Search Day Program Inc

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1971

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Lana Chernick

Phone

7325310454

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Search Day Program Inc, founded in 1971, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $10.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

SEARCH DAY PROGRAM IS A NON-AGGRESSIVE, POSITIVE SUPPORT AGENCY UNITED IN THE BELIEF THAT ALL STUDENTS WILL ACHIEVE A QUALITY EXPERIENCE IN THE COMMUNITY, SOCIALIZATION, INDEPENDENCE, AND ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS. PROGRAMS ARE DEVELOPED TO SERVE EACH INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE THE GOALS SET FORTH FOR EACH LEARNER THROUGH COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOLS AND PARENTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $8,593,220 Revenue: $8,605,287

SEARCH DAY SCHOOL AND EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM ACCEPTS STUDENTS WITH AUTISM, AGES 3-21, FOR THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATING THEM IN FORMAL ACADEMICS, BASIC LIFE SKILLS, VOCATIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND...

SEARCH DAY SCHOOL AND EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM ACCEPTS STUDENTS WITH AUTISM, AGES 3-21, FOR THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATING THEM IN FORMAL ACADEMICS, BASIC LIFE SKILLS, VOCATIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS. THE SCHOOL PROGRAM IS IN OPERATION YEAR ROUND AND CURRENTLY SERVES 78 STUDENTS WITH AUTISM.

Program 2

Expenses: $1,283,663 Revenue: $46,111

SEARCH DAY PROGRAM ADULT ACTIVITIES CENTER, AGES 21+, IS A SPECIALIZED PROGRAM FOR ADULTS WITH AUTISM WHICH PROVIDES TRAINING IN LIFE SKILLS AND JOB SKILLS. THE ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER IS OPERATIONAL YEAR ROUND AND PROVIDES SERVICES FOR 28 CLIENTS. THE CENTER IS OPEN 5 DAYS A WEEK, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, FOR 6 HOURS A DAY.

Program 3

Expenses: $901,184 Revenue: $1,874,488

SEARCH DAY MEADOWS GROUP HOME, AGES 21+, CURRENTLY HOUSE 6 MALE ADULT CLIENTS WITH AUTISM, PROVIDING TRAINED PROFESSIONALS IN A HOUSE SETTING. THE GROUP HOME IS STAFFED 24/7 WITH DIVISION OF...

SEARCH DAY MEADOWS GROUP HOME, AGES 21+, CURRENTLY HOUSE 6 MALE ADULT CLIENTS WITH AUTISM, PROVIDING TRAINED PROFESSIONALS IN A HOUSE SETTING. THE GROUP HOME IS STAFFED 24/7 WITH DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TRAINED STAFF.

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Trantor Score

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $373,702

Program Service Revenue $10,525,886

Investment Income $822

Other Revenue $18,705

TOTAL REVENUE $10,919,115

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $8,621,628

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $10,778,067

Other Expenses $2,178,911

TOTAL EXPENSES $10,800,539

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$10,919,115	$10,248,494	+0.1%
Expenses	$10,800,539	$10,293,871	+0.0%
Net Income	$118,576	$-45,377	-3.6%

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

Independent Members

Employees

133

Volunteers

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

$259,985

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MICHAEL CARPINO	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.0	Officer	$210,536	$49,449	$259,985
LORI EVANS	Sup. of Education/PRINCIPAL	40.0	Highest	$159,702	$41,911	$201,613
LINDA SARASON	Speech Pathologist	40.0	Highest	$168,356	$22,099	$190,455
MONIQUE BONNIER	SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR	40.0	Highest	$153,848	$21,081	$174,929
ROBERT SANDERS	FACILITIES MANAGER	40.0	Highest	$111,600	$45,037	$156,637
KAREN RAUCH	OFFICE MANAGER	40.0	Highest	$104,122	$19,533	$123,655
LANA CHERNICK	PRESIDENT	4.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JANE TALLMAN	1ST VICE PRESIDENT	4.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARTIN TURNER	CORRESPONDING SECRETARY	4.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVEN SOBEL	FINANCIAL SECRETARY	4.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KAREN GALANO	RECORDING SECRETARY	4.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT LUBIN	MEMEBER AT LARGE	4.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
GABE FERRARI	MEMBER AT LARGE	4.0	Director	$0	$0	$0

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	$10,919,115	$10,800,539	$6,210,494	$118,576
2024	$10,248,494	$10,293,871	$6,382,618	$-45,377
2023	$9,994,629	$9,819,362	$6,806,296	$175,267
2022	$9,321,529	$9,187,434	$6,994,737	$134,095
2021	$9,766,150	$9,380,435	$7,191,482	$385,715
2020	$9,368,537	$9,030,654	$7,161,662	$337,883
2019	$9,294,631	$8,957,129	$7,557,129	$337,502