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Nonprofit · EIN 16-1081372

UNITY HOUSE OF CAYUGA COUNTY INC

Tax-exempt · AUBURN, NY 13021

Financials

$23.7M$23M2023$27.6M$25.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of UNITY HOUSE OF CAYUGA COUNTY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$27,579,847$25,948,676$1,631,171$17,998,778$8,658,264$9,340,514
December 31, 2023990$23,676,727$22,994,922$681,805$13,111,075$5,513,416$7,597,659
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,237,404
of which government grants
$3,047,331
Program service revenue
$24,243,496
Investment income
$7,233
Net gain from sales of assets
-$3,846
Net income from fundraising events
$14,038
Other revenue
$91,714

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$439,821
Other salaries and wages
$13,885,023
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$17,268,253
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$1,387,789
Travel
$321,314
Depreciation
$279,308
Program services (functional)
$22,733,624
Management and general (functional)
$2,795,722
Fundraising (functional)
$419,330

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$13,111,075
Total assets, end of year
$17,998,778
Total liabilities, end of year
$8,658,264
Net assets, end of year
$9,340,514
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,757,597
Publicly traded securities
$961,294
Net assets without donor restrictions
$9,340,514
Gross receipts
$27,712,283
Employees
457
Volunteers
13
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ELIZABETH SMITHCEO
Officer
40$164,307$21,373
SARA BILINSKICPO
Highest-paid employee
40$117,327$18,011
DARLENE PODOLAKCOO
Officer
40$126,199$5,177
JOANNA VIGGIANOCFO
Officer
40$110,543$12,222
KENNETH G KNIGHTPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
PATRICIA FESTAVICE-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
BRADLEY J CHAPMANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
RICH SLAGLE MSN RN FNP-CSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JOSEPH MANNINGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRISTOPHER D RYANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRIS SLOANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MIKE ANTONACCIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JESSICA JANSSENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SHARI WEISSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TAYLOR SYMESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
2 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
WHITNEY KUMMEROWDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARGARET SHAWDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ELIZABETH SMITHCEO
Officer
40$159,764$23,878
DARLENE PODOLAKCOO
Officer
40$122,248$4,315
SARA BILINSKICPO
Highest-paid employee
40$112,108$4,204
JOANNA VIGGIANOCFO
Officer
40$107,179$883
ANDREW K CUDDYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KENNETH G KNIGHTVICE-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
BRADLEY J CHAPMANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
PATRICIA FESTASECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JOSEPH MANNINGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRISTOPHER D RYANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RICH SLAGLE MSN RN FNP-CDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRIS SLOANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRISTINA VAN DITTODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MIKE ANTONACCIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
WHITNEY JUMMEROWDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SHARI WEISSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
217 GENESEE ST STE 14, AUBURN, NY 13021-3533
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ELIZABETH SMITH, 217 GENESEE STREET 14, AUBURN, NY 13021
Signed the 990
ELIZABETH SMITH, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Phone
(315) 253-6227
Return prepared by
BONADIO & CO LLP

Mission

UNITY HOUSE'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER AND ENRICH THE LIVES OF PEOPLE IN RECOVERY, COPING WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS, AND/OR DIAGNOSED WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY OFFERING SUPPORTS AND SERVICES IN AN INCLUSIVE, PERSON-CENTERED ENVIRONMENT.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • RESIDENTIAL SERVICES: AT UNITY HOUSE, WE BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE DESERVES A PLACE WHERE THEY BELONG. HEALTHY FOOD, SOUND SLEEP AND SOCIAL CONNECTION ARE BASIC NEEDS THAT MUST BE MET FOR PEOPLE TO THRIVE. THAT'S WHY WE PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, PEOPLE RECOVERING FROM MENTAL ILLNESS, AND PEOPLE RECOVERING FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. EACH PERSON'S INDIVIDUALIZED RESIDENTIAL PLAN IS DESIGNED TO MAXIMIZE THEIR AUTONOMY WHILE ENSURING THAT THEY GET THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO THRIVE. STAFF HELP RESIDENTS GAIN LIFE SKILLS, STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS, MAINTAIN HEALTH, STAY SAFE AND PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES THAT IMPROVE THEIR WELLBEING. THOSE WITH THE GREATEST NEEDS MAY LIVE IN A CONGREGATE RESIDENCE WITH SUPPORT STAFF ON SITE 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. THOSE WHO NEED LESS SUPPORT MAY LIVE IN A NON-CERTIFIED APARTMENT WITH REGULAR STAFF CHECK-INS.
    Expenses $16,162,777 · revenue $21,049,999
  • REHABILITATIVE SERVICES: UNITY HOUSE'S REHABILITATIVE SERVICES ENSURE THAT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES GET THE INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT THEY NEED TO LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES. THROUGH OUR DAY SERVICES PROGRAM, PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES MEET NEW PEOPLE, VISIT NEW PLACES, ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES OF INTEREST, LEARN LIFE SKILLS, AND EXPLORE NEW HOBBIES. THEY WORK ON GOALS IN A GROUP SETTING, AIDED BY WELL-TRAINED PROFESSIONALS. THROUGH OUR SELF DIRECTION PROGRAM, PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS SELECT, SCHEDULE, SUPERVISE AND PAY FOR THE SUPPORTS AND SERVICES THAT BEST FIT THEIR NEEDS. OUR PROSPERITY PROGRAM PROVIDES GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION SERVICES TO HELP PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS RECOVER AND GAIN GREATER INDEPENDENCE.
    Expenses $5,686,705 · revenue $2,809,842
  • EMPLOYMENT SERVICES: UNITY HOUSE HELPS PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES CHOOSE, OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMUNITY. OUR INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES CAN INCLUDE HELPING PEOPLE DEVELOP WORK SKILLS, DEVELOP JOB-SEARCH STRATEGIES, COMPLETE JOB APPLICATIONS, PREPARE FOR JOB INTERVIEWS AND COMMUNICATE WITH EMPLOYERS. WE PROVIDE TRAINED JOB COACHES FOR EVERY STEP OF THE PROCESS, WHICH CAN INCLUDE ON-THE-JOB GUIDANCE FOR THOSE WHO NEED IT.
    Expenses $884,142 · revenue $383,655

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
16-1081372
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
1994
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$17,998,778
Income (IRS master file)
$27,712,283

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$27,579,847$25,948,676$17,998,778IRS
990December 2023$23,676,727$22,994,922$13,111,075XML
990December 2022$25,532,373$25,526,075$11,795,922IRS
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 16-1081372).

Questions about UNITY HOUSE OF CAYUGA COUNTY INC

What is the EIN of UNITY HOUSE OF CAYUGA COUNTY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of UNITY HOUSE OF CAYUGA COUNTY INC is 16-1081372.
Is UNITY HOUSE OF CAYUGA COUNTY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
Are donations to UNITY HOUSE OF CAYUGA COUNTY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does UNITY HOUSE OF CAYUGA COUNTY 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 UNITY HOUSE OF CAYUGA COUNTY 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 UNITY HOUSE OF CAYUGA COUNTY 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 UNITY HOUSE OF CAYUGA COUNTY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ELIZABETH SMITH.
Who are the officers and directors of UNITY HOUSE OF CAYUGA COUNTY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 17 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $164,307 (ELIZABETH SMITH, CEO).
How much revenue does UNITY HOUSE OF CAYUGA COUNTY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $27,579,847, expenses of $25,948,676 and total assets of $17,998,778 at year end.

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