named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Smokey Hollow Community Housing Project
Development and operation of a purpose-built, integrated apartment community in Syracuse, NY, featuring individual one-bedroom units and shared common spaces designed to support independent living for adults with IDD requiring 24/7 support.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
- Development of supported housing for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesAcquired 3.5 acres of land in Syracuse, NY for the development of housing for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, designing a residential building with individual apartments and shared common areas to support efficient, person-centered care and promote resident interaction.
- Provision of safe, affordable, and supported residential housing for low-income adults with I/DDProvides safe, affordable, and appropriate housing for low-income adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, particularly those requiring 24/7 support, through a model emphasizing individual choice, dignity, and cost-effectiveness in an integrated, shared living apartment community.
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Housing Policy Advocacy & Tenant Organizing 1 activity
- Advocacy for legislation to address housing crisis for adults with I/DD requiring 24/7 supportEngages in advocacy to influence legislation addressing the lack of housing options for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who require round-the-clock support, aiming to expand systemic solutions and policy-level change.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$33K
Contributions & grants$41K124%
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Investment income$3361%
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expenses
Total expenses$39K
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balance sheet
Total assets$312K
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Net assets$65K
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue -33.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 3
- GABE LEVANTI — DIRECTOR
- HAYLEY SCHULTZ — DIRECTOR
- JOANNE SOLD — DIRECTOR
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- City of Syracuse Government — Recognized by former Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh as a pioneering solution to local housing shortage for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation Funder — Advised by Amy Zeifang, who leads grantmaking and strategy for the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation, a family philanthropy supporting social impact initiatives.
- Maddie's Fund Funder — Advised by Amy Zeifang, who helps lead Maddie's Fund, a national foundation focused on animal welfare and community support.
- National Compliance Professionals Partner — Advised by Sue Ellen Holmes, Owner and President of National Compliance Professionals, with expertise in affordable and compliant housing.
- Red Tide Advisory Services Partner — Advised by Matt Mumma, CEO/Founder of Red Tide Advisory Services, which supports IDD service providers in strategy and development.
- WorthDoing.org Partner — Collaborates with Steve Gonyea, board member and founder of WorthDoing.org, to advance projects for the IDD community.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
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- Choice-Based Housing Modelmethodology: client_choice_modelBy providing residential options that preserve autonomy and choice, the organization fosters self-determination and dignity in adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, which increases engagement and improves quality of life because individuals are empowered to make decisions about their living environment and support.
- Community-Integrated Residential Designmethodology: community_integrationBy designing housing that is integrated into the broader community and includes shared spaces and proximity to social networks, the organization promotes voluntary social engagement and ongoing community participation, because physical and social integration reduces isolation and supports independent living.
- Presumed Competence Philosophymethodology: presuming_competenceBy operating under a philosophy of presuming competence, the organization ensures that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are treated as capable decision-makers, which enhances their self-worth and outcomes because they are given opportunities to exercise agency and participate fully in community life.
- Residential Choice Advocacymethodology: residential-choice advocacyBy advancing residential choice through cultural change, the organization shifts systemic perceptions of housing and support needs for individuals with IDD, leading to broader access to personalized living arrangements because it challenges institutional norms and promotes person-centered alternatives.