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Nonprofit · EIN 16-0771078

MARY CARIOLA CHILDRENS CENTER INC

Tax-exempt · ROCHESTER, NY 14620

Financials

$40.9M$40.2M2022$39.8M$40.1M2023$47.9M$43.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MARY CARIOLA CHILDRENS CENTER INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$47,934,885$43,545,063$4,389,822$32,196,684$15,560,730$16,635,954
June 30, 2024990$39,831,578$40,115,411-$283,833$31,013,337$18,524,230$12,489,107
June 30, 2023990$40,851,140$40,228,851$622,289$29,346,476$17,977,010$11,369,466
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$835,279
of which government grants
$458,109
Program service revenue
$46,646,953
Investment income
$452,653
Net gain from sales of assets
$47,608
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$276,561
Other salaries and wages
$29,403,253
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$35,828,142
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$213,289
Accounting fees
$68,700
Occupancy
$2,261,609
Travel
$29,749
Depreciation
$613,567
Program services (functional)
$38,897,352
Management and general (functional)
$4,487,162
Fundraising (functional)
$160,549

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$31,013,337
Total assets, end of year
$32,196,684
Total liabilities, end of year
$15,560,730
Net assets, end of year
$16,635,954
Land, buildings and equipment
$4,468,508
Publicly traded securities
$4,555,530
Net assets without donor restrictions
$14,718,803
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,917,151
Gross receipts
$47,934,885
Employees
930
Volunteers
46
Year formed
1952
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
KAREN ZANDICEO/PRESIDENT
Officer
40$203,077$10,838
CHRISTINE SHEFFERSUPERINTENDENT
Highest-paid employee
40$137,147$9,468
WILLIAM COLLINSDIR. OF AGENCY ADVANCEMENT
Highest-paid employee
40$130,629$2,569
WILLIAM ANSBROWCFO
Officer
40$120,750$2,421
ANNA-LYNN BRINKDIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Highest-paid employee
40$103,325$18,093
AMY FAGANDIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCE
Highest-paid employee
40$118,851$2,362
JULIE MATUKEWICZPRINCIPAL
Highest-paid employee
1$103,218$2,058
GARY SCHWINGELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LINDA MILLERCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JASON HALLTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MICHAEL KINGASSISTANT TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
RENU SINGHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MIKE ARMBRUSTERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LAURIE BAKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
WHITNEY BANIEWICZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
15 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HOLLY BROWNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHERYL COLAVECCHIOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ANNE B FRANCIS MDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
TOM HAMMONDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRISTINE A LANE AIFBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
WILLIAM L MACKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MIRIAM MOOREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LISA NORWOODBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JEFF MCCORMACKVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN B ODENBACHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
YANTEE SLOBERTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOSEPH TOBIN CFPBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN P TREAHYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BOLGEN VARGASBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHAEL WOODBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 33 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
KAREN ZANDICEO/PRESIDENT
Officer
40$205,537$10,244
CHRISTINE SHEFFERSUPERINTENDENT
Highest-paid employee
40$134,570$8,779
WILLIAM COLLINSDIR. OF AGENCY ADVANCEMENT
Highest-paid employee
40$128,250$2,521
WILLIAM ANSBROWCFO
Officer
40$120,507$2,377
ANNA-LYNN BRINKDIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Highest-paid employee
40$105,682$17,091
AMY FAGANDIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCE
Highest-paid employee
40$116,325$2,311
RENEE ZEMANSRESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS MANAGER
Highest-paid employee
40$101,649$16,970
GARY SCHWINGELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LINDA MILLERCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JEFFREY MCCORMACKTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JASON HALLASSISTANT TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MARY BOWESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MIKE ARMBRUSTERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LAURIE BAKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
WHITNEY BANIEWICZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ANNE FRANCISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TOM HAMMONDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LISA NORWOODBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MIKE KINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRISTINE LANEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
WILLIAM MACKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DONALD NIMSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JACK ODENBACHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHERYL SCHMIDTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RENU SINGHVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
YANTEE SLOBERTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOSEPH TOBIN CFPBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHN TREAHYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
J MICHAEL WOODBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BOLGEN VARGASBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MIRIAM MOOREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
HOLLY BROWNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHERYL COLAVECCHIOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 33 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
KAREN ZANDICEO/PRESIDENT
Officer
40$191,411$10,852
CHRISTINE SHEFFERSUPERINTENDENT
Highest-paid employee
40$134,923$9,726
MAUREEN CHAFFERWAIVER SERVICES MANAGER
Highest-paid employee
40$129,300$9,621
WILLIAM COLLINSDIR. OF AGENCY ADVANCEMENT
Highest-paid employee
40$129,423$3,045
WILLIAM ANSBROWCFO
Officer
40$121,737$2,899
KERI LAZENBY NEATHAWKPRINCIPAL
Highest-paid employee
40$118,802$2,861
AMY FAGANDIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCE
Highest-paid employee
40$114,696$2,790
GARY SCHWINGELBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LINDA MILLERVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JEFFREY MCCORMACKTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JASON HALLASSISTANT TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MARY BOWESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MIKE ARMBRUSTERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LAURIE BAKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
WHITNEY BANIEWICZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ANNE FRANCISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TOM HAMMONDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DR SUSAN HETHERINGTON PHDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LISA NORWOODBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MIKE KINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRISTINE LANEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
WILLIAM MACKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DONALD NIMSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JACK ODENBACHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARY OVERFIELDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHERYL SCHMIDTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RENU SINGHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
YANTEE SLOBERTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MIKE STACHURABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOSEPH TOBIN CFPBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHN TREAHYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
J MICHAEL WOODBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BOLGEN VARGASBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1000 ELMWOOD AVE, ROCHESTER, NY 14620-3042
In care of
% IRENE MAGEE
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KAREN ZANDI, 1000 ELMWOOD AVENUE, ROCHESTER, NY 14620
Signed the 990
KAREN ZANDI, PRESIDENT
Phone
(585) 271-2897
Return prepared by
BONADIO & CO LLP

Mission

MARY CARIOLA CHILDREN'S CENTER IS THE REGIONAL LEADER IN PERSONALIZED, INTERDISCIPLINARY, EVIDENCE-BASED EDUCATION AND LIFE SKILL SOLUTIONS THAT INSPIRE AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WITH COMPLEX DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES. MARY CARIOLA CHILDREN'S CENTER SETS THE STANDARD IN CLINICAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, DELAYS AND COMPLEX OR MULTIPLE DISABILITIES. MARY CARIOLA CHILDREN'S CENTER IS DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE IN FAMILY-CENTERED EDUCATIONAL, RESIDENTIAL, THERAPEUTIC AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT. AS AN INDEPENDENT, NOT-FOR-PROFIT AGENCY, MARY CARIOLA CHILDREN'S CENTER HAS THREE CAMPUSES AS WELL AS SIX RESIDENCES IN THE ROCHESTER, NY REGION SERVING NEARLY 500 STUDENTS AND 50 RESIDENTS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SCHOOL AGE EDUCATION AT MARY CARIOLA CHILDREN'S CENTER PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH MULTIPLE DISABILITIES FROM AGE 5 TO 21. THE SCHOOL AGE EDUCATION PROGRAM ALLOWS CHILDREN TO THRIVE IN AN POSITIVE, UPBEAT ENVIRONMENT, OFTEN MEETING MILESTONES THAT WERE ONCE THOUGHT IMPOSSIBLE. STUDENTS COME FROM A TEN COUNTY REGION AND FROM 50 SCHOOL DISTRICTS THROUGHOUT WESTERN NEW YORK. APPROXIMATELY 356 CHILDREN SERVED.
    Expenses $22,979,584 · revenue $28,286,296
  • RESIDENTIAL PLACEMENT - WHEN MEDICAL ISSUES AND BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES MAKE LIVING AT HOME DIFFICULT, MARY CARIOLA PROVIDES SIX GROUP HOMES ACROSS MONROE COUNTY. APPROXIMATELY 44 CLIENTS CALL MARY CARIOLA HOME AS THEY RECEIVE AROUND-THE-CLOCK GUIDANCE, CLINICAL AND DIRECT CARE, AND SUPPORT WITH ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND GROW. THE COMMON GOAL OF ALL OF EACH HOUSE IS TO ENABLE THE CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL IN A CARING HOME ENVIRONMENT WHERE PARENTS AND FAMILIES ARE ALWAYS WELCOME.
    Expenses $9,171,777 · revenue $11,315,660
  • PRESCHOOL EDUCATION (PROGRAM) IS DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN FROM AGE 3 TO 5. STUDENTS ATTEND SCHOOL EACH DAY IN EITHER A HALF OR FULL-DAY PROGRAM. CHILDREN'S ABILITIES AND DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS CAN VARY SIGNIFICANTLY. A RANGE OF CLASS SIZES AND STAFF RATIOS IS AVAILABLE TO MEET INDIVIDUAL EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL NEEDS. A MAJOR GOAL OF THE PRESCHOOL IS TO PROVIDE INTENSIVE (OFTEN ONE-ON-ONE) ATTENTION TO THE CHILDREN DURING THESE FORMATIVE YEARS TO MAXIMIZE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL GROWTH AND INCREASE CHANCES FOR SUCCESS IN A LESS RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT. APPROXIMATELY 79 CHILDREN SERVED.
    Expenses $4,485,490 · revenue $5,007,185
  • WORKSHOP - THE ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT WORKSHOP EXISTS TO CREATE, ADAPT, AND REPAIR EQUIPMENT AND DEVICES THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. OVER THE LAST 20+ YEARS, OUR ONE-PERSON STAFF HAS RELEASED A STEADY STREAM OF INNOVATIONS AND ADAPTIONS TO HELP CHILDREN TURN IN, TURN ON, STAND UP, AND MOVE AROUND.
    Expenses $146,934 · revenue $89,887
  • EVALUATIONS - OUR TEAM OF EVALUATORS PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE PRESCHOOL EVALUATIONS FOR CHILDREN SUSPECTED OF NOT MEETING DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES AS APPROPRIATE FOR THEIR AGE.
    Expenses $7,680 · revenue $493
  • IDEA FUNDING - AS PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT, THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS WHO CONTRACT WITH MARY CARIOLA CHILDREN'S CENTER ARE REQUIRED TO SHARE FUNDING RECEIVED FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WITH THE AGENCY. THESE FUNDS ARE USED FOR ENHANCEMENTS TO PROGRAMS WHICH ARE NOT REQUIRED BY THE CHILDREN'S IEP'S AND NOT PAID FOR BY TUITION DOLLARS.
    Expenses $889,890 · revenue $925,668
  • FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES - EACH CHILD SERVED IS GIVEN A COMPLETE FUNCTIONAL BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT AND A BEHAVIOR SUPPORT PLAN DEVELOPED SPECIFICALLY FOR HIM OR HER. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES FAMILY TRAINING, MONITORING, REVIEW AND OVERSIGHT FOR EACH PLAN AND PARTICIPANT THROUGHOUT THEIR TIME IN THE PROGRAM.
    Expenses $219,996
  • COMMUNITY HABILIATION - HIGHLY TRAINED EMPLOYEES PROVIDE COMMUNITY HABILITATION SERVICES AND IMPLEMENT THE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT PLANS DEVELOPED THROUGH FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY AND SUCCESS. HIGH LEVELS OF OVERSIGHT AND MONITORING ARE INCLUDED IN THIS SERVICE.
    Expenses $216,406 · revenue $260,845
  • THERAPEUTIC RESPITE - MOST OF THE SAME HIGHLY TRAINED EMPLOYEES PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC RESPITE SERVICES WITHIN OUR IRA AND IMPLEMENT THE SAME HABILITATIVE AND BEHAVIORAL PROGRAMMING THAT IS DEVELOPED FOR THE INDIVIDUAL THROUGH THE FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES. IT IS THE THIRD SERIVCE IN OUR UNIQUE PACKAGE OF SERVICES SUPPORTING FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WHO HAVE SIGNIFICANT BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES. THE CHILDREN HAVE REGULARLY SCHEDULED STAYS IN THE IRA SO THAT THEIR FAMILIES CAN HAVE A MUCH NEEDED BREAK AND SPEND TIME WITH THEIR OTHER CHILDREN AND TAKE CARE OF OTHER LIFE EVENTS. HIGH LEVELS OF OVERSIGHT AND MONITORING ARE INCLUDED IN THIS SERVICE.
    Expenses $144,154 · revenue $82,477
  • HEALTH HOMES - OUR HEALTH HOME CARE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES MEDICAID-ELIGIBLE CHILDREN AGES 0-21 WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONDITIONS WITH COMPREHENSIVE CARE MANAGEMENT, CARE COORDINATION AND HEALTH PROMOTION, COMPREHENSIVE TRANSITIONAL CARE, PATIENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT, AND REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY SUPPORTS TO PROMOTE PREVENTOVE AND QUALITY HEALTH CARE.
    Expenses $256,408 · revenue $178,366
  • CARIOLA COLLABORATIVE - THE CARIOLA COLLABORATIVE EXTENDS THE SAME QUALITY, INNOVATION AND INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND CONSULTATION OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT OUR COMMUNITY AND BEYOND. THROUGH THE COLLABORATIVE, INDIVIDUALS FROM A VARIETY OF DISCIPLINES HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO COME TOGETHER TO ENHANCE THEIR PROFESSIONAL SKILLS. WHETHER IT'S IN-PERSON OR ONLINE TRAINING OR DIRECT CONSULTATION, THE COLLABORATIVE INTRODUCES PROFESSIONALS TO INNOVATIVE, BEST PRACTICE APPROACHES VITAL TO THE CARE AND EDUCATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH COMPLEX DISABILITIES.
    Expenses $379,033 · revenue $420,073

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
16-0771078
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
1964
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$32,196,684
Income (IRS master file)
$47,934,885

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$47,934,885$43,545,063$32,196,684XML
990June 2024$39,831,578$40,115,411$31,013,337XML
990June 2023$40,851,140$40,228,851$29,346,476XML
990June 2022$46,180,590$44,405,880$28,770,866IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 16-0771078).

Questions about MARY CARIOLA CHILDRENS CENTER INC

What is the EIN of MARY CARIOLA CHILDRENS CENTER INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MARY CARIOLA CHILDRENS CENTER INC is 16-0771078.
Is MARY CARIOLA CHILDRENS CENTER INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1964.
Are donations to MARY CARIOLA CHILDRENS CENTER INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MARY CARIOLA CHILDRENS 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 MARY CARIOLA CHILDRENS 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 MARY CARIOLA CHILDRENS 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 MARY CARIOLA CHILDRENS CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KAREN ZANDI.
Who are the officers and directors of MARY CARIOLA CHILDRENS CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 30 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $203,077 (KAREN ZANDI, CEO/PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does MARY CARIOLA CHILDRENS CENTER INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $47,934,885, expenses of $43,545,063 and total assets of $32,196,684 at year end.

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