Helio Health Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Syracuse, New York, registered in 1941, with $108,834,750 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 88% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$108.8M
▲ 8.0% vs prior year
Mental Health median: $333K
Expenses (FY2024)
$110.7M
Net assets
$20.1M
Employees
1,449
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 Helio Health Inc: 88% to programs · $0 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 Helio Health Inc: 2 mo reserves · -2% 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 Helio Health 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 Helio Health Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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To transform the lives of those struggling with substance use and mental health disorders.
Medically supervised services and inpatient rehabilitation - helio health offers medically supervised withdrawal and stabilization services and inpatient rehabilitation services in syracuse, rochester and binghamton, new york. these nys oasas certified facilities that offer treatment services to those that are temporarily incapacitated from alcohol and other substances. medical and clinical staff are on-site 24 hours a day to assist patients in managing their mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms within a medically structured setting, providing a safe place to begin the recovery process. individual and group counseling are combined with medical care and bed rest in a safe and comfortable environment. the average length of stay is three to five days but may vary based on the specific needs of the individual. these programs served 4,453 individuals during the year.
Residential treatment services - helio health offers several residential treatment services including supportive housing and single room occupancy (sro) services. supportive housing programs assist individuals with a serious psychiatric disability and high priority status to obtain independent apartment living within the community by providing individualized levels of support based on client need. supports include assistance with housing set up, and communication with property owners, financial sources, and treatment teams. participants are encouraged to engage with outpatient treatment and wellness self-management. sro's provide long-term, dormitory-style housing for adults who meet the criteria for serious mental illness (smi). residences staffed 24/7 with secure reception areas. on-site staff provides services including medication self-administration assistance, crisis intervention, skills coaching to build activities for daily living, person-centered recovery opportunities, and social and recreational events. the sro's provided 51,753 days of service in the current year.
Revenue grew from $17.4M (FY2013) to $108.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-1.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$102.0M
Total liabilities
$81.9M
Net assets
$20.1M
Salaries & benefits
$74.8M
68% of expenses
Board members
15
15 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $108,834,750▲8.0% | $110,739,091▲10.3% | $20,127,097▼1.4% | $102,000,901▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $100,760,744▲12.6% | $100,416,918▲10.8% | $20,423,083▲2.0% | $100,671,388▲18.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $89,464,247▲5.7% | $90,649,938▲7.2% | $20,026,180▼5.9% | $84,717,470▲16.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $84,614,502▲48.6% | $84,591,091▲61.1% | $21,277,762▲29.8% | $72,770,323▲79.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $56,959,701▲22.5% | $52,495,503▲10.2% | $16,388,242▲37.5% | $40,462,916▲21.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $46,505,411▲9.2% | $47,655,840▲20.6% | $11,920,269▼8.8% | $33,315,543▲24.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $42,597,872▲44.2% | $39,529,356▲43.2% | $13,063,581▲34.1% | $26,681,579▲31.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $29,535,750▲39.4% | $27,601,854▲31.6% | $9,740,121▲24.8% | $20,374,771▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $21,187,125▲2.6% | $20,974,297▲8.4% | $7,806,225▲2.8% | $17,961,753▲14.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $20,658,003▲9.4% | $19,350,738▲5.0% | $7,593,397▲20.8% | $15,673,839▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $18,879,563▲8.6% | $18,437,862▲7.7% | $6,286,132▲7.6% | $14,945,000▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $17,385,764 | $17,123,574▲17.9% | $5,844,431▲4.7% | $15,032,707▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $14,523,434 | $5,582,241 | $14,190,158 | 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: Kathleen Gaffney-babb — $399,787 (0.36% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Gaffney-babb | President/ceo | 40 | $399,787 |
| Ross Sullivan | Medical Director | 40 | $366,054 |
| Mohammed Ahmer Siddiqui | Physician | 40 | $313,960 |
| Frederick Sengstacke II | Physician | 40 | $287,147 |
| Lisa Mancini | Coo/executive Vp | 40 | $283,152 |
| Archana Kathpal | Physician | 40 | $265,934 |
| Sheila R Skurpski | Physician | 40 | $250,277 |
| Jeffrey Justice | Cfo | 40 | $191,786 |
| Cheryl Pusztai | Board Member | 2 | — |
| David Mathis | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Helen Lopez | Board Member | 2 | — |
| James Antonacci | Board Member | 2 | — |
| James D'onofrio | Board Member | 2 | — |
| John Balzano Esq | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Joseph Zikuski | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Lisa Morrow-whittaker | Secretary | 4 | — |
| Martin Mcdermott | Vice Chairperson | 4 | — |
| Patricia Buell | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Robert Johnson | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Scott Lickstein Esq | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Paula Zebrowski Md | Psychiatrist | $398,000 |
| Mihai T Simionescu Md | Psychiatrist | $384,020 |
| George A Kozminski Md | Medical | $230,750 |
| Timothy Wiegand Md | Medical | $226,374 |
| Elijah Stevens | Medical | $205,770 |
2 grants to Helio Health Inc totaling $24K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finger Lakes Performing Provider System Inc | Financial incentive to implement dsrip projects | 2017 | $16,908 |
| Finger Lakes Performing Provider System Inc | Financial incentive to implement dsrip projects | 2016 | $6,625 |
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Data for Helio Health Inc (EIN 15-0532288) 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.