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Nonprofit · EIN 54-2082237

BARRIER FREE LIVING HOLDING INC

Also known as FREEDOM HOUSE FOR PEOPLE W-DISABILI

Tax-exempt · BRONX, NY 10454

Financials

$3.9M$3.6M2022$3.9M$3.6M2023$4.3M$3.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BARRIER FREE LIVING HOLDING INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$4,310,256$3,645,946$664,310$3,680,240$2,908,035$772,205
June 30, 2024990$3,852,135$3,603,960$248,175$1,689,523$1,581,628$107,895
June 30, 2023990$3,884,050$3,597,644$286,406$1,690,141$1,830,421-$140,280
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,309,941
of which government grants
$4,289,574
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$85
Other revenue
$230

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$2,146,659
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,636,561
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$54,159
Occupancy
$405,254
Travel
$13,585
Program services (functional)
$3,007,838
Management and general (functional)
$638,108

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,689,523
Total assets, end of year
$3,680,240
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,908,035
Net assets, end of year
$772,205
Land, buildings and equipment
$97,028
Net assets without donor restrictions
$772,205
Gross receipts
$4,310,256
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2002
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 / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
CYNTHIA AMODEOCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
15$0$163,077$8,154
IAN BATESCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
15$0$134,324$6,473
MYRA RICHARDSPROGRAM DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$105,846$0$5,292
SALLY MACNICHOLCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
CECILIA M GASTONVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
CORINNA KWOK WONGTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
PATRICIA CHOISECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
EMILY BELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0
LENORE NEIERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
CYNTHIA AMODEOCHIEF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
15$0$160,924$39,437
IAN BATESCHIEF FISCAL OFFICER
Officer
15$0$122,751$20,000
MYRA RICARDPROGRAM DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$100,755$0$36,946
SALLY MACNICHOLCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
CECILIA M GASTONVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
CORINNA KWOK WONGTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
PATRICIA CHOISECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
EMILY BELLMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0
LENORE NEIERMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
PAUL B FEUERSTEINCONSULTANT & FORMER CEO
Officer
15$0$197,716$39,842
CYNTHIA AMODEOCPO THROUGH 12/22 CEO EFFECTIVE 1/23
Officer
15$0$110,553$33,041
MYRA RICARDPROGRAM DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$103,141$0$16,297
YUEQIN LICFO THROUGH JULY 2022
Officer
20$0$77,685$25,460
IAN HYLAND BATESCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
20$0$52,015$5,209
SALLY MACNICHOLCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
CECILIA M GASTONVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
CORINNA KWOK WONGTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
PATRICIA CHOISECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
EMILY BELLMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0
LENORE NEIERMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
637 EAST 138 STREET, BRONX, NY 10454-2785
In care of
% PAUL B FEUERSTEIN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CYNTHIA AMODEO, 637 EAST 138 STREET, BRONX, NY 10454
Signed the 990
CYNTHIA AMODEO, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Phone
(929) 955-4511
Return prepared by
EISNER ADVISORY GROUP LLC

Mission

FREEDOM HOUSE IS A FULLY ACCESSIBLE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS SHELTER FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. FREEDOM HOUSE OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES INCLUDING THE SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS SHELTER - SEE SCHEDULE OFREEDOM HOUSE:AS A RESULT OF THE COVID-19 FREEDOM HOUSE PROVIDES SERVICES IN A HYBRID MODEL (I.E. BOTH IN PERSON AND VIRTUALLY). SERVICES INCLUDE; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT GROUPS, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, HOUSING AND ENTITLEMENTS, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, MEDICAL, AND PSYCHIATRY CONSULTATION. FREEDOM HOUSE OFFERS LIMITED CHILD CARE SERVICES INCLUDING AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, HOMEWORK HELP, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND RESPITE SERVICES.AS A CRISIS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER WE EMPHASIZE SAFETY PLANNING IN THE AREAS OF COMMUNITY TRAVEL, FINANCES, ELECTRONICS, RELATIONSHIPS, AND LOCATIONS. DURING THE AMOUNT OF TIME FAMILIES/INDIVIDUALS ARE WITH US LESS THAN 5% DISCLOSE OUR LOCATION. THE REST ARE PROVIDED ON-GOINGDISCUSSION ON HOW TO LIVE A SAFE AND HEALTHIER LIFE SO THAT THEY DO NOT END UP IN A VIOLENT RELATIONSHIP AGAIN. INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING ARE PROVIDED BY SOCIAL WORKERS TO BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN. ADVOCACY AND ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED BY THE HOUSING AND ENTITLEMENTS DEPARTMENT WHICH INCLUDES DISCUSSIONS ON FINANCES SUCH AS CHECKING AND ESTABLISHING CREDIT REPORTS BOTH INDIVIDUALLY, IN GROUPS AND BY OUTSIDE RESOURCES. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY INTERNS ASSIST APPROXIMATELY 50% OF RESIDENTS WITH MONEY MANAGEMENT, COMMUNITY TRAVEL, HOME MANAGEMENT, RESUMES, SELF-ESTEEM BUILDING, AND STRESS MANAGEMENT THROUGH GROUPS ANDINDIVIDUAL SESSIONS. RESIDENTS ARE REFERRED TO VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.FREEDOM HOUSE CONTINUES TO WORK WITH BARRIER FREE LIVING SECRET GARDEN PROGRAM REFERRING RESIDENTS FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT COUNSELING, LEGAL SERVICES (FAMILY LAW), WHEN LEAVING FREEDOM HOUSE FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT AND WORKING WITH THE D/DEAF POPULATION WHO ARE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. FREEDOM HOUSE ALSO REFERS RESIDENTS TO BARRIER FREE LIVING APARTMENTS WHEN UNITS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY.
    Expenses $3,007,838

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
54-2082237
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Exempt since
2004
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P124)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,680,240
Income (IRS master file)
$4,310,256

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$4,310,256$3,645,946$3,680,240IRS
990June 2024$3,852,135$3,603,960$1,689,523IRS
990June 2023$3,884,050$3,597,644$1,690,141XML
990June 2022$3,630,786$3,567,615$1,593,387IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––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 54-2082237).

Questions about BARRIER FREE LIVING HOLDING INC

What is the EIN of BARRIER FREE LIVING HOLDING INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BARRIER FREE LIVING HOLDING INC is 54-2082237.
Is BARRIER FREE LIVING HOLDING INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
Which annual return does BARRIER FREE LIVING HOLDING 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 BARRIER FREE LIVING HOLDING 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 BARRIER FREE LIVING HOLDING 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 BARRIER FREE LIVING HOLDING INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CYNTHIA AMODEO.
Who are the officers and directors of BARRIER FREE LIVING HOLDING INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BARRIER FREE LIVING HOLDING INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,310,256, expenses of $3,645,946 and total assets of $3,680,240 at year end.

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