THE SUMMIT CENTER INC

EIN: 161095750 501(c)(3) Education

GETZVILLE, NY

Total Revenue
$35,443,719
Total Expenses
$36,330,576
Total Assets
$30,698,933
Net Assets
$6,556,839
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1977
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
DANA ZAKES
Phone
7166293400
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

THE SUMMIT CENTER INC, founded in 1977, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $35.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

THE SUMMIT CENTER, INC. IS A PRIVATE, NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION APPROVED BY NEW YORK STATE TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, THERAPEUTIC, AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH AUTISM, SPEECH DELAYS AND DISORDERS, AND OTHER CONDITIONS THAT AFFECT DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING. THROUGH ITS NETWORK OR SERVICES, SUMMIT PROVIDES SPECIALIZED SCHOOLS, HOME-BASED SERVICES, RESPITE AND RECREATION, EARLY INTERVENTION AND PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND EXPERT CONSULTING. IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IT CONDUCTS APPLIED RESERACH AND TRAINS INDIVIDUALS SEEKING TO WORK IN THE AREA OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,489,211 Revenue: $3,358,675

OPWDD SERVICES - SUMMIT PROVIDES SERVICES SPONSORED BY THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (OPWDD) TO ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE COMMUNITY AND DAY...

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OPWDD SERVICES - SUMMIT PROVIDES SERVICES SPONSORED BY THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (OPWDD) TO ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE COMMUNITY AND DAY HABILITATION SERVICES, IN WHICH A STAFF MEMBER PROVIDES TRAINING TO INDIVIDUALS IN SELF-HELP SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING IN THEIR HOME OR COMMUNITY. SUMMIT ALSO PROVIDES RESPITE SERVICES, WHICH PROVIDES SHORT-TERM RELIEF TO FAMILIES BY PROVIDING A CHILD-CARE WORKER WHO ORGANIZES AND PROVIDES STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES, BOTH IN THE HOME AND ON SITE AT SUMMIT. IN ADDITION, SUMMIT PROVIDES FAMILY TRAINING IN A GROUP SETTING, OR AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS, AS WELL AS SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, WHICH OFFERS SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS IN IDENTIFYING, SECURING AND MAINTAINING EMPLOYMENT.

Program 2
Expenses: $21,656,262 Revenue: $23,206,504

SCHOOL AGE - SUMMIT'S SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAM PROVIDES A 12-MONTH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS. SMALL GROUPS OF 6-12 STUDENTS WORK IN A CLASSROOM WITH A SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER, SPEECH-LANGUAGE...

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SCHOOL AGE - SUMMIT'S SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAM PROVIDES A 12-MONTH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS. SMALL GROUPS OF 6-12 STUDENTS WORK IN A CLASSROOM WITH A SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER, SPEECH-LANGUAGE PROFESSIONAL, INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE AND THE SUPPORT OF RELATED SERVICE PROVIDERS IN MANY AREAS INCLUDING OCCUPATIONAL AND PHYSICAL THERAPY, ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AUDIOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIAL WORK. ADDITIONAL AIDE SUPPORT OFTEN IS AVAILABLE TO ENSURE THAT STUDENTS RECEIVE SUFFICIENT ONE-TO-ONE AND SMALL GROUP ATTENTION. OUR DAILY LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS 14-21 YEARS OLD FOCUSES ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF FUNCTIONAL ACADEMICS, LEISURE, DOMESTIC AND SELF-HELP SKILLS, AS WELL AS THE DEVELOPMENT OF VOCATIONAL SKILLS THAT LEAD TO COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT.

Program 3
Expenses: $5,341,677 Revenue: $5,744,218

PRESCHOOL - SUMMIT'S PRESCHOOL PROGRAM FOR THREE AND FOUR-YEAR-OLDS ADDRESSES THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN A HIGHLY STRUCTURED AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WITH RICH STAFFING...

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PRESCHOOL - SUMMIT'S PRESCHOOL PROGRAM FOR THREE AND FOUR-YEAR-OLDS ADDRESSES THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN A HIGHLY STRUCTURED AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WITH RICH STAFFING RATIOS. WE EMPLOY A UNIQUE TEAM APPROACH THAT INCLUDES SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS, SPEECH-LANGUAGE PROFESSIONALS, AND OTHER SPECIALIZED PROVIDERS WORKING TOGETHER TO HELP EACH PRESCHOOL CHILD ACQUIRE THE LANGUAGE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, AND ACADEMIC SKILLS NECESSARY FOR TRANSITION TO PUBLIC SCHOOL. IN ADDITION TO OUR TRADITIONAL SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSROOM, SUMMIT PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR INTEGRATED OR MULTICULTURAL PROGRAMS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $690,208
Program Service Revenue $34,222,695
Investment Income $34,026
Other Revenue $496,790
TOTAL REVENUE $35,443,719

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $31,091,729
Fundraising Expenses $349,709
Program Expenses $31,820,744
Other Expenses $5,238,847
TOTAL EXPENSES $36,330,576

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $35,443,719 $31,768,232 +0.1%
Expenses $36,330,576 $31,577,551 +0.2%
Net Income $-886,857 $190,681 -5.7%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
697
Volunteers
313

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
8
$663,519
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARK BRAND PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
FREDERICK G FLOSS PHD CO-VICE PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN CINQUINO CO-VICE PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC SAENGER SECRETARY/TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA BURROWS-MACLEAN PHD DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG FABIANO PHD DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN GAVIGAN DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL P O'NEILL DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY RALABATE DOODY PHD DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CINDY ROMANOWSKI MD DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNETH SNIATECKI DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID P FLYNN DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAHSAAN H DELAIN DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA A FOTI CPA CEO 37.50
Officer
$175,784 $15,165 $190,949
AMY JABLONSKI PSYD BCBA-D PRESIDENT 37.50
Officer
$161,771 $14,496 $176,267
DIANA SCHMIT VICE PRESIDENT - COMMUNITY 37.50
Officer
$145,642 $18,848 $164,490
DANA ZAKES CFO AS OF 1/1/24 37.50
Officer
$108,564 $23,249 $131,813
DAVID MEICHENBAUM DIRECTOR OF CONSULTING SERVICES 37.50
Highest
$136,632 $12,366 $148,998
SUSAN KEENAN HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR 1.00
Highest
$114,220 $10,628 $124,848
STEPHEN R ANDERSON PHD FORMER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 37.50
$292,243 $31,190 $323,433
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $35,443,719 $36,330,576 $30,698,933 $-886,857
2023 $31,768,232 $31,577,551 $20,727,988 $190,681
2022 $28,256,004 $27,064,958 $20,969,634 $1,191,046
2021 $26,250,878 $25,742,698 $18,720,307 $508,180
2020 $26,422,854 $25,877,383 $19,836,881 $545,471
2019 $27,964,504 $27,539,959 $15,396,626 $424,545
2018 $26,815,723 $26,057,541 $16,046,499 $758,182
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