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CDS MONARCH INC

WEBSTER, NY · EIN 161089115 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P73Z · Human Services · Very Large (>$50M) · cdslifetransitions.org
revenue
$58.8M
expenses
$56.1M
net assets
$34.6M
employees
667
volunteers
11
program ratio
91%
mission · from form 990

CDS MONARCH, INC. PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO LEAD INDEPENDENT AND FULFILLING LIVES IN THEIR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIALIZATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER TRAINING, FAMILY TRAINING, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT, AND COMMUNITY-BASED RESIDENTIAL SERVICES.

profile · synthesized from sources

CDS MONARCH INC serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as seniors and veterans, primarily in New York State. The organization provides employment training and placement, day habilitation services, and community-based residential programs. It operates through social enterprises like Unistel and offers supportive housing and life skills development to promote independence.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $12.60M
    UNISTEL IS A PREFERRED SOURCE PROVIDER THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ABILITY ONE PROGRAM AND SOURCE AMERICA. CUSTOMERS RELY ON OUR EXPERTISE IN PACKAGING, CONSOLIDATION, ASSEMBLY AND WAREHOUSING TO GET THEIR PROJECTS COMPLETED. OUR HIGHLY SKILLED AND DEDICATED TEAM PROVIDES QUALITY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO THOSE WE SERVE AND OFFERS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND VETERANS. OUR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT (SEMP) PROVIDE PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION, EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION, JOB PLACEMENT AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TO ASSIST SOMEONE IN OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT. 90 PEOPLE WERE SERVED.
  2. #2 $8.85M
    CDS MONARCH HAS FOUR SATELLITE LOCATIONS IN EASTERN MONROE COUNTY THAT OFFER COMPREHENSIVE DAY HABILITATION SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THESE SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE AND HELP PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS AND ENJOY SOME RECREATIONAL TIME. EACH LOCATION IS PROPERLY STAFFED TO CREATE A MORE PERSONAL SETTING WITH INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT. CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES ALLOW PEOPLE TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES AND GROW THROUGH A VARIETY OF THERAPEUTIC AND COMMUNITY BASED ACTIVITIES. OUR WITHOUT WALLS (WOW) OPPORTUNITY PICKS UP AND DROPS OFF ITS PARTICIPANTS RIGHT AT HOME AND GIVES INDIVIDUALS THE CHANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES, COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITY AGENCIES AND ENGAGE IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE WEEK WHILE MAINTAINING A FOCUS ON INDIVIDUAL VALUED OUTCOMES AND SKILL-BUILDING GOALS. 268 PEOPLE WERE SERVED.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

CDS Monarch Senior Living
50-unit affordable housing community for seniors, people with developmental disabilities, and veterans over 55, with access to supportive services and wellness programs
Day Habilitation Services
Offers life skills development, therapy, education, and community-based activities at four satellite locations in eastern Monroe County
Supported Employment Program (SEMP)
Provides pre-employment transition, job preparation, placement, and ongoing support for competitive employment
Unistel
Social enterprise providing packaging, consolidation, assembly, and warehousing services; offers employment opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and veterans
Without Walls (WOW) Opportunity
Transportation-based program enabling participants to engage in volunteer experiences, physical activities, and community collaborations
Wolf Life Transitions Center
Facility offering therapeutic aquatics, fitness, recreation therapies (art, music), and community events such as the Autism Awareness Fair
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
    • Delivers day habilitation services through the Without Walls (WOW) program at satellite locations
      Operates four satellite locations in Eastern Monroe County providing comprehensive day habilitation services including life skills development, education, therapy, recreation, and community engagement via the Without Walls (WOW) program, which includes home pickup and drop-off; served 268 people in 2024, 268 in 2023, 266 in 2021, and 284 in 2020.
  • Low-Income Senior Housing Operations 1 activity
    • Develops and operates affordable senior housing with specialized support for individuals with disabilities
      Developed and manages a 50-unit affordable senior living community featuring accessible and adaptable units, with 15 set aside for seniors with physical or developmental disabilities; provides residents access to therapeutic aquatics, fitness, recreation therapies (including art and music), and supportive services through the Wolf Life Transitions Center.
  • Autism Awareness and Acceptance Initiatives 1 activity
    • Hosts annual Autism Awareness Fair and provides community resource information
      Organizes the annual Autism Awareness Fair at the CDS Monarch Wolf Life Transitions Center, offering public access to information about autism-related services and community resources, along with recreational and educational activities such as art, face painting, app demonstrations, a drum circle, swimming, and a silent auction.
  • Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
    • Provides employment training, job placement, and supported employment services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
      Offers pre-employment transition, job preparation, placement, and supported employment services to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities secure and maintain competitive jobs, serving 90 people in 2024, 180 in 2023, 156 in 2021, and 225 in 2020.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$58.82M
Contributions & grants$341K1%
Program service revenue$57.72M98%
Investment income$587K1%
Other revenue$164K
expenses
Total expenses$56.13M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$31.16M
Grants paid out$103K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$48.38M
Cash$7.44M
Investments$125K
Liabilities$13.81M
Net assets$34.56M
Liquid reserves1.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 9
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ANDREW SEWNAUTH CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 1 $502K
SANKAR SEWNAUTH PRESIDENT EMERITUS; FORMER CEO 1 $417K
JUDY CONSADINE CORPORATE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 1 $381K
RICHARD FERRARI EXEC ADVISOR TO CEO 1 $243K
JOAN CHAMBERS DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONA 93 $179K
LUCAS MILLER DIRECTOR OF PHARMACY 40 $158K
DETOYA MCCOY ASSISTANCE RESIDENCE MANAGER 93 $153K
GLORIA COLES DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL 84 $144K
VELMA JEAN HANDY DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL 99 $141K
board members · 11
  • AMY VANWUYCKHUYSE — BOARD MEMBER
  • CHUCK FYLES — BOARD MEMBER
  • DOUG GOSNELL — SECRETARY
  • JAY VANLANDINGHAM — BOARD MEMBER
  • JEAN LOWE — BOARD MEMBER
  • JENNIFER CARLSON — BOARD CHAIR
  • JIM MCCONEGHY — BOARD MEMBER
  • PATRICK MANUEL — TREASURER
  • RICHARD YARMEL — BOARD VICE CHAIR
  • VINCENT LEO — BOARD MEMBER
  • WILLIAM WOODARD — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • ABILITY ONE PROGRAM Partner — Partnership enabling CDS Monarch to operate as a Preferred Source Provider through Ability One and Source America.
  • Federal Home Loan Bank Partner — Partnered on the financing and development of the senior living community.
  • Monroe County HOME Partner — Partnered on the development of the senior living community.
  • New York State Homes and Community Renewal Partner — Partnered on the development of a 50-unit affordable senior living community.
  • New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Partner — Provides rental assistance and support services for 10 units serving people with developmental disabilities at the senior living community.
  • Rochester Red Wings Partner — Collaborated with the Rochester Red Wings, whose mascot Spikes attended the Autism Awareness Fair.
  • SOURCE AMERICA Partner — Partnership enabling CDS Monarch to operate as a Preferred Source Provider through Ability One and Source America.
  • The Wolf Foundation Partner — Partnered on the development of the senior living community.
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-Integrated Day Programming
    methodology: community_integration
    By operating community-integrated day programs that include transportation, volunteer experiences, and interagency collaboration, participants build skills and achieve valued outcomes because engagement in natural community settings fosters inclusion and functional independence.
  • Inclusive Housing with Support Services
    methodology: inclusive_housing_with_support_services
    By providing affordable, inclusive housing environments tailored to seniors and individuals with developmental disabilities, the organization enables aging in place and personal fulfillment because integrated support systems reduce isolation and increase autonomy.
  • Supported Employment Model
    methodology: supported_employment
    By offering pre-employment transition, job preparation, placement, and ongoing support, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities secure and retain competitive jobs because structured, individualized support increases workplace readiness and long-term job sustainability.