irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $927KACCES-VR INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER GRANTS - FUNDING PROVIDED TO PROVIDE CORE DISABILITY & ADVOCACY RELATED SERVICES THAT ARE CRITICALLY IMPORTANT TO FOSTERING MOTIVATION, INDEPENDENCE, SELF-DIRECTION, EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL INTEGRATION, COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND THE ELIMINATION OF ATTITUDINAL, PHYSICAL, AND SYSTEMIC BARRIERS. SERVED APPROXIMATELY 170 PEOPLE IN 2024.
- #2 $1.43MOASAS REGIONAL RECOVERY PROGRAMS - FUNDING PROVIDED TO PROVIDE A SAFE, WELCOMING & ALCOHOL/DRUG FREE CENTER FOR ANY MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM COVERS SEVEN COUNTIES AND RECOVERY COACHES AND VOLUNTEERS WITH LIVED EXPERIENCES PROVIDE GUIDANCE, SUPPORT, AND ENCOURAGEMENT PROVIDING RECOVERY AND VOCATIONAL SUPPORT ALONG WITH SOBER SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS. SERVED APPROXIMATELY 290 PEOPLE IN 2024.
named programs · 17 · from sources
What they call their work
ACCES-VR Orientations
Provides orientation to individuals applying for ACCES-VR vocational rehabilitation services
Benefits Advisement
Offers person-centered support to help individuals understand and maximize benefits and work incentives
Community Independence Program (CIP)
Provides skill-building day habilitation in a group setting with transportation; an OPWDD program
Consumer Directed Personal Care Program (CDPAP)
Enables individuals with disabilities or older adults to hire and manage their own personal care aides
Diversion – 988/311
Connects individuals in crisis with person-centered supports and services through referrals from 988/311 or Mobile Response Teams
Facilitated Enrollment
Helps uninsured or underinsured individuals enroll in Medicaid, Medicare, and related benefits
Forensic Court Connections
Offers court-based diversion to treatment to reduce recidivism and support recovery
Hospital Bridger
Supports individuals transitioning from hospital care back into the community
Learning Enrichment Afterschool Program (LEAP)
Offers afterschool recreation, social skills development, and homework support for students with disabilities; an OPWDD program
Onward Recovery
Provides individualized wellness plans, recovery groups, harm reduction, and community connections
Pathways to Employment (PTE)
Supports individuals with little or no work experience through job shadowing, internships, and training; an OPWDD program
RECOVERY COMMUNITY OUTREACH CENTER (RCOC)
Provides a safe, alcohol- and drug-free center with peer support, recovery coaching, and vocational and social resources
Reach One
Offers peer support, recovery coaching, and access to vocational, educational, and social resources for adults with mental health conditions
Social Care Network (SCN)
Partners with Hudson Valley SCN to provide free food, housing, and transportation support to Medicaid-enrolled individuals
State Opioid Response (SOR)
Provides peer support, harm reduction, and vocational/educational support for adults with substance use disorders
Statewide Systems Advocacy Network (SSAN)
Collaborates with Independent Living Centers across New York to advocate for disability-related legislation
Supported Employment Program (SEMP)
Assists individuals in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment in the community; an OPWDD program
activities · 28 groups
What they do
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Self-Directed Disability Support Services 2 activities
- Independent Living Skills Services (ILSS)Provides customized Independent Living Skills Services (ILSS) to help individuals with disabilities increase independence and access community resources.
- Self-Directed Care planningOffers Self-Directed Care, a person-centered planning process that gives individuals greater control over their care funding to promote flexibility and independence.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Benefits and work incentives counselingProvides person-centered support to help individuals understand and maximize disability-related benefits and work incentives.
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Non-Discrimination Compliance and Access Assurance 1 activity
- Community ADA compliance support and technical assistanceProvides technical assistance and support to individuals and businesses for ADA accessibility, including facilitation of ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plans, and investigates reported ADA concerns in the community to address violations.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Community Independence Program (CIP)Operates the Community Independence Program (CIP), a person-centered day habilitation program funded by OPWDD, offering participant-chosen activities and transportation to support individuals with developmental disabilities.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Connection to social services via Hudson Valley Social Care NetworkPartners with the Hudson Valley Social Care Network to connect Medicaid-enrolled individuals in low-income communities to free social services including food, housing, and transportation support.
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Consumer-Directed Personal Care Administration 1 activity
- Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) facilitationProvides facilitation support for the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) under Public Partnerships LLC, enabling individuals with disabilities and older adults to hire and manage their own personal care aides.
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24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
- Diversion and crisis intervention servicesOperates Diversion – 988/311, connecting individuals in crisis referred by 988/311 or Mobile Response Teams with person-centered support; provides Forensic Court Connections for court-based diversion to treatment; and offers Peer Parent support for parents of children with mental health challenges to prevent school displacement.
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Educational advocacy support for familiesProvides information, referrals, and support to families and professionals advocating for the educational rights of students with disabilities.
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Home Accessibility Modifications 1 activity
- Enhanced Welcome Orange Geriatric Initiative (EWOGI)Operates the Enhanced Welcome Orange Geriatric Initiative (EWOGI), helping older adults identify home modifications and supports to age in place safely.
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Foster Youth Transition Support 1 activity
- Hospital and transition support servicesOperates Hospital Bridger to support individuals during hospital care and facilitate community reintegration, and provides Transition Support and Peer Advocacy to help young adults, especially those aging out of foster care or school systems, access benefits and services to build independence.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Learning Enrichment Afterschool Program (LEAP)Operates the Learning Enrichment Afterschool Program (LEAP), providing recreation, social skills development, and homework support for students on school days.
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- OPWDD Housing Subsidy and SupportsManages rental subsidies for individuals with developmental disabilities, ensuring participants pay 30% of income toward rent, and provides budget management and technical support.
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Affordable Housing Development and Management 1 activity
- Operation of affordable and accessible housing complexOperates a 74-unit affordable and fully accessible apartment complex for individuals and families in Newburgh, NY.
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Comprehensive Community Service Hubs 1 activity
- Operation of comprehensive independent living programsProvides over 35 to 40 programs and services supporting people of all ages and abilities to live independently, including skills training, benefits counseling, and access to resources. These services are delivered across multiple locations in the Hudson Valley, with operations ongoing since 1987.
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Community Service Office Operations 1 activity
- Operation of office hours at multiple locationsOperates office hours Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at multiple locations to provide accessible in-person and remote support.
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12-Step Recovery Support Services 1 activity
- Operation of recovery centers for substance use disordersOperates a safe, alcohol- and drug-free recovery center serving individuals across seven counties through the OASAS Regional Recovery Programs, offering recovery coaching, vocational support, and sober social activities, with 290 served in 2024, 214 in 2023, and 597 in 2022.
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Intake and Referral Coordination 1 activity
- Orientation for ACCES-VR vocational rehabilitation servicesDelivers orientation sessions for individuals applying for ACCES-VR vocational rehabilitation services to support informed decision-making.
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Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance 1 activity
- Outreach and enrollment assistance for health benefitsProvides outreach and enrollment assistance to help underinsured or uninsured individuals access Medicaid, Medicare, and related benefits.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Pathways to Employment (PTE) programOperates the Pathways to Employment (PTE) program, supporting individuals with limited work experience through job shadowing, internships, and training to build workforce readiness.
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Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 1 activity
- Peer and recovery support programs for mental healthProvides peer support, recovery coaching, and connections to vocational, educational, and social resources for adults affected by mental health conditions through programs including Reach One, Onward Recovery, and Intensive and Sustained Engagement and Treatment (INSET).
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Facility Accessibility Improvements 1 activity
- Provision of accessible facilities and communicationEnsures physical and digital accessibility by maintaining ADA-compliant offices, providing communication access for people who are deaf, offering alternative formats for people who are blind or visually impaired, and implementing website accessibility features such as alt text and resizable text.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Publication and distribution of ILI Insider newsletterProduces and distributes a quarterly newsletter called ILI Insider to share information and updates with the community.
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Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 1 activity
- State Opioid Response (SOR) programOperates the State Opioid Response (SOR) program, supporting adults with substance use disorders through peer support, recovery activities, harm reduction, and vocational/educational services.
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Disability Rights Advocacy & Self-Advocacy Empowerment 1 activity
- Statewide disability advocacy collaborationParticipates in the Statewide Systems Advocacy Network (SSAN), collaborating with Independent Living Centers and disability organizations across New York State to advocate for beneficial disability legislation.
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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Support Services 1 activity
- Support for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individualsProvides advocacy, support services, and resource access specifically for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals.
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Senior Independence Support Services 1 activity
- Support for aging individuals with disabilitiesCollaborates with the Office for the Aging to connect older adults with disabilities to supports and services that enable them to remain in their communities.
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Supported Employment Program (SEMP)Operates the Supported Employment Program (SEMP), assisting individuals with disabilities in securing and maintaining competitive employment in the community.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Core disability and advocacy services via ACCES-VR Independent Living Center GrantsProvides core disability and advocacy services to hundreds of individuals annually through the ACCES-VR Independent Living Center Grants program, serving approximately 170 people in 2024, 1,414 in 2023, 1,467 in 2022, 781 in 2021, and 1,270 in 2020.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$10.24M
Contributions & grants$7.05M69%
Program service revenue$942K9%
Investment income$48K0%
Other revenue$2.20M
expenses
Total expenses$10.46M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$7.05M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.47M
Cash$989K
Investments$1.05M
Liabilities$3.32M
Net assets$3.15M
Liquid reserves2.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| DOUGLAS HOVEY | PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 14 | $299K |
| SHANNON ZAWISKI | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 14 | $149K |
| KATHY GIRAUD | VP OF HR | 40 | $109K |
| MORRIS BREITSTEIN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 14 | $71K |
board members · 9
- ANDREW WEYANT — TREASURER
- AUDREY LARK — VICE CHAIR
- CHRISTOPHER SEGAR — CHAIR
- COLIN JARVIS — DIRECTOR
- DONNA M PONESSA — DIRECTOR
- JEAN MINKEL — DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH J RANNI — PAST CHAIR
- THOMAS SYLCOX — DIRECTOR
- THOMAS W GORDON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- ACCES-VR Government — Receives funding from ACCES-VR for independent living services.
- Community Preservation Corporation Funder — Funding source for the Independence Square housing project.
- Devon Management Partner — Manages applications and operations for the Independence Square housing project.
- Dutchess County Government — County where Independent Living, Inc. provides services and advocacy for people with disabilities.
- Hudson Valley Social Care Network Partner — Partners to connect Medicaid-enrolled individuals to free social services including food, housing, and transportation.
- Independent Living Centers across New York State Network — Collaborates through the Statewide Systems Advocacy Network to advocate for disability-related legislation.
- NYS Homes & Community Renewal Government — Funding source for the Independence Square housing project.
- NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Government — Funding source for the Independence Square housing project.
- OASAS Government — Receives funding from OASAS for regional recovery programs.
- Office for the Aging Partner — Collaborates on NY Connects No Wrong Door to help aging individuals with disabilities remain in their communities.
- Orange County Government — County where Independent Living, Inc. provides services and advocacy for people with disabilities.
- Orange County Community Development Government — Funding source for the Independence Square housing project.
- Public Partnerships LLC Partner — Partner organization serving as the statewide fiscal intermediary for CDPAP; Independent Living, Inc. acts as a facilitator under PPL.
- Putnam County Government — County where Independent Living, Inc. provides services and advocacy for people with disabilities.
- Raymond James Tax Credit Funds, Inc. Funder — Funding source for the Independence Square housing project.
- Rockland County Government — County where Independent Living, Inc. provides services and advocacy for people with disabilities.
- Safe Harbors of the Hudson Partner — Collaborates on providing housing subsidies and case management services.
- Sullivan County Government — County where Independent Living, Inc. provides services and advocacy for people with disabilities.
- Ulster County Government — County where Independent Living, Inc. provides services and advocacy for people with disabilities.
- Vernon Bonse Partner — Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Coordinator at Independent Living, Inc. who shares lived experience to highlight accessibility issues.
- Warwick Properties, Inc. Partner — Developer of the Independence Square housing project.
- Westchester County Government — County where Independent Living, Inc. provides services and advocacy for people with disabilities.
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.
- Disability-Led Organizational Leadershipmethodology: disability-led leadershipBy ensuring leadership and governance are composed of people with disabilities, the organization aligns its services and advocacy with the real needs of the community because decision-making is rooted in lived experience.
- Peer-Led Services Modelmethodology: peer_servicesBy using staff with lived experience of disability to deliver support and advocacy, the organization increases trust and effectiveness because shared experience fosters authentic connection and relatable guidance.
- Person-Centered, Self-Directed Supportmethodology: person-centered supportBy tailoring services to individual goals and allowing people to control how they use care resources, the organization promotes autonomy and better outcomes because individuals are experts in their own needs.