irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $139KL'ARCHE SYRACUSE, INC. PROVIDES DAY HABILITATION SERVICES TO 16 INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Companion Assistant Program
Engages live-in staff who provide daily support with activities of living, transportation, and personal care while building mutually transformative relationships with core members.
Day Habilitation Services
Offers structured daytime programming to support core members in achieving personal goals, participating in community activities, and developing life skills.
Residential Habilitation
Provides 24-hour supported living in four communal homes for 16 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, focusing on dignity, mutual relationships, and spiritual growth.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 3 activities
- Adapt living environments and routines to meet changing needsRegularly adapts community routines and physical environments to respond to the evolving needs of core members with intellectual disabilities, ensuring accessibility and personal dignity.
- Deliver professional, personalized support through live-in assistantsProvides skilled direct care and personalized support to adults with intellectual disabilities through live-in assistant roles, ensuring safety, well-being, and full participation in daily life, including overnight support.
- Operate residential communities for adults with intellectual disabilitiesOperates four communal homes providing 24-hour residential habilitation for sixteen adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering family-like settings through shared meals, routines, and celebrations. These homes are fully accessible and support lifelong living arrangements.
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Regular Religious Worship Services 2 activities
- Host regular community-building events and gatheringsHosts monthly potluck dinners, weekly virtual and in-person prayer gatherings, and annual events such as the Community Picnic, Day of Reflection, Advent Kickoff Service, and foot and hand washing during Holy Week to strengthen relationships and foster spiritual and communal belonging.
- Provide spiritual and reflective programmingCreates and maintains local spiritual practices, including the development of the document "Holding the Sacred Space" to articulate community spirituality and guide reflection.
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Oral History Collection and Preservation 1 activity
- Conduct storytelling and community outreach to model inclusive practicesConducts interviews with core members and assistants to write stories about life in the L'Arche community, and engages in neighborhood outreach and public dialogue to promote inclusive community practices and raise awareness.
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Disability Rights Advocacy & Self-Advocacy Empowerment 1 activity
- Deliver presentations on inclusion and disability rightsProvides educational outreach by delivering presentations on inclusion, disability rights, and community to schools, churches, and organizations to advance public understanding and advocacy.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Engage volunteers in skilled support rolesUtilizes volunteers to provide skilled support in communications, administration, and facility maintenance, enhancing organizational capacity and community operations.
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Volunteer-Driven Residential Care Support 1 activity
- Organize volunteer-supported meal and home maintenance servicesCoordinates meal delivery to community homes with opportunities for shared dining, and organizes seasonal yard maintenance and facility upkeep through volunteer engagement to support safe and welcoming living environments.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Provide day habilitation services to individuals with developmental disabilitiesProvides structured day habilitation services to 16 individuals with developmental disabilities, supporting engagement in meaningful daily activities and promoting personal growth and community inclusion.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.02M
Contributions & grants$114K4%
Program service revenue$2.76M91%
Investment income$125K4%
Other revenue$27K
expenses
Total expenses$2.70M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$2.15M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.59M
Cash$1.14M
Investments$1.35M
Liabilities$376K
Net assets$4.21M
Liquid reserves11.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +5.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN KNECHTLE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $116K |
board members · 10
- AMY DAVIS — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID LASDA — BOARD MEMBER
- DENISE GONNELLA — BOARD MEMBER
- EDWARD MELVIN — BOARD MEMBER
- ELLY PEARLMAN — CO-CHAIR
- JEFF KEELER — TREASURER
- KAY SCHAROUN — CO-CHAIR
- PATRICIA KINSELLA — SECRETARY
- SCOTT EMERY — BOARD MEMBER
- WILLIAM DOLAN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Dr. Wolf Wolfensberger Partner — Generated interest in the development of a L'Arche community in Syracuse.
- L'ARCHE Network — Member of the L'Arche international network of faith-based communities supporting people with developmental disabilities.
- L'Arche Canada Network — Engages with spiritual documents from L'Arche Canada as part of its foundational resources.
- L'Arche International Network — Member of the L'Arche International Federation, sharing in a global network of communities for people with intellectual disabilities.
- L'Arche UK Network — Engages with spiritual documents from L'Arche UK as part of its foundational resources.
- L'Arche USA Network — Part of the L'Arche USA network, drawing on its spiritual documents and frameworks.
- L’Arche Communities Network — L'Arche Syracuse is part of a global network of L’Arche communities, supporting poorer communities through solidarity initiatives.
- L’Arche International Federation Network — Member of the global L’Arche network and operates under its federation.
- L’Arche USA Network — Member of the national L’Arche USA network and collaborates with its leadership.
- Office for People With Developmental Disabilities Government — Core member eligibility requires approval from OPWDD for IRA Residential Habilitation Services.
- Reformed Church of Syracuse Partner — Hosts L'Arche Syracuse's monthly community potlucks.
- local church Partner — Hosts monthly potluck dinners for L'Arche Syracuse.
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.
- Intentional Community Living as Social Alternativemethodology: community-based_livingBy replacing institutional models with inclusive, shared living environments, L'Arche creates communities where people with intellectual disabilities thrive because co-residence fosters dignity, accessibility, and belonging as both practical and ethical responses to systemic exclusion.
- Mutually Transforming Relationshipsmethodology: mutually_transforming_relationsBy fostering reciprocal relationships between individuals with and without intellectual disabilities, L'Arche produces personal growth and social change because these relationships reveal the gifts of all participants and challenge societal assumptions about ability and contribution.
- Spirituality as Foundational to Community and Healingmethodology: spirituality-centered_careBy integrating spiritual practices—such as prayer, shared celebration, and forgiveness—into daily community life, L'Arche fosters belonging, personal transformation, and recovery from relational trauma because spirituality is treated as essential to healing and mutual connection within an interdenominational Christian framework.