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SULLIVAN-ORANGE-DUTCHESS COUNTIES CHAPTER - NYSARC INC
MONTICELLO, NY · EIN 146028767 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Very Large (>$50M) · arcghvny.org
revenue
$86.4M
expenses
$82.7M
net assets
$26.5M
employees
1,571
volunteers
17
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

TO ENABLE PERSONS OF ALL AGES WITH DISABILITIES TO LIVE AS CONTRIBUTING, VALUED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY BY PROMOTING: INCLUSION, INDEPENDENCE, INDIVIDUALIZATION, PRODUCTIVITY, AND SELF DETERMINATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

Provider of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Sullivan, Orange, and Dutchess Counties in New York. The organization offers day programs, educational services, employment support, and residential programs aimed at fostering independence, inclusion, and self-determination. It operates under the umbrella of NYSARC and serves individuals of all ages through a person-centered approach.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $16.46M
    DAY SERVICES PROVIDED SUPPORTS TO 534 PEOPLE ACROSS A VARIETY OF SITE BASED AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS. PROGRAMS SUPPORTED INDIVIDUALS TO DEVELOP MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, PURSUE THEIR INTERESTS AND DEVELOP SKILLS TO INCREASE INDEPENDENCE AND EXPLORE NEW OPPORTUNITIES. NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE THE LAUNCH OF ARC IN THE PARK, A VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IN CONJUNCTION WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ADOPT PUBLIC PARKS AND PROVIDE CLEANUP SERVICES. SELF-ADVOCACY PROGRAMS CONTINUED TO PROVIDE PEOPLE SUPPORTED WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT EACH OTHER'S ABILITY TO ADVOCATE FOR ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE TO THEM, AND CONNECT WITH OTHER SELF-ADVOCATES ACROSS THE STATE AND BEYOND. SELF-ADVOCATES ATTENDED RALLIES IN ALBANY TO ADVOCATE FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION ON TOPICS IMPORTANT TO THEM. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)DAY SERVICES CONTINUED TO DEVELOP OPPORTUNITIES TO DEEPEN COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, BY SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A LOCAL KIWANIS AKTION CLUB IN ORANGE COUNTY, CREATING CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER KIWANIS GROUPS AND BROADENING THE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS.
  2. #2 $5.58M
    IN 2024, THE EDUCATIONAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE CONTINUED THE WORK OF IMPROVING OUR STUDENTS LIVES BY WORKING CLOSELY WITH THEIR FAMILIES, HOME DISTRICTS, COUNTIES AND NYSED (NY STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT) REPRESENTATIVES. THIS INCLUDED PROMOTING BEST PRACTICES ACROSS THE DEPARTMENT IN ORDER TO SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS. WE WERE FORTUNATE TO HAVE A STRONG TEAM OF TEACHERS, THERAPISTS AND STAFF MEMBERS WITH HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS. IT WAS IMPORTANT TO HAVE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ALLOWED FOR LEARNING, PLAYING, COOPERATION AND COLLABORATION, PROBLEM SOLVING, AND CREATIVITY.WHILE OUR FOCUS CONTINUED TO BE ON ACHIEVING THE IEP GOALS AND THE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL WELLBEING OF OUR STUDENTS, WE ARE PROUD OF THE FACT THAT WE WERE ABLE TO REFER STUDENTS BACK TO THEIR HOME DISTRICTS DUE TO SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMMING.
named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Arc in the Park
Volunteer program in partnership with local governments to adopt and clean public parks, promoting civic engagement.
Community Habilitation
Offers skill-building and community integration services for individuals in their homes and communities.
Day Services
Provides site-based and community-integrated supports for individuals with developmental disabilities to build skills, relationships, and independence.
Educational Learning Experience
Special education program for preschool and school-age children with developmental disabilities, working in partnership with home school districts and NYSED.
Employment Services
Supports individuals in securing and maintaining competitive employment in the community.
Residential Services
Provides supported living options for individuals with developmental disabilities in Sullivan, Orange, and Dutchess Counties.
Self-Advocacy Programs
Empowers individuals to advocate for themselves and participate in legislative advocacy efforts.
activities · 15 groups

What they do

  • Community Health Center Services 1 activity
    • Clinical and therapeutic services
      Operates clinic programs in Monticello, Poughkeepsie, and across Sullivan, Orange, and Dutchess Counties, delivering medical, dental, psychiatric, psychological, speech, occupational, physical therapy, nursing, social work, nutrition, and rehabilitation counseling services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Community inclusion and volunteer engagement
      Facilitates community inclusion by supporting volunteer activities at food pantries, Meals on Wheels, Salvation Army, United Way, soup kitchens, adult care homes, and animal shelters in Orange and Sullivan Counties. Also launched “ARC in the Park,” a volunteer program partnering with local governments to adopt and clean public parks.
  • Art Programs for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
    • Creative expression and art mentoring
      Supports creative expression through art mentoring programs that enable individuals with disabilities to create artwork exhibited in multiple local galleries.
  • Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
    • Direct support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
      Provides comprehensive day, residential, employment, community habilitation, and guardianship services to over 2,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Sullivan, Orange, and Dutchess Counties. Services include skill development, independence training, and community integration through person-centered planning.
  • Early Childhood Developmental Evaluation and Screening 1 activity
    • Early intervention evaluation services
      Provides evaluation services for infants and toddlers referred by county health departments or local school districts to support early identification and intervention for developmental delays.
  • Fundraising and Financial Support for IDD Services 1 activity
    • Fundraising and grantmaking through local foundations
      Funds new and innovative programs and improves quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities by raising and distributing supplemental funds through three locally established foundations: SullivanArc Foundation, The Arc of Orange County Foundation, and The Arc of Dutchess Foundation.
  • Guardianship and Representative Payee Services 1 activity
    • Guardianship services
      Serves as primary guardian for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities when family members are unavailable, operating under the NYSARC, Inc. Guardianship Program in Sullivan, Orange, and Dutchess Counties.
  • Program Monitoring & Evaluation 1 activity
    • Quality assurance and outcomes assessment
      Conducts interviews using CQL's Personal Outcome Measures® to assess individual experiences in health, safety, relationships, and personal goals, and applies CQL's Basic Assurances® tool to measure, evaluate, and improve service quality through data on rights, health, safety, and personal security, followed by external review.
  • Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
    • Recreation and social programming
      Offers community-based recreation services including a monthly calendar of activities such as exercise, shopping, park walks, museum visits, and dining; operates a summer day program for teens and young adults (ages 14–21) in Dutchess County; and provides group-based social and recreational activities for children with developmental disabilities on weekday evenings and weekends.
  • Respite Care for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
    • Respite care services
      Provides in-home, overnight, and vacation respite care for children with intellectual, developmental, or serious emotional disturbances in Sullivan, Orange, and Dutchess Counties. Overnight care is delivered in private homes with dedicated rooms, offering up to fourteen nights per year, while in-home and community-based options support family caregivers and relationship development.
  • Disability Rights Advocacy & Self-Advocacy Empowerment 1 activity
    • Self-advocacy and legislative advocacy
      Operates self-advocacy programs that empower individuals with disabilities to advocate for themselves, including participation in rallies in Albany and engagement in legislative advocacy efforts.
  • Autism and Neurodiversity Family Support Services 1 activity
    • Sibling support programming (Sibshop)
      Runs Sibshop, a free weekly program for siblings aged 5–21 of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, offering peer connection, emotional expression, and educational activities that promote understanding of disabilities and perspective-taking in a recreational setting.
  • Special Education Support Services 1 activity
    • Special education and life skills training
      Delivers special education services through The Educational Learning Experience in collaboration with families, school districts, counties, and NYSED, and provides life skills training for high school students via on-site roles such as laundry, copy services, and a staff-supported coffee cart.
  • Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
    • Supported employment and school-to-work transition
      Provides supported employment services placing individuals in community jobs with staff guidance, and offers school-to-work mentoring for high school students with disabilities to explore careers, develop skills, and successfully transition back to home school districts after individualized educational programming.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Community capacity building
      Supported the establishment of a Kiwanis Aktion Club in Orange County to expand community engagement and leadership opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
    • Incident monitoring and abuse prevention
      Tracks incidents including falls, injuries of unknown origin, medication errors, and use of physical interventions to inform policy, procedure, and staff training. Investigates allegations of mistreatment, neglect, and abuse to ensure safety and compliance.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$86.38M
Contributions & grants$213K0%
Program service revenue$85.48M99%
Investment income$199K0%
Other revenue$492K
expenses
Total expenses$82.67M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$61.74M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$50.04M
Cash$16.74M
Investments$1.84M
Liabilities$23.52M
Net assets$26.52M
Liquid reserves2.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 7
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
REGINA MCKENNY-SNEAD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 36 $374K
MUHAMMAD MALIK MEDICAL DIRECTOR 38 $276K
JAMES KRUEGER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 36 $275K
PHILIP BORKO CONTROLLER 36 $248K
MARIE FITZMAURICE ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECT 38 $232K
BRANDON RUBIK ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECT 38 $183K
SHAWN MENDE HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER 38 $172K
board members · 18
  • AMANDA FRIEDEMANN — 2ND VICE PRESIDENT
  • GEORGIA SULLIVAN — DIRECTOR FROM 1/24-11/24
  • JOAN T LOPEZ — DIRECTOR
  • JOANNE C GRANT — DIRECTOR
  • KATHLEEN DONAHUE — 1ST VICE PRESIDENT
  • KURTIS NORDAHL — TREASURER
  • LORRAINE S COSTELLO — DIRECTOR
  • MARY JANE LEKANIDES — DIRECTOR FROM 1/24-11/24
  • MAUREEN DART — DIRECTOR
  • PAULA BARBER — DIRECTOR
  • RICHARD I GORDON — SECRETARY FROM 1/24-8/24
  • ROBERT POGUE — DIRECTOR
  • SHARON RUSSITANO — PRESIDENT
  • STEPHEN DAMBRA — DIRECTOR
  • STEPHEN G MILLER — SECRETARY (STARTED 8/24)
  • STEPHEN MULLER — DIRECTOR
  • STEVEN DROBYSH — DIRECTOR
  • SUSAN K MILLER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 19

Who they work with

  • Don Meyer Network — Sibshop is based on the award-winning program developed by Don Meyer, indicating affiliation with a national sibling support network.
  • Dutchess County Government — Provides services in Dutchess County including a summer program and Rec & Teen Club for individuals with disabilities.
  • Hudson Regional LTC Pharmacy Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting the organization's programs.
  • Jonathan Gissentaner Partner — Director of Quality Improvement who receives reports of incidents and concerns.
  • Kiwanis Aktion Club Partner — Partnered to establish a local chapter in Orange County, expanding community engagement opportunities for program participants.
  • NYSARC Trust Services Funder — Provides grant funding to support guardianship and recreational opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • NYSARC Trust Services Partner — Collaborates to provide financial security for individuals with disabilities through trust services that maintain eligibility for government benefits.
  • NYSARC, Inc. Network — Participates in the NYSARC, Inc. Guardianship Program to provide guardianship services.
  • New York State Education Department (NYSED) Government — Collaborates with NYSED representatives to operate educational programs and ensure compliance and quality in special education services.
  • Patricia Lovelace Partner — Assistant Executive Director of Quality Improvement who receives reports and oversees quality improvement functions.
  • Salvation Army Partner — Supports volunteer efforts by program participants at Salvation Army locations.
  • Sullivan County Government — Provides Family Support Services including in-home and overnight respite exclusively for individuals and families in Sullivan County.
  • The Arc Greater Hudson Valley Network — Clinic programs operate under the mission and structure of The Arc Greater Hudson Valley.
  • 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 Dutchess Foundation Partner — Fundraising arm supporting programs in Dutchess County.
  • The Arc of Greater Hudson Valley Partner — Provides the Rec & Teen Respite Program in partnership with Sullivan-Orange-Dutchess Counties Chapter - NYSARC Inc.
  • The Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL) Partner — Accreditation and quality improvement partner providing tools, frameworks, and professional support to enhance service quality for people with disabilities.
  • United Way Partner — Engages program participants in volunteer activities at United Way-affiliated sites.
  • William A. Smith & Sons Insurance Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting the organization's programs.
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 Inclusion as Pathway to Belonging
    methodology: community-inclusion
    By embedding individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in community life through civic organizations, social clubs, and local activities, the organization fosters belonging and contribution because participation builds identity, relationships, and social value.
  • Peer-Driven Support Networks
    methodology: peer_support_network
    By creating member-driven social clubs and peer-led environments for siblings and caregivers, the organization strengthens resilience and independence because shared experience fosters trust, reduces isolation, and empowers mutual learning.
  • Person-Centered Care Model
    methodology: person-centered-care
    By tailoring services to individual goals, preferences, and lived experiences through tools like person-centered planning and CQL's Personal Outcome Measures®, the organization improves quality of life and service effectiveness because it centers autonomy, dignity, and self-determination in support delivery.