Nonprofit · EIN 46-5157149
EMPIRE STATE EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES FOR THE BLIND INC
Tax-exempt · ALBANY, NY 12207
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,389,910 | $2,193,262 | $196,648 | $10,016,427 | $7,630,403 | $2,386,024 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,187,087 | $1,923,249 | $263,838 | $8,646,142 | $6,456,766 | $2,189,376 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,058,541 | $2,226,730 | -$168,189 | $9,097,990 | $7,172,452 | $1,925,538 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $2,389,910
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $255,761
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,280,676
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,858,725
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,040
- Occupancy
- $100,183
- Travel
- $26,693
- Depreciation
- $66,730
- Program services (functional)
- $2,062,921
- Management and general (functional)
- $130,341
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,646,142
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,016,427
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,630,403
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,386,024
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $373,217
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,386,024
- Gross receipts
- $2,389,910
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 2014
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SORAYA CORREA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $358,443 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER T BURKE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $198,267 | $0 | $41,984 |
| TIMOTHY FIORI | SENIOR DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $176,911 | $0 | $41,675 |
| ANDREW H PLACITO III | DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS AND ACCOUNTING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,995 | $0 | $24,919 |
| LAWRENCE MIRRO | SALES MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,261 | $0 | $12,108 |
| SUSAN C ROBINSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNY J FERNALD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL SPENCE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER SLATIN | CHAIR (AS OF 12/2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN J CALABRESE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER LAKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON ECKERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA RAFALSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA DIMEGLIO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN A LYNCH | DIRECTOR THRU APR 2024 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $484,004 | $43,676 |
| CHRISTOPHER T BURKE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $176,002 | $0 | $40,276 |
| TIMOTHY FIORI | SENIOR DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $171,667 | $0 | $41,674 |
| COLLEEN FRANCHINI | PROGRAM DIRECTOR, ADMIN THRU SEP 2023 Former | 40 | $119,751 | $0 | $9,817 |
| LAWRENCER MIRRO | SENIOR STATE ACCT MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,854 | $0 | $12,250 |
| LISA A DAMIANI | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN C ROBINSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNY J FERNALD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL SPENCE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER SLATIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN J CALABRESE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER LAKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SORAYA CORREA | DIRECTOR FROM MAR 2024 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN A LYNCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $480,367 | $40,922 |
| TIMOTHY FIORI | SENIOR DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $157,017 | $0 | $40,302 |
| CHRISTOPHER T BURKE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $173,125 | $0 | $8,844 |
| KRISTOFFER VISCONTI | SENIOR SALES MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,434 | $0 | $22,051 |
| COLLEEN FRANCHINI | PROGRAM DIRECTOR, ADMINISTRATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,887 | $0 | $12,894 |
| SHYLA INGRAM | DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS AND ACCT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,516 | $0 | $19,085 |
| LAWRENCER MIRRO | SENIOR STATE ACCCT MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,507 | $0 | $11,699 |
| LISA A DAMIANI | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN C ROBINSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNY J FERNALD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL SPENCE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER SLATIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN J CALABRESE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER LAKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 136 STATE ST STE 2, ALBANY, NY 12207-1628
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- 136 State Street 2nd Floor, Albany NY 12207
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHRISTOPHER T BURKE, 136 STATE ST 2ND FL, ALBANY, NY 12207
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- Carolyn Laney, 136 State Street 2nd Floor, Albany NY 12207
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTOPHER T BURKE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (518) 621-0628
- Website
- WWW.NYSPSP.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CHERRY BEKAERT ADVISORY LLC
Mission
CREATING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND UPWARD MOBILITY FOR NEW YORKERS WHO ARE BLIND.
Program accomplishments
- THE NEW YORK STATE PREFERRED SOURCE PROGRAM FOR NEW YORKERS WHO ARE BLIND (NYSPSP) IS A STATE-MANDATED INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO CREATE AND SUSTAIN MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND. THROUGH A NETWORK OF NINE AFFILIATED NONPROFIT AGENCIES, THE PROGRAM CURRENTLY EMPLOYS 395 BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED NEW YORKERS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE PROCUREMENT LAW, STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES ARE REQUIRED TO PURCHASE DESIGNATED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY THESE NONPROFITS. IN 2025, SIX INDIVIDUALS EMPLOYED THROUGH THE PROGRAM WERE PROMOTED, AND 51 NEW PROJECTS WERE ADDED TO THE NYSPSP PORTFOLIO, EXPANDING ITS REACH AND IMPACT.Expenses $2,062,921 · revenue $2,389,910
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-5157149
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,016,427
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,389,910
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $2,389,910 | $2,193,262 | $10,016,427 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $2,187,087 | $1,923,249 | $8,646,142 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $2,058,541 | $2,226,730 | $9,097,990 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $2,295,622 | $2,067,463 | $8,843,753 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Carolyn Laney | September 30, 2017 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 46-5157149).
Questions about EMPIRE STATE EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES FOR THE BLIND INC
- What is the EIN of EMPIRE STATE EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES FOR THE BLIND INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EMPIRE STATE EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES FOR THE BLIND INC is 46-5157149.
- Is EMPIRE STATE EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES FOR THE BLIND INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to EMPIRE STATE EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES FOR THE BLIND INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EMPIRE STATE EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES FOR THE BLIND 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 EMPIRE STATE EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES FOR THE BLIND INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did EMPIRE STATE EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES FOR THE BLIND INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of EMPIRE STATE EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES FOR THE BLIND INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names CHRISTOPHER T BURKE.
- Who are the officers and directors of EMPIRE STATE EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES FOR THE BLIND INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 4 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does EMPIRE STATE EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES FOR THE BLIND INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,389,910, expenses of $2,193,262 and total assets of $10,016,427 at year end.
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