irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $9.51MVOCATIONAL SERVICES- THE PRE-VOCATIONAL PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE AND ENHANCE VOCATIONAL AND PRE-VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY AND EARNING POTENTIAL, AND PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE AND IDENTITY AS A VALUED MEMBER OF THE WORK FORCE AND COMMUNITY. SERVICES PROVIDED TO APPROXIMATELY 53 INDIVIDUALS INCLUDING PRE-VOCATIONAL TRAINING, BEHAVIORAL MANAGEMENT, WORK ADJUSTMENT/ASSIMILATION, AND OTHER WORK SKILLS TRAINING. SERVICES PROVIDED TO 298 CONSUMERS THROUGH OUR DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM INCLUDE: ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING SKILLS, COGNITIVE SKILL DEVELOPMENT, RECREATION, COMMUNICATION DEVELOPMENT, OCCUPATIONAL, PHYSICAL AND SPEECH THERAPY, AND COMPREHENSIVE NURSING SERVICES. SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROVIDED SERVICES TO 97 CONSUMERS WORKING TOWARD PLACING THOSE INDIVIDUALS IN AN OUTSIDE WORK ENVIRONMENT.
- #2 $1.59MFAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES- OUR FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES. FAMILY EMPOWERMENT ASSISTS FAMILIES BY PROVIDING REIMBURSEMENTS FOR IN-HOME RESPITE SERVICES. RESPITE PROVIDES TEMPORARY RELIEF FROM THE DEMANDS OF CARE GIVING, WHICH HELPS REDUCE OVERALL FAMILY STRESS. THE RECREATION/RESPITE SERVICE PROVIDES RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES TO BOTH TEENS AND ADULTS. PARTY NIGHT OCCURS EIGHT TIMES A YEAR AND PROVIDES A SOCIAL OUTING FOR INDIVIDUALS AS WELL AS RESPITE FOR FAMILIES. COMMUNITY HABILITATION SERVICES ARE INDIVIDUALLY TAILORED SUPPORTS THAT ASSIST WITH SKILLS RELATED TO LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY. COMMUNITY HABILITATION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS WHO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY OR WITH THEIR FAMILY. THE FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM SERVED OVER 52 INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT 2024.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Day Habilitation Program
Site-based and community-centered program offering life skills development, creative expression, health and wellness, and community integration for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Family Support Services
Includes Community Habilitation, Family Empowerment (respite reimbursement), and Guardianship programs to support individuals and their families across Broome, Chenango, and Tioga Counties.
Summer Program
Youth summer day program for individuals with developmental disabilities, including recreational activities, socialization, and a Work Study component for vocational skill development.
Supported Employment Program
Program that places individuals in community jobs with ongoing support; example includes employment as a dishwasher at a local restaurant.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
- Family and community habilitation servicesProvides community-based habilitation services to build independent living skills in personal hygiene, self-care, household chores, mobility, health care, financial management, social skills, and safety. Offers respite care, recreation, and community habilitation services to over 52 individuals and reimburses families for short-term respite services.
- Residential and community-based support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesOperates over 20 residential homes and apartments providing 24/7 support for individuals with significant disabilities, including assistance with daily living and social recreation. Serves over 2,200 individuals across Broome, Chenango, and Tioga Counties through a range of community-based programs.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Day habilitation and pre-vocational training programsProvides day habilitation services including community volunteering (e.g., Meals on Wheels deliveries) and life skills development at a 24,000 sq. ft. facility in Norwich, NY. Offered pre-vocational training to 53 individuals and day habilitation to 298 individuals in 2024.
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Fundraising and Financial Support for IDD Services 1 activity
- Funding support for individuals with disabilities through trust endowmentsFunds programs for individuals with disabilities using remaining trust funds retained after a beneficiary's death, without state repayment.
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Guardianship and Representative Payee Services 1 activity
- Guardianship coordination and legal guardianship servicesProvides guardianship coordination services for adults with developmental disabilities and serves as legal guardian, stand-by guardian, or alternate stand-by guardian for individuals who lack family support.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Social and recreational programming for adults and youthOffers life skills training, creative expression, social events, and inclusive outings tailored to individual goals. Hosts "Party Night" events for adults aged 18+ to engage in peer recreation outside formal programs.
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Supplemental Needs Trust Management 1 activity
- Supplemental Needs Trust managementOperates a Type C pooled Supplemental Needs Trust with individual irrevocable sub-accounts to preserve government benefit eligibility. Disburses funds to cover quality-of-life expenses not met by public assistance, such as education, recreation, and medical costs.
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Supported employment and work programsProvides supported employment services placing individuals in community jobs (e.g., dishwashing at a local restaurant) with ongoing job coaching. Operates a work program at Cutler Pond where individuals perform tasks like folding linens, earn paychecks, and receive on-site support. Served 97 individuals through supported employment in 2024.
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Summer Academic Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Youth summer and work study programsOperates a summer program from July to August for school-aged children (5–21 years) with IEPs or 504 plans to maintain academic and social skills. Includes a Summer Work Study Program where youth aged 14–21 work one hour daily and earn paychecks. Also runs a Best Buddy program for siblings aged 6–12 to promote inclusivity.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$34.83M
Contributions & grants$834K2%
Program service revenue$33.79M97%
Investment income$205K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$33.43M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$25.85M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$23.59M
Cash$2.89M
Investments$3.24M
Liabilities$6.60M
Net assets$16.99M
Liquid reserves2.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +5.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY HOWARD | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $257K |
| ANN YEAGER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $142K |
| JILL LOVUOLO | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $92K |
board members · 16
- BARBARA SCHINDLER — TREASURER
- CAROL ROSENBAUM — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID CHAMBERS — PRESIDENT & BD. OF GOV.
- DENNIS MIRABITO — BOARD MEMBER
- ELLEN FELDMAN — BOARD MEMBER & BD. OF GOV.
- ERIN CUMMINGS — BOARD MEMBER
- GAIL RATTINGER — BOARD MEMBER
- JAMES PEDUTO — VICE PRESIDENT
- JOHN STEVENS — BOARD MEMBER
- KATHY SHEEHAN — BOARD MEMBER
- MARY SURDEY — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHELLE KAREDES — BOARD MEMBER
- NICKI FRENCH — SECRETARY
- PAMELA STEWART FAHS — BOARD MEMBER
- TAMMY KOCAK — BOARD MEMBER
- WILLIAM WHITAKER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- ACHIEVE Network — NYSARC INC BROOME-CHENANGO- TIOGA COUNTIES CHAPTER operates under the ACHIEVE - NY network to deliver services.
- ACHIEVE Network — Operating as a chapter under the ACHIEVE network in New York
- ACHIEVE Foundation Trust Network — Type C pooled supplemental needs trust established under OBRA '93
- ACHIEVE Services Partner — Operates residential services in partnership with NYSARC INC BROOME-CHENANGO- TIOGA COUNTIES CHAPTER under the ACHIEVE brand.
- ACHIEVE Services Partner — Provides day habilitation services in Broome, Chenango, and Tioga counties under the ACHIEVE Services network.
- CQL | The Council on Quality and Leadership Government — Accredited by CQL, a national body that promotes quality of life and quality of services in human service organizations.
- Meals on Wheels Partner — Collaborates with Meals on Wheels through volunteer activities by participants in ACHIEVE's Day Habilitation program.
- OPWDD Government — Administers the Medicaid Waiver Program used to fund tuition for eligible campers in the summer program.
- The Arc New York Network — ACHIEVE is a local chapter of The Arc New York, part of a statewide network providing services and advocacy for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- The Arc New York Network — Chapter of The Arc New York, affiliated with the state-level organization advocating for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Partner — Hosts the ACHIEVE Youth Summer Program at its facility in Binghamton, NY.
- local partnering businesses Partner — Collaborates with local businesses to place individuals in competitive employment roles through customized employment strategies.
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.
- Benefits-Preserving Financial and Trust Supportsmethodology: supplemental_needs_trustBy using pooled supplemental needs trusts and funding non-covered services, we enhance quality of life while preserving eligibility for public benefits because financial tools that work alongside government assistance enable greater personal choice without sacrificing essential supports.
- Customized Employment and Individualized Workforce Readinessmethodology: customized_employmentBy aligning individual strengths and interests with employer needs through personalized coaching and job development, we increase competitive employment and earning potential because tailored workforce interventions produce better labor market outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Person-Centered Planning and Choice-Based Programmingmethodology: person-centered_planningBy tailoring services and daily activities to individual goals, interests, and strengths, we promote independence, self-confidence, and community integration because autonomy and personal choice are foundational to engagement and long-term development for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Self-Directed Support and Family Empowermentmethodology: self_directionBy enabling individuals and families to self-direct services such as respite care, we improve quality of life and autonomy because control over service delivery increases relevance, responsiveness, and dignity in care.