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Nonprofit · EIN 84-3731815

WINTERS CENTER FOR AUTISM INC

Tax-exempt · WEST BABYLON, NY 11704

Financials

$1.7M$1.4M2023$4.3M$1.8M2024$1.8M$2.1M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WINTERS CENTER FOR AUTISM INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$1,833,941$2,054,068-$220,127$6,299,247$220,897$6,078,350
December 31, 2024990$4,340,547$1,832,480$2,508,067$6,540,166$241,689$6,298,477
December 31, 2023990$1,687,148$1,432,195$254,953$4,024,878$234,468$3,790,410
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$236,573
Program service revenue
$1,042,186
Investment income
$200,607
Net income from fundraising events
$252,924
Other revenue
$354,575

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$29,649
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$195,000
Other salaries and wages
$761,803
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,136,704
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$47,600
Occupancy
$64,955
Travel
$7,950
Depreciation
$333,749
Program services (functional)
$1,508,406
Management and general (functional)
$358,388
Fundraising (functional)
$187,274

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$6,540,166
Total assets, end of year
$6,299,247
Total liabilities, end of year
$220,897
Net assets, end of year
$6,078,350
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,948,830
Publicly traded securities
$2,563,114
Net assets without donor restrictions
$6,038,766
Net assets with donor restrictions
$39,584
Gross receipts
$2,110,403
Employees
35
Volunteers
1
Year formed
2019
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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CHRISTINE PONZIOEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$186,750$8,250
PATRICK WINTERSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SEAN WINTERSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
WILL FLOWERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
PETER ARMSTRONG EGANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
WILLIAM SHINEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STEPHEN SOUCYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PATRICK FAZIOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CHRISTINE PONZIOEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$180,000$8,750
PATRICK WINTERSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SEAN WINTERSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
WILL FLOWERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
PETER ARMSTRONG EGANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
WILLIAM SHINEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STEPHEN SOUCYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PATRICK FAZIOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CHRISTINE PONZIOEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$185,000$9,250
PATRICK WINTERSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SEAN WINTERSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
WILL FLOWERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
PETER ARMSTRONG EGANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
WILLIAM SHINEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STEVEN SOUCYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
92 MAHAN ST, WEST BABYLON, NY 11704-1304
Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
120 NANCY STREET, WEST BABYLON NY 11704
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
PATRICK WINTERS, 92 MAHAN STREET, WEST BABYLON, NY 11704
Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
PATRICK WINTERS, 120 NANCY STREET, WEST BABYLON NY 11704
Signed the 990
CHRISTINE PONZIO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(631) 635-1169
Return prepared by
CERINI & ASSOCIATES LLP

Mission

THE CENTER IS A DYNAMIC PARTNERSHIP OF DEDICATED PEOPLE WORKING TOGETHER TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF ADULTS WITH AUTISM THROUGH JOB CREATION, TRAINING AND PLACEMENT TO ADDRESS THE EXCESSIVE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE AMONG PEOPLE WITH AUTISM.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE CENTER IS A DYNAMIC PARTNERSHIP OF DEDICATED PEOPLE WORKING TOGETHER TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF ADULTS WITH AUTISM THROUGH JOB CREATION, TRAINING AND PLACEMENT TO ADDRESS THE EXCESSIVE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE AMONG PEOPLE WITH AUTISM. ALTHOUGH THERE ARE MANY PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE EXCELLENT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS, THERE IS A HUGE GAP IN THE NUMBER OF SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS WITH AUTISM. THE WINTERS CENTER FOR AUTISM ADDRESSES THAT NEED BY IDENTIFYING SKILLS AND TALENTS OF OUR PARTICIPANTS AND MATCHING THEM WITH BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS OPEN TO CREATING JOBS FOR CAPABLE AND TRAINED EMPLOYEES; CREATING A KINDER AND MORE INCLUSIVE LONG ISLAND COMMUNITY. THE CENTER ALSO PROVIDES FITNESS, RECREATION, AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS TO ASSIST PARTICIPANTS IN ACHIEVING THEIR GOALS. TO DATE, 172 TRAINEES HAVE PURSUED THEIR EMPLOYMENT GOALS WITH 140 PEOPLE RECEIVING A PAYCHECK EACH WEEK AND AN ADDITIONAL 32 PEOPLE VOULUNTEERING WEEKLY AT VARIOUS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. WINTERS CENTER FOR AUTISM HAS ESTABLISHED 77 EMPLOYER PARTNERSHIPS THROUGHOUT NASSAU AND SUFFOLK COUNTIES AND WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH LOCAL UNIVERSITIES, LABOR DEPARTMENTS AND NONPROFITS TO PROVIDE A ROBUST TRAINING EXPERIENCE TO TRANSITION PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS.
    Expenses $1,508,406 · revenue $1,042,186

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
84-3731815
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
2020
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$6,299,247
Income (IRS master file)
$2,110,403

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$1,833,941$2,054,068$6,299,247XML
990December 2024$4,340,547$1,832,480$6,540,166IRS
990December 2023$1,687,148$1,432,195$4,024,878XML
990December 2022$2,687,443$1,036,602$3,755,471IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2019
Officer: PATRICK WINTERS
December 31, 2019≤ $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 84-3731815).

Questions about WINTERS CENTER FOR AUTISM INC

What is the EIN of WINTERS CENTER FOR AUTISM INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WINTERS CENTER FOR AUTISM INC is 84-3731815.
Is WINTERS CENTER FOR AUTISM INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to WINTERS CENTER FOR AUTISM INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WINTERS CENTER FOR AUTISM 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 WINTERS CENTER FOR AUTISM INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did WINTERS CENTER FOR AUTISM INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of WINTERS CENTER FOR AUTISM INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names PATRICK WINTERS.
Who are the officers and directors of WINTERS CENTER FOR AUTISM INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $186,750 (CHRISTINE PONZIO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does WINTERS CENTER FOR AUTISM INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,833,941, expenses of $2,054,068 and total assets of $6,299,247 at year end.

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