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Nonprofit · EIN 13-3964284

INDEPENDENCE CARE SYSTEM INC

Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10016

Financials

$20.3M$15.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of INDEPENDENCE CARE SYSTEM INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$20,319,786$15,282,134$5,037,652$12,859,631$2,079,754$10,779,877
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$448,520
Program service revenue
$19,358,878
Investment income
$126,747
Net rental income
$34,409
Net gain from sales of assets
-$65,188
Other revenue
$385,641

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$595,452
Other salaries and wages
$8,976,436
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$12,311,738
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$3,000
Accounting fees
$65,167
Occupancy
$881,150
Travel
$53,354
Depreciation
$314,265
Program services (functional)
$11,623,556
Management and general (functional)
$3,658,578

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$12,382,855
Total assets, end of year
$12,859,631
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,079,754
Net assets, end of year
$10,779,877
Land, buildings and equipment
$547,640
Publicly traded securities
$1,684,531
Net assets without donor restrictions
$10,553,190
Net assets with donor restrictions
$226,687
Gross receipts
$28,083,740
Employees
125
Volunteers
11
Year formed
1999
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
REGINA ESTELACEO/PRESIDENT
Officer
35$298,548$27,311
KERRI O'NEILLCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
35$247,104$22,490
RACHAEL STACOMSVP, CLINIC PROG & POPULATION HEALTH
Highest-paid employee
35$247,909$16,744
HARRY K BONSUSVP, ADMINISTRATIVE & MEMBER SERVICES
Highest-paid employee
35$228,047$21,125
CATHERINE H BARUFALDISVP, HUMAN RESOURCES
Highest-paid employee
35$193,004$27,301
DONNA LOONIESVP, COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING
Highest-paid employee
35$216,418$0
MEGAN ROGERSVP, OPERATIONS & INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Highest-paid employee
35$173,160$2,600
RICK SURPINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$24,000$0
JEFFREY M KRAUSSCHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
GERRY DICKERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRIS DUFFBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CARLA BOUTIN- FOSTERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DONNA GALENOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BILL GUERCIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOSE HERNANDEZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
4 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JANINE KNUDSENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
GREGORY NERSESSIANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ADRIA POWELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ANNE ELIZABETH STRAUBBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
169 MADISON AVE STE 15744 FLOOR 5, NEW YORK, NY 10016-5101
In care of
% HOME CARE ASSOCIATES TRAINING INS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
REGINA ESTELA, 25 ELM PLACE 5TH FLOOR, BROOKLYN, NY 11201
Signed the 990
REGINA ESTELA, CEO AND PRESIDENT
Phone
(877) 427-2525
Return prepared by
BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP

Mission

INDEPENDENCE CARE SYSTEM (ICS) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO ASSISTING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND PARTICIPATE FULLY IN COMMUNITY LIFE. WE SEEK TO BECOME A MODEL OF INTEGRATED HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL SUPPORTS BASED ON COLLABORATION BETWEEN CONSUMERS, PROVIDERS AND CARE COORDINATORS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • INDEPENDENCE CARE SYSTEM, INC. (ICS) IS A COMMUNITY OF PROFESSIONALS DEDICATED TO SERVING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES BY PROVIDING CARE MANAGEMENT AND SERVICE COORDINATION IN THE COMMUNITY. ICS IS THE FIRST AND ONLY HEALTH HOME PROGRAM IN NEW YORK STATE WITH DISABILITY-EXPERT STAFF AND PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND INDEPENDENCE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES CAUSED BY SPINAL CORD INJURIES, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND OTHER PHYSICAL CONDITIONS THAT LIMIT THEIR MOBILITY. ICS OPERATES THRIVE, A SOCIAL DAY PROGRAM WITH PROGRAMMING SPECIFICALLY GEARED TOWARDS ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES. IN 2025, ICS BEGAN PARTICIPATING IN THE NYS HEALTH EQUITY REFORM WAIVER, PROVIDING SCREENING AND ENHANCED CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR NEW YORKERS WITH HEALTH RELATED SOCIAL NEEDS. ICS ALSO OFFERS A COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES HEALTH NAVIGATIONAND PEER MENTORING TO PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES DELIVERED BY INDIVIDUALS WITH THE LIVED EXPERIENCE. THESE PROGRAMS ALLOW ICS TO CONTINUE ITS MISSION OF SUPPORTING ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES AND CHRONIC CONDITIONS TO LIVE AT HOME AND PARTICIPATE FULLY IN COMMUNITY LIFE.
    Expenses $11,623,556 · revenue $19,358,878

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
13-3964284
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
1998
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Health care (E99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$12,859,631
Income (IRS master file)
$28,083,740

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$13,540,682$14,875,810$12,382,855IRS
990December 2022$14,053,133$15,383,843$14,082,337IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about INDEPENDENCE CARE SYSTEM INC

What is the EIN of INDEPENDENCE CARE SYSTEM INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of INDEPENDENCE CARE SYSTEM INC is 13-3964284.
Is INDEPENDENCE CARE SYSTEM INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
Are donations to INDEPENDENCE CARE SYSTEM INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does INDEPENDENCE CARE SYSTEM 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 INDEPENDENCE CARE SYSTEM INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did INDEPENDENCE CARE SYSTEM INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of INDEPENDENCE CARE SYSTEM INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names REGINA ESTELA.
Who are the officers and directors of INDEPENDENCE CARE SYSTEM INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 19 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $298,548 (REGINA ESTELA, CEO/PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does INDEPENDENCE CARE SYSTEM INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $20,319,786, expenses of $15,282,134 and total assets of $12,859,631 at year end.

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