irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $3.72MTHE ADULT SERVICES PROGRAM INCLUDES DAY HABILITATION SERVICES- PROVIDING 9994 UNITS OF SERVICE IN THE FISCAL YEAR.
- #2 $5.14MNSSA PROVIDES ABA CONSULTATION SERVICES TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN NASSAU AND SUFFOLK COUNTIES.
named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Services Program
Provides day habilitation services to adults with autism, including skill-building in independent living, social engagement, and community participation
Consultation Services
Provides ABA consultation to school districts across Nassau and Suffolk Counties to support students with autism
In-Home Respite Services
Supports families by providing respite care in the home for individuals with autism
Martin C. Barell School
Year-round educational program for individuals with autism ages 5–21 using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for individualized instruction
NSSA Embracelets
Social enterprise offering vocational training through the creation and sale of handmade bracelets, teaching production, customer service, and business operations
Outreach and Parent Training Services
Provides education and support to families and professionals through workshops and training sessions
Saturday Recreational Program
Weekly program offering social and recreational activities for individuals with autism
Self-Direction Transition Program
Two-year program helping individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities develop independence in money management, cooking, career development, and health
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy Services 2 activities
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) educational programmingProvides year-round individualized educational programming and instruction for individuals with autism ages 5–21 using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
- Consultation services for school districtsProvides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) consultation services to school districts in Nassau and Suffolk Counties to support individuals with autism.
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Autism & Neurodiversity Education Workshops 1 activity
- Advanced treatment and training programsOffers advanced treatment and training programs for individuals with autism, including professional development and family support.
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
- Community volunteer opportunities for adults with autismOrganizes volunteer opportunities for adult participants to support community initiatives, such as sorting donations at the SYJCC community food pantry.
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Autism and Neurodiversity Family Support Services 1 activity
- Comprehensive direct support servicesProvides high-quality, lifelong support services including educational programs, in-home respite care, Saturday recreational programming, adult services, and outreach to enable individuals with autism to function better in everyday life.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Day habilitation services for adults with autismProvides day habilitation services to adults with autism, delivering between 6,191 and 9,994 units of service annually from fiscal year 2019 to 2024.
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Intake and Referral Coordination 1 activity
- Development of informational resources and referral servicesDeveloped and maintains informational resources, toolkits, videos, and an information and referral team used by millions of individuals and families nationwide.
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Fundraising and Financial Support for IDD Services 1 activity
- Funding expansion of autism services through grantsFunds grant programs aimed at expanding services and supports for people with autism across all ages and support needs.
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- NSSA Embracelets vocational training programRuns NSSA Embracelets, a social enterprise program that provides vocational and job training in production, packaging, inventory, bookkeeping, customer service, and teamwork for individuals with autism.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Parent workshops and trainingConducts recurring parent workshops, including an eight-week program, focused on supporting families of individuals with autism; offered on an ongoing basis.
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Neurological Disorder Research & Rehabilitation 1 activity
- Research on national autism treatment modelsConducts research to develop comprehensive treatment models for autism that can be adopted nationally.
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Self-Directed Disability Support Services 1 activity
- Self-Direction Transition ProgramOperates a two-year Self-Direction Transition Program to help individuals with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities develop skills for independence and everyday life.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$13.75M
Contributions & grants$599K4%
Program service revenue$13.04M95%
Investment income$109K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$13.16M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$10.60M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$13.66M
Cash$1.93M
Investments$2.41M
Liabilities$1.78M
Net assets$11.88M
Liquid reserves4.0 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +16.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICOLE WEIDENBAUM | EXECUTIVE DI | 38 | $421K |
| KATHLEEN MANNION | ASSOC EXEC D | 38 | $222K |
| BONNIE EISERT | PROGRAM DIRE | 38 | $207K |
| JAYNE EATON-BOVE | COORDINATOR | 38 | $125K |
| MICHELLE BANVILLE | DIRECTOR | 38 | $124K |
board members · 6
- ALLEN S PERL CPA — TREASURER
- BRAM WEBER — VICE PRESIDE
- GAYLE V FREMED — SECRETARY
- GERARD WELDON — DIRECTOR
- LARRY CERIELLO ESQ — PRESIDENT
- LISA GORING — DIRECTOR
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Autism Speaks Partner — Former employer of board member Lisa Goring, with whom NSSA shares alignment in autism services and supports.
- Columbia University’s Teachers College Partner — Where the Executive Director studied applied behavior analysis and received certification in School Administration and Supervision.
- Newsday Partner — Featured NSSA Embracelets in a published article, increasing public awareness of the organization’s programs.
- SYJCC Partner — Collaborates with SYJCC to provide volunteer opportunities for adult participants in community food pantry operations.
- School Districts in Nassau and Suffolk Counties Partner — Receives ABA consultation services from NSSA to support students with autism.
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.
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for Individualized Learningmethodology: applied-behavior-analysisBy using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to deliver individualized educational programming, the organization improves learning and behavioral outcomes for individuals with autism because ABA is an evidence-based methodology that systematically reinforces desired behaviors and skills.
- Experiential Life Skills Training for Independencemethodology: experiential_learningBy using hands-on, experiential learning through a Life Long Learning curriculum, the organization builds practical life and independence skills because active engagement strengthens skill retention and real-world application.
- Research-Driven Model Development for National Adoptionmethodology: evidence_based_program_developmentBy developing and advancing comprehensive treatment models through research, the organization improves outcomes for individuals with autism and enables broader systemic impact because scalable, evidence-based models can be adopted nationally to raise standards of care.