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NYSARC INC FRANKLIN-HAMILTON COUNTIES CHAPTER D/B/A ADIRONDACK ARC

TUPPER LAKE, NY · EIN 237150954 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Large ($10M-$50M) · adirondackarc.org
revenue
$20.5M
expenses
$20.1M
net assets
$9.0M
employees
319
volunteers
6
program ratio
91%
mission · from form 990

NYSARC WAS FOUNDED IN 1949 TO MEET A CRITICAL MISSION - TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Adirondack Arc provides support and education services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Franklin and Hamilton Counties, NY. The organization offers early childhood evaluations, preschool programs, residential support, and day habilitation services. It operates as a chapter of NYSARC, founded to improve quality of life through community inclusion, independent living, and family-centered care.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $2.85M
    DAY HABILITATION SERVICES - PROGRAM OPERATED TO PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC AND CARE SERVICES, WHICH INCLUDE DAILY LIVING, SELF-CARE, RECREATION TRAINING AND HABILIATION FOR MENTALLY AND PHYSCIALLY HANDICAPPED. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 93 INDIVIDUALS.
  2. #2 $1.20M
    EDUCATIONAL SERVICES-PROGRAM OPERATED FOR MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN RANGING IN AGE FROM 0-5. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 47 INDIVIDUALS.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Children's Corner Preschool Program
Operates three developmentally appropriate preschool classrooms in Tupper Lake and Malone for children ages 3–5, offering special education and related therapies
Children's Corner Program
Provides multidisciplinary home- or daycare-based evaluations for children birth to 2.5 years to determine eligibility for preschool special education services
Dayhab Without Walls
Day habilitation program focused on community-based skill development, personal goals, hygiene, and independent living
Residential Services
Offers 24-hour home support, supervised and supported IRA programs, and home-based waiver services for individuals living in homes or apartments
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Adaptive Sports Programs 1 activity
    • Community Inclusion and Volunteer Engagement
      Facilitates one-on-one community inclusion activities between volunteers and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, matched by shared hobbies and interests, to promote social engagement and community participation.
  • Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
    • Day Habilitation Services
      Provides day habilitation services focused on daily living skills, self-care, recreation training, and personal development for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Served 93 individuals in 2024 through programs including Dayhab Without Walls, which supports skill-building in community settings and goal-setting for independent living.
  • Special Education Preschool Programs 1 activity
    • Early Childhood Education and Special Education Services
      Operates preschool programs for children ages 3–5 with developmental disabilities, including three classrooms in Tupper Lake and Malone, offering special education, related therapies, and itinerant services delivered in homes, daycares, or other settings based on family preference. Provides educational services for children ages 0–5, serving 47 individuals in 2024, and supports achievement of personalized developmental goals such as literacy, mobility, and social engagement.
  • Early Childhood Developmental Evaluation and Screening 1 activity
    • Early Intervention Evaluations
      Conducts multidisciplinary evaluations for children from birth to age 2.5 in Franklin and Essex Counties to assess developmental delays and determine eligibility for early intervention services.
  • Patient and Family Support Services 1 activity
    • Family and Individual Rights Support
      Provides information and support to individuals and families to understand and exercise their rights, ensure service satisfaction, and advocate for their needs within the service system.
  • Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
    • Residential Support Services
      Provides 24-hour home support for up to 14 individuals through the supervised Individual Residential Alternatives (IRA) program, and offers at least two hours per week of supported services to individuals or couples living in apartments through the supported IRA model.
  • Program Monitoring & Evaluation 1 activity
    • Service Quality and Client Feedback Assessment
      Conducts annual interviews with individuals and families to assess changing needs, evaluate service satisfaction, and inform continuous quality improvement. Supports a broader commitment to ethical practices and regulatory compliance as outlined in the 2026 Corporate Compliance Plan and Quality Improvement Plan.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$20.48M
Contributions & grants$463K2%
Program service revenue$19.65M96%
Investment income$126K1%
Other revenue$236K
expenses
Total expenses$20.11M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$16.15M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$12.64M
Cash$4.15M
Investments$4K
Liabilities$3.63M
Net assets$9.01M
Liquid reserves2.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +0.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
SCOTT STILES CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40 $300K
ANN CHARETTE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40 $196K
NATHAN RICKERT CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40 $182K
board members · 6
  • CASSANDRA BECKER — DIRECTOR
  • DEBORAH RODDY — DIRECTOR
  • MARILYN DUFFY — DIRECTOR
  • POLLY SULLIVAN — VICE PRESIDENT
  • REBECCA LEAHY — SECRETARY/TREASURER
  • SUSAN ALEXANDER — PRESIDENT
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • CQL Network — CQL-accredited organization providing support and education for people with developmental disabilities.
  • Families of individuals served Partner — Families are valued as integral team members in planning and delivering support services.
  • New York State Education Department Government — Follows state-mandated policies and procedures for preschool special education evaluation and IEP development as outlined by NYSED.
  • The Arc Network — Adirondack Arc is a chapter within The Arc's national network of county chapters.
  • community partnerships Partner — Collaborates with community partners to support independent living for people with disabilities.
strategies · 4

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 Integration and Inclusion Model
    methodology: community-integration
    By supporting individuals with developmental disabilities to live in community settings and participate in mainstream programs, we foster social capital, well-being, and independence because inclusion in nondisabled peer environments enhances dignity, belonging, and skill generalization.
  • Early Intervention During Critical Developmental Periods
    methodology: early intervention education
    By providing tailored early childhood education for children ages 0–5 with intellectual and developmental disabilities, we support foundational development because intervention during critical neurodevelopmental windows maximizes long-term growth and adaptive outcomes.
  • Family-Driven, Individualized Care
    methodology: family-driven care
    By centering families in goal-setting and service design, we improve alignment with personal values and priorities because family-led planning increases engagement, relevance, and long-term outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Habilitation-Centered Skill Development
    methodology: habilitation-based care
    By delivering therapeutic services focused on daily living, self-care, and recreational skills, we support the habilitation of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities because building functional competencies enables greater autonomy and participation in community life.