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United Cerebral Palsy of New York City

Also known as Adapt Community Network Inc.

New York, NY · EIN 13-5654532 · 501(c)(3) · Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Latest filing: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 (tax year 2024) · View the filing · Correct or respond

United Cerebral Palsy of New York City reported $242.7 million in revenue and $247.2 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $87.01 went to program services, $12.84 to management and general costs and $0.15 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 94.6% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $943,636 (CEO, ADAPT COMMUNITY NETWORK (THRU 11/24)). 150 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 12% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.

Where $100 of spending went

The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $247M

For context, the median across 314 covered diseases, disorders & medical disciplines charities: $88.73 programs, $10.89 management, $0.38 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).

Where $100 of revenue came from

The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $243M

The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades

FY2025 filing. Median across 314 covered charities in this category, from their latest filings.
MeasureFY2025Median
Program services
Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A)
87.0%86.7%
Management & general
Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A)
12.8%10.6%
Fundraising
Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A)
0.1%0.4%
Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions
Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h
$0.06$0.03
Contributions & grants share of revenue
Part VIII 1h ÷ 12
2.5%24.7%
Government grants share of revenue
Part VIII 1e ÷ 12
0.0%0.6%
Program service revenue share
Part VIII 2g ÷ 12
94.6%59.5%
Highest reported compensation
Part VII-A, columns D–F
$943,636$391,657
Highest compensation as share of expenses
Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A)
0.38%1.45%
People paid over $100,000
Part VII, line 2
15010
Net assets, in months of expenses
Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses
0.17.6
Independent voting board members
Part VI 1a–1b
13 of 13100.0%

A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.

What the money paid for, in its own words

FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expense
$87M expenses · 40.3% of program spending · revenue $108M

Residential services - adapt provides multiple residential options, including intermediate care facilities, individualized residential alternatives, and supportive apartments, ensuring people have a home of their choice so they can lead the lives they envision for themselves. These residential opportunities are authorized and regulated by the nys office for people with developmental disabilities. Services range from support 24 hours per day to several hours per week, depending on the needs, interests, and areas of support each person requires. These services enable individuals to live in…

$74M expenses · 34.3% of program spending · revenue $71M

Education - adapt community network delivers high-quality early childhood and school-age special education services that promote person-centered learning, inclusion, and positive long-term outcomes for children and young adults with disabilities across New York City. Services support individuals from age 2 years, 9 months through 22 years and are approved and regulated by the New York state education department (nysed) in partnership with the New York City department of education (nyc doe). Preschool services include both special class and integrated education options, designed to support…

$52M expenses · 24.0% of program spending · revenue $49M

Adult day services, including day habilitation and community habilitation, are provided to individuals aged 21 and older. These programs are licensed and regulated by the nys office for people with developmental disabilities. These services afford individuals the opportunity to participate in activities of their choice, developing skills in job training, socialization, art exploration, educational pursuits, music production, and other areas of focus that enable people to live self-directed, fulfilled lives

$2.9M all other programs (line 4d)

Highest reported compensation

FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here
RoleFrom this orgFrom related orgsOtherTotal
CEO, ADAPT COMMUNITY NETWORK (THRU 11/24)
Officer, 35.0 hrs/week
$890,498$0$53,138$943,636
CEO eff. 1/2025/Chief Operating Officer
Officer, 35.0 hrs/week
$357,063$0$56,496$413,559
SENIOR ADVISOR TO CEO
Highest compensated employee, 35.0 hrs/week
$331,307$0$71,195$402,502
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Key employee, 35.0 hrs/week
$316,895$0$71,580$388,475
CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
Highest compensated employee, 35.0 hrs/week
$266,623$0$54,092$320,715
CFO, ADAPT COMMUNITY NETWORK
Officer, 35.0 hrs/week
$277,469$0$11,965$289,434
CHIEF QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
Highest compensated employee, 35.0 hrs/week
$240,755$0$43,217$283,972
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
Highest compensated employee, 35.0 hrs/week
$224,404$0$43,721$268,125

150 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from United Cerebral Palsy of New York City (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $2.3M (Part IX, line 5).

6 years of filings

Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linked
RevenueExpenses
$0$100M$200M$300M$400MFY2020FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025$243M$247M
FilingRevenueExpensesProgramsNet assetsTop pay
FY2025 ⓘ$243M$247M87.0%$1.7M$943,636
FY2024 ⓘ$230M$235M86.9%$17M$610,450
FY2023 ⓘ$222M$219M87.2%$21M$577,790
FY2022 ⓘ$191M$203M87.2%$18M$603,048
FY2021 ⓘ$186M$190M87.4%$31M$590,715
FY2020 ⓘ$216M$213M88.4%$23M$571,154

Governance answers, as filed

FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means
  • Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b13 · 13 independent
  • Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
  • Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
  • Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
  • Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
  • Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
  • Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
  • Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
  • Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
  • Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
  • Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
  • Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
  • Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
  • Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
  • Employees Part I, line 52,666
  • Volunteers Part I, line 6232

Largest outside contractors

FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only
THE EXECUSEARCH GROUP INC
Contracted clinical services
$1,986,921
LOGAN STAFFING SOLUTIONS
Contracted clinical services
$1,756,952
NYC HEALTHCARE STAFFING
Contracted clinical services
$1,636,174
BEACON THERAPY SERVICES LLC
Contracted clinical services
$854,231
BOND HEALTH STAFFING LLC
Contracted clinical services
$807,588

Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 28 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.

Private foundation grants it received

7 private foundations reported grants to United Cerebral Palsy of New York City totaling $81,651 on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.

Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.

Correct a figure or respond

Every number above is copied from United Cerebral Palsy of New York City's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for United Cerebral Palsy of New York City, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.

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Questions people ask

How much of United Cerebral Palsy of New York City's spending goes to programs?

In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, United Cerebral Palsy of New York City reported that 87.0% of its $247.2 million in expenses went to program services, 12.8% to management and general and 0.1% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).

How much does United Cerebral Palsy of New York City pay its top executive?

The largest total compensation United Cerebral Palsy of New York City reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $943,636, for the role of CEO, ADAPT COMMUNITY NETWORK (THRU 11/24) (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).

Where does United Cerebral Palsy of New York City get its money?

Of $242.7 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 2.5% came from contributions and grants and 94.6% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).

Is United Cerebral Palsy of New York City a registered charity?

The IRS lists EIN 13-5654532 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.

Sources

  • FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202621359349301842 · read the filing
  • FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202501359349315535 · read the filing
  • FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202441359349302259 · read the filing
  • FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202341309349304694 · read the filing
  • FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202211319349303781 · read the filing
  • FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202131349349302558 · read the filing

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