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FAMILY RESIDENCES AND ESSENTIAL ENTERPRISES INC
OLD BETHPAGE, NY · EIN 112420547 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE F330 · Mental Health & Crisis Intervention · Very Large (>$50M) · familyres.org
revenue
$169.2M
expenses
$168.4M
net assets
$37.7M
employees
2,329
volunteers
14
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND THRIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises Inc (FREE) is a large nonprofit organization based in Old Bethpage, NY, that supports individuals of all abilities—particularly adults with developmental disabilities, mental illness, and other challenges—through community living, employment, day services, clinical care, and crisis support. The organization operates across Long Island and has expanded into other states, offering person-centered programs designed to promote independence and inclusion. With an annual budget approaching $170 million, FREE serves over 35,000 individuals annually.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $26.52M
    DAY PROGRAMS - WIDE VARIETY OF DAY SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND/OR MENTAL ILLNESS AND OTHER DISABILITIES INCLUDING DAY HABILITATION AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, RESPITE, AND OTHER DAY HABILITATION SERVICES AT SADDLE ROCK RANCH BUILT AROUND PREFERENCES AND ABILITIES TO MAXIMIZE HUMAN POTENTIAL.
  2. #2 $17.90M
    OMH RESIDENTIAL - OPERATION OF A WIDE ARRAY OF RESIDENTIAL SUPPORTS, SPONSORED WITH THE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH (OMH), PROVIDING REHABILITATION AND RECOVERY SERVICES THAT ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS TO ATTAIN GREATER INDEPENDENCE AND MEANINGFUL ACTIVITY.
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Administrative and event support by volunteers
      Utilizes volunteers in clerical roles such as phone calls, mailings, filing, and administrative assistance, as well as organizing and supporting fundraising events, holiday parties, and community program events.
  • Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
    • Collaboration with nonprofit partners on rehabilitative initiatives
      Collaborates with 501(c)(3) nonprofit partners on educational, vocational, and rehabilitative initiatives to enhance local communities and support individuals.
  • Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
    • Day habilitation and supported employment programs
      Provides day habilitation, recreational programs, supported employment, and respite services for adults with developmental disabilities, mental illness, and other disabilities at Saddle Rock Ranch.
  • Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
    • Outpatient behavioral health clinic
      Operates a free-standing outpatient behavioral health clinic that is open to the public.
  • Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
    • Podcast production led by individuals with developmental disabilities
      Produces a podcast led by individuals with developmental disabilities to facilitate conversations within the disabled community.
  • Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Recovery Services 1 activity
    • Residential and day services for individuals with mental illness
      Provides specialized, strength-based, recovery-oriented residential and day services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, in collaboration with the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH).
  • Brain Injury Support & Rehabilitation 1 activity
    • Services for individuals with traumatic brain injury
      Provides support services for individuals with traumatic brain injury aimed at supporting recovery and improving quality of life.
  • Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
    • Volunteer engagement in property maintenance and beautification
      Organizes volunteer programs at Saddle Rock Ranch and other sites involving property maintenance, improvement tasks, and seasonal beautification projects such as weeding, painting, construction, fall clean-ups, and spring garden planting.
  • Volunteer-Driven Residential Care Support 1 activity
    • Volunteer-provided companionship and social support
      Engages volunteers to provide companionship to individuals through shared hobbies and interests, including visits during hospital stays, reading, crafts, games, and outdoor activities.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Comprehensive support services for individuals with disabilities and mental illness
      Provides housing, recovery services, employment support, day and community programs, respite care, crisis services, education, after-school support, health care, and advocacy for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental illness, and traumatic brain injury, supporting more than 5,500 individuals.
    • Network structure development for organizational efficiency
      Developed and implemented a Network structure that combines the flexibility of smaller organizations with the operational efficiencies of a larger entity to improve service delivery.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$169.20M
Contributions & grants$14.30M8%
Program service revenue$152.79M90%
Investment income$1.81M1%
Other revenue$301K
expenses
Total expenses$168.44M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$123.36M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$112.82M
Cash$19.01M
Investments$16.00M
Liabilities$75.15M
Net assets$37.67M
Liquid reserves2.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 14
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ROBERT S BUDD MPS SR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & PRESIDENT 40 $593K
DR CHRISTOPHER D LONG EDD CO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/PRESIDENT 40 $562K
SUSAN DICKINSON CPA CHIEF PROJECT OFFICER, EFF. 7/1/2024 40 $347K
VINCENT CONA CPA CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, EFF. 7/1/2024 40 $317K
DIANE WAHNE PRESCRIBER - NP 40 $307K
NICOLE WOLF CHIEF COMMUNITY & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OFFICER 40 $262K
MICHELLE AMATO CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 40 $261K
ATINDAR ARNOLD CHIEF HOUSING & CLINICAL OFFICER 40 $259K
SUSAN SORRENTINO CHIEF PROJECT OFFICER 40 $250K
ANITA DOWD-NEUFELD SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, COMMUNITY SERVICES 40 $239K
DARREN BELCHER SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, TECHNOLOGY SERVICES 40 $234K
MATTHEW COLLINS CHIEF COMPLIANCE & RISK OFFICER 40 $228K
JENNIFER MARZIGLIANO CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER 40 $220K
CONSUELO HENDRICKSON SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, HEALTHCARE SERVICES 40 $203K
board members · 11
  • ALAN POLACEK — SECRETARY
  • BARRY ZAKS — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAVID SANDERS — BOARD MEMBER
  • ELLEN PAIGE NELSON — IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
  • ERIC KLEIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARK PREISER — SR. CO-CHAIR
  • MARK SIMMS — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARY ELLEN FREELEY — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHAEL LEAHY — BOARD MEMBER
  • PILAR DELGADO — VICE CHAIR
  • SAVITREE DEVI PESTANO — TREASURER
relationships · 24

Who they work with

  • ACA/NY Advance Care Alliance Partner — Robert S. Budd serves on the board; partnership in advancing care models for individuals with disabilities.
  • ACLAIMH Partner — Anu Arnold is an active member; engagement in mental health service improvement and advocacy.
  • ANCOR Network — Member of the American Network of Community Options and Resources, a national trade association for disability service providers.
  • Alliance of Long Island Agencies, Inc. Partner — Robert S. Budd serves on the board; collaborative work with regional nonprofit agencies.
  • American Network of Community Options and Resources Network — Robert S. Budd serves on the board and is a past President; FREE is affiliated with ANCOR through leadership participation.
  • Child Care Council of Suffolk County Partner — Michelle Amato served on the board; collaboration in early care and learning opportunities.
  • FAMILY RESIDENCES AND ESSENTIAL ENTERPRISES INC Network — Operates as part of the FREE network providing services to individuals of all abilities.
  • FREE Clinic Partner — Free-standing outpatient behavioral health clinic providing integrated services to individuals in need.
  • Homes Anew I, Inc. Partner — Partner organization providing transitional and permanent housing and support services for individuals who are differently-abled and/or homeless or at risk of homelessness.
  • Homes Anew II, Inc. Partner — Partner organization providing transitional and permanent housing and support services for individuals who are differently-abled and/or homeless or at risk of homelessness.
  • Interagency Council of Developmental Disabilities Agencies, Inc. Partner — Robert S. Budd serves on the board; collaborative engagement in developmental disability services.
  • Long Island Select Healthcare, Inc. Partner — Robert S. Budd serves on the board; partnership in regional healthcare and human services coordination.
  • Matthew Collins Government — Corporate Compliance Officer at FAMILY RESIDENCES AND ESSENTIAL ENTERPRISES INC
  • NYAPRS Partner — Anu Arnold is an active member; participation in public rehabilitation services network.
  • NYS Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare Partner — Anu Arnold is an active member; collaboration in behavioral health service delivery.
  • National Foundation for Human Potential Partner — Partner organization that raises funds and provides grants to support educational and community-building services for individuals who are differently-abled or at-risk youth.
  • New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation Partner — Robert S. Budd serves on the board; organization collaborates on advocacy and service innovation for individuals with disabilities.
  • New York City Coalition for Behavioral Health Partner — Anu Arnold is an active member; partnership in urban behavioral health advocacy and services.
  • New York Disability Advocates Partner — Robert S. Budd serves on the board; advocacy collaboration at the state level for disability rights and services.
  • Office of Mental Health Government — Collaborates with OMH on eligibility determination for mental health services.
  • Office of Mental Health Government — Partner in operating residential supports for individuals with mental health needs.
  • Pronto of Long Island, Inc. Partner — Partner organization operating an outreach center that provides food, clothing, and support to meet basic needs and promote healing and hope.
  • Single Point of Access Partner — Partners with SPA to determine eligibility for OMH services in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
  • The Rehabilitation Institute, Inc. Partner — Partner organization providing employment, educational, and therapeutic services to help individuals who are differently-abled achieve independence and employment.
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.

  • Collaborative Partner Model
    methodology: collaborative-partner_model
    By partnering with mission-aligned organizations that maintain autonomy in service delivery, the organization enables co-created, individualized pathways to strategic goals, because decentralized collaboration enhances responsiveness and innovation while preserving alignment.
  • Person-Centered Planning
    methodology: person-centered_planning
    By supporting individuals to define their own goals and outcomes based on personal preferences, the organization increases engagement and promotes meaningful, self-directed lives, because autonomy and individual choice are foundational to sustained well-being and community integration.
  • Recovery-Oriented Care
    methodology: recovery-oriented_care
    By using a strength-based, recovery-focused model, the organization helps individuals with severe and persistent mental illness build self-directed futures and achieve greater independence, because focusing on capabilities rather than deficits fosters resilience and long-term rehabilitation.