CAREERS Support Solutions, Inc.
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
CAREERS Support Solutions, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
CAREERS Support Solutions is a private not-for-profit organization that finds productive employment for individuals with learning, intellectual, developmental, psychiatric and/or physical disabilities throughout Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess Counties, NY. The organization's job placement services include: assessment of skills and job preferences, resume and cover letter preparation; development of pre-employment skills; internship development; internship placement; on-the-job training; job coaching and ongoing support services. CAREERS' fundamental goal is to assist its clients in achieving the satisfaction of sustained, gainful employment within their communities. In addition, the organization provides speakers for schools, community groups, and businesses on the benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities, and distributes newsletters regularly highlighting the achievements of their clients and thanking donors.
Year, State Incorporated:
1987, NY
CAREERS Support Solutions is dedicated to assisting individuals with disabilities in finding sustained, gainful employment within their communities. The organization's job placement services include: assessment of skills and job preferences, resume writing instruction, interview preparation, matching clients with potential employers and on-the-job training. In addition, the organization provides speakers for schools, community groups, and businesses on the benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities, and publishes a quarterly newsletter highlighting the achievements of their clients. All services are free to clients, their families and employers.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, CAREERS Support Solutions, Inc.'s program expenses were:
| Programs | $1,261,939 |
| Total Program Expenses | $1,261,939 |
Chief Executive
Christina Cornish-Laura, Executive Director
Compensation*
$182,561
Chair of the Board
Lauren Enea, Attorney
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP
Board Size
5
Paid Staff Size
20
* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Membership appeals, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
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 CAREERS Support Solutions, Inc.'s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Adult Career and Continuing Education Services | $489,125 |
| Medicaid | $382,107 |
| Westchester County Dept of Community Mental Health | $155,766 |
| Fundraising | $124,544 |
| High School Transition Program | $120,446 |
| Other Grants | $106,100 |
| Investment Return | $75,252 |
| Putnam County Dept of Mental Health | $14,268 |
| NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilties | $11,727 |
| Dutchess County Dept of Behavior Community Health | $5,649 |
| Total Income | $1,484,984 |
Programs: 86% Fundraising: 2% Administrative: 12%
| Total Income | $1,484,984 |
| Total expenses: | $1,470,896 |
| Program expenses | $1,261,939 |
| Fundraising expenses | $31,440 |
| Administrative expenses | $177,517 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $14,088 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $523,682 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $537,770 |
| Total Liabilities | $423,212 |
| Total Assets | $960,982 |
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