United Cerebral Palsy Association Of Niagara County Inc, operating under the name Empower, is located in Niagara Falls, NY. The organization was established in 1959. According to its NTEE Classification (G20) the organization is classified as: Birth Defects & Genetic Diseases, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Empower employed 449 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Empower is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Empower generated $16.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.6% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE WE SERVE TO LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS - PROVIDE HOUSING AND MAINTENANCE TO PARTICIPANTS WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED THE ABILITY TO FUNCTION INDEPENDENTLY ON A LIMITED BASIS. INCLUDES HOUSING OPTIONS THROUGHOUT NIAGARA COUNTY, AS WELL AS SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS IN PRIVATE HOMES.
EDUCATION PROGRAMS - PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PRESCHOOL FOR CHILDREN AGES BIRTH THROUGH FIVE YEARS OLD WITH ALL TYPES OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. EVALUATIONS ARE OFFERED AND INCLUDE EDUCATION BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT, SPEECH, OCCUPATIONAL AND PHYSICAL THERAPY.
VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS - PROVIDES JOBS TO PARTICIPANTS AND SERVICES ESSENTIAL TO IMPROVING THE SELF-IMAGE, QUALITY OF LIFE AND INDEPENDENCE OF EACH PARTICIPANT. ELIGIBLE ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES ARE OFFERED SEVERAL OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET THEIR PERSONAL AND VOCATIONAL GOALS. SERVICES INCLUDE WORK SKILLS TRAINING AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COMMUNITY.
CLINICAL SERVICES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jeffrey Paterson Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 33 | $133,439 |
Diane Baehre Director Of Program Operat | Officer | 33 | $86,026 |
Rita M Tweedie Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 33 | $83,872 |
Thomas J Caserta ESQ President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Patricia Wrobel 1st Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Stanley Fera Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
C T Young Mechanical Services Mechanical Services | 12/30/18 | $159,943 |
Pls Iii Llc Transportation Services | 12/30/18 | $117,555 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $23,960 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,760,100 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $70,191 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,854,251 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $13,739,808 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $49,400 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $14,214 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $15,973,822 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $322,391 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $322,391 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $8,494,486 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $247,774 |
Other employee benefits | $1,158,666 |
Payroll taxes | $641,279 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $370,464 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $507,908 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $390,149 |
Travel | $48,187 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,736 |
Interest | $70,941 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $152,991 |
Insurance | $168,289 |
All other expenses | $80,422 |
Total functional expenses | $13,625,302 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,620,840 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,285,735 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $6,454 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $107,565 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,379,557 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $137,850 |
Total assets | $4,538,001 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $782,961 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $169,002 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $258,005 |
Total liabilities | $1,209,968 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,328,033 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,538,001 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that United Cerebral Palsy Association Of Niagara County Inc has recieved totaling $24,013.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: EMPOWERING CHILDREN TO COPE WITH ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES; OPENING THE DOOR TO RESPITE IN NIAGARA COUNTY | $14,000 |
Grigg Lewis Foundation Inc Lockport, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $13 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
United Cerebral Palsy Association Of Greater Suffolk Inc Hauppauge, NY | $39,831,296 | $49,482,663 |
New Jersey Institute For Disabilities Inc Edison, NJ | $27,487,880 | $40,761,204 |
United Cerebral Palsy Of Cental Pennsylvania Inc Camp Hill, PA | $23,326,722 | $39,610,119 |
United Cerebral Palsy Association Of Nassau County Inc Roosevelt, NY | $29,125,772 | $39,914,178 |
Cerebral Palsy Of North Jersey Inc Livingston, NJ | $20,638,795 | $38,220,966 |
United Cerebral Palsy Of Queens Jamaica, NY | $21,409,669 | $30,225,069 |
Children And Adult Disability And Educational Services Swarthmore, PA | $30,621,281 | $35,402,318 |
Ladacin Network Inc Wanamassa, NJ | $18,550,993 | $28,683,732 |
United Cerebral Palsy Association Of The North Country Inc Canton, NY | $24,646,021 | $25,661,057 |
Cerebral Palsy Of Westchester Inc Rye Brook, NY | $30,519,949 | $26,619,533 |
Enable Inc Princeton, NJ | $15,406,135 | $22,111,061 |
Blossom Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | $11,542,334 | $13,231,911 |