Nonprofit · EIN 11-2416320
BLOCK INSTITUTE INC
Tax-exempt · BROOKLYN, NY 11214
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $24,714,084 | $26,741,826 | -$2,027,742 | $12,837,435 | $5,171,298 | $7,666,137 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $24,338,075 | $25,312,994 | -$974,919 | $14,628,255 | $4,934,376 | $9,693,879 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $24,287,974 | $22,355,110 | $1,932,864 | $22,200,080 | $11,531,282 | $10,668,798 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $60,902
- of which government grants
- $34,448
- Program service revenue
- $24,621,554
- Investment income
- $15,343
- Net rental income
- -$14,416
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$22,166
- Other revenue
- $16,285
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $470,372
- Other salaries and wages
- $11,371,830
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $15,515,669
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $98,144
- Accounting fees
- $151,276
- Occupancy
- $1,951,240
- Travel
- $1,732,297
- Depreciation
- $186,296
- Program services (functional)
- $24,297,005
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,444,821
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $14,628,255
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,837,435
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,171,298
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,666,137
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,515,781
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,666,137
- Gross receipts
- $24,763,779
- Employees
- 377
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 1977
- 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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT BARKIN PHD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 25.9 | $375,335 | $131,874 | $0 |
| AMARIS ORTIZ | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 35 | $190,000 | $0 | $13,806 |
| CHRISTINE M JOSEPH | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 25.9 | $119,642 | $42,036 | $14,436 |
| STARLEEN OLIVIER | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM Highest-paid employee | 35 | $123,889 | $0 | $22,196 |
| JINS ALUMOOTTIL | IT MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 25.9 | $105,213 | $36,967 | $0 |
| OLIVY GEORGE | PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $121,729 | $0 | $13,806 |
| VINCENT CIARDULLO | DSP Highest-paid employee | 35 | $107,813 | $0 | $14,868 |
| JILL ZELENKO CPA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN FRIEDMAN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY GREENBAUM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA ALGAZE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID WOLFSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATELYNN TIMMERMANS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN FEINSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MAMIE STATHATOS-FULGIERI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT BARKIN PHD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 27.1 | $362,972 | $105,621 |
| MARC NAGELBERG | CFO ( TO 04/05/2024) Officer | 27.1 | $178,009 | $51,799 |
| AMARIS ORTIZ | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 35 | $169,231 | $0 |
| JINS ALUMOOTTIL | DIRECTOR OF IT Highest-paid employee | 27.1 | $109,650 | $31,907 |
| CHRISTINE M JOSEPH | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 27.1 | $98,314 | $28,608 |
| VINCENT CIARDULLO | DSP Highest-paid employee | 35 | $125,108 | $0 |
| LEA COLON | DOG HANDLER Highest-paid employee | 17.5 | $61,802 | $61,802 |
| JILL ZELENKO CPA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN FRIEDMAN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY GREENBAUM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA ALGAZE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID WOLFSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATELYNN TIMMERMANS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN FEINSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAMIE STATHATOS-FULGIERI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT BARKIN PHD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 27.1 | $332,470 | $96,745 |
| MARC NAGELBERG | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 27.1 | $170,379 | $49,578 |
| VINCENT CIARDULLO | DSP Highest-paid employee | 38 | $163,588 | $0 |
| CONNIE WADE | MEDICAL COORDINATOR Highest-paid employee | 75 | $152,015 | $0 |
| AMARIS ORTIZ | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 27.1 | $116,143 | $33,857 |
| ANTHONY HARRIS | DSP Highest-paid employee | 67 | $132,390 | $0 |
| ROSANA GONZALE GILMELIN | RELIEF DIRECT SUPPORT PROF. Highest-paid employee | 81 | $122,990 | $0 |
| JILL ZELENKO CPA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN FRIEDMAN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY GREENBAUM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA ALGAZE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID WOLFSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATELYNN TIMMERMANS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN FEINSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAMIE STATHATOS-FULGIERI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 376 BAY 44TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11214-7103
- In care of
- % THEANO KEHAYES
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SCOTT L BARKIN PHD, 376 BAY 44TH STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11214
- Signed the 990
- SCOTT L BARKIN PHD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (718) 906-5400
- Website
- WWW.BLOCKINSTITUTE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP
Mission
THE BLOCK INSTITUTE, INC. IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL PEOPLE, PRIMARILY THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED AND THEIR FAMILIES. THROUGH OUR VAST EXPERIENCE, THE AGENCY PROVIDES UNIQUE AND INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES. THE STRONG PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN OUR STAFF AND THE COMMUNITY ENABLES EACH PERSON TO ACHIEVE GREATER INDEPENDENCE AND INTEGRATION. WE BELIEVE IN THE PROTECTION OF EVERY PERSONS CIVIL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO ADVOCATE FOR ONESELF AND OTHERS. THE AGENCY IS COMMITTED TO COMMUNITY AWARENESS, SENSITIVITY, AND ACCEPTANCE OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
Program accomplishments
- RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - PROVIDED QUALITY RESIDENTIAL CARE IN A FAMILY-LIKE SETTING TO 224 INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THROUGH OUR NON-CERTIFIED COMMUNITY RESIDENCES VIA THE HOUSING SUBSIDY PROGRAM, INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES (ICF), AND INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES (IRA), OUR CONSUMERS RECEIVED UNIQUE AND PERSON-CENTERED SERVICES, WHICH ENABLED EACH PERSON IN ACHIEVING GREATER INDEPENDENCE AND INTEGRATION WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.Expenses $15,536,146 · revenue $17,474,018
- ADULT DAY PROGRAMS - THROUGH ITS DAY TREATMENT AND DAY HABILITATION PROGRAMS, BLOCK INSTITUTE ASSISTED 197 INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES INCREASE THEIR LIFE SKILLS, INDEPENDENCE, INDIVIDUALITY, PRODUCTIVITY, AND COMMUNITY INCLUSION BY UTILIZING A WIDE ARRAY OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES INCLUDING VOLUNTEERING AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.Expenses $6,669,765 · revenue $6,838,093
- THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED 4,585 UNITS OF SERVICE IN ITS ARTICLE 16 CLINIC TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, INCLUDING OCCUPATIONAL, PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND SPEECH THERAPY SESSIONS AND EVALUATIONS.Expenses $2,091,094 · revenue $309,443
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
- 11-2416320
- 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
- 1981
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P820)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,837,435
- Income (IRS master file)
- $24,763,779
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $24,714,084 | $26,741,826 | $12,837,435 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $24,338,075 | $25,312,994 | $14,628,255 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $24,287,974 | $22,355,110 | $22,200,080 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $34,095,807 | $24,809,698 | $24,898,381 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 11-2416320).
Questions about BLOCK INSTITUTE INC
- What is the EIN of BLOCK INSTITUTE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLOCK INSTITUTE INC is 11-2416320.
- Is BLOCK INSTITUTE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
- Are donations to BLOCK INSTITUTE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLOCK INSTITUTE 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 BLOCK INSTITUTE 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 BLOCK INSTITUTE 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 BLOCK INSTITUTE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SCOTT L BARKIN PHD.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLOCK INSTITUTE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $375,335 (SCOTT BARKIN PHD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does BLOCK INSTITUTE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $24,714,084, expenses of $26,741,826 and total assets of $12,837,435 at year end.
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