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ARGUS COMMUNITY INC
BRONX, NY · EIN 237359002 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE F33Z · Mental Health & Crisis Intervention · Large ($10M-$50M) · arguscommunity.org
revenue
$34.0M
expenses
$31.4M
net assets
$47.6M
employees
349
volunteers
11
program ratio
74%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS HELPING DISADVANTAGED TEENS & ADULTS TO FREE THEMSELVES FROM POVERTY & DRUG ABUSE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Argus Community Inc. provides comprehensive health, behavioral, and social services to disadvantaged teens and adults in New York City, with a focus on overcoming poverty, substance abuse, and chronic illness. The organization offers care management, residential treatment, and reintegration programs for individuals with co-occurring mental health and addiction disorders, as well as HIV/AIDS and other chronic conditions. Operating for over 50 years, it serves communities across the five boroughs with a patient-centric, harm-reduction approach.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $3.08M
    THE ACCESS PROGRAMS PROVIDE CARE MANAGEMENT AND HEALTH HOME SERVICES TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH MEDICAID WHO ARE MANAGING HIV/AIDS, DIABETES, ASTHMA, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, MENTAL HEALTH OR OTHER SEVERE AND CHRONIC ILLNESSES. CARE MANAGERS ASSIST WITH CONNECTING PARTICIPANTS WITH MEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE, WELLNESS, PREVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, LEGAL AND COURT ISSUES, FAMILY AND CHILDCARE BARRIERS, SOCIAL SERVICE BENEFITS, AND ANY BARRIERS THAT PREVENT PARTICIPANTS FROM REMAINING HEALTHY AND INDEPENDENT.
  2. #2 $2.51M
    THE MARY S. TAYLOR REINTEGRATION PROGRAM IS A 150-BED RESIDENTIAL FACILITY IN CENTRAL HARLEM SERVING CHRONICALLY HOMELESS ADULTS WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. USING A HARM-REDUCTION APPROACH, THE PROGRAM OFFERS A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOCUSED ON STABILIZATION, HEALTH, AND LONG-TERM HOUSING READINESS. THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED CARE, RESIDENTS RECEIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUPPORT, AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING TO SUPPORT THEIR TRANSITION BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

ACCESS Program
Provides care management and Health Home services to Medicaid recipients with chronic conditions including HIV/AIDS, diabetes, asthma, hypertension, substance abuse, and mental health disorders. Offers 24/7 support connecting participants to medical care, housing, legal services, and social benefits.
Harbor House I & II
114-bed intensive residential care program for adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Offers psychiatric services, medication management, counseling, life skills training, and aftercare through a multidisciplinary team to support stabilization and community reintegration.
Mary S. Taylor Reintegration Program
150-bed residential facility in Central Harlem for chronically homeless adults with substance use disorders. Uses a harm-reduction model to provide stabilization, behavioral health support, case management, and life skills training to prepare residents for independent living.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 3 activities
    • Operate outpatient substance abuse and mental health treatment programs
      Provides outpatient recovery services including individual and group counseling using evidence-based curricula, access to medical and psychiatric staff five days per week, and sliding-fee or discounted services to ensure affordability.
    • Provide DWI/DUI screening, assessment, and treatment services
      Offers court-ordered clinical screening, assessment, and individualized treatment plans for individuals arrested for DWI/DUI, including counseling, toxicology monitoring, and support navigating courts and social services.
    • Provide home and community-based behavioral health and reintegration services
      Offers psychosocial rehabilitation, prevocational training, supported employment, medication-assisted therapy, and medically monitored withdrawal services, along with comprehensive case management linking clients to housing, legal aid, benefits, and social services.
  • HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support Services 1 activity
    • Deliver HIV care management and status-neutral health coordination
      Provides Ryan White Part A case management, care coordination, and linkage to PEP/PrEP for children and adults living with or at risk of HIV, integrated within broader health home services for Medicaid-enrolled individuals managing chronic conditions.
  • Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Education 1 activity
    • Deliver OASAS-certified prevention services and community education
      Provides primary prevention programs targeting underage drinking, substance abuse, and problem gambling through evidence-based curricula delivered in schools and at the Davidson Community Center, including Narcan training, parent education, classroom instruction, and multicultural activities.
  • Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
    • Offer youth education, vocational training, and job placement programs
      Provides high school support, literacy programs leading to TASC or diplomas, vocational training, internships, job placement, money management, and legal/housing assistance for disadvantaged youth through mentored programs aimed at reducing poverty and substance abuse.
  • Mobile Mental Health Crisis Intervention 1 activity
    • Operate crisis intervention and alcohol crisis center services
      Runs the Faith Mission Alcohol Crisis Center and conducts daily outreach, offering 24/7 crisis care, stabilization, and support for individuals experiencing alcohol-related emergencies.
  • Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Recovery Services 1 activity
    • Operate intensive residential programs for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
      Runs multiple residential facilities, including Harbor House I (114 beds) and Harbor House II, providing psychiatric services, medication management, counseling, life skills training, vocational programming, and aftercare for chronically homeless adults with co-occurring disorders.
  • Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
    • Operate residential reintegration program for chronically homeless adults
      Runs a 150-bed residential reintegration program in Central Harlem that provides stabilization, case management, behavioral health support, and life skills training for chronically homeless adults with substance use disorders.
  • Reentry Support Services 1 activity
    • Provide integrated re-entry services for justice-involved individuals
      Delivers assessment, treatment, addiction recovery, and linkage services for adult re-entrants from prisons and jails with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders, supporting successful community reintegration.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$34.05M
Contributions & grants$11.23M33%
Program service revenue$19.82M58%
Investment income$150K0%
Other revenue$2.85M
expenses
Total expenses$31.43M
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$18.23M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$99.38M
Cash$8.54M
Investments$33.94M
Liabilities$51.82M
Net assets$47.56M
Liquid reserves16.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +36.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 11
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
RICHARD WEISS FORMER PRES/CEO-STRATEGIC 35 $445K
DANIEL LOWY CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER 35 $321K
CYNTHIA DELAROSA CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER 35 $307K
DR MIRIAM Y VEGA PRESIDENT & CEO 40 $271K
AHMED SAPHIRE PHYSICIAN 35 $198K
LOUIS REBOLLEDO VP 35 $186K
HATSUKO OTSUKA VP 35 $184K
TUESDAY ALLEN VP 35 $175K
ROMY MARTIN VP 35 $147K
MATTHEW ARMANDI FORMER CFO (UNTIL 5/24) 0 $134K
LYDIA MOLINA CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER 35 $120K
board members · 9
  • AYANNA THOMAS — DIRECTOR
  • DIANE POLLARD — DIRECTOR
  • ERIC CHARLSON MD — DIRECTOR
  • FRED HARRIS — DIRECTOR
  • LESLIE ROSS — VICE CHAIR
  • PETER SAMUELS — DIRECTOR
  • REV LAWRENCE FORD — DIRECTOR
  • TOM JAVITS — DIRECTOR
  • WILLIAM FRIEDMAN — CHAIR
relationships · 24

Who they work with

  • Apicha Community Health Center Partner — Partner organization working alongside Argus Community to support community health.
  • Blake Electric Company Partner — Provider of in-kind donations to support Argus Community’s programs.
  • Community Care Management Partners Partner — Collaborates with Argus Community on care management initiatives.
  • Community Organizations Partner — Collaborates with community organizations to support vulnerable populations.
  • Driscoll Food Service Partner — Provider of in-kind donations to support Argus Community’s operations.
  • Elizabeth L. Sturz Partner — Founder of Argus Community, Inc., whose vision continues to guide the organization's mission and programs.
  • Lane Architecture & Design, P.C. Partner — Provider of in-kind donations to support Argus Community’s facilities or projects.
  • NADAP Partner — Partner agency collaborating to serve individuals in need.
  • NYC Department of Education Partner — Collaborates on literacy services offering TASC and High School Diploma classes.
  • NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Government — Source of data on overdose deaths used to inform Argus Community's service expansion.
  • NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services Government — Funder through block grants for prevention and treatment of substance abuse and chemical dependency.
  • NYSDOH Government — Approved Argus’ ACCESS program as a Care/Case Management provider.
  • New York State Health Home Government — Designated provider within the New York State Health Home program, collaborating with a network of agencies to coordinate care for individuals with chronic conditions.
  • New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports Government — Granted over $26 million for the construction of Harbor House 1 and $2.6 million annually for operations.
  • New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services Government — Certifies Argus Community to provide DWI/DUI screening, assessment, and treatment services.
  • Non-Profits Partner — Works with nonprofit organizations as part of a collaborative care network.
  • Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services Government — Certified OASAS provider delivering state-aligned prevention services.
  • Public Health Solutions Incorporated Government — Pass-through funder for HIV Emergency Relief Project Grant (NYC-Ryan White) supporting Argus ACCESS case management.
  • Regional Healthcare Facilities Partner — Partners with regional healthcare facilities to address client needs.
  • St. James Episcopal Church Funder — Current and past funder supporting Argus Community’s mission.
  • State Agencies Government — Collaborates with state agencies as part of a coordinated healthcare network.
  • TASC Partner — Collaborates with TASC to assist clients with court, probation, and parole requirements.
  • The United Way of New York City Funder — Current and past funder supporting Argus Community’s programs.
  • Western Beef Partner — Provider of in-kind donations to support Argus Community’s services.
strategies · 5

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-Based Prevention with Life-Cycle Perspective
    methodology: community-and-school-based-prevention
    By delivering prevention services in schools and communities and addressing needs across developmental stages, we interrupt pathways to addiction and poverty, because early, contextually embedded interventions build protective factors and support healthy long-term trajectories.
  • Harm Reduction Model
    methodology: harm_reduction
    By providing a safe and supportive environment without requiring abstinence as a precondition, we stabilize chronically homeless adults with substance use disorders, improve health outcomes, and increase readiness for long-term housing, because meeting people where they are reduces immediate risks and builds trust for sustained recovery.
  • Integrated Care Through Health Home Model
    methodology: health_home_model
    By coordinating clinical and community-based services across a network of providers, we improve health outcomes and community safety for vulnerable populations, because integrated care reduces fragmentation and ensures holistic, continuous support for complex needs.
  • Mutual Support and Self-Responsibility Model
    methodology: self-help and mutual support model
    By fostering self-help, mutual support, and personal responsibility, we transform behaviors and promote long-term self-sufficiency, because peer-driven accountability and shared experience strengthen motivation and resilience in recovery.
  • Person-Centered, Whole-Person Recovery Approach
    methodology: person-centered care
    By tailoring treatment plans to individual needs and addressing co-occurring mental health and addiction issues through interdisciplinary teams, we promote sustained recovery and self-sufficiency, because holistic, client-driven care builds ownership and engagement in the recovery process.