Acds Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Plainview, New York, registered in 1973, with $62,763,338 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 94% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$62.8M
▲ 20.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$60.4M
Net assets
$11.9M
Employees
1,135
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Acds Inc: 94% to programs · $7 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Acds Inc: 2 mo reserves · +4% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Acds Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Acds Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Acds is dedicated to providing lifetime resources of exceptional quality, (continued on schedule o) (continued) innovation and inclusion for individuals with down syndrome, autism and other developmental disabilities and their families. we provide a continuum of year round programs and services that meet the needs of children and adults and their families throughout their lifetimes.
Self direction - acds serves as a fiscal intermediary (fi) for individuals participating in opwdd's self-direction program, which allows individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities to have greater control over their services and supports. as the employer of record, acds manages payroll processing, benefits administration, and compliance for self-hired staff who provide direct support services. additionally, acds ensures that funds allocated through the individual's self-direction budget are managed in accordance with state & federal guidelines, including processing reimbursements, tracking expenditures, and maintaining required documentation. through this program, acds helps individuals and their families navigate self-direction, manage budgets, (continued on schedule o) (continued) and access necessary services, promoting independence and community integration for individuals with intellectual and / or developmental disabilities.
Residential and day services - acds provides residential services to adults with developmental disabilities. all of our homes provide round-the-clock supervision, with the goal of helping each resident progress towards independence in their daily life. the agency's group homes enable the residents we serve to leave their parents' homes and live on their own as most adults do. many of our residents attend day programs and/or work part-time. each resident's program is individualized to help them reach their fullest potential. acds also provides day habilitation programs which offer individuals who are aging out of their educational placement the opportunity to partake in a program that enables them to volunteer in their community.
Revenue grew from $16.1M (FY2013) to $62.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
3.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$27.0M
Total liabilities
$15.1M
Net assets
$11.9M
Salaries & benefits
$44.9M
74% of expenses
Board members
17
15 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,763,338▲20.9% | $60,395,146▲19.5% | $11,942,162▲26.5% | $27,025,041▲14.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $51,916,105▲35.2% | $50,550,564▲32.0% | $9,439,056▲17.5% | $23,589,344▲44.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $38,390,345▲9.2% | $38,295,727▲14.3% | $8,030,003▲1.2% | $16,309,816▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $35,141,141▲20.8% | $33,489,934▲23.8% | $7,934,810▲23.8% | $17,329,919▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $29,090,132▲13.3% | $27,050,077▲2.7% | $6,411,235▲52.8% | $16,008,004▲17.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $25,681,674▲1.0% | $26,346,888▲4.5% | $4,196,876▼13.4% | $13,658,393▲63.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $25,415,631▲12.8% | $25,208,311▲14.8% | $4,847,331▲4.8% | $8,350,778▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $22,528,627▲19.9% | $21,955,252▲17.0% | $4,625,045▲14.2% | $8,316,002▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $18,784,304▲12.8% | $18,769,696▲14.1% | $4,050,297▲0.6% | $7,695,551▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $16,651,757▲0.5% | $16,447,525▲1.8% | $4,026,541▲5.3% | $8,131,396▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $16,575,787▲2.8% | $16,161,055▲2.9% | $3,824,227▲12.3% | $8,465,238▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $16,132,104 | $15,701,015▲5.5% | $3,406,424▲14.6% | $8,350,746▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $14,887,169▲9.4% | $2,972,734▲56.3% | $8,247,218▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $13,605,863▲13.5% | $1,902,219▲27.3% | $7,821,270▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $11,985,654 | $1,494,637 | $7,556,269 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: Michael Smith — $434,061 (0.72% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Smith | Former Ceo | 35 | $434,061 |
| Mike Durney | Cfo/ceo | 35 | $193,846 |
| Erica Lepurage | Cpo | 35 | $192,115 |
| Megan Lombardo | Coo | 35 | $189,462 |
| John C Campbell | Cao | 35 | $176,000 |
| Patricia Leahy | Principal | 35 | $153,365 |
| Angela Diaferia | Controller | 35 | $150,000 |
| Barry Giarraputo | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Dolores Gebhardt | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dr Leonard Krilov | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Ellie Gilser | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Eugene Kirley | Board Member | 1 | — |
| James Vaccaro | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jim Mchale | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Leanne Attanasio | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Michael Farrell | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Michael Miller | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Peter Morandi | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Thomas Demaggio | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Thomas Ryan | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Evero Corp | Software | $427,571 |
| Fzc Consultants | It Services | $425,361 |
| Paycom | Software | $324,718 |
| Procfo | Cfo Services | $193,000 |
| Ellen Zomback | Speech Therapy | $117,925 |
24 grants to Acds Inc totaling $310K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2024 | $43,959 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $14,396 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $5,610 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $57,342 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $10,103 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $6,195 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $10,350 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $8,408 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $6,071 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $7,748 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Disease/disorder | 2021 | $5,250 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2020 | $20,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2020 | $20,000 |
1 grant totaling $600K in FY2024. All grants made by Acds Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Acds Foundation Inc | Donation | $600,000 |
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Data for Acds Inc (EIN 23-7175975) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.