The Center For Discovery Inc
90% goes to programs $5 to raise $100 Growing revenue
The Center For Discovery Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Harris, New York, registered in 1956, with $171,035,671 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 90% of spending to programs.
Po Box 840, Harris, NY, 12742 EIN 14-1395426 Since 1956
Revenue (FY2024)
$171.0M
▲ 20.7% vs prior year
Diseases median: $206K
Expenses (FY2024)
$152.6M
Net assets
$32.5M
Employees
2,194
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 rating90% to programs · $5 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 The Center For Discovery Inc: 90% to programs · $5 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating3 mo reserves · +11% 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 The Center For Discovery Inc: 3 mo reserves · +11% margin earns a B 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 The Center For Discovery 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 The Center For Discovery Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The center for discovery offers individuals with a range of disabilities and medical frailties - and their familes - innovative educational, clinical, residential, social and creative arts experiences designed to enrich their lives through personal accomplishment.
What they do
Education program - the center for discovery (tcfd) is the largest provider in new york state for children with complex conditions, including autism. we currently are approved to serve 420 students ages 5-22: 164 residential and 256 day students. our program integrates special education, clinical services (including occupational, physical, and speech therapy), behavioral intervention by board certified behavior analysts, rehabilitation technology, adaptive physical education, and arts-based therapies, all within universally designed spaces and a nature-based learning environment. certified by both nysed and opwdd, the school and residential programs operate seamlessly, implementing our synerge6 curriculum as our framework for instruction to ensure continuity of care and education. length of stay is individualized. some students remain at tcfd through graduation at age 22, while others transition earlier to a less restrictive level of care within the new york state education department (nysed) continuum of services. all admission, transition, and discharge plans are collaboratively developed, goal-oriented, and student-centered.
Day habilitation - the day habilitation program at the center for discovery serves 182 adults, from age 21 to senior citizens, with complex disabilities, medical frailties, and a variety of aging issues. we strive to emphasize lifelong personal progression in relation to the synerge6 model of care through a range of enriching and therapeutic experiences. opportunities focus on reinforcing basic life skills, fostering social experiences, and building a vocational foundation. our curriculum consists of a variety of areas, including fiber arts, creative arts, herbal production, farm integration, and other areas of identified interest.
Clinic services - the discovery health center is a nys department of health certified clinic that offers center residents and individuals from the larger community, a broad range of outpatient services. the center provides comprehensive health/medical and clinical services, including primary care and dental services, coordinated by a team that includes a medical director, primary care physicians and specialists, nurse practitioners, psychologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists and audiologists.
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 840, Harris, NY, 12742
- City
- Harris
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Birth Defects & Genetic Diseases
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $97.9M (FY2013) to $171.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $144.7MNet assets $32.5M
Operating margin
10.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$177.2M
Total liabilities
$144.7M
Net assets
$32.5M
Salaries & benefits
$119.3M
78% of expenses
Board members
17
17 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $171,035,671▲20.7% | $152,633,620▲9.2% | $32,475,248▲194% | $177,181,998▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $141,719,626▲0.8% | $139,822,590▲3.0% | $11,027,315▼11.9% | $172,436,783▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $140,577,114▲16.1% | $135,758,607▲8.7% | $12,519,029▲45.6% | $164,140,348▲19.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $121,112,657▲3.9% | $124,880,099▲3.6% | $8,598,599▼30.6% | $136,967,391▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $116,526,640▼2.7% | $120,561,619▲2.2% | $12,397,537▼53.8% | $132,387,424▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $119,728,049▲2.5% | $118,016,985▲2.2% | $26,805,965▲1.2% | $139,803,326▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $116,790,024▲6.1% | $115,448,983▲7.1% | $26,486,549▲6.9% | $134,304,889▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $110,118,601▲7.3% | $107,820,200▲7.1% | $24,781,187▲12.8% | $132,131,253▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $102,625,900▲3.2% | $100,696,442▲4.3% | $21,960,691▲12.0% | $119,178,840▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $99,400,035▲3.5% | $96,540,301▲1.5% | $19,611,662▲20.1% | $125,408,514▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $96,021,448▼1.9% | $95,148,220▼1.4% | $16,323,552▼10.4% | $117,716,038▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $97,860,905 | $96,517,036▲5.9% | $18,216,409▲29.6% | $114,384,193▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $91,173,915▲2.1% | $14,055,647▼1.2% | $111,732,585▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $89,332,758▲3.4% | $14,220,332▼4.2% | $111,305,853▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $86,425,664 | $14,851,457 | $112,896,420 | 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: Patrick H Dollard — $1,084,335 (0.71% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick H Dollard | Senior Advisor (as of 1/1/24) - See Sch. O | 40 | $1,084,335 |
| Dr Theresa Hamlin | President and Ceo (as of 1/1/24) | 40 | $522,492 |
| Claude D'alessandro | Cfo (thru 1/12/24) | 40 | $361,449 |
| Markus Floyd | Vp of Support Services (thru 12/14/24) | 40 | $351,956 |
| Matthew Brescia | Cfo (as of 1/12/24)/vp of Accounting (thru 1/11/24) | 40 | $296,360 |
| Philip Wilken | Medical Director | 40 | $278,372 |
| Michael Rosen | Evp Marketing & Strategic Communications | 40 | $277,603 |
| Alyce Sherwood | Chief of Residential | 40 | $258,257 |
| Amy Davidoff | General Counsel (as of 1/2/24) | 40 | $239,499 |
| Aidan Quinn | Director | 1.8 | — |
| Allison Vella | Director | 1.8 | — |
| Ari Greenburg | Director (as of 9/2024) | 0.6 | — |
| Arthur L Thompson Cfa | Director (thru 5/16/24) | 0.5 | — |
| Brian Harper | Director (as of 9/2024) | 0.7 | — |
| Donald Landry | Director (as of 3/2024) | 1 | — |
| Edward C Sweeney | Chairperson | 10 | — |
| Eileen M Naughton | Treasurer | 6.1 | — |
| Ellen Alemany | Vice Chairperson (as of 12/10/24) | 4.3 | — |
| George Todd | Director | 3 | — |
| Joel S Forman Esq | Director | 3 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Superior Surfacing Systems Ltd | Construction | $3,175,320 |
| Alvarez & Marsal Holdings LLC | Financial Consulting | $948,214 |
| Approved Contractors Roofing and Siding Company | Construction | $644,440 |
| Bdo USA | Audit, Tax, and Consulting | $429,788 |
| Seyfarth Shaw LLP | Legal | $391,993 |
Grants received · $14.5M total
88 grants to The Center For Discovery Inc totaling $14.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $755,000 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2024 | $175,000 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | Special needs | 2024 | $150,500 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $145,415 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $50,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $49,164 |
| Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | To further the organization's exempt purpose | 2024 | $35,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $11,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $5,794 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2023 | $437,840 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2023 | $211,500 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2023 | $200,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $125,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $121,180 |
Grants made · $1.2M in FY2024
1 grant totaling $1.2M in FY2024. All grants made by The Center For Discovery Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center For Discovery Magnet Services Corporation | Forgiveness of accumulated amount owed from a related party, of which the proceeds were used to support residential, day, and school services for out-of-state individuals. | $1,156,870 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Center For Discovery Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Center For Discovery Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 14-1395426, based in Harris, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Center For Discovery Inc's EIN?
- The Center For Discovery Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 14-1395426.
- How much revenue does The Center For Discovery Inc report?
- The Center For Discovery Inc reported $171,035,671 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of The Center For Discovery Inc's spending goes to programs?
- The Center For Discovery Inc spends about 90% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does The Center For Discovery Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades The Center For Discovery Inc A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does The Center For Discovery Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on The Center For Discovery Inc's latest Form 990 is $1,084,335, paid to Patrick H Dollard (Senior Advisor (as of 1/1/24) - See Sch. O).
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Data for The Center For Discovery Inc (EIN 14-1395426) 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.