Nonprofit · EIN 11-1814883
THE VISCARDI CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · ALBERTSON, NY 11507
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $7,420,625 | $5,361,681 | $2,058,944 | $40,243,042 | $5,905,995 | $34,337,047 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,795,651 | $5,726,888 | -$931,237 | $35,390,499 | $3,999,503 | $31,390,996 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,754,842 | $5,357,428 | -$602,586 | $36,949,742 | $5,545,832 | $31,403,910 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,308,592
- of which government grants
- $770,368
- Program service revenue
- $645,711
- Investment income
- $1,444,940
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $921,803
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$49,052
- Other revenue
- $1,021,382
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,004,908
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $245,121
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,589,104
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,230,533
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $69,647
- Accounting fees
- $62,191
- Occupancy
- $382,154
- Travel
- $33,828
- Depreciation
- $399,220
- Program services (functional)
- $2,781,965
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,096,840
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,482,876
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $35,390,499
- Total assets, end of year
- $40,243,042
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,905,995
- Net assets, end of year
- $34,337,047
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,451,185
- Publicly traded securities
- $27,749,881
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $19,298,162
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $15,038,885
- Gross receipts
- $13,413,293
- Employees
- 64
- Volunteers
- 45
- Year formed
- 1955
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Christopher Rosa | President/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $443,492 | $38,472 |
| Sheryl P Buchel | Executive Vice President/CFO Officer | 7 | $285,426 | $47,017 |
| Michael Caprara | Chief Information Officer Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $196,682 | $47,696 |
| Michael Gambeski | SVP of Finance and Controller Officer | 8.5 | $180,328 | $49,807 |
| Jennifer Neft | SVP, HR, Administration and Compliance Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $183,520 | $39,010 |
| Lauren Marzo | Chief Development Officer Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $205,250 | $14,295 |
| Theofilos Vazanellis | VP of Facilities and Construction Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $172,135 | $46,476 |
| Kim Brussell | SVP, Public Affairs and Marketing Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $176,045 | $15,921 |
| Russ Cusick | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Candida Cucharo | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Catherine Castagna | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Beth Daly | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Roy Danis | Chairman of the Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Anthony Esernio | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Iris J Katz | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Kunken Esq | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Laffey | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Steven Markowitz | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gerard O'Connor | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ralph F Palleschi | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| The Honorable Robert E Pipia | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joseph N Savasta | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Phil Blum | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jay Goldberg | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Castillo | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Padden | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Christopher Rosa | President/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 3.5 | $430,941 | $31,429 |
| Sheryl P Buchel | Executive Vice President/CFO Officer | 7 | $306,941 | $45,032 |
| Michael Caprara | Chief Information Officer Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $191,439 | $46,287 |
| Michael Gambeski | SVP of Finance and Controller Officer | 8.5 | $174,287 | $48,457 |
| Theofilos Vazanellis | VP of Facilities and Construction Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $176,094 | $45,323 |
| Jennifer Neft | SVP, Human Resources and Administration Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $175,299 | $37,711 |
| Lauren Marzo | Chief Development Officer Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $198,069 | $14,536 |
| Kim Brussell | SVP, Public Affairs and Marketing Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $168,622 | $15,473 |
| Russ Cusick | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Candida Cucharo | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Catherine Castagna | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Beth Daly | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Roy Danis | Chairman of the Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Anthony Esernio | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Iris J Katz | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ken Kunken Esq | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Laffey | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven Markowitz | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gerard O'Connor | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ralph F Palleschi | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| The Honorable Robert E Pipia | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph N Savasta | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Phil Blum | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jay Goldberg | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Castillo | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Christopher Rosa | President/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $352,706 | $26,649 |
| Sheryl P Buchel | Executive Vice President/CFO Officer | 7.5 | $320,308 | $54,974 |
| Michael Caprara | Chief Information Officer Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $187,218 | $43,229 |
| Michael Gambeski | SVP of Finance and Controller Officer | 9 | $170,413 | $45,174 |
| Theofilos Vazanellis | VP of Facilities and Construction Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $170,042 | $42,834 |
| Lauren Marzo | Chief Development Officer Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $196,844 | $13,351 |
| Jennifer Neft | SVP, Human Resources and Administration Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $169,926 | $34,288 |
| Kim Brussell | SVP, Public Affairs and Marketing Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $158,803 | $11,854 |
| Russ Cusick | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Candida Cucharo | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Catherine Castagna | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Beth Daly | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Roy Danis | Chairman of the Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Anthony Esernio | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Iris J Katz | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ken Kunken Esq | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Laffey | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven Markowitz | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gerard O'Connor | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ralph F Palleschi | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| The Honorable Robert E Pipia | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Sacco | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph N Savasta | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Phil Blum | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 201 I U WILLETS RD, ALBERTSON, NY 11507-1516
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Christopher Rosa, 201 IU Willets Road, Albertson, NY 11507
- Signed the 990
- Michael Gambeski, SVP of Finance and Controller
- Phone
- (516) 465-1575
- Website
- www.viscardicenter.org
Mission
Empowering people with disabilities to be active, independent and self-sufficient participants in our society. Through education, training, research, leadership and example, we seek to provide the highest quality services and to influence national attitudes, policies and legislation in ways that will lead to the greatest benefit for the people we serve.
Program accomplishments
- The Research, Innovation and Expansion programs promote the development of innovative ways to better serve and empower individuals with disabilities through the funding of new technologies and programs. One such initiative is Digital Accessibility Services (DAS). DAS helps businesses and organizations meet evolving industry standards and ensures that customers, students and employees with disabilities get the most out of digital media ensuring section 508 and ADA compliance. A second initiative is the Disability Entrepreneurship Institute which is an extraordinary resource that educates and transforms innovative self-starters to achieve self-employment success.Expenses $1,225,097 · revenue $300,729
- Grants and other assistance to the Center's subsidary, Abilities, Inc., of $462,652, Henry Viscardi School of $487,652 and smaller not-for-profits totaling $54,300 were disbursed to further their exempt purposes to educate, train and facilitate employment for those individuals with disabilities.Expenses $1,004,908
- The remaining program expenses primarily represent allocated depreciation on fixed assets and the costs of operating the cafeteria for the students of the Henry Viscardi School, consumers of Abilities, Inc. and employees of those organizations. The Henry Viscardi School and Abilities, Inc., both 501(c)3 organizations, occupy the same premises as The Viscardi Center. The Henry Viscardi School is run by a Board of Trustees independent of The Viscardi Center. Abilities, Inc. is a subsidiary of the Center.Expenses $551,960
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 11-1814883
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1957
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P120)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $40,243,042
- Income (IRS master file)
- $13,413,293
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $7,420,625 | $5,361,681 | $40,243,042 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $4,795,651 | $5,726,888 | $35,390,499 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,754,842 | $5,357,428 | $36,949,742 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $5,217,936 | $5,125,187 | $34,395,765 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 11-1814883).
Questions about THE VISCARDI CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of THE VISCARDI CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE VISCARDI CENTER INC is 11-1814883.
- Is THE VISCARDI CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1957.
- Are donations to THE VISCARDI CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE VISCARDI CENTER INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THE VISCARDI CENTER INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE VISCARDI CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE VISCARDI CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Christopher Rosa.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE VISCARDI CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 26 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $443,492 (Dr Christopher Rosa, President/CEO).
- How much revenue does THE VISCARDI CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,420,625, expenses of $5,361,681 and total assets of $40,243,042 at year end.
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