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Nonprofit · EIN 16-1204347

SOUTHERN TIER INDEPENDENCE CENTER INC

Tax-exempt · BINGHAMTON, NY 13904

Financials

$22.5M$16.6M2023$19.1M$17.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SOUTHERN TIER INDEPENDENCE CENTER INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$19,104,246$17,664,370$1,439,876$16,613,723$1,722,597$14,891,126
December 31, 2023990$22,490,373$16,587,954$5,902,419$14,839,091$1,451,160$13,387,931
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,505,770
of which government grants
$4,425,719
Program service revenue
$14,255,180
Investment income
$359,037
Net income from fundraising events
-$15,741
Other revenue
-$15,741

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$273,630
Other salaries and wages
$12,768,528
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$15,439,956
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$120,064
Travel
$139,580
Depreciation
$145,191
Program services (functional)
$16,216,108
Management and general (functional)
$1,448,262

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$14,839,091
Total assets, end of year
$16,613,723
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,722,597
Net assets, end of year
$14,891,126
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,511,556
Net assets without donor restrictions
$14,891,126
Gross unrelated business income
-$30,030
Gross receipts
$19,219,943
Employees
829
Volunteers
9
Year formed
1984
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
JENNIFER WATSONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
35$101,957$538
LUCRETIA HESCOASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Officer
40$88,769$7,462
JOELLEN DORAKCONTROLLER
Officer
40$74,365$539
CHARLES KRAMERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JOSEPH BURNSVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JEANINE MOLLICATREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MICHELE MATERESESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MICHAEL PHILLIPSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PAULA RUSSELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GEORGE WEINSCHENKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PORTIA BARNETTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARIA DIBBLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MARIA DIBBLEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
35$112,094$10,745
JENNIFER WATSONASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Officer
35$79,732$545
PAULA BARTLOWCOMPTROLLER
Officer
30$61,607$5,373
JOELLEN DORAKCONTROLLER
Officer
40$19,215$45
CHARLES KRAMERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JOSEPH BURNSVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JEANINE MOLLICATREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MICHELE MATERESESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MICHAEL PHILLIPSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PAULA RUSSELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GEORGE WEINSCHENKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PORTIA BARNETTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GREGORIO PEDROZABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LIAM WAGNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
COURTNEY WHEELERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
135 E FREDERICK ST, BINGHAMTON, NY 13904-1224
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JENNIFER WATSON, 135 EAST FREDERICK STREET, BINGHAMTON, NY 13904
Signed the 990
JENNIFER WATSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(607) 724-2111
Return prepared by
BRYANS & GRAMUGLIA CPAS LLC

Mission

STIC'S MISSION IS TO SHAPE A WORLD IN WHICH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE EMPOWERED TO LIVE FULLY INTEGRATED LIVES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. WE OFFER ASSISTANCE, ADVOCACY AND SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH ALL DISABILITIES, INCREASING THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND ALLOWING THEM TO PURSUE THEIR DREAMS. WE ALSO SUPPORT THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS, AS WELL AS BUSINESSES, AGENCIES, AND GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES,ENABLING THEM TO BETTER MEET THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. FINALLY, WE EDUCATE AND INFLUENCE OUR COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC POLICY SO THAT EVERYONE CAN "ACCESS THEIR WORLD."

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • CONSUMER DIRECTED PERSONAL ASSISTANCE (CDPAS) - IS A PROGRAM WHERE PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE MEDICAID ELIGIBLE RECRUIT, HIRE, TRAIN, SUPERVISE AND DISMISS (IF NECESSARY) THEIR OWN PERSONAL ASSISTANTS. APPROXIMATELY 440 CONSUMERS SERVED.
    Expenses $9,106,849 · revenue $10,794,442
  • OFFICE FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: COMMUNITY HABILITATION SERVICES, FI SELF DIRECTED SERVICES, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES AND INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT SERVICES. 324 PEOPLE WERE SERVED IN 2024.
    Expenses $2,497,144 · revenue $2,531,795
  • NYSED AND OTHER SERVICES - IS A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH THE GOAL OF COMMUNITY INTEGRATION. SERVICES SUCH AS ACCESSIBILITY CONSULTATION, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, EDUCATION ADVOCACY, PEER COUNSELING, PSYCHOLOGY, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, ETC. APPROXIMATELY 4,284 CONSUMERS SERVED.
    Expenses $2,353,717 · revenue $910,307
  • OTHER SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT
    Expenses $36,323
  • NYS DOH
    Expenses $2,222,075
  • OTHER
    revenue $18,636

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
16-1204347
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
1984
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P80Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$16,613,723
Income (IRS master file)
$19,219,943

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$19,104,246$17,664,370$16,613,723IRS
990-TDecember 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$22,490,373$16,587,954$14,839,091XML
990-TDecember 2023–––IRS
990December 2022$16,338,361$16,221,975$8,835,333IRS
990-TDecember 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-TDecember 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-TDecember 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––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 16-1204347).

Questions about SOUTHERN TIER INDEPENDENCE CENTER INC

What is the EIN of SOUTHERN TIER INDEPENDENCE CENTER INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTHERN TIER INDEPENDENCE CENTER INC is 16-1204347.
Is SOUTHERN TIER INDEPENDENCE CENTER INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
Are donations to SOUTHERN TIER INDEPENDENCE CENTER INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SOUTHERN TIER INDEPENDENCE 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 SOUTHERN TIER INDEPENDENCE CENTER 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 SOUTHERN TIER INDEPENDENCE CENTER 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 SOUTHERN TIER INDEPENDENCE CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JENNIFER WATSON.
Who are the officers and directors of SOUTHERN TIER INDEPENDENCE CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $101,957 (JENNIFER WATSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does SOUTHERN TIER INDEPENDENCE CENTER INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $19,104,246, expenses of $17,664,370 and total assets of $16,613,723 at year end.

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