Nonprofit · EIN 11-3534178
CEREBAL PALSY ASSOCIATIONS OF NEW YORK STATE INC
Tax-exempt · COHOES, NY 12047
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,132,693 | $3,266,995 | -$134,302 | $1,452,343 | $1,043,181 | $409,162 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,156,822 | $3,299,818 | -$142,996 | $1,517,530 | $974,066 | $543,464 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,054,217 | $3,109,673 | -$55,456 | $1,636,263 | $949,803 | $686,460 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,169,291
- Membership dues
- $1,564,193
- Program service revenue
- $923,269
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $40,133
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $407,933
- Other salaries and wages
- $653,114
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,322,760
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,245
- Accounting fees
- $38,400
- Occupancy
- $59,167
- Depreciation
- $11,457
- Program services (functional)
- $2,935,595
- Management and general (functional)
- $331,400
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,517,530
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,452,343
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,043,181
- Net assets, end of year
- $409,162
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $15,237
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $409,162
- Gross receipts
- $3,132,693
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2018
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL ALVARO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $395,137 | $12,796 |
| KARLY SMELSON | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $137,810 | $18,998 |
| DEBRA WILLIAMS | VP REIMBURSEMENT & REGULAT Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $121,698 | $22,038 |
| BARBARA CROSIER | VP, ADVOCACY & GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $132,046 | $1,220 |
| CHERYL BRADWAY | OFFICE MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $106,015 | $11,305 |
| THOMAS CASERTA JR ESQ | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA COLLEY PHD | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS HAMEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES E PEACE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN LIPINSKI | ACTIVE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUIS TEHAN | ACTIVE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LEISA ALGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY BOATFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE FILIP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN GELLER-HITTLEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICK GUIDOTTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MATTHEW KAUFMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BRIAN MCLANE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAHLIAN PORTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL ALVARO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $250,029 | $35,004 |
| KARLY SMELSON | VP OF PROGRAM RESEARCH & POLICY DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $127,950 | $17,914 |
| BARBARA CROSIER | VP GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $127,346 | $17,828 |
| DEBRA WILLIAMS | VP REIMBURSEMENT & REGULAT Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $118,112 | $16,535 |
| LOUIS TEHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA COLLEY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN LIPINSKI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES PEACE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LEISA ALGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY BOATFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN MCLANE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE FILIP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS CASERTA JR ESQ | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS HAMEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN GELLER-HITTLEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK GUIDOTTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW KAUFMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAHLIAN PORTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL ALVARO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $243,918 | $32,922 |
| BARBARA CROSIER | VP GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $123,754 | $25,362 |
| DEBRA WILLIAMS | VP REIMBURSEMENT & REGULAT Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $114,636 | $23,049 |
| LOUIS TEHAN | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA COLLEY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN LIPINSKI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA SCHERR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LEISA ALGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY BOATFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN MCLANE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES PEACE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS CASERTA JR ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT DIFRANCESCO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN GELLER-HITTLEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK GUIDOTTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW KAUFMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN LEMARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIE ROGERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3 CEDAR ST EXT SUITE 2, COHOES, NY 12047-3151
- In care of
- % MICHAEL ALVARO
- Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
- 3 CEDAR STREET Suite 2, CAHOES NY 12047
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MICHAEL ALVARO, 3 CEDAR STREET EXT 2, COHOES, NY 12047
- Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
- SUSAN CONSTANTINO, 3 CEDAR STREET, CAHOES NY 12047
- Signed the 990
- MICHAEL ALVARO, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (518) 436-0178
- Website
- WWW.CPSTATE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BONADIO & CO LLP
Mission
THE MISSION OF CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATIONS OF NEW YORK STATE IS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS, EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION BETWEEN GROUPS AND PEOPLE INTERESTED IN ADVOCACY FOR PEOPLE WITH CEREBRAL PALSY AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AS WELL AS PEOPLE WITH SIGNIFICANT OTHER DISABILITIES FOR WHICH THE CORPORATION'S LOCAL AFFILIATES PROVIDE SUPPORT.
Program accomplishments
- CP STATE IS AN EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS ALMOST 30 INDEPENDENT AFFILIATES AND THEIR 19,000 EMPLOYEES WHO PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR MORE THAN 100,000 PEOPLE WITH CEREBRAL PALSY AND OTHER SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. WE SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (I/DD) AND ARE A RESOURCE FOR THEIR FAMILIES. CP STATE WORKS WITH THE NEW YORK STATE'S ADMINISTRATION AND POLICY MAKERS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES. OUR AFFILIATES PROVIDE A WIDE VARIETY OF PROGRAMS, INCLUDING COMMUNITY LIVING OPPORTUNITIES, DAY HABILITATION AND DAY TREATMENT PROGRAMS, CLINIC AND HEALTH SERVICES, CARE COORDINATION, EARLY INTERVENTION, PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL AGE SPECIAL EDUCATION, AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, AMONG OTHERS. CP STATE OBTAINS GRANTS TO ADVANCE DISABILITY SYSTEM SUPPORTS AND TO SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH I/DD SO THEY CAN REMAIN IN THE COMMUNITY AND ACCESS SERVICES AS OTHERS IN OUR COMMUNITIES DO, WITH OUR GROUND-BREAKING TELEHEALTH PROGRAM AND OUR COMMUNITY HEALTH OUTREACH PROGRAM. CP STATE HAS BEEN LEADING THE WAY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF DISABILITY SYSTEM SUPPORTS FOR ALMOST 80 YEARS, AND WE CONTINUE TO LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTINUED ADVANCEMENTS THAT WILL IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH I/DD AND THEIR FAMILIES.Expenses $2,935,595 · revenue $963,402
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 11-3534178
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,452,343
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,132,693
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $3,132,693 | $3,266,995 | $1,452,343 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,156,822 | $3,299,818 | $1,517,530 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,054,217 | $3,109,673 | $1,636,263 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $4,020,598 | $3,994,443 | $1,504,725 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: SUSAN CONSTANTINO | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 11-3534178).
Questions about CEREBAL PALSY ASSOCIATIONS OF NEW YORK STATE INC
- What is the EIN of CEREBAL PALSY ASSOCIATIONS OF NEW YORK STATE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CEREBAL PALSY ASSOCIATIONS OF NEW YORK STATE INC is 11-3534178.
- Is CEREBAL PALSY ASSOCIATIONS OF NEW YORK STATE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to CEREBAL PALSY ASSOCIATIONS OF NEW YORK STATE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CEREBAL PALSY ASSOCIATIONS OF NEW YORK STATE 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 CEREBAL PALSY ASSOCIATIONS OF NEW YORK STATE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CEREBAL PALSY ASSOCIATIONS OF NEW YORK STATE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CEREBAL PALSY ASSOCIATIONS OF NEW YORK STATE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MICHAEL ALVARO.
- Who are the officers and directors of CEREBAL PALSY ASSOCIATIONS OF NEW YORK STATE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 19 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $395,137 (MICHAEL ALVARO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CEREBAL PALSY ASSOCIATIONS OF NEW YORK STATE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,132,693, expenses of $3,266,995 and total assets of $1,452,343 at year end.
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