HIGHLAND HILLS, OH
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS FOR CHILDREN, founded in 1940, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $15.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $13.8M left a modest 13% surplus.
PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE AND PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS THE MISSION OF ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS FOR CHILDREN IS TO EMPOWER CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES TO ACHIEVE THEIR GREATEST POTENTIAL THROUGH HOLISTIC AND FAMILY-FOCUSED SERVICES. SINCE 1940, ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS FOR CHILDREN (ACC) HAS SERVED CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH A BROAD RANGE OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS. FROM THE BEGINNING, THE AGENCY HAS DEMONSTRATED A COMMITMENT TO CAREFUL PLANNING AND THOUGHTFUL EVOLUTION IN PROGRAMMING, SERVICES, AND FACILITIES TO BEST MEET THE NEEDS OF THOSE WITH DISABILITIES THROUGHOUT NORTHEAST OHIO. ACC USES A FAMILY-CENTERED APPROACH TO PROVIDE CRITICAL COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES AT THREE AREA LOCATIONS: HIGHLAND HILLS, WESTLAKE, AND CAMP CHEERFUL IN STRONGSVILLE. EACH FAMILY WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AN INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM TO DESIGN A PROGRAM THAT WILL MEET THE NEEDS AND ACHIEVE THE GOALS OF EACH CLIENT AND THEIR FAMILY. WHILE WE SERVE CLIENTS ACROSS THEIR LIFESPAN THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS, THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY ACC ARE ROOTED IN THE PHILOSOPHY OF EARLY INTERVENTION. RESEARCH DEMONSTRATES THAT THE EARLIER RESOURCES AND SUPPORTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES, ESPECIALLY ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED FAMILIES OR FAMILIES WITH ADDITIONAL CHALLENGES, THE BETTER THE FUTURE OUTCOMES FOR THE CHILD, FAMILY AND SOCIETY. NEARLY 3,400 CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILES RECEIVED SERVICES FROM ACC IN THE '24-'25 FISCAL YEAR, WITH MANY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES PARTICIPATING IN MORE THAN ONE OF OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. OUR FAMILIES CAME FROM 16 OHIO COUNTIES AND 4 ADDITIONAL STATES FOR OUR SERVICES, WHICH ARE CENTERED NOT ONLY ON THE CLIENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, BUT THEIR ENTIRE FAMILY. WE HELP FAMILIES DEAL WITH THE OFTEN CHALLENGING AND EMOTIONAL TIMES THAT ACCOMPANY RAISING A CHILD WITH A DISABILITY. WE UNDERSTAND THAT SUPPORTING A FAMILY MEMBER WITH A DISABILITY CAN ALSO CREATE FINANCIAL BURDENS FOR FAMILIES. WE PARTNER WITH OUTSIDE FUNDERS, DONORS AND INSURANCE PLANS IN AN ATTEMPT TO OFFSET THE COST OF DELIVERING OUR PROGRAMS. OUR GOAL IS TO KEEP OUR SERVICES AS AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE AS POSSIBLE FOR ALL WHO SEEK THEM. IN 2023, ACC ONCE AGAIN EARNED A 3-YEAR RE-ACCREDITATION BY CARF (COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF REHABILITATION). OUR DIVERSE PROGRAMS ADDRESS THE OFTEN COMPLEX NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES. OUR CARING, EXPERIENCED AND COMPETENT STAFF PROVIDE SERVICES THROUGH FIVE MAIN PROGRAM AREAS: ADULT DAY SERVICES, EDUCATION (INCLUDING A SPECIALIZED SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM FOR K THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL), FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, RECREATION, AND THERAPY SERVICES.
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES ENCOMPASS A DIVERSE RANGE OF SOCIAL SERVICE OFFERINGS. THESE SERVICES SPAN FROM COUNSELING, PARENT EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, SERVICE COORDINATION, CRISIS INTERVENTION, AND RESOURCE...
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES ENCOMPASS A DIVERSE RANGE OF SOCIAL SERVICE OFFERINGS. THESE SERVICES SPAN FROM COUNSELING, PARENT EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, SERVICE COORDINATION, CRISIS INTERVENTION, AND RESOURCE AND REFERRAL GUIDANCE. THE OVERARCHING AIM OF THESE SERVICES IS TO EQUIP PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS WITH THE NECESSARY TOOLS TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF THEIR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND TO SUPPORT THE OVERALL WELL-BEING OF ALL FAMILY MEMBERS. OUR ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO EMPOWER FAMILIES TO THRIVE, NOT MERELY ENDURE. AS A CERTIFIED MENTAL PROVIDER AT BOTH THE STATE AND COUNTY LEVELS, ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS FOR CHILDREN (ACC) OFFERS A RANGE OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)THIS INCLUDES OUR INFANT/EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH (I/ECMH) AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (BH) PROGRAM, WHICH IS DEDICATED TO ADDRESSING THE CHALLENGES AND NURTURING THE STRENGTHS OF INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT THE LIFESPAN, WHO ARE GRAPPLING WITH SIGNIFICANT SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND/OR BEHAVIORAL DISTRESS, OFTEN IN CONJUNCTION WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.OUR FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAMS ALSO INCLUDE OFFERINGS SUCH AS INFANT MASSAGE TRAINING, HELP ME GROW HOME VISITING, I/ECMH STATE SUPPORT TEAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OHIO DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES STATE SUPPORT TEAM (SST) CONSULTATION.
RECREATION HAS BEEN AN AGENCY FOCUS SINCE THE FOUNDING OF CAMP CHEERFUL IN 1947. LOCATED ON 52 ACRES IN THE CLEVELAND METROPARKS' MILL STREAM RUN RESERVATION IN STRONGSVILLE, IT WAS THE FIRST...
RECREATION HAS BEEN AN AGENCY FOCUS SINCE THE FOUNDING OF CAMP CHEERFUL IN 1947. LOCATED ON 52 ACRES IN THE CLEVELAND METROPARKS' MILL STREAM RUN RESERVATION IN STRONGSVILLE, IT WAS THE FIRST ACCESSIBLE RESIDENTIAL CAMP FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN OHIO. IT IS ACC'S PHILOSOPHY THAT CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES NEED THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE FUN AND JUST BE KIDS. CAMP CHEERFUL CAMPERS PARTICIPATE IN ALL OF THE TRADITIONAL SUMMER CAMP ACTIVITIES. THESE INCLUDE HIKING, SWIMMING, FISHING, HORSEMANSHIP, ARTS AND CRAFTS, NATURE STUDY, GAMES, CAMPFIRE ACTIVITIES, MUSIC AND SPORTS-ALL IN AN ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT. CAMP CHEERFUL PROVIDES SEVERAL RESIDENTIAL AND DAY CAMP PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS OTHER SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS OFFERED BY ACC INCLUDE CHEERFUL DAY, A DAY CAMP FOR CHILDREN 5 TO 21 YEARS OF AGE WITH DISABILITIES; SENSATIONAL EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR (ESY), PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN 5 TO 21 YEARS OF AGE WHO HAVE AUTISM; AND NUMEROUS OTHER RESIDENTIAL CAMP PROGRAMS FOR ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS. WEEKEND RESIDENTIAL CAMP PROGRAMS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND. ALL CAMP PROGRAMS PROVIDE MUCH NEEDED RESPITE FOR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS. RECREATION ALSO FEATURES THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP AND ADAPTED SPORTS PROGRAMS. OUR THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP PROGRAM OFFERS RIDING LESSONS AND HORSEMANSHIP ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN (AGES 4 AND OLDER) AND ADULTS, WITH AND WITHOUT SPECIAL NEEDS. ALL PROGRAM STAFF MEMBERS ARE ACCREDITED THROUGH PATH (PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP) AND OUR PROGRAM IS ONE OF JUST A FEW IN THE STATE TO BE A PREMIER ACCREDITED CENTER. THE ADAPTED SPORTS PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES IS UNIQUE IN PROVIDING A ONE-ON-ONE VOLUNTEER TO ANY ATHLETE WHO NEEDS IT AND OUR TEAMS ARE TAILORED TO EACH ATHLETE'S AGE AND ABILITIES. OUR PROGRAM HAS GROWN TO INCLUDE FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL, SOCCER, BASEBALL, TENNIS, AND GOLF, PROVIDING ALL PARTICIPANTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY AND SUCCEED IN SPORTS. ADAPTED SPORTS IS DESIGNED WITH ALL ATHLETES' NEEDS AND ABILITIES IN MIND. WE OFFER CLEVELAND BROWN ADAPTED FOOTBALL, ADAPTED BASEBALL, SOCCER, TENNIS, GOLF, & JR. CAVS ADAPTED BASKETBALL. ADULT DAY SERVICES CENTERS ON OUR RIVER ROCK ADULT DAY PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES A SEAMLESS CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. HOSTED AT OUR CAMP CHEERFUL CAMPUS, PROGRAMMING HAPPENS IN A UNIQUE ENVIRONMENT SURROUNDED BY NATURE. RIVER ROCK PROVIDES ENGAGING SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES CUSTOMIZED TO EACH INDIVIDUAL'S SPECIAL NEEDS, ABILITIES, AND INTERESTS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ARTS AND CRAFTS, COOKING AND DAILY LIVING SKILLS, EXERCISE AND SPORTS, LEARNING LABS, COMMUNITY OUTINGS, AND HORSEMANSHIP ACTIVITIES IN THE HORSE BARN.
EDUCATION INCLUDES OUR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP), AS WELL AS OUR AUTISM SCHOOL PROGRAM.TAP FACILITATES THE INCLUSION OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES INTO CHILDCARE PROGRAMS AND SCHOOLS AND AT...
EDUCATION INCLUDES OUR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP), AS WELL AS OUR AUTISM SCHOOL PROGRAM.TAP FACILITATES THE INCLUSION OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES INTO CHILDCARE PROGRAMS AND SCHOOLS AND AT HEAD START LOCATIONS ACROSS NORTHEAST OHIO. OUR AUTISM SCHOOL IS AN ALTERNATE PUBLIC SCHOOL PROGRAM SITE OFFERING COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOMS AT OUR HIGHLAND HILLS AND WESTLAKE FACILITIES, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)OUR HIGHLY TRAINED STAFF USES A BLENDED METHODOLOGY OF INTERVENTION METHODS TO CREATE INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLANS FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM. THIS PROGRAM FILLS A VOID IN THE NORTHEAST OHIO AREA AND ALLOWS MANY MORE CHILDREN TO BENEFIT FROM THE BLENDED MODEL OF TEACHING WHICH ACC HAS PIONEERED. WE SERVE HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM ACROSS ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS EACH YEAR AND ARE CONSIDERED AN EXPERT IN SERVING THE CHILDREN MOST SEVERELY AFFECTED BY THE DISORDER, WITH A GOAL TO ALWAYS RETURN STUDENTS TO THEIR HOME SCHOOL DISTRICTS WHEN POSSIBLE.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $15,807,661 | $12,836,952 | +0.2% |
| Expenses | $13,758,850 | $13,900,730 | 0.0% |
| Net Income | $2,048,811 | $-1,063,778 | -2.9% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| JENNIFER ALLANSON APR | TRUSTEE | 2.00 |
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| JEFFREY BECHTEL | TRUSTEE | 1.00 |
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| JIM BOLAND | TRUSTEE | 2.00 |
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| DENISE CARKHUFF | TRUSTEE | 1.00 |
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| MIKE CATANZARITE | TRUSTEE | 1.00 |
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| JASON CROUCH | TRUSTEE | 1.00 |
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| JULIE DUDA | TRUSTEE | 1.00 |
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| DAVID DUNSTAN | TRUSTEE | 2.00 |
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| MARY KIM ELKINS | TRUSTEE | 1.00 |
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| COURTNEY FOSTER | TRUSTEE | 1.00 |
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| NICK FRATALONIE | TRUSTEE | 1.00 |
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| RICHARD GROSSBERG MD | TRUSTEE | 2.00 |
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| NICOLE T HILBERT | TRUSTEE | 2.00 |
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| GARY HSICH MD | TRUSTEE | 1.00 |
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| DAVID B HUMPHREY | TRUSTEE | 2.00 |
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| MOZELLE JACKSON | TRUSTEE | 2.00 |
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| JAMES KACIC | TRUSTEE | 2.00 |
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| JEANNETTE KNUDSEN | TRUSTEE | 2.00 |
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| DAN LAMB | TRUSTEE | 1.00 |
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| TRACY LINDBERG | TRUSTEE | 2.00 |
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| EMILY E LORD | TRUSTEE | 2.00 |
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| AMY MERLINO MD | TRUSTEE | 1.00 |
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| RYAN MORLEY | TRUSTEE | 1.00 |
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| DAVID PASTIR | TRUSTEE | 1.00 |
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| BOYD PETHEL | TRUSTEE | 1.00 |
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| STEVE REVNEW | TRUSTEE | 1.00 |
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| OLGA ROMAN | TRUSTEE | 1.00 |
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| PHILIP RYAN | TRUSTEE | 1.00 |
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| TIFFANI TUCKER | TRUSTEE | 1.00 |
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| JENNIFER L VERGILII | TRUSTEE | 2.00 |
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| PAUL VOINOVICH | TRUSTEE | 1.00 |
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| SCOTT VOISINET | TRUSTEE | 1.00 |
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| SEAN P WARD | TRUSTEE | 1.00 |
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| DI XU | TRUSTEE | 1.00 |
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| BERNADETTE KERRIGAN | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40.00 |
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$197,533 | $22,392 | $219,925 |
| VICKY SNYDER | CFO, 10/2024-PRESENT | 40.00 |
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$25,424 | $40 | $25,464 |
| LYDIA GONZALEZ-SCIARRINO | CFO, 7/2024-8/2024 | 40.00 |
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$106,448 | $7,323 | $113,771 |
| DEBORA RODRIGUEZ | CHIEF MARKETING & DEVT OFFICER | 40.00 |
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$102,997 | $6,315 | $109,312 |
| JULIE WAGNER | CHIEF HR OFFICER | 40.00 |
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$129,294 | $11,126 | $140,420 |
| SCOTT MATSON | VP OF IT & PROJECT MGMT | 40.00 |
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$130,816 | $21,577 | $152,393 |
| RACHEL LEUTHAEUSER | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40.00 |
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$138,525 | $2,850 | $141,375 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
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| 2025 | $15,807,661 | $13,758,850 | $26,875,664 | $2,048,811 |
| 2024 | $12,836,952 | $13,900,730 | $24,282,049 | $-1,063,778 |
| 2023 | $11,079,836 | $12,212,839 | $24,571,101 | $-1,133,003 |
| 2022 | $13,164,473 | $11,421,918 | $24,970,894 | $1,742,555 |
| 2021 | $11,366,744 | $10,241,730 | $27,436,787 | $1,125,014 |
| 2020 | $10,344,345 | $10,514,300 | $23,052,056 | $-169,955 |
| 2019 | $10,600,170 | $11,129,053 | $23,487,826 | $-528,883 |
| 2018 | $10,395,238 | $10,804,504 | $24,777,558 | $-409,266 |
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