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NYSARC INC - WARREN WASHINGTON & ALBANY COUNTIES CHAPTER
QUEENSBURY, NY · EIN 141560053 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Large ($10M-$50M) · wwaarc.org
revenue
$40.9M
expenses
$40.3M
net assets
$14.1M
employees
827
volunteers
9
program ratio
90%
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

Nonprofit organization serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Warren, Washington, and Albany Counties in New York. Provides day habilitation, residential support, family respite services, guardianship, and community employment programs. Operates under The Arc New York and has served the region for over 65 years.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $5.51M
    DAY TRAINING - PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEVELOPING VOCATIONAL AND SOCIAL SKILLS TRAINING. IN ORDER TO ENABLE INDIVIDIALS TO REALIZE THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL, REAL AND SIMULATED TASKS AND PROJECTS ARE OFFERED WITH THE GOAL TO PREPARE PEOPLE FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THE GREATER COMMUNITY. INDIVIDUALIZED AND GROUP SKILL-BUILDING FOCUSING ON PERSONAL STRENGTHS FOR INCLUSION IN THE GREATER COMMUNITY WORKFORCE. OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLACEMENT IN COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT OFFER OPTIMUM SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT. APPROXIMATELY 200 INDIVIDUALS SERVED.
  2. #2 $5.78M
    DAY HABILITATION - PROVIDES INTEGRATED SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE EACH PERSON'S CAPACITY FOR GROWTH, PERSONAL SATISFACTION, INDEPENDENCE, AND INVOLVMENT IN THE GREATER COMMUNITY. INDIVIDUALLY TAILORED PROGRAMS THAT REFLECT EACH PERSON'S PREFERENCES, INTEREST, AND IDENTIFIED NEEDS ARE CREATED IN ORDER TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS TO REALIZE THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL. APPROXIMATELY 240 INDIVIDUALS SERVED.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Habilitation
Offers 1:1 training to individuals to develop skills for independence at home and in the community, available in all three counties.
Day Habilitation
Provides individually tailored programs focusing on personal growth, independence, and community involvement for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Drop-In Center
Offers recreational and social activities for individuals in Albany County, including games, swimming, cooking, and community outings.
Family Reimbursement
Offers financial relief to caregivers through reimbursement for respite services and essential goods and services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Free Standing Respite
Provides overnight and school-break respite care in a home-like environment in Warren County for children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Guardianship
Provides corporate guardianship services under Article 17A for individuals who lack family or friends able to serve as legal guardians.
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 3 activities
    • Community Habilitation Services
      Delivers 1:1 community habilitation services with staff visits up to 5 days per week, implementing person-centered plans to improve socialization, communication, independent living, and safety skills for individuals with developmental disabilities.
    • Family and Caregiver Support Services
      Offers family support services including respite reimbursement, goods and services reimbursement, and recreational activities for families of individuals with developmental disabilities living at home.
    • Residential and Supported Living Services
      Operates over 60 residential homes and apartments, including 34 residences and 30 Supported Living Program apartments, providing supervised living options for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Warren, Washington, and Albany Counties, NY.
  • Day Habilitation Services 2 activities
    • Day Habilitation Programs
      Provides individually tailored day habilitation services to approximately 240 individuals, focusing on skill acquisition, community engagement, socialization, and independent living through program sites in Granville, Glens Falls, Hudson Falls, and Slingerlands.
    • Recreational and Social Programs
      Operates a Drop-In Center in Albany County and organizes recreational opportunities such as an annual picnic, Fall Festival, board games, YMCA access, bowling, cooking, concerts, and social events to promote engagement and leisure for individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
    • Supported Employment Services
      Provides person-centered employment planning, job placement, and ongoing support services—including internships, on-the-job coaching, and career counseling—to help individuals with developmental disabilities achieve and sustain competitive or self-employment.
    • Vocational and Pre-Employment Training
      Offers vocational and social skills training through day programs and hands-on pre-vocational services, including career counseling, job training, and experiential learning in food service, retail, janitorial, and clerical fields to prepare individuals with developmental disabilities for community employment.
  • Comprehensive Care Management Services 1 activity
    • Behavioral and Clinical Support Services
      Develops and implements Behavior Support Plans and Medication Monitoring Plans, processes consents for psychotropic medications, and collaborates with psychiatric providers to monitor effectiveness and advocate for medication reduction when appropriate.
  • Healthcare Compliance and Ethics Programs 1 activity
    • Capacity Building and Organizational Training
      Implements training programs for employees, board members, and partners to meet internal and external organizational standards and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Guardianship and Representative Payee Services 1 activity
    • Guardianship Services
      Provides Corporate Guardianship and legal guardianship services for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities who lack a personal guardian, ensuring oversight of personal affairs and decision-making support.
  • Developmental Disability Service Coordination 1 activity
    • Nursing and Healthcare Coordination
      Provides access to professional nursing staff to oversee healthcare needs, coordinate medical care, and support health and quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities in residential and day programs.
  • Respite Care for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
    • Respite Care Services
      Operates a freestanding Respite Center in Warren County and offers weekend overnight, school break, and family-supported respite programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities, providing temporary relief to caregivers.
  • Self-Directed Disability Support Services 1 activity
    • Self-Direction Support Services
      Provides fiscal intermediary and agency brokerage services to support self-direction for individuals with developmental disabilities, enabling them to manage their own care and support services.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Volunteer and Community Engagement Initiatives
      Engages individuals in volunteer activities such as Meals on Wheels, City Harvest, Capital Roots, Capital City Rescue Mission, Soldiers Angels, Samaritan’s Purse, and the Cinderella Project, fostering community involvement and social contribution.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$40.90M
Contributions & grants$349K1%
Program service revenue$40.08M98%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$469K
expenses
Total expenses$40.30M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$32.78M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$24.38M
Cash$6.29M
Investments$1.92M
Liabilities$10.30M
Net assets$14.09M
Liquid reserves2.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +16.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DANIEL MURRAY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 38 $245K
KENDRA MOSES CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 38 $167K
board members · 9
  • ANNE MARIE LOCKHART — PRESIDENT
  • CAROL PADULA — DIRECTOR
  • DANIEL MARTINDALE — DIRECTOR
  • EILEEN RIEBOW — DIRECTOR
  • JESSICA BOTELHO — TREASURER
  • LORI MARTINDALE — VP
  • MARGARET DEZEE — SECRETARY
  • MARY ANNE MARTINDALE — DIRECTOR
  • OLGA WINSOR — DIRECTOR
relationships · 29

Who they work with

  • Albany ARC Partner — Merged with WWAARC in 2013, combining boards, staff, and programs to expand services across counties.
  • Arc Lexington Partner — Collaborates with WWAARC to provide college, career, and life supports to teens and young adults with autism and other learning differences.
  • Capital City Rescue Mission Partner — Partner organization receiving volunteer support
  • Capital Roots Partner — Partner agency for delivering food to homeless shelters
  • Helen Seeyle-Waite Partner — Senior Director of Quality Improvement, Incident Management, and Behavioral Services at WWAARC.
  • Jacquie Stacey Partner — Assistant Executive Director of Quality Assurance at WWAARC.
  • Krista Morehouse Partner — Senior Director of Corporate Compliance at WWAARC.
  • Ladies Mission Partner — Partner organization receiving volunteer support
  • Meals on Wheels Partner — Partner program involving shopping, packing, and delivering meals
  • Michelle Bielawa Partner — AED of Employment and Community Supports, primary contact for Community Pre-Vocational Services
  • NYSARC TRUST SERVICES Funder — Provides grants to WWAARC.
  • NYSARC Trust Services Funder — Awarded WWAARC $50,482 in grants to support recreational and guardianship services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • New York State’s Office of People with Developmental Disabilities Government — Responsible for adhering to OPWDD regulations related to individual rights and behavior intervention.
  • OPWDD Government — Adheres to OPWDD regulations in behavioral services and supports.
  • OPWDD Government — Partner agency providing application forms and funding for Family Reimbursement programs.
  • Rebecca Payton Partner — Senior Director of Corporate Compliance and Compliance Officer at WWAARC.
  • Samaritan’s Purse Partner — Partner organization for collecting and making items to send to children overseas
  • Schuyler Inn Kitchen Partner — Partner program for packing and delivering meals in Albany County
  • Soldiers Angels Partner — Partner organization for making greeting cards for soldiers
  • St. Peter’s Addiction and Recovery Center Partner — Partner organization for which holiday gift cards and bags are made
  • The Arc Lexington Partner — Partner organization in expanding the Transitions program into the Capital Region.
  • The Arc New York Network — WWAARC is a chapter of The Arc New York, a statewide organization supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • The Arc New York Network — WWAARC is a chapter of The Arc New York, part of a statewide network supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • Tracy Devlin Partner — Senior Director of Training at WWAARC.
  • Transitions Partner — Partner program for which WWAARC provides employment supports to students in Albany.
  • Warren & Washington Counties ARC Partner — Merged with Warren & Washington Counties ARC in February 2013 to form WWAARC – Warren, Washington & Albany Counties ARC.
  • Warren County, NY Government — Location of a freestanding Respite Center and multiple residential homes; serves individuals from surrounding counties.
  • hospitals Partner — Collaborates with hospitals to coordinate healthcare for individuals with disabilities.
  • physicians Partner — Works with physicians to coordinate healthcare for individuals 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.

  • Experiential Learning in Pre-Vocational Training
    methodology: experiential_learning
    By immersing individuals in real-world or simulated work environments, the organization builds practical job readiness and workforce inclusion, because hands-on experience develops competence and confidence more effectively than classroom-only instruction.
  • Family-Led Grassroots Advocacy for Systemic Change
    methodology: family_led_advocacy
    By centering families in advocacy efforts, the organization drives both direct service improvements and broader systemic change, because lived experience empowers more authentic, effective policy influence and service design.
  • Person-Centered Planning
    methodology: person-centered_planning
    By designing services around individual strengths, preferences, and goals, the organization fosters greater independence, community involvement, and successful employment outcomes for people with developmental disabilities, because personalized support increases engagement and relevance to real-life needs.
  • Proactive, Non-Restrictive Behavior Support
    methodology: positive_behavior_support
    By using proactive and non-restrictive interventions, the organization prevents behavioral challenges and supports dignity, because anticipating triggers and avoiding coercion leads to safer, more respectful outcomes and increased personal autonomy.