Independent Support Services Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Monticello, New York, registered in 2003, with $126,959,509 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 95% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$127.0M
▲ 11.7% vs prior year
Mental Health median: $333K
Expenses (FY2024)
$124.0M
Net assets
$23.6M
Employees
3,741
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 Independent Support Services Inc: 95% to programs 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 Independent Support Services 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 Independent Support Services 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 Independent Support Services Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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To provide home and community-based services to persons with developmental disabilities.
Revenue grew from $15.8M (FY2013) to $127.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
2.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$34.3M
Total liabilities
$10.7M
Net assets
$23.6M
Salaries & benefits
$89.2M
72% of expenses
Board members
6
6 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $126,959,509▲11.7% | $123,968,970▲14.5% | $23,645,581▲11.8% | $34,341,466▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $113,652,573▼1.7% | $108,267,401▼6.3% | $21,140,852▲34.2% | $31,691,671▲22.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $115,651,052▲30.3% | $115,536,188▲24.8% | $15,755,680▲0.7% | $25,916,578▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $88,755,819▲2.5% | $92,566,496▲2.1% | $15,640,816▼19.6% | $24,263,937▼16.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $86,611,005▼9.8% | $90,686,969▼5.2% | $19,451,493▼17.3% | $28,957,984▼11.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $96,059,306▲8.9% | $95,651,071▲12.2% | $23,527,457▲1.8% | $32,627,476▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $88,225,399▲16.6% | $85,214,644▲16.5% | $23,119,222▲15.0% | $30,838,190▲15.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $75,658,434▲16.6% | $73,134,199▲25.0% | $20,108,467▼0.5% | $26,596,904▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $64,910,573▲44.8% | $58,526,017▲50.7% | $20,200,923▲22.9% | $25,279,677▲31.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $44,829,282▲39.1% | $38,832,971▲59.1% | $16,433,058▲19.2% | $19,169,513▲24.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $32,230,528▲104% | $24,410,981▲83.2% | $13,791,186▲131% | $15,452,325▲140% | 990 |
| 2013 | $15,835,071 | $13,324,528▲59.4% | $5,971,639▲16.0% | $6,429,436▲19.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $8,360,209▲26.9% | $5,147,513▲67.9% | $5,373,387▲65.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $6,587,479▲44.1% | $3,065,772▲50.2% | $3,243,529▲54.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $4,571,952 | $2,040,879 | $2,104,077 | 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: Alan Kulchinsky — $279,183 (0.23% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Kulchinsky | Executive Di | 35 | $279,183 |
| Laurie Cirillo | Asst. Exec-d | 35 | $165,662 |
| Sheryl Livingston | Asst. Exec-d | 35 | $160,662 |
| Mark Fedun | Controller | 35 | $122,271 |
| Dr Marvin Shabus | President/tr | 2 | — |
| Fouad Kerendian | Director | 2 | — |
| Jay Anthony | Director | 2 | — |
| Karen Kerendian | Director | 2 | — |
| Matt Lennon | Vice Preside | 2 | — |
| Shelly Klein | Director | 2 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Harmonic Data Associates | Management Info | $1,967,696 |
| Ukg | Payroll Service | $1,151,013 |
| Smile Inc | Brokerage | $517,084 |
| Caffeine Babylon Inc | Classes | $344,450 |
| Mary Quinn's Mark LLC | Brokerage | $307,888 |
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Data for Independent Support Services Inc (EIN 05-0535944) 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.