irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $6.35MTHE SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM OF LEAGUE SCHOOL IS A DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS AGES 5 THROUGH 21 WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS. THE PROGRAM IS OPERATIONAL FOR TWELVE MONTHS IN TWO SECTIONS; THE TEN MONTH STANDARD SCHOOL SESSION AND TWO MONTH SUMMER SESSION.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
LETC Business Services
Workforce recruitment program that connects employers with pre-screened, skills-tested adults with disabilities; provides on-site supervision and supports diversity hiring goals at no cost to employers.
LETC Smile Farms
Urban organic farming initiative in partnership with Smile Farms, Inc. and Brooklyn Grange that employs people of all abilities in sustainable agriculture and produces consumer goods like BurnAbility hot sauce.
School Age Program
Day treatment program for students ages 5–21 with developmental disabilities and psychiatric disorders, operating year-round in two sessions: a ten-month academic school year and a two-month summer session.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
- Operate inclusive urban farm and social enterpriseRuns an organic urban farm in Brooklyn (LETC Smile Farms) that employs people of all abilities in full-cycle agricultural tasks, and produces and sells BurnAbility hot sauce with proceeds funding wages and on-the-job training for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Provide supportive employment and prevocational servicesOffers community-based prevocational services and supportive employment programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including individualized on-the-job coaching, job placement, and long-term retention support in integrated community settings.
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Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
- Deliver clinical and therapeutic servicesProvides multidisciplinary clinical services including psychiatry, psychology, social work, speech/language therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and creative arts therapies, along with individual and family therapy, counseling, mental health assessments, and evidence-based interventions for children and families.
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Student and User Data Privacy & Security 1 activity
- Ensure student data privacy and securityProvides access to health and educational information upon request, notifies individuals promptly of data breaches, publishes the Parents' Bill of Rights for Data Privacy and Security, and requires third-party contractors to sign Business Associate Agreements and return or eliminate student data upon contract end.
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Operate day treatment program for students with developmental and psychiatric disabilitiesProvides a state-sanctioned children's day treatment program offering comprehensive special education and mental health services to students ages 5 through 21, operating twelve months per year with a ten-month school session and two-month summer session.
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
- Operate therapeutic preschool and inclusive daycare programsRuns a therapeutic preschool program with weekday sessions from 8:35am to 2:55pm and an inclusive daycare program with flexible weekday scheduling from 8am to 4pm, offering free transportation and field trips to enhance educational and cultural experiences.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Provide family support and advocacy servicesOffers family support workshops, advocacy services, and peer support from licensed professionals with lived experience, empowering families of children with special needs and mental health challenges.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$21.86M
Contributions & grants$1.35M6%
Program service revenue$20.44M94%
Investment income$3060%
Other revenue$73K
expenses
Total expenses$19.21M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$15.37M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$8.10M
Cash$0
Investments$0
Liabilities$28.10M
Net assets$-20.00M
Liquid reserves0.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +8.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STACEY CHIZZIK | CEO | 20 | $268K |
| MARK OWENS | PSYCHIATRIST | 35 | $221K |
| STEPHANIE GOLUB | PRINCIPAL | 35 | $208K |
| ALISON BAIR | CLINICAL DIRECTOR | 32 | $137K |
| AMY SPEARS | ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL | 35 | $132K |
| CAROLYN OWENS | DIRECTOR OF QUALITY ASSURANCE | 20 | $126K |
| DANIELLE GUSTAMA | NURSE PRACTITIONER | 35 | $108K |
| DENSINGH THAMBIRAJ | CFO CONSULTANT (EFF 09/2024) | 20 | $53K |
board members · 7
- ALAN GALLO — VICE CHAIR
- ALIAH GREENE — BOARD MEMBER
- COURTNEY BENENSON — BOARD MEMBER
- DENISE CASTAGNA — SECRETARY
- JEREMY WELLES — CHAIRMAN
- JUSTIN LERNER — TREASURER
- KATE HACKETT — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 29
Who they work with
- Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation Government — Cofunds Employment Programs including Prevocational, Supportive Employment, and ACCES-VR services.
- Brooklyn Grange Partner — Provides expert consultation in organic and sustainable farming methods and helped develop the BurnAbility hot sauce recipe.
- Brooklyn Grange Partner — Provides expertise in sustainable growing practices at LETC Smile Farms.
- Burlington Partner — Business partner participating in workforce inclusion initiative with LETC.
- CAMBA Beyond Hunger Food Pantry Partner — Business partner participating in workforce inclusion initiative with LETC.
- CFTSS Government — Participates in the CFTSS Medicaid program to deliver mental health services to children and youth aged 0–21 and their families.
- Craft & Vallata Restaurant Partner — Business partner recognized during National Disability Employment Awareness Month for employing individuals supported by League Center.
- Craft & Vallata Restaurant Partner — Employed a graduate of LETC's Prevocational program and collaborates with LETC on inclusive hiring.
- Craft & Vallata Restaurant Partner — Featured business partner employing individuals supported by LETC.
- Crafted Hospitality Partner — Business partner participating in workforce inclusion initiative with LETC.
- Dr. Jays Partner — Business partner participating in workforce inclusion initiative with LETC.
- Five Below Partner — Business partner participating in workforce inclusion initiative with LETC.
- IHOP Partner — Business partner participating in workforce inclusion initiative with LETC.
- Lickers n Sniffers Pet Services Partner — Business partner participating in workforce inclusion initiative with LETC.
- Luna Park Partner — Employer partner that has hired individuals through LETC Business Services, including naming an Employee of the Month.
- NYC Parks Department Partner — Business partner participating in workforce inclusion initiative with LETC.
- New York State Education Department Government — Complies with NYSED regulations and reporting requirements regarding student data privacy under Education Law §2-d.
- New York State Office of Mental Health Government — State agency that sanctions the organization's children's day treatment program.
- Office for People With Developmental Disabilities Government — Funds Supportive Employment and Community-Based Prevocational programs and sets eligibility requirements through OPWDD’s HCBS Waiver.
- Prospect Park Alliance Partner — Business partner participating in workforce inclusion initiative with LETC.
- Recovery House of Worship Brooklyn Partner — Business partner participating in workforce inclusion initiative with LETC.
- Sean Casey Animal Rescue Partner — Business partner participating in workforce inclusion initiative with LETC.
- Smile Farms Inc. Partner — Partnership to operate LETC Smile Farms, employing people of all abilities in sustainable agriculture.
- Smile Farms, Inc. Partner — Partnership to operate LETC Smile Farms, providing job training for people with disabilities through organic urban farming.
- Stop & Shop Partner — Business partner participating in workforce inclusion initiative with LETC.
- U.S. Department of Education Government — Complies with federal data privacy laws including FERPA and allows complaints to be filed with the U.S. Department of Education’s Family Policy Compliance Officer.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights Government — Subject to oversight and compliance requirements by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights under federal privacy law.
- Wonder Pets Partner — Business partner participating in workforce inclusion initiative with LETC.
- YMCA Partner — Business partner participating in workforce inclusion initiative with LETC.
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.
- Early Intervention Through Targeted Developmental Screening 31 orgsmethodology: early intervention screeningBy offering no-cost evaluations for preschoolers with speech, language, or behavioral challenges, we enable early identification and support because timely intervention improves long-term developmental outcomes.shared approach: Early Intervention →
- Integrated Clinical and Educational Support 14 orgsmethodology: integrated_clinical_educationBy combining clinical and educational services within a single, coordinated day treatment model, we improve academic and psychiatric outcomes for students with developmental and psychiatric challenges because integrated support addresses both behavioral and learning needs simultaneously.shared approach: Integrated Support Model →
- Community-Based, Family-Focused Behavioral Health Modelmethodology: multisystemic_care_modelBy delivering mental health services in homes, schools, and communities through a child-centered, family-involved approach, we increase engagement and treatment effectiveness because care is contextually relevant and culturally competent.
- Vocational Integration Through Real-World Experiencemethodology: community-immersion-vocational-trainingBy placing adults with disabilities in real-world work environments through community immersion and on-site support, we foster job readiness and independence because authentic experiences build transferable skills and social integration more effectively than classroom-based training alone.