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MERCY DRIVE INC

Forest Hills, NY · EIN 043831639 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P70 · Human Services · Large ($10M-$50M) · mercydriveinc.org
revenue
$39.0M
expenses
$31.9M
net assets
$31.7M
employees
150
program ratio
83%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE VARIOUS SERVICES AND ADVOCATE FOR THE MENTALLY AND PHYSALLY DISABLED.

profile · synthesized from sources

Mercy Drive Inc. is a human services nonprofit based in New York that provides community-based support programs for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The organization offers habilitation, respite, pre-vocational training, and family education services, with a focus on promoting independence, inclusion, and skill development. Services are delivered in homes, community settings, and specialized hubs across New York City.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2019

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $4.92M
    DAY HAB
  2. #2 $9.69M
    COMMUNITY HAB
named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

All Stars Konnect
Site-based weekend respite program for individuals aged 8+ with developmental/intellectual disabilities, featuring structured activities in arts, music, fitness, and community outings in a safe, supervised environment.
Community Habilitation Program (CH)
Provides independent living skills training, socialization, and community integration for individuals with developmental disabilities, focusing on travel training, money management, and adaptive skills.
Day Habilitation Without Walls Program
Offers individualized community-based programming emphasizing social skills, life skills, health and fitness, job readiness, and creative expression through community engagement and door-to-door transportation.
Family Education and Training (FET)
Offers home-based education and support to families in Manhattan and the Bronx with children under 18 who have developmental disabilities, enhancing decision-making and awareness of available services.
In-Home Respite
Provides temporary relief to primary caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities by offering in-home support during the day or evening, reducing family stress and maintaining care continuity.
Intensive Behavioral Services
Provides functional behavior assessments, behavior management plans, and staff training for individuals at risk of more restrictive placements due to challenging behaviors in non-certified or family care homes.
Pre-Vocational Services
Prepares individuals for paid employment or meaningful community activities through job readiness training, soft skills development, and community volunteering in integrated settings.
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
    • Community Habilitation Program
      Offers community-based support services for individuals with developmental disabilities, including skill development in travel training, money management, writing, and tutoring, delivered by trained specialists to promote independence.
    • Independent Living and Community Integration Services
      Provides training in independent living skills, socialization, and community integration to help individuals with developmental disabilities improve adaptive and self-help abilities; services are offered both in-home and in community settings.
  • Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
    • Family Education and Support Services
      Provides in-home educational visits twice yearly and offers Family Education and Training programs in Manhattan and the Bronx, delivering education on disability impacts, caregiving strategies, and service navigation for families of children with developmental disabilities.
    • Pre-Vocational Training Program
      Operates a community-based pre-vocational program that provides individualized job readiness training, soft skills development, and community work experiences to prepare individuals with developmental disabilities for paid employment or volunteer roles.
  • Respite Care for Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
    • In-Home Respite Care
      Delivers temporary in-home support for individuals with developmental disabilities to relieve primary caregivers during illness, emergencies, vacations, or personal responsibilities, available during daytime or evening hours.
    • Weekend Respite Program
      Operates a weekend respite program for individuals aged 8 and up, running Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring door-to-door transportation and structured recreational and social activities.
  • Language Access Services 1 activity
    • Culturally and Linguistically Inclusive Services
      Delivers human services and service coordination in multiple languages—including English, Spanish, Russian, French, African dialects, Mandarin, Cantonese, Punjabi, Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, and Nepali—to serve the cultural and linguistic diversity of New York City and State.
  • Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
    • Day Habilitation Program
      Provides structured day services for individuals with developmental disabilities, focusing on skill development, community integration, and personal growth through supervised activities and support.
  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Employment Benefits Support
      Provides support to individuals and families in managing benefits related to employment, ensuring continuity of support as participants transition into work roles.
  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy Services 1 activity
    • Intensive Behavioral Services
      Delivers behavioral support for individuals with developmental disabilities exhibiting challenging behaviors, including functional behavior assessments, behavior management plans, intervention implementation, monitoring, and staff training, particularly for those at risk of placement in more restrictive settings.
  • Child & Youth Meal Programs 1 activity
    • Nutrition Support in Programs
      Provides nut-free and gluten-free breakfast daily to participants before scheduled activities to accommodate dietary needs and promote health.
  • Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
    • Recreational and Enrichment Activities
      Organizes community outings and hub-based activities such as bowling, movies, museums, library visits, arts and crafts, video games, board games, music, dance, karaoke, and ZUMBA to support cognitive development, creative expression, physical health, and social engagement.
  • Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
    • Transportation Services
      Provides door-to-door transportation for participants to access community-based volunteering, activities, and respite programs, enabling broader community engagement.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$39.01M
Contributions & grants$5.48M14%
Program service revenue$32.51M83%
Investment income$846K2%
Other revenue$167K
expenses
Total expenses$31.93M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$25.96M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$37.76M
Cash$21.47M
Investments$0
Liabilities$6.09M
Net assets$31.67M
Liquid reserves8.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +20.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CHRISTABELLA COCHRAN CEO 40 $622K
board members · 4
  • BADEMBA DIALLO — PRESIDENT
  • HAMIDOU KAKE — MEMBER
  • JOHN AYODELE — SECRETARY
  • MICHAEL DADA — TREASURER
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Bronx Partner — Provides Family Education and Training services in the borough of Bronx.
  • CDC Government — Follows CDC COVID-19 guidelines for sanitation, masking, social distancing, and staff vaccination.
  • HCBS Government — Primary funder of the Family Education and Training program.
  • Manhattan Partner — Provides Family Education and Training services in the borough of Manhattan.
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.

  • Community-Based Habilitation
    methodology: community-based_habilitation
    By delivering day habilitation services in natural community settings rather than institutional environments, we enhance real-world skill development and social integration because individuals learn and practice abilities in the contexts where they will be applied.
  • Family-Centered Education and Support
    methodology: family-education
    By educating families about developmental disabilities and support strategies, we strengthen decision-making and home support systems because informed caregivers are better equipped to promote stability and continuity in the individual’s development.
  • Individualized Assessment and Planning
    methodology: individualized_assessment
    By using personalized assessments to tailor services such as pre-vocational training and habilitation, we improve engagement and outcomes because interventions are aligned with each individual’s unique skills, communication methods, and goals.
  • Person-Centered Planning Model
    methodology: person-centered_planning
    By involving individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in co-creating individualized action plans, we promote independence, inclusion, and self-determination because the approach centers on personal strengths, needs, and choices, leading to more meaningful and sustainable outcomes.
  • Structured Behavioral Intervention Model
    methodology: intensive-behavioral-intervention
    By implementing individualized behavior management plans based on functional assessments and training caregivers, we reduce challenging behaviors and prevent institutionalization because interventions are proactive, data-informed, and embedded in daily support systems.