VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTION PROJECT COMMUNITY SERVICES INC

EIN: 133224700 501(c)(3)

BRONX, NY

Total Revenue
$106,723,784
Total Expenses
$104,758,817
Total Assets
$165,209,242
Net Assets
$38,543,228
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1983
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
DEBBIAN FLETCHER-BLAKE
Phone
7185835150
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTION PROJECT COMMUNITY SERVICES INC, founded in 1983, is a major nonprofit that reported $106.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year.

Mission

VIP COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE AND INTEGRATED MEDICAL, MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE SERVICES, HOUSING, AND WRAPAROUND SERVICES THAT PROMOTE POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR THE PEOPLE SERVED, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THE COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $52,353,739

AS A MULTI-SERVICE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION, VIP COMMUNITY SERVICES OPERATES TWO RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAMS WITH A TOTAL OF 120 BEDS FOR MEN AND WOMEN WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. VIP ALSO OPERATES...

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AS A MULTI-SERVICE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION, VIP COMMUNITY SERVICES OPERATES TWO RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAMS WITH A TOTAL OF 120 BEDS FOR MEN AND WOMEN WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. VIP ALSO OPERATES SHELTERS FOR SINGLE MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND 792 UNITS OF SUPPORTIVE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING, FACILITATING A TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT LIVING. VIP COMMUNITY SERVICES CONNECTS ALL CLIENTS IN RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT, SHELTER AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING TO INDIVIDUALIZED SUD AND MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENTS, HEALTH CARE, AND VOCATIONAL SERVICES. OVERALL, VIP COMMUNITY SERVICES CREATES POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR HUNDREDS OF WOMEN AND MEN ANNUALLY IN SUPPORTIVE/AFFORDABLE AND RESIDENTIAL HOUSING PROGRAMS. ADDITIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: - STABILIZED AND MAINTAINED A CENSUS ABOVE THE ESTABLISHED REQUIREMENT - REDUCED STAFF TURNOVER - PATIENT SATISFACTION EXCEEDING 90% - CONSISTENT CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION/COMPLIANCE (DOCUMENTATION CONSISTENT WITH ESTABLISHED TIMEFRAMES) - REDUCED SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS AT THE RESIDENCES - INCORPORATED POSITIVE ACTIVITIES INTO OUR PROGRAMMING (SUPER BOWL PARTY, MONTHLY BIRTHDAY PARTIES FOR PATIENTS) - TIMELY AND ACCURATE CDS/ REGULATORY REPORTING HAS REMAINED. - UTILIZATION OF EBP PRACTICES AND SERVICES INTO THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SCHEDULE. - INCREASED NUMBERS OF JOB TRAININGS, GED CLASSES, JOB FAIRS AND INDIVIDUALS SUCCESSFULLY EMPLOYED THROUGH OUR VOCATIONAL PROGRAM.

Program 2
Expenses: $23,808,150 Revenue: $24,044,072

VIP COMMUNITY SERVICES OPERATES ONE OF THE LARGEST LICENSED, MEDICALLY SUPERVISED OPIOID TREATMENT PROGRAMS (OTP) IN NEW YORK STATE AND THE STATE'S FIRST MOBILE MEDICATION UNIT. WITH ITS INNOVATIVE...

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VIP COMMUNITY SERVICES OPERATES ONE OF THE LARGEST LICENSED, MEDICALLY SUPERVISED OPIOID TREATMENT PROGRAMS (OTP) IN NEW YORK STATE AND THE STATE'S FIRST MOBILE MEDICATION UNIT. WITH ITS INNOVATIVE, CLIENT-CENTERED APPROACH, VIP HAS CONTRIBUTED TO DE-STIGMATIZING METHADONE TREATMENT, AND INTEGRATED MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT INTO A CLINICAL PATHWAY TO SELF-DIRECTED MEDICATION SUPPORTED RECOVERY. VIP PROVIDES SAFE, EFFICACIOUS MEDICATION MANAGEMENT AND PROVIDES A RICH ARRAY OF GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING. THE OPIOID TREATMENT PROGRAM IS PART OF VIP'S CONTINUUM OF CARE AND FULLY INTEGRATES CLIENTS INTO ALL OTHER TREATMENT MODALITIES.OTP HAS A 3-YEAR CARF ACCREDITATION. WE INTEGRATED MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE SERVICES THROUGH OUR CERTIFIED COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC (CCBHC). ESTABLISHED SCHOOL BASED INTEGRATED CARE.

Program 3
Expenses: $6,033,491

VIP COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFERS A FULLY INTEGRATED PRIMARY CARE SERVICES WHICH INCLUDES MENTAL HEALTH, SPECIALTY AND MEDICAL SERVICES. ACUTE AND CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT ARE SUPPORTED BY ON-SITE CARE...

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VIP COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFERS A FULLY INTEGRATED PRIMARY CARE SERVICES WHICH INCLUDES MENTAL HEALTH, SPECIALTY AND MEDICAL SERVICES. ACUTE AND CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT ARE SUPPORTED BY ON-SITE CARE COORDINATION AND CASE MANAGEMENT. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN SEVERAL LANGUAGES BY A MULTI-LINGUAL AND CULTURALLY COMPETENT STAFF. VIP IS A FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT (FTCA) DEEMED FACILITY.SPECIALTIES INCLUDE PEDIATRICS, OPHTHALMOLOGY, WOMEN'S HEALTH, HIV CARE AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TREATMENT. VIP IS PROUD TO REPORT SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT OUTCOMES IN THE HEPATITIS C, DIABETES, AND HYPERTENSION MANAGEMENT. OUR FEDERALLY QUALIFY HEALTH CENTER HAS OBTAINED NUMEROUS ACCOLADES INCLUDING DESIGNATION AS A PATIENT CENTERED MEDICAL HOME (NCQA LEVEL 3 RECOGNITION) AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH MEDICAL HOME. HRSA AWARDS INCLUDING HEALTH CARE QUALITY, PATIENT ACCESS, ADVANCING HEALTH IT, NATIONAL QUALITY LEADER FOR DIABETES, HEART AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ESTABLISHMENT OF GED PROGRAM IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH TELEHEALTH SERVICES FOR PRIMARY CARE AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES.THE FOLLOWING TRAINING CLASSES HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM. - SECURITY CLASSES WITH LICENSE - F80 WITH CERTIFICATE - OSHA (CONSTRUCTION AND CERTIFICATION) - CURRICULUM BASED MAINTENANCE PROGRAM. - PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING OTHER TRAININGS.COMMUNITY AFFAIRSEXECUTIVE BOARD CHAIR OF 48 PRECINCT COUNCIL.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $82,112,225
Program Service Revenue $24,044,072
Investment Income $113,294
Other Revenue $454,193
TOTAL REVENUE $106,723,784

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $206,298
Salaries & Benefits $43,366,874
Fundraising Expenses $548,274
Program Expenses $89,489,464
Other Expenses $61,185,645
TOTAL EXPENSES $104,758,817

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $106,723,784 $115,543,994 -0.1%
Expenses $104,758,817 $105,092,565 0.0%
Net Income $1,964,967 $10,451,429 -0.8%
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Governance

Voting Members
18
Independent Members
18
Employees
764
Volunteers
18

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
9
$1,825,414
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
3
$746,609
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
WILLIAM BIFULCO BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JODI STURGEON BOARD VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL WILDER TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LIZANNA FONTAINE SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DORIAN ALEXANDER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAMEEZA ALI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMELIA CORBIE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIONELL JACKSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NEIL LEIBOWITZ MD JD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONNA LICHTI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TINA HSIN TING LIU BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN NERO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LILLIAM PEREZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER RIVERA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALTHEA SERRANT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ZENALI TIRADO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SETH TOWNSEND BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDRE VANTERPOOL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBBIAN FLETCHER-BLAKE PRESIDENT/CEO 35.00
Officer
$480,999 $48,428 $529,427
ERNST JEAN CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER 35.00
Officer
$280,512 $30,637 $311,149
FRANK KPLOANYI CFO 35.00
Officer
$306,721 $47,584 $354,305
NATASHA VERNON GENERAL COUNSEL 35.00
Officer
$252,275 $38,301 $290,576
OPAL DUNSTAN CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER 35.00
Officer
$312,757 $27,200 $339,957
DARCIA BRYDEN-CURRIE CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER 31.00
Key Emp
$228,437 $45,829 $274,266
JUSTIN MITCHELL CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER 35.00
Key Emp
$232,373 $7,881 $240,254
TABITHA GAFFNEY CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER 31.00
Key Emp
$184,139 $47,950 $232,089
OCTAVIO LIRIANO PHYSICIAN INFECTIOUS DISEASE 35.00
Highest
$213,524 $34,900 $248,424
ELISABETH COLON OTP PHYSICIAN 35.00
Highest
$174,721 $26,690 $201,411
NATALIE RICHARDSON VP OF HOUSING/SHELTER 35.00
Highest
$196,104 $25,457 $221,561
CARMEN RIVERA SVP, CHF. VOCATIONAL AND EA OFFICE 35.00
Highest
$173,387 $31,696 $205,083
ERIN BUETTIN INTERNAL MEDICINE PHYSICIAN 35.00
Highest
$165,816 $4,689 $170,505
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 $106,723,784 $104,758,817 $165,209,242 $1,964,967
2024 $115,543,994 $105,092,565 $157,649,906 $10,451,429
2023 $82,683,691 $78,111,661 $105,163,334 $4,572,030
2022 $53,252,278 $44,978,056 $68,036,565 $8,274,222
2021 $41,799,311 $36,605,476 $67,586,473 $5,193,835
2020 $39,561,128 $37,354,281 $60,791,233 $2,206,847
2019 $36,326,045 $36,394,061 $53,230,125 $-68,016
2018 $38,928,271 $33,713,207 $40,953,187 $5,215,064
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