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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: January 2025 Expires: January 2027

Center For Independence Of The Disabled In New York

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
Accreditation seal
(212) 674-2300
1010 Avenue of the Americas Rm 301
New York, NY, 10018-5494
https://www.cidny.org
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Center For Independence Of The Disabled In New York meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
The Center for Independence of the Disabled in New York's goal is to ensure full integration, independence and equal opportunity for all people with disabilities by removing barriers to the social, economic, cultural and civil life of the community.

Year, State Incorporated:
1978, NY

CIDNY assists with safety-net navigational concerns and provides peer counseling and independent living skill building. We provide this assistance relative to Medicaid, ADAP, pharmacy assistance, Medicare, HHC Options, the home and community-based waiver programs, managed long-term care, home health aides, personal care, durable medical equipment, and transitions in care, medical and other transportation. Our housing expertise extends to The Disability Rent Increase Exemption Program, The Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption Program, the New York City Housing Authority, supportive housing, group homes, adult homes, temporary shelters, housing modification programs, housing search strategies, eviction prevention, accessibility issues, disputes with landlords, repairs, hoarding behaviors and payment plans for utilities. We work with families and students regarding educational success, post-secondary placement, vocational rehabilitation, financial support for college and vocational training. Our staff has the capacity to work with Social Security beneficiaries who are seeking employment and we are the ombudsprogram for individuals relying on the State's vocational rehabilitation program. We assist in application and problem-solving related to SSDI, SSI, TANF, We Care, SNAP, access to soup kitchens and food pantries and heating assistance. Our communications and education team provide workshops to help individuals build skills and train service providers, private corporations, and public agencies to work with people with disabilities in a literate manner. Our Advocacy and Public Policy division participates in State advisory bodies that work with policy makers to create program and policy solutions.

For the year ended June 30, 2025, Center For Independence Of The Disabled In New York's program expenses were:

Program services $7,670,839
Total Program Expenses $7,670,839

Chair of the Board
Sunita Dutta Esquire

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation

Board Size
14

Paid Staff Size
78

Method(s) Used:
Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 15.07%

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Center For Independence Of The Disabled In New York's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2025.

Source of Funds
Government contracts $8,506,662
Individual contributions $510,785
Fee income $106,739
Foundation and institutional grants $100,000
Interest income $35,768
In-kind contributions $20,000
Unrealized gain on investments $5,125
Total Income $9,285,079

Programs: 86% Fundraising: 1% Administrative: 13%

Total Income $9,285,079
Total expenses: $8,957,955
  Program expenses $7,670,839
  Fundraising expenses $95,037
  Administrative expenses $1,192,079
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $327,124
Beginning Net Assets $4,162,713
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $4,489,837
Total Liabilities $1,265,334
Total Assets $9,629,579

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