of care.