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DAYBREAK INDEPENDENT SERVICES INC

BRONX, NY · EIN 262564855 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE J22 · Employment · Large ($10M-$50M) · daybreakis.org
revenue
$14.8M
expenses
$16.0M
net assets
$1.7M
employees
333
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

CONTINUING TO EMPOWER INTELLECTUALLY AND DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDEPENDENCE BY PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNITY-BASED PERSON CENTERED PROGRAMS, THROUGH DEDICATED STAFF AND RESPONSIBLE MEASURABLE GOVERNANCE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Daybreak Independent Services Inc provides community-based, person-centered programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in New York. The organization offers habilitation, residential, and day services focused on building independence, life skills, and community integration. Programs are delivered through direct support professionals and are aligned with OPWDD standards.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $416K
    DAYBREAK PROVIDED HABILITATIVE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO LIVE IN THEIR OWN HOME OR FAMILY HOME. DURING FISCAL 2025, DAYBREAK PROVIDED 34,534 COMMUNITY HABILITATION SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. A UNIT OF SERVICE IS MEASURED BY A SET AMOUNT OF TIME, AND THE INDIVIDUALS ARE APPROVED FOR SERVICES TO BE RENDERED IN THEIR OWN HOME OR IN THE COMMUNITY.
  2. #2 $3.03M
    DAYBREAK PROVIDED INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILTIES. DURING FISCAL 2025 DAYBREAK PROVIDED 4,380 UNITS OF SERVICE. SUPERVISED RESIDENCES PROVIDE SUPERVISION 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Animation Workshop
Creative program offering stop motion and 2D animation training to enhance artistic and technical skills
Community Habilitation
Goal-oriented service helping individuals develop skills in daily living, money management, travel training, and socialization in home and community settings
Group Day Habilitation
Day program offering recreational activities, life skills training, and volunteer opportunities at local businesses to promote independence and community inclusion
Residential Services (Supervised IRA Program)
24-hour supervised residential program providing support with daily living activities, medication management, and community integration for individuals with developmental disabilities
Supportive Employment Program
Program providing hands-on work experience at community partner sites such as TJ Maxx, Stew Leonard’s, and NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi to develop job skills and support employment
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
    • Community Habilitation Services
      Provides individualized community habilitation services to individuals with developmental disabilities, both in homes and community settings, focused on building independent living skills. Delivered over 30,000 units annually as reported in IRS 990 filings.
  • Youth & Emerging Filmmaker Training 1 activity
    • Creative Arts and Animation Workshops
      Offers Stop Motion and 2D Animation workshops where individuals engage in hands-on creative projects such as animating clay name representations, creating fish and sea plant narratives, experimenting with watercolor time-lapse, and producing compiled animation reels.
  • Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
    • Day Habilitation Services
      Offers structured support for daily living skills such as personal care, meal preparation, and money management through Day Habilitation Services, tailored to individual needs.
  • Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
    • Individual Residential Alternative (IRA) Program
      Operates a 24/7 supervised residential program providing support with daily living activities, vocational training, recreation, and community service access for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Delivered over 4,380 service units annually as reported in IRS 990 filings.
  • Behavioral Health and Human Services Training 1 activity
    • Internship Opportunities in Human Services
      Offers internship opportunities in human services for undergraduate and graduate students to gain practical experience in the field.
  • Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
    • Recreational and Skill-Building Activities
      Organizes a monthly calendar of recreational and skill-building activities including trips to local attractions, poetry slams, and an annual holiday show to promote engagement and personal development.
  • Developmental Disability Service Coordination 1 activity
    • Service Enrollment Coordination
      Provides enrollment coordination services to connect families of individuals with developmental disabilities, professionals, and individuals with disabilities to appropriate support services.
  • Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
    • Staff Development Programs
      Provides regular staff development opportunities to enhance employee skills and support career advancement within the organization.
  • Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
    • Transportation Services
      Provides transportation for participants to and from programs and during community outings using an in-house fleet of 12-15 passenger vans equipped with video-only cameras and accompanied by matron staff for safety; supports routine, on-demand, and emergency transportation needs.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Volunteer and Employment Skill Development
      Facilitates volunteer opportunities at local businesses including TJ Maxx, Stew Leonard’s, NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi, Jazzercise, and Yonkers Tai Chi to build employment skills, independence, and social inclusion, with many participants transitioning to paid employment.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$14.84M
Contributions & grants$24K0%
Program service revenue$14.67M99%
Investment income$90K1%
Other revenue$59K
expenses
Total expenses$15.97M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$11.27M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.85M
Cash$1.85M
Investments$0
Liabilities$6.13M
Net assets$1.72M
Liquid reserves1.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +10.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
VILAS LOBAN CEO/PRESIDENT 35 $375K
KRITI JOSHI DIRECTOR OF OPS & DEVELOPM 35 $215K
MELLISSA CUMMINGS FINANCIAL CONTROLLER 35 $91K
board members · 4
  • EFFIE LOBAN — SECRETARY
  • HEMANT KUMAR — PRESIDENT
  • MARIA VASQUEZ CPA — TREASURER
  • SUNITA SUVASLA — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 22

Who they work with

  • Association for Community Living Network — Trade association for NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH) agencies
  • Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Government
  • Council of Family and Child Caring Agencies Network — Trade association for NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) and NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) agencies
  • Daybreak Independent Services Inc Partner — Organizes and delivers animation workshops for individuals to develop creative skills.
  • Inter Agency Council Network — Trade association for NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) agencies
  • Jazzercise Partner — Provides community-based volunteer work opportunities for Daybreak participants.
  • NYC Administration for Children’s Services Government
  • NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi Partner — Partners with Daybreak to offer volunteer work experience for individuals in a healthcare setting.
  • NYS Department of Health Government
  • NYS Justice Center Government
  • NYS OMH Government
  • NYS OPWDD Government
  • NYS Office of the Medicaid Inspector General Government
  • New York State Office of People with Developmental Disabilities Government — State agency that refers and funds individuals served in the Supervised IRA program
  • OPWDD Government — Operates in compliance with OPWDD regulations and standards.
  • OPWDD Government — Provides Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver under which Daybreak delivers community habilitation services.
  • OPWDD Government — Staff receive training required by OPWDD, indicating regulatory alignment and compliance with state standards.
  • Stew Leonard’s Partner — Hosts volunteer work site opportunities for individuals supported by Daybreak.
  • TJ Maxx Partner — Collaborates with Daybreak to provide volunteer work site opportunities for individuals.
  • The Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies Network — Trade association for NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH) agencies
  • Yonkers Tai Chi Partner — Hosts volunteer work site experiences for individuals served by Daybreak.
  • local businesses Partner — Collaborates with local businesses to provide volunteer and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
strategies · 1

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.

  • Person-Centered Planning Model
    methodology: person-centered_planning
    By using individualized, person-centered planning, the organization empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead self-directed lives and achieve personalized goals, because tailoring services to personal aspirations increases engagement, autonomy, and community integration.