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POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
GREENLAWN, NY · EIN 371649441 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · positivecc.org
revenue
$108K
expenses
$105K
net assets
$128K
employees
—
program ratio
56%
mission · from form 990

THE FOUNDATION WILL PROVIDE HELP FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, FOCUSING ON SELF DETERMINATION AND FULL INCLUSION IN THE COMMUNITY. AS OF 1/1/2021, THE ORGANIZATION IS DOING BUSINESS AS POSITIVE COMMUNITY CONNECTS, INC. THE FORMER NAME FOR THE ORGANIZATION IS POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC.

profile · synthesized from sources

Positive Community Connections (formerly Positive Behavior Support Community Foundation) empowers individuals with autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, and other special needs to achieve self-determination and full community inclusion. The organization supports person-centered planning, social connection-building, and access to services. It operates in New York, focusing on sustainable, community-based networks for long-term quality of life.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Big Time Glee
Bi-weekly social initiative focused on music and vocal expression for members
Crafting Connection
Bi-weekly arts and crafts initiative promoting social communication and creative expression
Live Wired Creativity Lab
Special initiative offered several times a year, focusing on technology and creative exploration
Nassau Arts and Crafting
Bi-weekly initiative offering art-based activities for members in Nassau County
Nassau Voice
Bi-weekly initiative focused on vocal expression and communication skills
Speed-friending
Special initiative designed to foster new friendships among members
Yoga Without Boundaries
Special initiative promoting health and wellness through adaptive yoga sessions
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Adaptive Sports Programs 3 activities
    • Building volunteer capacity to support community inclusion initiatives
      Engages volunteer teams to maintain and update the PCC Community Calendar with information about inclusive local events, supporting broader access to community integration opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
    • Facilitating social connection and friendship-building activities for individuals with disabilities
      Organizes structured social events and recurring programs—such as speed-friending game nights, themed dances, arcade and bowling outings, outdoor movie screenings, and garden tours—to foster social connections and lasting friendships for individuals with disabilities. These activities occur multiple times per month in Suffolk and Nassau Counties.
    • Operating a Community Connector program to promote inclusive community engagement
      Runs a regional Community Connector program that identifies and promotes inclusive local events and businesses through the PCC Community Calendar, helping individuals with disabilities and their families access integrated community opportunities.
  • Youth and Community Research Initiatives 1 activity
    • Conducting research on community-based supports for individuals with disabilities
      Conducts research focused on identifying and evaluating community-based supports that enable individuals with disabilities to maintain a high quality of life without dependence on traditional agency-driven service systems.
  • Self-Directed Disability Support Services 1 activity
    • Providing support services for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities
      Offers comprehensive support services to individuals with autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, and other special needs, focusing on self-determination, personal goal setting, problem-solving, and full community inclusion. Services include assistance with accessing natural supports, community services, and self-direction of personal care and daily schedules.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$108K
Contributions & grants$51K47%
Program service revenue$4K3%
Investment income——
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$105K
Program expenses56%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising24%
Salaries & benefits$68K
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$128K
Cash$132K
Investments$0
Liabilities$91
Net assets$128K
Liquid reserves15.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -37.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
SHARIN BORJA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 30 $32K
board members · 5
  • DIANE DOHERTY — BOARD MEMBER
  • FREEDOM RILEY — BOARD MEMBER
  • MATTHEW GROGAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • TAL OURIAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • THERESA GIACOBBE-GRIECO — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 15

Who they work with

  • Bayard-Cutting Arboretum Partner — Hosts PCC member meetups and provides access to grounds for guided tours.
  • Eastern Fence Partner — Sponsor of Positive Community Connections
  • Emerald Landscaping Inc Partner — Sponsor of Positive Community Connections
  • First National Bank LI Partner — Sponsor of Positive Community Connections
  • Harry Chapin Lakeside Theater Partner — Hosted the outdoor movie event at its venue.
  • Kuttin Wealth Management Partner — Sponsor of Positive Community Connections
  • Main Event Partner — Hosted event activities at Main Event venue in Deer Park.
  • Marisa Ludwikowski Partner — Regional Community Connector for Nassau County
  • North Atlantic Industries Partner — Sponsor of Positive Community Connections
  • Office for People With Developmental Disabilities Partner — Collaborates with OPWDD to provide information and support for self-directed services.
  • Positive Behavior Support Consulting and Psychological Resources, P.C. Partner — Employees or affiliates of this organization serve as liaisons on the Board of Directors.
  • Sharin Borja Partner — Regional Community Connector for Suffolk County
  • St. James Episcopal Church Partner — Hosted the Boots & Beats Dance event at The Mills Hall.
  • Therapy Brands Partner — Sponsor of Positive Community Connections
  • USI Partner — Sponsor of Positive Community Connections
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.

  • Inclusive Governance for Representative Decision-Making
    methodology: inclusive_governance
    By ensuring board representation across stakeholder groups—including individuals with disabilities and families—we produce more equitable and responsive organizational decisions because inclusion at the governance level ensures services reflect lived experience and community needs.
  • Natural Supports and Community-Driven Inclusion
    methodology: natural_supports
    By activating natural supports and community-based connectors, we produce sustainable inclusion and independence for individuals with disabilities because relationships rooted in local networks are more enduring and socially normative than service-dependent models.
  • Self-Determination and Person-Centered Planning
    methodology: self-determination
    By empowering individuals with developmental disabilities to set personal goals and direct their own support services, we produce greater autonomy and meaningful life outcomes because decision-making capacity and ownership over choices are central to dignity and long-term engagement.