irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.91MDAY SERVICES- PROVIDING QUALITY SKILL DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING, AND SUPERVISION IN DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES THAT HELP PEOPLE FOSTER INDEPENDENCE, ESTABLISHING AND PURSUING PERSONAL GOALS, SELF-ADVOCACY, SOCIAL SKILLS, INDEPENDENT TRANSPORTATION, AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT THAT ENABLES PEOPLE TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE COMMUNITY IN A MEANINGFUL WAY. PARTICIPANTS ARE ENGAGED IN A VARIETY OF VISUAL ARTS, MUSIC, TECHNOLOGY, AND PHYSICAL WELLNESS ACTIVITIES AND FREQUENTLY VOLUNTEER WITH SUPPORT AT LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES. SERVED 71 INDIVIDUALS.
- #2 $2.37MVOCATIONAL- PROVIDING SOCIAL AND PRACTICAL JOB SKILL TRAINING FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AT LEAST 14 YEARS OF AGE. PARTICIPANTS LEARN SKILLS TO PERFORM JOBS SUCH AS FOOD CONTRACT PACKAGING, AUTO DETAILING, JANITORIAL, MAILROOM, HAND-MECHANIZED ASSEMBLY OR REWORK, PACKAGING, PRODUCT MANUFACTURING, INSPECTION, AND FULFILLMENT SERVICES. ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE PAID EMPLOYMENT AND ASSISTANCE WITH COMMUNITY JOB PLACEMENT. 137 CLIENTS SERVED.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Day Services
Provides skill development, training, and supervision in daily living activities, personal goal setting, self-advocacy, social skills, and community involvement. Includes engagement in visual arts, music, technology, and physical wellness.
Home Enabling Supports
Provides home-based supports to people with disabilities to increase independence and safety in their living environments.
LGBTQ+ & Allies Self-Advocacy Group
Support group for self-advocates who are part of both the intellectual and developmental disability community and the LGBTQ+ community, promoting inclusion and peer support.
Vocational Services
Offers job skill training in areas such as food packaging, janitorial work, assembly, and fulfillment services, with support for paid employment and community job placement.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 3 activities
- Business services operation for workforce developmentOperates six businesses—including secure document destruction, commercial cleaning, and food co-packaging—that provide career advancement opportunities and paid employment for individuals with disabilities, with all employees earning at least minimum wage.
- Career and employment support servicesOffers vocational training and employment support services to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities find and maintain meaningful employment, including training in packaging, manufacturing, inspection, janitorial work, and paid job placement in the community. Provided services to 233 individuals.
- LGBTQIA advocacy partnership for people with disabilitiesPartners with PrideAbility to expand LGBTQIA advocacy and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across New York State.
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Developmental Disability Service Coordination 2 activities
- Clinical and developmental health servicesProvides clinical and developmental health services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, supporting their overall well-being and development. Served 486 individuals in this area.
- Family support and diagnostic guidanceProvides information to help parents understand their child’s diagnosis of intellectual or developmental disability and connects families with appropriate, tailored supports and services.
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
- Home enabling supports contractHolds a contract with OPWDD to provide home enabling supports for people with disabilities in the Western Region.
- Housing supports for independent and supported livingProvides housing supports enabling individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live independently in community settings across Chemung and Schuyler counties, including 16 traditional homes in Chemung County, 7 in Schuyler County, 2 supportive apartments in Chemung, and 1 in Schuyler. Also operates 3 respite care locations in Chemung County. Provided housing supports to 170 individuals.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Community and day supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesProvides day services focused on skill development, training in daily living activities, and community involvement to enable individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to contribute meaningfully to the community through volunteer work at local nonprofits and human service agencies. Supported 201 individuals in this area.
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Mobile Mental Health Crisis Intervention 1 activity
- Community-based crisis prevention and response services (NYSTART/CSIDD)Delivers crisis prevention and intervention supports across 17 Western Finger Lakes counties in OPWDD's Region 1 through the NYSTART/CSIDD program. Provided crisis supports to 132 individuals.
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Intake and Referral Coordination 1 activity
- Eligibility assessment for disability servicesOffers a process to determine whether services are appropriate for individuals with disabilities, ensuring access to needed supports.
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Fundraising and Financial Support for IDD Services 1 activity
- Funding distribution for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesDistributes grants through NYSARC Trust Services to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, such as funding for assistive items like bikes.
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Nonprofit Organizational Mergers and Integrations 1 activity
- Organizational capacity expansion through mergerCompleted a merger to form The Arc of Chemung-Schuyler, expanding organizational capacity and service reach across both counties.
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Transportation Access Support 1 activity
- Transit services support in Schuyler CountySupports transit services in Schuyler County through funding received from the Community Rides Grant.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$39.09M
Contributions & grants$8.37M21%
Program service revenue$29.76M76%
Investment income$921K2%
Other revenue$42K
expenses
Total expenses$33.22M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$26.14M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$34.18M
Cash$3.16M
Investments$17.41M
Liabilities$7.24M
Net assets$26.94M
Liquid reserves7.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +26.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALVATORE GAROZZO | CEO | 40 | $232K |
| JULIE BUB | FORMER CFO | 40 | $85K |
| JOHN KENNEDY | FORMER CFO | 40 | $36K |
board members · 12
- ANITA LEWIS — TREASURER
- DAVID RALPH ESQ — BOARD MEMBER
- EILEEN REMEC — SECRETARY
- HAROLD J HOFFMEIER JR — BOARD MEMBER
- JUDY PHILLIPS — BOARD MEMBER
- JUSTIN DILDINE — BOARD MEMBER
- LEE MORAN — BOARD MEMBER
- MARGARET LAWRENCE — PRESIDENT
- MARGARET SISSON — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL STAMP — VICE PRESIDENT
- NANCY THOMAS — BOARD MEMBER
- THOMAS GOUGH — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Collaborative of NY, Inc. Network — Member of a network of 13 nonprofit The Arc New York agencies providing person-centered supports and services across 19 Upstate New York counties.
- Franklin Street Gallery Partner — Partner organization providing art services through The Arc's Business Services Division.
- Glenco Pack Partner — Partner organization providing food co-packaging services through The Arc's Business Services Division.
- NYSARC INC Network — Part of the NYSARC statewide network providing services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- NYSARC Inc Network — Member organization within the NYSARC network providing services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- NYSARC Trust Services Network — Related entity providing grant funding to support individuals with disabilities.
- OPWDD Government — Federal/state agency that awarded the Western Region contract for home enabling supports.
- OPWDD Government — Provides crisis services within OPWDD's Region 1.
- PrideAbility Partner — Collaborates to expand LGBTQIA advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in New York State.
- Schuyler County Transit Partner — Partner organization providing transportation services through The Arc's Business Services Division.
- See Us Cleaning Partner — Partner organization providing commercial cleaning services through The Arc's Business Services Division.
- Southern Tier Industries Partner — Operates secure document destruction and shredding services as part of employment programs.
- Southern Tier Industries Partner — Partner organization providing secure document destruction services through The Arc's Business Services Division.
- The Arc New York Network — Local chapter of The Arc New York, part of a statewide network providing services and advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- The Arc of Chemung-Schuyler Network — Local chapter within The Arc network providing housing and support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- The Arc of the United States Network — Member of The Arc national network
- United Way of Schuyler County Partner — Partner organization supporting community services in Schuyler County.
- Watkins Glen International Partner — Hosts the Arc Grand Prix Run/Walk event on its motor racing track.
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.
- Family-Centered, Life-Stage Adaptive Supportmethodology: family-centered_supportBy aligning support services with the evolving life stages and needs of individuals and their families, the organization sustains engagement and improves outcomes, because family-inclusive models strengthen service relevance and continuity across critical developmental and transitional periods.
- Inclusive Employment Through Real-World Training and Supportmethodology: supported_employmentBy providing hands-on job skill training in real-world settings combined with supported employment services, the organization prepares individuals with developmental disabilities for competitive community jobs, because integrated work experiences build workforce readiness and increase the likelihood of successful job placement and retention.
- Person-Centered Planning for Independence and Community Integrationmethodology: person-centered_planningBy using person-centered supports and services, the organization enables individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live independently and participate meaningfully in the community, because focusing on individual goals, skill development, and self-advocacy fosters autonomy and long-term engagement.
- Self-Advocacy as a Guide for Support Practicesmethodology: self-advocacyBy centering the voices and lived experiences of self-advocates, particularly LGBTQ+ individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the organization shapes more respectful and effective support practices, because direct input from marginalized individuals ensures culturally competent and dignity-affirming services.
- Service Navigation Through Structured Frameworksmethodology: service_navigation_frameworkBy offering a structured framework of four service areas, the organization helps individuals and families more effectively access appropriate supports, because simplifying complex systems through clear pathways reduces barriers and increases utilization of needed services.