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Nonprofit · EIN 16-1098311

EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY RESOURCES INC

Tax-exempt · SYRACUSE, NY 13208

Financials

$21M$20.9M2023$26.5M$25.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY RESOURCES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$26,491,272$25,425,267$1,066,005$15,193,761$2,630,395$12,563,366
December 31, 2023990$20,957,791$20,906,971$50,820$13,611,105$2,980,883$10,630,222
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,552,548
of which government grants
$2,512,479
Program service revenue
$23,986,354
Investment income
-$67,256
Net rental income
$16,575
Net gain from sales of assets
-$206,870
Net income from fundraising events
-$3,121
Other revenue
$19,626

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$517,227
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$403,994
Other salaries and wages
$16,286,453
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$19,776,841
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$20,401
Accounting fees
$49,706
Occupancy
$122,155
Travel
$1,071,417
Depreciation
$103,203
Program services (functional)
$23,452,406
Management and general (functional)
$1,969,271
Fundraising (functional)
$3,590

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$13,611,105
Total assets, end of year
$15,193,761
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,630,395
Net assets, end of year
$12,563,366
Land, buildings and equipment
$823,312
Publicly traded securities
$6,753,907
Net assets without donor restrictions
$12,563,366
Gross receipts
$29,810,240
Employees
1,203
Volunteers
12
Year formed
1976
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
BRUCE DRAKECHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$198,496$32,075
ROXANNE COTTERCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
40$142,491$20,935
DANIEL KELLEYCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$112,547$28,028
LAWTON WILLIAMSONDIRECTOR OF EMPLOYMENT
Highest-paid employee
40$122,672$15,878
JUDITH TARRANTSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ERICA WYNN KEARSEVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
PATTI MARVINSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ERIC STONEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
BENJAMIN TAYLORTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
PETER KOZIKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LINDA WEBBDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KAREN BURNSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ANDREA WANDERSEEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BETH LYNN HOEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
BRUCE DRAKECHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$197,868$32,018
ROXANNE COTTERCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
40$142,105$6,741
LAWTON WILLIAMSONDIRECTOR OF EMPLOYMENT
Highest-paid employee
40$122,397$15,874
DANIEL KELLEYCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$110,591$27,569
JUDITH TARRANTSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LAURA ROBBINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ERICA WYNN KEARSEVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
PATTI MARVINSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ERIC STONEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
BENJAMIN TAYLORTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
PETER KOZIKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LINDA WEBBDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KAREN BURNSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ANDREA WANDERSEEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BETH LYNN HOEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1820 LEMOYNE AVE, SYRACUSE, NY 13208-1329
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
BRUCE DRAKE, 1820 LEMOYNE AVENUE, SYRACUSE, NY 13208
Signed the 990
ROXANNE COTTER, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Phone
(315) 478-1462
Return prepared by
BONADIO & CO LLP

Mission

EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY RESOURCES PARTNERS WITH INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES, PROVIDING SERVICES, INFORMATION, ADVOCACY AND OTHER SUPPORTS TO ENHANCE LIVES AND FOSTER COMMUNITY ACCEPTANCE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE COMMUNITY HABILITATION PROGRAM HELPS PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES LEARN, IMPROVE, OR MAINTAIN INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS BOTH WITHIN THE HOME AND IN THE COMMUNITY. APPROXIMATELY 329 PEOPLE WERE SERVED IN 2024.
    Expenses $5,809,615 · revenue $6,622,515
  • SELF DIRECTION SERVICES ALLOW INDIVIDUALS TO PLAN AND ACCESS SUPPORT SERVICES THROUGH AN ANNUAL BUDGET THAT THEY DESIGN TO MEET THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS WHICH IS DETERMINED BY REGION, LIVING SITUATION AND ASSESSMENT. EACH INDIVIDUAL HAS A PERSONAL RESOURCES ALLOCATION (PRA) WHICH DETERMINES THEIR BUDGET. WITH SUPPORT OF A "PLANNING TEAM" MADE UP OF FAMILY, FRIENDS AND ADVOCATES, INDIVIDUALS CAN CHOOSE TO SELF-HIRE THEIR DIRECT CARE STAFF OR ACCESS TRADITIONAL AGENCY SUPPORTED SERVICES FOR RESPITE, COMMUNITY HABILITATION AND/OR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT. A VARIETY OF ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE SUCH AS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HOUSING, LIVING EXPENSES, AND COMMUNITY CLASSES AND ARE DEPENDENT UPON AGE OF THE INDIVIDUAL. APPROXIMATELY 611 PEOPLE WERE SERVED IN 2024.
    Expenses $13,528,566 · revenue $13,310,484
  • WAIVER RESPITE SERVICES PROVIDE SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND OFFERS THEIR PRIMARY CAREGIVERS A BREAK FROM PROVIDING CARE. SERVICES CAN BE PROVIDED IN THE HOME OR IN THE COMMUNITY. OUR COMMUNITY RESPITE SERVICES PROVIDE PRIMARILY 1:1 OR 1:2 SUPPORTS AND OUR RECREATIONAL RESPITE SERVICES PROVIDE GROUP RESPITE OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. APPROXIMATELY 125 PEOPLE WERE SERVED IN 2024.
    Expenses $1,431,409 · revenue $1,514,280
  • EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR APPROXIMATELY 188 PEOPLE IN 2024, FAMILY AND INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT SERVICES, AND VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAMS.
    Expenses $2,682,816 · grants $517,227 · revenue $2,539,714

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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025March 31, 2026August 17, 2026Not on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025Not on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
16-1098311
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
1976
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Health care (E860)
Assets (IRS master file)
$15,193,761
Income (IRS master file)
$29,810,240

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$26,491,272$25,425,267$15,193,761XML
990December 2023$20,957,791$20,906,971$13,611,105XML
990December 2022$17,069,180$17,052,027$12,574,281IRS
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 16-1098311).

Questions about EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY RESOURCES INC

What is the EIN of EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY RESOURCES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY RESOURCES INC is 16-1098311.
Is EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY RESOURCES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1976.
Are donations to EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY RESOURCES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY RESOURCES 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 EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY RESOURCES INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY RESOURCES 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 EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY RESOURCES INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names BRUCE DRAKE.
Who are the officers and directors of EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY RESOURCES INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $198,496 (BRUCE DRAKE, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
How much revenue does EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY RESOURCES INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $26,491,272, expenses of $25,425,267 and total assets of $15,193,761 at year end.

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