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Kelberman Center

Utica, NY · EIN 55-0901293 · 501(c)(3) · Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Latest filing: Form 990 for calendar year 2024 (tax year 2024) · View the filing · Correct or respond

Kelberman Center reported $16.3 million in revenue and $16.7 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $83.67 went to program services, $15.33 to management and general costs and $1.00 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 93.8% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $181,365 (CEO). 2 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 49% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.

Where $100 of spending went

Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $17M

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

Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $16M

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

2024 filing. Median across 314 covered charities in this category, from their latest filings.
Measure2024Median
Program services
Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A)
83.7%86.7%
Management & general
Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A)
15.3%10.6%
Fundraising
Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A)
1.0%0.4%
Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions
Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h
$0.20$0.03
Contributions & grants share of revenue
Part VIII 1h ÷ 12
5.1%24.7%
Government grants share of revenue
Part VIII 1e ÷ 12
0.0%0.6%
Program service revenue share
Part VIII 2g ÷ 12
93.8%59.5%
Highest reported compensation
Part VII-A, columns D–F
$181,365$391,657
Highest compensation as share of expenses
Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A)
1.09%1.45%
People paid over $100,000
Part VII, line 2
210
Net assets, in months of expenses
Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses
1.17.6
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

2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expense
$4.5M expenses · 32.2% of program spending · revenue $6.3M

Individualized residential alternative (ira): this residential program focuses on individualized services that promote independence. Adults living in the ira focus on building and enhancing skills for everyday living such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, hygiene, etc. Individuals also have the opportunity to be involved in community volunteer work and/or supportive employment opportunities, as well as increased recreation opportunities in the community. 29 individuals were served during 2024

$2.3M expenses · 16.3% of program spending · revenue $2.7M

The promise program: a full-day educational program for preschool children who are typically between 3 and 5 years old. This program incorporates educational services, intensive therapy, and family support for children who demonstrate characteristics related to autism spectrum disorder. The program goal is to promote language development, social skills and academic knowledge in preparation for their transition to elementary school. During 2024; kelberman served 74 participants throughout 8 counties

$2.9M expenses · 20.8% of program spending · revenue $3.5M

Self direction is a program designed to help people with independent living skills at home and in the community. A trained autism mentor assists with skill development that enhances independent living. For many people, this can include social skills, travel and transportation, leisure and recreational skills, and developing appropriate behavior at home and in the community. Autism mentors are Kelberman Center staff who is hired to provide support and education in learning life skills. The autism mentor is supported by a professional team who specialize in autism services and can assist with…

$4.3M all other programs (line 4d)

Highest reported compensation

2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here
RoleFrom this orgFrom related orgsOtherTotal
CEO
Officer, 40.00 hrs/week
$170,162$0$11,203$181,365
CFO
Officer, 39.00 hrs/week
$146,000$0$10,150$156,150

2 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Kelberman Center (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $338K (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$5.0M$10M$15M$20M201920202021202220232024$16M$17M
FilingRevenueExpensesProgramsNet assetsTop pay
2024 ⓘ$16M$17M83.7%$1.6M$181,365
2023 ⓘ$15M$16M80.2%$2.0M$156,431
2022 ⓘ$16M$16M83.9%$2.8M$166,558
2021 ⓘ$14M$14M88.2%$3.4M$153,259
2020 ⓘ$12M$11M88.7%$2.7M$123,174
2019 ⓘ$11M$11M88.3%$1.8M$332,254

Governance answers, as filed

2024 · 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 4No
  • 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 5501
  • Volunteers Part I, line 613

Private foundation grants it received

7 private foundations reported grants to Kelberman Center totaling $136K 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 Kelberman Center's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for Kelberman Center, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.

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Questions people ask

How much of Kelberman Center's spending goes to programs?

In calendar year 2024, Kelberman Center reported that 83.7% of its $16.7 million in expenses went to program services, 15.3% to management and general and 1.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).

How much does Kelberman Center pay its top executive?

The largest total compensation Kelberman Center reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $181,365, for the role of CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).

Where does Kelberman Center get its money?

Of $16.3 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 5.1% came from contributions and grants and 93.8% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).

Is Kelberman Center a registered charity?

The IRS lists EIN 55-0901293 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

  • 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202512389349300216 · read the filing
  • 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202423139349303012 · read the filing
  • 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202303179349309600 · read the filing
  • 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202223189349303897 · read the filing
  • 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202132799349301408 · read the filing
  • 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202022389349301312 · read the filing

All filings for EIN 55-0901293: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.