ALTERNATIVES FOR CHILDREN

EIN: 112933851 501(c)(3)

EAST SETAUKET, NY

Total Revenue
$32,258,130
Total Expenses
$32,102,674
Total Assets
$16,614,663
Net Assets
$5,014,818
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1988
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
DR MATTHEW KRIVOSHEY
Phone
6313316400
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

ALTERNATIVES FOR CHILDREN, founded in 1988, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $32.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

ALTERNATIVES FOR CHILDREN'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR TYPICALLY DEVELOPING PEERS. RESEARCH AND EFFICACY STUDIES HAVE CLEARLY DEMONSTRATED THAT EARLY IDENTIFICATION OF INFANTS, TODDLERS AND YOUNG CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES COMBINED WITH QUALITY EDUCATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION PRODUCES THE BEST OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN. ALTERNATIVES FOR CHILDREN, EXPERIENCED AND EXPERT PROFESSIONALS, PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY EVALUATIONS ACROSS ALL DEVELOPMENTAL DOMAINS TO DETERMINE A CHILD'S NEEDS AND THEN DEVELOPS INDIVIDUAL GOALS, STRATEGIES AND OUTCOMES ACCORDINGLY. ITS EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM, FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, IS APPROVED BY THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, AND SERVES BOTH NASSAU AND SUFFOLK COUNTIES WHEREIN SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN THE HOME AS WELL AS OTHER NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS. AS CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES APPROACH AGE THREE THEY MAY BE TRANSITIONED INTO ONE OF OUR FOUR CENTER-BASED SITES WHERE COMPREHENSIVE SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AIMED AT HAVING EACH CHILD REACH HIS OR HER POTENTIAL. THE THERAPEUTIC PRESCHOOL PROGRAM IS APPROVED BY THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE CHILD DAY CARE PROGRAM LICENSED BY THE NYS OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. IT IS OUR GOAL TO HAVE EACH CHILD, REGARDLESS OF LEVEL OF DISABILITY TRANSITION IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT AND BE INTEGRATED INTO THEIR COMMUNITY. IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION AND GOALS, ALTERNATIVES FOR CHILDREN IS PROUD TO REPORT THAT 90% OF OUR FUNDS GO DIRECTLY TO PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND MAKING A DIFFERENCE ONE CHILD AT A TIME.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $28,234,070 Revenue: $31,334,988

THE CENTER OPERATES AN EDUCATIONAL FACILITY TO PROVIDE SPECIAL EDUCATION AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN WITH HANDICAPPING CONDITIONS. THE PRESCHOOL SERVED 1,096 CHILDREN DURING...

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THE CENTER OPERATES AN EDUCATIONAL FACILITY TO PROVIDE SPECIAL EDUCATION AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN WITH HANDICAPPING CONDITIONS. THE PRESCHOOL SERVED 1,096 CHILDREN DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025.

Program 2
Expenses: $490,763 Revenue: $497,222

THE CENTER OPERATES AN EDUCATIONAL FACILITY TO PROVIDE SPECIAL EDUCATION AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FOR EARLY INTERVENTION CHILDREN WITH HANDICAPPING CONDITIONS. THE EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM SERVED...

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THE CENTER OPERATES AN EDUCATIONAL FACILITY TO PROVIDE SPECIAL EDUCATION AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FOR EARLY INTERVENTION CHILDREN WITH HANDICAPPING CONDITIONS. THE EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM SERVED 270 CHILDREN DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025.

Program 3
Expenses: $90,096 Revenue: $179,004

THE CENTER OPERATES A YEAR ROUND CHILD CARE PROGRAM FOR ALL CHILDREN AGES 6 WEEKS TO 5 YEARS. THE DAYCARE CENTER SERVED 61 CHILDREN DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $117,616
Program Service Revenue $32,011,214
Investment Income $125,460
Other Revenue $3,840
TOTAL REVENUE $32,258,130

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $28,129,549
Fundraising Expenses $13,316
Program Expenses $28,814,929
Other Expenses $3,973,125
TOTAL EXPENSES $32,102,674

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $32,258,130 $31,319,965 +0.0%
Expenses $32,102,674 $30,992,800 +0.0%
Net Income $155,456 $327,165 -0.5%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
533
Volunteers
8

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$468,337
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JAMES BUZZETTA CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINA VAN VORT ESQ VICE CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON HSI TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER LESSING TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN LUBRANO TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRAIG HAMER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEIGH TOMLINSON TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA CLARK TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR MATTHEW KRIVOSHEY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 37.50
Officer
$205,177 $38,756 $243,933
PATRICIA CODERRE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 37.50
Officer
$177,421 $46,983 $224,404
JOCELYN CABELLO CONTROLLER 37.50
Highest
$154,968 $64,967 $219,935
DONALD DENNINGER HUMAN RESOUCE DIR 37.50
Highest
$147,439 $36,368 $183,807
GRACE MARY ALTKIN COMPLIANCE DIR 37.50
Highest
$147,342 $27,406 $174,748
BETH APOSTOLI STAFF TRAINER 37.50
Highest
$119,847 $8,243 $128,090
VIVIENNE VIERA ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL 37.50
Highest
$115,241 $20,135 $135,376
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $32,258,130 $32,102,674 $16,614,663 $155,456
2024 $31,319,965 $30,992,800 $13,790,335 $327,165
2023 $28,020,495 $27,308,568 $13,235,664 $711,927
2022 $22,064,885 $21,983,644 $11,797,898 $81,241
2021 $21,790,162 $21,151,967 $11,150,386 $638,195
2020 $20,850,318 $21,198,832 $12,799,972 $-348,514
2019 $18,819,658 $18,831,937 $12,589,448 $-12,279
2018 $17,516,756 $17,535,972 $10,754,838 $-19,216
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