irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $5.82MDAY SERVICES - INCLUDES SITE BASED DAY HABILITATION SERVICES FOCUSING ON INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS. SERVICES INCLUDE SITE BASED ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, AND DAILY LIVING SKILLS.INDIVIDUALS SERVED - 256UNITS OF SERVICE - 41,773
- #2 $17.21MRESIDENTIAL SERVICES - HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE AREA ARE PROVIDED UNDER VARYING DEGREES OF STAFF SUPERVISION. PROGRAM STRIVES TO CREATE A QUALITY OF LIFE BASED ON MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES AND SELF-DETERMINED OUTCOMES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.INDIVIDUALS SERVED - 141UNITS OF SERVICE - 45,455
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Day Services
Site-based day habilitation services focusing on individual needs, including daily living skills, therapies, and community volunteer opportunities
Residential Services
Housing opportunities throughout Oneida and Lewis counties with varying levels of staff supervision, promoting self-determined outcomes and quality of life
activities · 12 groups
What they do
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 3 activities
- Chef’s Express bakery and catering social enterpriseOperates Chef’s Express, a bakery and catering social enterprise that provides meal services, including sandwiches, salads, baked goods, and catering, while creating employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Employment solutions and job placement supportSupports individuals with disabilities in securing employment by connecting qualified candidates with job opportunities and providing workforce readiness services. Includes programs focused on school-to-work transitions and long-term job placement.
- Progress Industries manufacturing and packaging servicesOperates Progress Industries as a supply chain partner providing assembly, packaging, kitting, fulfillment, and contract packaging services to businesses, offering employment and training opportunities for individuals with disabilities since 1957.
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Disability Rights Advocacy & Self-Advocacy Empowerment 1 activity
- Advocacy for disability services fundingConducts advocacy campaigns to promote increased state investment in services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in New York.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Annual Christmas party for Guardianship program participantsHosts an annual Christmas party for participants in its Guardianship program, fostering community and celebration among individuals and families served.
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Artist Marketplace Operations 1 activity
- Annual Fine Arc Holiday Art SaleOrganizes an annual Fine Arc Holiday Art Sale to showcase and sell artwork created by individuals with disabilities, promoting artistic expression and community engagement.
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Guardianship and Representative Payee Services 1 activity
- Guardianship and future planning guidanceProvides guidance on guardianship and future planning procedures for families and professionals supporting individuals with disabilities.
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Specialized Summer Camps for Disabilities 1 activity
- Inclusive recreation and respite programsOffers inclusive recreation and respite programs for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Recycling-Driven Fundraising Programs 1 activity
- Nickelback Redemption Center bottle and can return programOperates the Nickelback Redemption Bottle & Can Return Center, which provides public recycling services for bottle and can deposits while supporting employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Post-secondary education program for individuals with disabilitiesOffers a post-secondary program that provides an authentic college experience for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, culminating in an annual graduation ceremony at Mohawk Valley Community College.
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Residential services for individuals with disabilitiesProvides residential services with varying degrees of staff supervision to support self-determined outcomes and quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Oneida and Lewis Counties. The program served between 130 and 141 individuals according to IRS Form 990 reporting.
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Self-Directed Disability Support Services 1 activity
- Self-direction services for individuals with disabilitiesOffers self-direction services that allow individuals to choose their own activities, staff, and schedules as part of personalized support planning.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Site-based day habilitation servicesProvides site-based day habilitation services including daily living skills training, therapies, and community volunteer opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The program served between 216 and 273 individuals annually as reported on IRS Form 990.
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Transition programs for students with disabilitiesProvides transition programs and services for students with disabilities in grades 7 through 12 to support pathways from school to work and adult life.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$46.60M
Contributions & grants$433K1%
Program service revenue$45.03M97%
Investment income$1.11M2%
Other revenue$25K
expenses
Total expenses$46.67M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$34.86M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$35.86M
Cash$7.96M
Investments$12.92M
Liabilities$7.65M
Net assets$28.21M
Liquid reserves5.4 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +3.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN KOROTZER | CEO | 40 | $376K |
| VINCENT F VETERE | CFO | 40 | $158K |
| FRANCESCO COLUCCIO | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER | 40 | $119K |
board members · 21
- AL COHEN — BOARD OF GOVERNOR
- AL TAHAN — DIRECTOR
- ALEXANDRA LEYS — BOARD OF GOVERNOR
- ANNE MARIE LOCKHART — BOARD OF GOVERNOR
- BOBBY GRECO JR — BOARD OF GOVERNOR
- BRIAN O'REILLY — BOARD OF GOVERNOR
- BRIAN SAWYER — BOARD OF GOVERNOR
- CASSANDRA BECKER — BOARD OF GOVERNOR
- CHARLETTE BURGESS — BOARD OF GOVERNOR
- CHERYL ENGLERT — BOARD OF GOVERNOR
- CJ BRITT — BOARD OF GOVERNOR
- DANIEL MARTINDALE — BOARD OF GOVERNORS-PRESIDENT
- DAPHNE DADDINO — BOARD OF GOVERNOR
- DAVID CHAMBERS — BOARD OF GOVERNOR
- DAVID IRISH — BOARD OF GOVERNOR
- DAVID MATHIS — DIRECTOR
- DEBORAH PFLIEGER — BOARD OF GOVERNOR, TREASURER
- DONALD GEER — BOARD OF GOVERNOR, MEMBER AT LARGE
- DOROTHY WHEELER — BOARD OF GOVERNOR
- DR BRIAN BELLAIR — VICE PRESIDENT
- DR LAWRENCE FARAGO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Chef’s Express Partner — Social enterprise bakery and catering service providing employment for individuals with disabilities.
- Mohawk Valley Community College Partner — Hosts the CollegeWorks graduation ceremony in partnership with The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter.
- Nickelback Redemption Bottle & Can Return Center Partner — Operates a bottle and can redemption center as an employment program for individuals with disabilities.
- Progress Industries Partner — Progress Industries is a program of The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter, operating social enterprises for employment training.
- Progress Industries Partner — Subsidiary or program providing supply chain services under The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter.
- The Arc New York Network — Member organization within The Arc New York state network.
- The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Network — Progress Industries is a business enterprise of The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter.
- The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter Network — Local chapter of The Arc New York state organization providing services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter Network — Local chapter of The Arc network providing services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter Network — Local chapter of The Arc, a national organization supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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.
- Client-Choice Meal Selectionmethodology: client_choiceBy using a menu-based ordering system for meals, we increase client autonomy and satisfaction because offering choice in daily nutrition supports dignity and personal preference.
- Individualized Habilitation and Residential Supportmethodology: individualized_habilitationBy delivering individualized day habilitation and tiered residential services, we improve daily living skills and community integration because tailored supports enable self-determined outcomes and sustained quality of life.
- Post-Secondary Inclusion Programmethodology: post_secondary_inclusionBy providing an authentic college experience through CollegeWorks, we promote personal growth and community integration because post-secondary opportunities increase self-efficacy and social belonging for individuals with disabilities.
- Self-Directed Support Modelmethodology: self_directionBy allowing individuals with disabilities to choose their own activities, support staff, and daily schedules, we produce greater autonomy and self-determination because personal control enhances engagement and quality of life.
- Social Enterprise Employment Modelmethodology: social_enterpriseBy integrating individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities into employment through social enterprise programs, we produce meaningful work and skill development because real-world job settings foster dignity, inclusion, and economic self-sufficiency.