irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $155KCOMMUNITY PARENT RESOURCE CENTER: CIDA RECEIVES FEDERAL FUNDING TO OPERATE A COMMUNITY PARENT RESOURCE CENTER THAT SUPPORTS CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, DEFINED BY THE 13 IDEA CATEGORIES, AND THEIR PARENTS IN THE NEW YORK AND LONG ISLAND REGIONS. THE PROGRAM GOALS ARE TO EMPOWER PARENTS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NECESSARY TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILDRENS DEVELOPMENT ACROSS EARLY INTERVENTION, SCHOOL-AGED, AND POSTSECONDARY STAGES. ADDITIONALLY, WE AIM TO ENHANCE THE SELF-ADVOCACY SKILLS OF YOUTHS WITH DISABILITIES.
- #2 $100KAGES SERVICE: CIDA OFFERS LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND CAREGIVER TRAINING AND RESOURCE SUPPORT FOR ACCESSING COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS AND INDEPENDENT LIVING OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
AGES Service
Life skills programs for adults with developmental disabilities, including caregiver training and support for independent living and community integration.
Autism Resource Development Project
Specialized support and resource development for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families.
Community Parent Resource Center
Provides education and support to parents of children with disabilities across early intervention, school-aged, and postsecondary stages; funded federally and operates in New York and Long Island.
Emergency Preparedness
Program focused on equipping individuals with disabilities and their families with emergency planning and response skills.
Language Access Project
Initiative to improve service accessibility for families facing language barriers.
VAP Programs
Trains individuals to become special education advocates for families of people with disabilities.
Youth Empower Programs
Offers self-determination academies, sexuality and sex-abuse prevention workshops, and transition planning for youth with disabilities to build self-advocacy skills.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Day Habilitation Services 3 activities
- AGES Life Skills & Health Literacy ProgramOffers in-person classes, parent meetings, and home visits to support independent living planning for adults with disabilities and their caregivers, focusing on life skills, health literacy, and community inclusion.
- Arts and Recreational ProgramsOperates a Drama Club and Art Programs, and runs the Sibling Net program, to foster community engagement and personal development for individuals with disabilities and their families.
- Community Education and Training ProgramsOffers community classes, monthly activity-based workshops, and educational resources on topics including disabilities, community living, and independent living skills for individuals, families, and professionals.
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Autism and Neurodiversity Family Support Services 3 activities
- Circle of Support Parent MeetingsHosts recurring support group meetings for families of children with disabilities, including scheduled events such as those in August 2026, to provide peer connection and guidance.
- National Parent Support ProgramSupports parents across the nation by providing tools and resources for family empowerment, including training, workshops, and materials on special education and disability rights.
- Technical Assistance and Family SupportProvides technical assistance to families of children with disabilities via phone, in-person meetings, and field support such as attending IEP meetings, along with one-on-one consultations and resource training.
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
- Adult Support ServicesProvides one-to-one assistance to adults with disabilities under age 49 and their families to support community living, inclusion, and economic opportunities, including case management and mandatory participation in workshops on service systems and self-advocacy.
- Workforce Development ProgramProvides four months of free work readiness training and paid internships for young adults with disabilities, including instruction in self-determination, self-advocacy, computer use, workplace social skills, and vocational training in office, retail, or artist roles; places trainees in CoSpire, a social cooperative, or refers them to external employers.
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Disability Rights Advocacy & Self-Advocacy Empowerment 2 activities
- Policy AdvocacyConducts policy advocacy work to advance systemic change and support for individuals with disabilities and their families.
- Youth Self-Determination and Empowerment ProgramsRuns self-determination academies, empowerment sessions, sexuality and sex-abuse prevention workshops, and transition resource sessions to build self-advocacy and independence among youth and young adults with disabilities.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Community Parent Resource Center (CPRC)Operates a Community Parent Resource Center serving the Korean community and families with children with disabilities in New York and Long Island, providing training and resources to support child development across early intervention, school-aged, and postsecondary stages, and enhancing self-advocacy skills among youth with disabilities.
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Special Education Resource CenterProvides parent training, technical assistance, and educational resources on disabilities, federal legal rights, and community, state, and national resources to support families of children with disabilities.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Volunteer Advocacy Project (VAP)Trains volunteers to become special education advocates who support families of children with disabilities; each graduate supports four families following completion of a 36-hour training program combining online and in-person sessions.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Volunteer Programs at CIDA Community CenterOperates volunteer programs at the CIDA Community Center to engage community members in service activities and support organizational initiatives.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.05M
Contributions & grants$771K73%
Program service revenue$284K27%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$30
expenses
Total expenses$970K
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$566K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.91M
Cash$232K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.32M
Net assets$588K
Liquid reserves2.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +30.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| YOUNG SEH BAE | Executive Dir. | 40 | $90K |
board members · 7
- ADELLA LIN — Director
- CHANGRAE KIM — Secretary
- IRINE MOON — Director
- JOHN JAHNG — Board Chair
- MYONGJIN NICOLE PARK — Treasurer
- SEOG M PARK — Director
- WOOKKJIN JANG — Director
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Asian American Impact Fund Funder — Provides funding support for the Volunteer Advocacy Project (VAP) 2020 to 2021.
- CIDA Community Center Partner — Collaborates with the CIDA Community Center, accessible at cidacenter.com.
- CUNY Partner — Collaborates with Dr. Yoonju Lee, Associate Professor at CUNY, who participates in CIDA events and shares expertise on disability stigma.
- Cornell University Partner — Staff educational affiliation supporting HR and labor relations capacity
- Fordham University Partner — Alumni affiliation and likely collaboration through social services expertise
- Grady Health System Partner — Integrated food prescriptions into primary care
- KACF Funder — Provided grant funding to expand access to community-based services and supports for adults with disabilities and their families.
- Korean American Community Foundation Funder — Funds workforce development programs and general assistance for young adults with disabilities.
- Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Funder — Funds the AGES Life Skills & Health Literacy Training Program.
- New York Community Trust Funder — Provided funding support for the Social Co-op workforce development project.
- Our Partners Partner — Collaborates with community partners to expand access to resources and opportunities for families affected by disabilities and poverty.
- Our Partners Partner — Lists partner organizations in the community, though specific names are not provided on this page.
- Queens College Partner — Staff educational affiliation contributing to psychology and youth program expertise
- SUNY Binghamton Partner — Staff pursuing graduate studies in social work, indicating academic partnership potential
- Southpole Foundation Funder — Funds workforce development programs and general assistance for young adults with disabilities.
- The New York Community Trust Funder — Funds workforce development programs and general assistance for young adults with disabilities.
- U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs Government — Funds the Community Parent Resource Center (CPRC) program.
- University of Illinois Partner — Partnered with CIDA to train Korean American advocates in special education through the Volunteer Advocacy Project.
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.
- Community Capacity Building Through Education and Shared Responsibilitymethodology: community_capacity_buildingBy training parents, professionals, and community members in advocacy and practical skills, and fostering mutual support networks, we strengthen community-wide inclusion because shared knowledge and collective responsibility increase systemic resilience and participation.
- Culturally Responsive Systems Navigationmethodology: culturally_responsive_outreachBy delivering linguistically and culturally accessible services and advocacy, we increase access and equity for immigrant families with disabilities because reducing cultural and language barriers enables fuller participation in support systems and policy.
- Family and Peer Empowerment Modelmethodology: family_and_peer_empowermentBy equipping families and peers with knowledge, advocacy skills, and direct support, we improve engagement and outcomes for individuals with disabilities because empowered caregivers and peer networks are more effective in navigating systems and sustaining long-term inclusion.