Developmental Disabilities Institute Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Smithtown, New York, registered in 1967, with $159,771,876 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 94% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$159.8M
▲ 8.5% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$157.1M
Net assets
$47.9M
Employees
2,836
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 Developmental Disabilities Institute Inc: 94% to programs · $17 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 Developmental Disabilities Institute Inc: 4 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a A 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 Developmental Disabilities Institute 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 Developmental Disabilities Institute Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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We help children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities experience personal growth and fulfillment.
Early childhood education - early childhood services is ddi's special program for infants and young children, from birth to five years old, who demonstrate a delay or disability in cognition, motor, social, language or emotion development. it also offers a specialized program for young children with autism/pdd, children who are culturally and linguistically diverse, and children with down syndrome. conducted by a transdisciplinary team of professionals, parental participation is encouraged and family support is provided. by offering intensive service early, the program strives to maximize each child's potential and reduce the need for more intensive service as he or she matures. operating twelve months a year, families are enrolled in either early intervention or preschool services. home-based and community-based services are also available. the organization served an average of 378 students (school age, preschool and early intervention) during the reporting year.
Adult day habilitation programs, general/other: the adult day services division offers a variety of programs to developmentally disabled individuals over the age of 21. all programs are based on a person-centered approach, creating outcomes designed to support and maintain each adult participant living and working in the community. it provides support to individuals with autism and developmental disabilities who present challenging behaviors. inclusion in community; regular and routine use of community resources, and training on needed skills is stressed. the organization served 500 individuals during the reporting year.
Children's service: the children's day service operates a full day special education program for students between 5 and 21 years of age. this program is specifically designed for those students who display evidence of autism or pervasive developmental disorder. students receive educational services in a highly structured learning environment, along with speech/language therapy, adaptive physical education, occupational and physical therapy, clinical services, vocational services and intensive parent training. the organization served an average of 225 students during the reporting year.
Revenue grew from $88.5M (FY2013) to $159.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
1.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$102.2M
Total liabilities
$54.3M
Net assets
$47.9M
Salaries & benefits
$125.9M
80% of expenses
Board members
18
18 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $159,771,876▲8.5% | $157,112,477▲7.6% | $47,938,546▲5.9% | $102,206,984▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $147,292,906▼5.6% | $146,046,656▲0.4% | $45,279,147▲2.9% | $92,454,345▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $156,083,113▲31.1% | $145,480,051▲24.4% | $44,022,634▲31.7% | $90,936,844▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $119,037,675▲5.2% | $116,942,722▲3.9% | $33,414,718▲6.7% | $94,736,827▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $113,116,643▲2.8% | $112,518,105▲3.4% | $31,321,208▲1.9% | $85,938,900▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $110,036,994▲2.7% | $108,826,544▲4.7% | $30,729,991▲4.1% | $82,793,517▲15.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $107,175,203▲8.0% | $103,926,196▲6.4% | $29,514,692▲16.6% | $71,411,839 | 990 |
| 2017 | $99,195,291▼3.0% | $97,663,770▼1.1% | $25,319,431▲6.4% | $71,383,777▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $102,261,085▲2.1% | $98,764,085▲1.0% | $23,787,910▲17.2% | $72,349,352▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $100,149,661▲5.6% | $97,832,352▲8.6% | $20,290,910▲12.9% | $67,676,620▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $94,795,227▲7.1% | $90,068,473▲2.3% | $17,973,601▲35.7% | $64,537,438▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $88,529,813 | $88,003,223▲0.2% | $13,246,847▲4.1% | $60,896,929▼7.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $87,866,488▼1.9% | $12,720,257▲6.2% | $65,592,644▲51.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $89,546,289▼2.0% | $11,974,660▼2.4% | $43,256,594▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $91,343,420 | $12,265,638 | $45,679,508 | 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: Kim Kubasek — $407,621 (0.26% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Kubasek | Chief Executive Officer | 55 | $407,621 |
| Sophia Samuel | Chief Financial & Administrative Officer | 45 | $283,460 |
| Erin Davies | Chief Human Resources & Administrative Officer | 44 | $252,734 |
| Jozette Prescott | Chief Program & Quality Officer - Opwdd | 47 | $210,290 |
| Sherry Mckeown | Administrative Director of Adult Day Services | 41 | $182,261 |
| Erica Razzano | Senior Director of Finance | 42 | $177,780 |
| Kevin Gray | Director of Building & Grounds | 37 | $171,342 |
| Meryl Halfon | Director of Early Childhood Services | 43 | $166,638 |
| Stephen Maltese | Assistant Residential Manager | 68 | $163,441 |
| Bromme Cole | Board Member (as of 9/1/2024) | 1 | — |
| Dr Sheena Apun | Board Member | 1 | — |
| James Fogarty | Chairperson | 3.5 | — |
| John Kenny | Board Member (as of 3/1/2024) | 1 | — |
| John Werner | Board Member (eff. 01/2024) | 1 | — |
| Joseph W Schmidt | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Kevin Long | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Linda Namias | Secretary | 3.5 | — |
| Michael D'alauro | Board Member (eff. 01/2024) | 1 | — |
| Pamela Frank | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Peter Pierri | Treasurer | 3.5 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Atc Healthcare Services | Healthcare Agency | $2,616,534 |
| Tandym Group LLC | Healthcare Agency | $824,313 |
| Xelerate LLC | Staff Recruitment | $289,500 |
| Beacon Cares Inc | Healthcare Agency | $266,622 |
| Self Direction By Hannah Inc | Support Brokerage | $156,925 |
25 grants to Developmental Disabilities Institute Inc totaling $394K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $76,300 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $10,413 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $76,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | — | 2023 | $6,058 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $5,250 |
| Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York | General support | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $9,743 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $8,060 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $5,200 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $8,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $8,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2021 | $7,453 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2020 | $10,406 |
| Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York | General support | 2020 | $10,000 |
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Data for Developmental Disabilities Institute Inc (EIN 11-6077347) 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.