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Nonprofit · EIN 14-1598279

ANDERSON CENTER FOR AUTISM

Tax-exempt · STAATSBURG, NY 12580

Financials

$46.7M$46.1M2023$48.6M$49M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ANDERSON CENTER FOR AUTISM by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$48,567,828$48,994,722-$426,894$58,882,762$20,497,126$38,385,636
December 31, 2023990$46,740,082$46,075,723$664,359$57,283,672$19,877,729$37,405,943
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$51,217
of which government grants
$2,250
Program service revenue
$47,261,660
Investment income
$931,052
Net rental income
$4,070
Net gain from sales of assets
$53,900
Other revenue
$323,899

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$750,090
Other salaries and wages
$24,533,931
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$33,005,670
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$338,029
Accounting fees
$149,590
Occupancy
$3,134,343
Travel
$179,941
Depreciation
$3,251,602
Program services (functional)
$42,835,651
Management and general (functional)
$6,159,071

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$57,283,672
Total assets, end of year
$58,882,762
Total liabilities, end of year
$20,497,126
Net assets, end of year
$38,385,636
Land, buildings and equipment
$13,487,540
Publicly traded securities
$16,312,943
Net assets without donor restrictions
$37,835,237
Net assets with donor restrictions
$550,399
Gross receipts
$48,567,828
Employees
625
Volunteers
16
Year formed
1924
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 / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
PATRICK PAULCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
22$369,039$301,941$31,278
TINA COVINGTONCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Officer
26$185,507$151,778$55,576
TINA CHIRICOCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (ENDED 9/24)
Officer
22$134,435$109,992$4,216
CAROL SIMPSONCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
26$93,529$76,524$45,628
RANDALL GREGG PAULKCHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
21$94,347$77,193$38,240
KATHLEEN MARSHALLDIRECTOR OF PROGRAM SERVICES
Highest-paid employee
21$86,945$71,137$19,730
JOSE CASTILLOCHIEF FACILITIES ADMINISTRATOR
Highest-paid employee
19$87,478$71,573$0
ROBERT GORDONASSISTANT RESIDENTIAL MGR - ASP
Highest-paid employee
22$79,767$65,264$0
WILLIAM SAMMISCFO (STARTED 11/24)
Officer
22$11,021$9,018$0
PHILIP J BRONZICHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
PAUL A COLBERT1ST VICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
JULIE H KREIGER2ND VICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
KATHRYN SECKLERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
CHARLES M CULLENSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
JOSEPH HALLYTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
10 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
EDWARD J HUSSEYTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
MARGARET M CUSUMANOTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
ERIC D GORMANTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
TONDRA LYNFORDTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
GENTIAN SHEROTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
MAULIK TRIVEDITRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
REBECCA A VALKTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
BARRY FEIRSTEINTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
PETER G JORDANTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
TARA ANNE PLEATTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 21 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
PATRICK PAULCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
22$342,917$280,568$28,655
TINA COVINGTONCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Officer
26$172,949$139,690$35,397
TINA CHIRICOCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (ENDED 09/24)
Officer
22$155,077$126,881$31,978
CAROL SIMPSONCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
26$85,763$69,270$35,541
GINA M FELICIANO PHDCHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
26$83,786$67,674$28,833
RANDALL PAULKCHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
21$87,138$70,540$14,183
KATHLEEN MARSHALLDIRECTOR OF PROGRAM SERVICES
Highest-paid employee
21$84,699$68,565$13,803
JOSE CASTILLOCHIEF FACILITIES ADMINISTRATOR
Highest-paid employee
19$80,196$67,533$13,332
PHILIP J BRONZICHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
PAUL A COLBERT1ST VICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
JULIE H KREIGER2ND VICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
KATHRYN SECKLERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
CHARLES M CULLENSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
JOSEPH HALLYTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
EDWARD J HUSSEYTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
MARGARET M CUSUMANOTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
ERIC D GORMANTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
TONDRA LYNFORDTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
GENTIAN SHEROTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
MAULIK TRIVEDITRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
REBECCA A VALKTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 367, STAATSBURG, NY 12580-0367
In care of
% TINA CHIRICO
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
PATRICK PAUL, 4885 RT 9, STAATSBURG, NY 12580
Signed the 990
PATRICK PAUL, CEO
Phone
(845) 889-9211
Return prepared by
GRASSI & CO CPA'S PC

Mission

ANDERSON CENTER FOR AUTISM IS A NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY PROGRAMS POSSIBLE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) EQUALLY IMPORTANT IS OUR COMMITMENT TO MAINTAIN AN ONGOING FULLY INTEGRATED SUPPORT NETWORK FOR THEIR FAMILIES AND GUARDIANS. WE AS AN ORGANIZATION WILL ALWAYS STRIVE TO PROVIDE AN ENRICHED AND POSITIVE CLIMATE FILLED WITH EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO FOSTER CONTINUOUS GROWTH, INDEPENDENCE AND SOCIAL INTERACTION. WE ARE DEDICATED TO BEING A RESULTS ORIENTED FORERUNNER OF AGENCIES BY OFFERING THE MOST CURRENT STATE OF THE ART PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE LARGEST PROGRAM IS AN 853 RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL FUNDED BY THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES AND IS CERTIFIED BY THE ANDERSON CENTER FOR AUTISM INC ADULTS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. EQUALLY IMPORTANT IS OUR COMMITMENT TO MAINTAIN AN ONGOING FULLY INTEGRATED THE LARGEST PROGRAM IS AN 853 RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL FUNDED BY THE NEW YORK NYS OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES ROOM AND BOARD TO 135 CHILDREN WITH AUTISM BETWEEN THE AGES OF 5 AND 21 YEARS. THE PROGRAM OPERATES 365 DAYS A YEAR IN A 24 HOUR A DAY ATMOSPHERE. THE CHILDREN ARE ENROLLED AND REFERRED TO THE PROGRAM BY THE CHAIRPERSON OF SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATED WITH THEIR LOCAL FAMILY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND COUNTY. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)THE PROGRAM INCORPORATES BEHAVIORAL TEACHING METHODS AND STRUCTURED LEARNING EXPERIENCES TO INCREASE AND ENHANCE SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN AREAS SUCH AS PERSONAL CARE, COMMUNICATION, SOCIAL INTERACTION, RECREATION/PLAY AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION. SUPPORT STRATEGIES IDENTIFIED BY SPEECH LANGUAGE THERAPISTS, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, A RECREATION COORDINATOR AND BEHAVIOR SPECIALISTS/ANALYSTS ARE AN IMPORTANT PROGRAM COMPONENT. THESE CAN INCLUDE VISUAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORTS SUCH AS ACTIVITY SCHEDULES WITH PICTURE/WORD ICONS, COMMUNICATION BOARDS, TASK ANALYSIS STRIPS AND SENSORY ACTIVITIES. CHILDREN'S HOUSES ARE BASED ON AGE AND LEVEL OF FUNCTIONING (COMMUNICATION, SOCIAL INTERACTION, DAILY LIVING). UNIQUE TO ANDERSON, OUR NEW DESIGN ALLOWS FOR MOST STUDENTS TO LIVE IN INDIVIDUAL BEDROOMS, WHILE ALSO OFFERING ONE ADDED SWING BED PER LOCATION ALLOWING RAPID PLACEMENT FOR NEW STUDENTS NEEDING EMERGENCY PLACEMENT RESIDENCE. MANAGERS CREATE HOUSE SPECIFIC ROUTINES (SUCH AS BED TIMES, CHORES AND ACTIVITIES) THAT ARE AGE APPROPRIATE WHILE SUPPORTING AN INDIVIDUAL'S GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. WHILE THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON PROVIDING CONSISTENT LEARNING AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL CHILDREN IN ORDER TO DEVELOP SKILLS, IT ALSO RECOGNIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF PROVIDING A VARIETY OF TYPICAL CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES THAT ARE NECESSARY TO EACH INDIVIDUAL'S DEVELOPMENT. THESE INCLUDE COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS VISITS TO MUSEUMS, PARKS, SWIMMING, MOVIES AND DINING OUT. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPATION IN AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT CAN INCLUDE SPORTS ACTIVITIES, ARTS AND CRAFTS, COMPUTER GAMES, COOKING EXPERIENCES, DANCE AND RELAXATION CLASSES.
    Expenses $29,306,491 · revenue $28,682,279
  • THE SECOND LARGEST PROGRAM IS CHILDREN'S EDUCATION PROGRAM FUNDED BY THE NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE CHILDREN IN THIS PROGRAM ARE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 5 - 21. THE CHILDREN ARE ENROLLED AND REFERRED TO THE PROGRAM BY THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATED WITH THEIR LOCAL FAMILY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND COUNTY. ACA STUDENTS EXHIBIT A WIDE RANGE OF FUNCTIONAL LEVELS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, OFTEN WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE LEARNING, COMMUNICATIVE AND BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS.THE EDUCATION PROGRAM INCORPORATES TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODOLOGIES THAT ARE BASED IN A POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL SUPPORTS MODEL, UTILIZING PROACTIVE AND SUPPORT STRATEGIES TO ASSIST STUDENTS AS THEY LEARN AND GROW. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)IN ADDITION, BEHAVIORAL ANALYTIC TEACHING STRATEGIES, INTERVENTIONS AND EVALUATIVE DATA REVIEW ARE EMBEDDED INTO THE SCHOOL'S INFRASTRUCTURE. DIRECT INSTRUCTION, DISCRETE TRIAL TEACHING, VISUAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORTS, SENSORY SUPPORTS AND COMMUNICATION SUPPORTS ARE UTILIZED AS APPROPRIATE. THE CONTINUUM OF SERVICES VARIES AMONG CLASSROOMS AS THE FOCUS OF CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION IS ALIGNED WITH THE AGE AND ABILITY LEVELS OF STUDENTS. THE PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS IN ELEMENTARY AGE CLASSROOMS ADDRESSES SCHOOL READINESS BEHAVIORS (SITTING, LISTENING TO A SPEAKER, TAKING TURNS, ETC), ACADEMIC FUNCTIONING AND SOCIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT. MIDDLE SCHOOL AGE CLASSROOM PROGRAMS FOCUS ON ACADEMIC AND FUNCTIONAL ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL SKILLS AND VOCATIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS 16 AND OVER FOCUS ON FUNCTIONAL ACADEMIC AND/OR LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AS WELL AS THE INCLUSION OF TRANSITION/VOCATIONAL LEARNING AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES. ALL CLASSROOMS STRIVE TO PROVIDE A COMMUNICATION RICH LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WHERE COMMUNICATIVE SUPPORTS ARE READILY AVAILABLE TO ALL STUDENTS. WORKING WITHIN A COLLABORATIVE INTERDISCIPLINARY MODEL, BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST/ANALYSTS, SPEECH AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS PROVIDE CONSULTATIVE AND DIRECT SERVICES WITHIN THE CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT. CERTIFIED SPECIAL EDUCATORS THEN EMBED APPROPRIATE STUDENT SPECIFIC SUPPORTS INTO ONGOING CLASSROOM, LESSONS AND ACTIVITIES.INDIVIDUALIZED GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ARE IDENTIFIED FOR EACH STUDENT AND TARGET PIVOTAL SKILL AREAS SUCH AS COMMUNICATION, SOCIAL INTERACTION, ORGANIZATION AND INDEPENDENT LIFE SKILLS. SPECIAL EDUCATORS PLAN CONTENT BASED LESSONS USING A CURRICULUM THAT REFLECTS NY STATE LEARNING STANDARDS. STUDENT PROGRESS AND LEARNING IS SHARED WITH FAMILIES IN A VARIETY OF WAYS INCLUDING QUARTERLY INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM REPORTS, QUARTERLY REPORT CARDS, MEETINGS, PHONE CONVERSATIONS WITH CASE MANAGERS OR TEACHERS AND EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE.
    Expenses $9,859,098 · revenue $14,449,537
  • THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES ROOM AND BOARD TO 115 ADULTS, 21 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER, WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE PROGRAM OPERATES 365 DAYS A YEAR, PROVIDING MEDICAL, CLINICAL AND DIRECT SUPPORT SERVICES IN A 24 HOUR A DAY ATMOSPHERE. THE PROGRAM ISCERTIFIED BY THE NYS OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THIS UNIQUE PROGRAM SUPPORTS AND PROMOTES THE SUCCESSES OF ANDERSON'S ADULTS IN HOMES, LOCATED IN COMMUNITIES CLOSE TO THE CENTER'S MAIN CAMPUS. BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA) AND POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL SUPPORTS, THE PROGRAM IS AIMED AT DEVELOPMENT IN THE AREAS OF COMMUNICATIONS, DAILY LIVING SKILLS, LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES AND MORE. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)THE PINE PLAINS PRE-SCHOOL SERVES YOUNG CHILDREN WITH AN AUTISM DIAGNOSIS, CHILDREN WHO DISPLAY BEHAVIORS OF AUTISM BUT WHO HAVE NOT YET RECEIVED A DIAGNOSIS, AS WELL AS NEUROTYPICAL CHILDREN. IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR THESE CHILDREN WE OFFER PARENT AND FAMILY EDUCATION GROUPS AND INDIVIDUAL TRAININGS TO SUPPORT FAMILIES, PROVIDING CONSISTENCY IN INTERVENTIONS IMPLEMENTED ACROSS BOTH THE SCHOOL AND HOME ENVIRONMENTS FOR THESE CHILDREN.
    Expenses $1,217,412 · revenue $2,549,162
  • Expenses $2,452,650 · revenue $1,580,682

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
14-1598279
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
School
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1979
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B20Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$58,882,762
Income (IRS master file)
$48,567,828

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$48,567,828$48,994,722$58,882,762IRS
990December 2023$46,740,082$46,075,723$57,283,672XML
990December 2022$42,321,577$40,376,069$52,047,968IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 14-1598279).

Questions about ANDERSON CENTER FOR AUTISM

What is the EIN of ANDERSON CENTER FOR AUTISM?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ANDERSON CENTER FOR AUTISM is 14-1598279.
Is ANDERSON CENTER FOR AUTISM tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
Are donations to ANDERSON CENTER FOR AUTISM tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ANDERSON CENTER FOR AUTISM 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 ANDERSON CENTER FOR AUTISM 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 ANDERSON CENTER FOR AUTISM 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 ANDERSON CENTER FOR AUTISM?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names PATRICK PAUL.
Who are the officers and directors of ANDERSON CENTER FOR AUTISM?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 25 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $369,039 (PATRICK PAUL, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
How much revenue does ANDERSON CENTER FOR AUTISM have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $48,567,828, expenses of $48,994,722 and total assets of $58,882,762 at year end.

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