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KELBERMAN CENTER INC
UTICA, NY · EIN 550901293 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE G84 · Voluntary Health Associations · Large ($10M-$50M) · kelbermancenter.org
revenue
$16.3M
expenses
$16.7M
net assets
$1.6M
employees
501
volunteers
13
program ratio
84%
mission · from form 990

THE KELBERMAN CENTER IS A REGIONAL CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER AND RELATED LEARNING CHALLENGES. WE ARE DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE THROUGH: PROMPT EVALUATION AND DIAGNOSIS; INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION AND SERVICES; SOCIAL AND LIFE SKILLS ENHANCEMENT; INNOVATIVE PRACTICES, TRAINING AND RESEARCH. WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF INDIVIDUALS, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY WORKING TOGETHER TO MAXIMIZE OUR COLLECTIVE POTENTIAL.

profile · synthesized from sources

Kelberman Center Inc. is a nonprofit organization based in Utica, NY, serving individuals with autism spectrum disorder and related learning challenges across the lifespan. The organization provides diagnostic evaluations, educational programs, behavioral therapy, and community-based services. It operates as a regional center of excellence, offering individualized support from early childhood through adulthood.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $2.28M
    THE PROMISE PROGRAM: A FULL-DAY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN WHO ARE TYPICALLY BETWEEN 3 AND 5 YEARS OLD. THIS PROGRAM INCORPORATES EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, INTENSIVE THERAPY, AND FAMILY SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WHO DEMONSTRATE CHARACTERISTICS RELATED TO AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. THE PROGRAM GOAL IS TO PROMOTE LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL SKILLS AND ACADEMIC KNOWLEDGE IN PREPARATION FOR THEIR TRANSITION TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. DURING 2024; KELBERMAN SERVED 74 PARTICIPANTS THROUGHOUT 8 COUNTIES.
  2. #2 $2.91M
    SELF DIRECTION IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE WITH INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS AT HOME AND IN THE COMMUNITY. A TRAINED AUTISM MENTOR ASSISTS WITH SKILL DEVELOPMENT THAT ENHANCES INDEPENDENT LIVING. FOR MANY PEOPLE, THIS CAN INCLUDE SOCIAL SKILLS, TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION, LEISURE AND RECREATIONAL SKILLS, AND DEVELOPING APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR AT HOME AND IN THE COMMUNITY. AUTISM MENTORS ARE KELBERMAN CENTER STAFF WHO IS HIRED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND EDUCATION IN LEARNING LIFE SKILLS. THE AUTISM MENTOR IS SUPPORTED BY A PROFESSIONAL TEAM WHO SPECIALIZE IN AUTISM SERVICES AND CAN ASSIST WITH ALL ASPECTS OF GOAL DEVELOPMENT. WE ARE DRIVEN BY CLIENT OUTCOMES, SO OUR WORK IS GUIDED BY WHAT EACH INDIVIDUAL WANTS TO ACCOMPLISH FOR THEIR OWN INDEPENDENCE IN THE COMMUNITY. 131 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy
Individualized ABA therapy services for children and adults, including assessment, skill-building in communication and socialization, and reduction of unsafe behaviors, delivered in clinic, home, or school settings.
Psychotherapy Services
Individual and group psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults with autism or developmental disabilities, offered in Rome and Syracuse offices and via teletherapy.
School Consultation Services
On-site support and training for school districts, including functional behavior assessments, behavior intervention plans, staff training, and progress monitoring using evidence-based practices.
Self Direction / Community Habilitation
Program providing one-on-one support from trained autism mentors to develop independent living skills such as social interaction, transportation, leisure activities, and appropriate behavior in home and community settings.
The LINK Apartments
Inclusive residential living community in Utica, NY, designed for individuals of all abilities, representing the first such facility of its kind in New York State.
The Promise Program
Full-day educational program for preschool children (ages 3–5) with characteristics related to autism spectrum disorder, focusing on language development, social skills, and academic preparation for elementary school.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Autism and Neurodiversity Family Support Services 4 activities
    • Autism diagnostic evaluations
      Conducts thorough, individualized neurodevelopmental diagnostic assessments through its Article 16 Clinic, including evaluations for autism spectrum disorder and related developmental conditions.
    • Comprehensive autism services across the lifespan
      Provides home and community-based, educational, clinical, residential, and camp programs for individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities. Services are evidence-based and inclusive, serving children, adolescents, and adults across multiple locations in New York State.
    • Family Navigation program
      Provides Family Navigation sessions to support families seeking diagnostic evaluations or services for individuals with autism or related developmental disabilities, helping them access appropriate care and resources.
    • Research on autism spectrum disorder
      Conducts research related to autism spectrum disorder to inform practice and improve outcomes for individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities.
  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy Services 2 activities
    • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy
      Provides direct, one-on-one ABA therapy multiple hours per week for individuals with autism, focusing on communication, socialization, independent learning, and reduction of unsafe behaviors. Includes daily and monthly progress reporting and individualized treatment planning.
    • School-based behavioral and educational support
      Provides on-site support and training in schools for students with social-emotional, developmental, and behavioral challenges using Licensed and Board Certified Behavior Analysts and Registered Behavior Technicians. Services include assessments (VB-MAPP, EFL, AFLS), functional behavior assessments (FBA), development and implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), and ongoing data collection and progress monitoring.
  • Special Education Preschool Programs 2 activities
    • Early educational support through the Promise Program
      Operates the Promise Program to deliver early educational intervention for students with autism, aiming to establish a foundation for long-term academic and social success.
    • Full-day preschool program for children with autism
      Operates a full-day educational program for preschool children with autism spectrum disorder that integrates educational services, intensive therapy, and family support to promote language development, social skills, and academic knowledge. Served 74 participants across 8 counties in 2024.
  • Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
    • Inclusive residential housing (LINK apartments)
      Operates the LINK apartments in Utica, an inclusive residential community for people of all abilities, opened in 2021 and recognized as the first of its kind in New York State.
  • Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
    • Psychotherapy services for developmental disabilities
      Offers individual and group psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults with autism or other developmental disabilities at locations in Rome and Syracuse, NY, with teletherapy available when clinically appropriate.
  • Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
    • Self-direction program for independent living skills
      Supports individuals in developing independent living skills such as social interaction, transportation, leisure, and appropriate behavior through trained autism mentors and a professional support team. Served 131 individuals in 2024.
  • Training and Capacity Building for Trauma-Informed Student Support 1 activity
    • Staff training and professional development for educators
      Provides training and education for school staff on supporting students with developmental, behavioral, and social-emotional challenges, enhancing capacity within educational settings.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$16.25M
Contributions & grants$825K5%
Program service revenue$15.24M94%
Investment income$44K0%
Other revenue$145K
expenses
Total expenses$16.72M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$12.17M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.86M
Cash$1.67M
Investments$676K
Liabilities$4.29M
Net assets$1.57M
Liquid reserves1.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +11.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MARIA CAPPOLETTI CEO 40 $181K
RYAN NOLAN CFO 39 $156K
board members · 13
  • BRUCE DANIELS — TREASURER
  • COLIN WIXSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • COOPER HUMPF — BOARD MEMBER
  • DOUG BOTTEGO — BOARD MEMBER
  • DR JONATHAN HENDERSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • DR MARIA KONTARIDIS — BOARD MEMBER
  • DR MICHAEL KELBERMAN — PRESIDENT
  • DR STEPHEN EADLINE — BOARD MEMBER
  • FRANK BEHLMER — VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY
  • JOANNE DONARUMA — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARK LIVESEY — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARK VACCA — BOARD MEMBER
  • PATRICK SCULLY — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • Kelberman Center Inc Partner — Provides ABA therapy services in clinic, in-home, and in-school settings.
  • OPWDD Government — Refers families to other Article 16 clinics listed on the OPWDD website.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

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  • Client-Driven Outcomes Framework
    methodology: client_driven_outcomes
    By aligning service goals with individual aspirations for independence and community living, the organization increases ownership and relevance of outcomes because client-driven planning enhances motivation, engagement, and real-world applicability of support services.
  • Evidence-Based, Inclusive Service Culture
    methodology: evidence_based_inclusive_services
    By integrating evidence-based practices within inclusive, culturally respectful services, the organization improves environmental engagement and service effectiveness because combining clinical rigor with inclusion enhances accessibility, dignity, and responsiveness for individuals with autism and related disabilities.
  • Family-Centered, Lifelong Support Model
    methodology: lifelong_holistic_support
    By providing holistic, lifelong services that include families from diagnosis onward, the organization supports sustained development and community integration because continuous, family-involved care fosters stability, consistency, and empowerment across life stages.
  • Feedback-Adaptive Service Design
    methodology: feedback_driven_adaptation
    By using community and client feedback to iteratively adapt services, the organization ensures ongoing alignment with evolving needs because continuous input loops increase responsiveness, relevance, and effectiveness of support models over time.
  • Individualized, Assessment-Driven Intervention Model
    methodology: individualized_assessment_intervention
    By conducting comprehensive, individualized assessments of neurodevelopmental, behavioral, and social needs, the organization creates tailored intervention plans because this personalization ensures relevance, improves engagement, and leads to better developmental outcomes across the lifespan.