Citizen Advocates Inc
93% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Growing revenue
Citizen Advocates Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Malone, New York, registered in 1977, with $64,846,628 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 93% of spending to programs.
324 County Route 51, Malone, NY, 12953 EIN 14-1577715 Since 1977
Revenue (FY2024)
$64.8M
▲ 11.7% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$62.6M
Net assets
$19.5M
Employees
1,023
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A+
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating93% to programs · $0 to raise $100
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 Citizen Advocates Inc: 93% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating4 mo reserves · +3% margin
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 Citizen Advocates Inc: 4 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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 Citizen Advocates Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
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 Citizen Advocates Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To assist people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as to assist people who need to help to maintain mental wellness and successfully manage addiction. the agency does so by providing various services including outpatient care, housing, residential services, care coordination, day habilitation, supported employment, food security services and transportation.
What they do
Community activities - community activities aids people with developmental disabilities to further integrate them into their communities. the organization serves individuals ranging from ages 3 to 88 with a broad spectrum of developmental disabilities providing access to clinical services and life skill supports. supports are provided in people's own homes, certified facilities, and the community. the array of services currently offered through participation in day programs is available in northern and southern franklin county, as well as clinton and st. lawrence counties. provided services to approximately 306 individuals.
Behavioral health - provide intake, assessment, referral and treatment, discharge and follow-up services, as well as crisis intervention and case management for 8,996 individuals.
Employment programs - supports working in conjunction with a number of private organizations and companies, employment programs strive to teach both the fundamentals and advanced work skills in addition to knowledge surrounding workplace readiness. ultimately, work centers and community businesses serve as stepping stones toward future job opportunities outside of the structured support system of north star industries and citizen advocates. provided services to approximately 84 individuals.
Contact & location
- Address
- 324 County Route 51, Malone, NY, 12953
- City
- Malone
- State
- New York
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Services for Specific Populations
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $32.9M (FY2013) to $64.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $15.0MNet assets $19.5M
Operating margin
3.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$34.5M
Total liabilities
$15.0M
Net assets
$19.5M
Salaries & benefits
$48.6M
78% of expenses
Board members
10
10 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64,846,628▲11.7% | $62,644,448▲6.3% | $19,487,121▲16.6% | $34,484,078▲16.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $58,041,832▲2.1% | $58,915,847▲4.0% | $16,718,588▼14.3% | $29,516,284▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $56,824,299▲18.8% | $56,672,673▲20.8% | $19,505,885▲16.6% | $31,318,658▲15.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $47,844,425▲3.9% | $46,915,111▲2.1% | $16,730,757▼0.3% | $27,154,352▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $46,062,452▲8.8% | $45,932,542▲6.7% | $16,782,139▲0.8% | $26,233,241▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $42,328,727▲5.0% | $43,029,290▲8.0% | $16,652,229▼4.0% | $25,151,432▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $40,307,745▲4.6% | $39,837,415▲6.8% | $17,352,792▼1.3% | $25,441,194▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $38,547,400▲5.4% | $37,284,453▲7.7% | $17,574,792▲7.7% | $24,305,081▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $36,564,101▲2.7% | $34,623,352▲0.3% | $16,311,845▲13.5% | $23,129,369▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $35,594,118▲4.8% | $34,515,722▲4.4% | $14,371,096▲8.1% | $23,087,987▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $33,964,571▲3.1% | $33,047,076▲2.7% | $13,292,700▲7.4% | $20,633,264▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $32,945,801 | $32,190,990▲1.1% | $12,375,205▲6.5% | $21,104,752▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $31,856,172▲0.3% | $11,620,394▼5.4% | $19,295,176▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $31,762,235▲1.9% | $12,277,813▲1.9% | $19,918,635▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $31,167,781 | $12,054,018 | $20,862,383 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Ramneesh Trehan — $398,501 (0.64% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramneesh Trehan | Psychiatrist | 40 | $398,501 |
| James Button | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $395,115 |
| Jane Maxwell | Psychiatrist | 37.5 | $343,069 |
| Kati Jock | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $282,365 |
| Haizhu Liu | Medical Director | 20 | $260,377 |
| Jennifer M Simmons | Chief of Staff | 40 | $201,288 |
| Courtney L Frank | Network Associate Vice President of Finance | 40 | $186,352 |
| Jennifer Ditullio | Network Associate Vice President of Operations | 40 | $185,734 |
| Ashley Lavalley | Senior Director of Nursing & Patient Care | 40 | $179,533 |
| Amanda Tagliarino | Senior Director of Fieldstone Foundation | 40 | $123,693 |
| Brock Arnold | Director | 1 | — |
| Dallas Sutton | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Felix Tam | Director | 1 | — |
| Jeffrey Spriggs | Director | 1 | — |
| Loretta Fowler | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Marc Gitlitz | Director | 1 | — |
| Nance Arquiett | Director | 1 | — |
| Nicholas Eells | Chair | 1 | — |
| Paul Goodrow | Director | 1 | — |
| Rebecca Preve | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Netsmart Technologies | Medical Record It Support | $397,855 |
| Cdw Direct LLC | It Consultant | $309,504 |
| Bonadio & Co LLP | Audit/professional Services | $300,141 |
| Perry Systems Inc | It Consultant | $228,763 |
| Ncc Systems Inc | Contracted Maintenance | $131,031 |
Grants received · $75K total
1 grant to Citizen Advocates Inc totaling $75K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Care Design New York LLC | Managed care readiness grant | 2020 | $75,147 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Citizen Advocates Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Citizen Advocates Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 14-1577715, based in Malone, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Citizen Advocates Inc's EIN?
- Citizen Advocates Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 14-1577715.
- How much revenue does Citizen Advocates Inc report?
- Citizen Advocates Inc reported $64,846,628 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Citizen Advocates Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Citizen Advocates Inc spends about 93% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Citizen Advocates Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Citizen Advocates Inc A+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Citizen Advocates Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Citizen Advocates Inc's latest Form 990 is $398,501, paid to Ramneesh Trehan (Psychiatrist).
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Data for Citizen Advocates Inc (EIN 14-1577715) 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.