2026-08-24T11:11:00-05:00 2024-09-30 333303535 EFPR ADVISORY LLC 6390 MAIN STREET SUITE 200 WILLIAMSVILLE NY 14221 990 2023-10-01 222316065 WESTERN NEW YORK INDEPENDENT LIVING INC WEST 7168360822 3108 MAIN STREET BUFFALO NY 14214 STEPHANIE ORLANDO C.E.O (CURRENT) 7168360822 2026-08-24 1 0 DAVID A URBAN CPA P00630018 7166340700 2026-08-24 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X STEPHANIE ORLANDO 3108 MAIN STREET BUFFALO NY 14214 62350413 0 X WNYIL.ORG X 1980 NY WESTERN NEW YORK INDEPENDENT LIVING, INC., A FAMILY OF AGENCIES, IS A MULTI-CULTURAL, GRASSROOTS, PEER DIRECTED, CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF ASSISTANCE, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. 12 12 3161 10 0 0 7044610 6605077 51192496 50942592 388643 730666 40456 400631 58666205 58678966 0 0 0 0 47851999 53867993 0 0 0 17355456 6505014 65207455 60373007 -6541250 -1694041 22965463 22615752 4741581 5291628 18223882 17324124 X WESTERN NEW YORK INDEPENDENT LIVING, INC., A FAMILY OF AGENCIES, IS A MULTI-CULTURAL, GRASSROOTS, PEER DIRECTED, CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF ASSISTANCE, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. 0 0 49440870 50368997 SELF-DIRECTED HOME CARE: WESTERN NEW YORK INDEPENDENT LIVING, INC. (WNYIL) OPERATED STATEWIDE SELF-DIRECTED HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE CONSUMER DIRECTED PERSONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CDPAS), VETERANS DIRECTED CARE (VDC), AND EXPANDED IN-HOME SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY PROGRAM (EISEP). THESE PROGRAMS ENABLED OLDER ADULTS, VETERANS, AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO REMAIN SAFELY IN THEIR HOMES AND AVOID COSTLY INSTITUTIONAL CARE BY RECEIVING SUPPORTS IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE SETTING POSSIBLE. THROUGH SELF-DIRECTION, PARTICIPANTS EXERCISED CHOICE AND CONTROL OVER THEIR SERVICES, INCLUDING THE ABILITY TO RECRUIT, TRAIN, SCHEDULE, SUPERVISE, AND DISMISS THEIR OWN CARE STAFF. DURING THE YEAR, WNYIL SERVED 1,216 INDIVIDUALS, HELPING THEM MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE, DIGNITY, AND ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. 2784980 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: WNYIL PROVIDED A CONTINUUM OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE CHALLENGES IN ACHIEVING RECOVERY, STABILITY, AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION. SERVICES INCLUDED PEER SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, BENEFITS ADVISEMENT, HEALTH HOME CARE COORDINATION, INDEPENDENT CONSUMER ADVOCACY NETWORK (ICAN) OMBUDSMAN SERVICES, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, AND TRANSITION SERVICES ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS IN MOVING FROM INSTITUTIONAL CARE TO COMMUNITY-BASED LIVING. WNYIL ALSO OPERATED PEER-RUN RECOVERY AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE RENEWAL CENTER, WHICH PROVIDED CRISIS DIVERSION AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AVOID UNNECESSARY HOSPITALIZATION AND MAINTAIN COMMUNITY STABILITY. DURING THE YEAR, WNYIL SERVED 1,519 INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITIES. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS, WNYIL PROMOTED RECOVERY, SELF-DETERMINATION, AND IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS ACROSS WESTERN NEW YORK. 2383486 573595 INDEPENDENT LIVING: WNYIL PROVIDED CORE INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES, INCLUDING PEER COUNSELING, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINING, TRANSITION SERVICES FROM INSTITUTIONAL SETTINGS TO COMMUNITY-BASED LIVING, YOUTH TO ADULT TRANSITION SERVICES, INDIVIDUAL AND SYSTEMS ADVOCACY, AND INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES. WNYIL ALSO PROVIDED EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS, BENEFITS ADVISEMENT, AND APPLICATION ASSISTANCE TO HELP INDIVIDUALS ACCESS NEEDED RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES. DURING THE YEAR, WNYIL SERVED 6,715 INDIVIDUALS ACROSS 30 COUNTIES IN NEW YORK STATE, PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE, SELF-DETERMINATION, AND FULL COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. 2055983 3933 OTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE ACHIEVEMENTS - ERIE COUNTY DEPT. OF SOCIAL SERVICES CONTRACT ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING SERVICES FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE RECIPIENTS ENROLLED IN TREATMENT PROGRAMS), OFFICE OF PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (FULLY ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION, PRIVATE AND PUBLIC, FOR FAMILIES WITH INDIVIDUAL WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY LIVING WITH THEM), NYS DEPT. OF HEALTH - MONEY FOLLOWS THE PERSON (ASSIST PWD TRANSITION FROM INSTITUTION TO COMMUNITY), NYS DOH AGED BLIND AND DISABLED CONTRACT TO OBTAIN MEDICAID/MEDICARE HEALTH COVERAGE, EMERGENCY SHELTER AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE AGREEMENTS, AND VARIOUS OTHER AGREEMENTS. 2055983 3933 56665319 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 22 0 1 3161 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 12 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 NY X KATIE MORREALE 7168360822 3108 MAIN STREET BUFFALO NY 14214 PAUL D BEAKMAN SR PRESIDENT 2.50 2.00 X X 0 0 0 RICHARD DREAD VICE PRESIDENT 1.50 2.00 X X 0 0 0 ANN L SCHERFF TREASURER 2.00 2.00 X X 0 0 0 SUE ANN SEHL SECRETARY 2.00 2.00 X X 0 0 0 SYREETA DEAN DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BARBARA GAETANO DIRECTOR 1.25 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOSEPH BALL DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LINDA MAKSON DIRECTOR 1.25 0.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL MAY DIRECTOR 0.75 0.00 X 0 0 0 BOBBIE JO MEYER DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CHARLES NELLIS DIRECTOR 1.25 0.50 X 0 0 0 JOHN SCHAPPACHER DIRECTOR 1.25 0.00 X 0 0 0 DOUGLAS J USIAK C.E.O. 40.00 2.00 X 231307 0 9600 STEPHANIE ORLANDO C.O.O. 40.00 2.00 X 99964 0 3192 SARA CARELLA C.F.O. (FORMER) 40.00 2.00 X 124428 0 3304 NAKIEA COOK C.F.O. (CURRENT) 40.00 2.00 X 0 0 0 455699 0 16096 2 0 1 0 0 869 6010261 593947 6605077 CONSUMER DIRECTED PERSONAL ASSIST 624100 50368997 50368997 FEES FOR SERVICES 624100 573595 573595 50942592 649420 649420 843 843 3751348 3670102 81246 81246 81246 24588 1345 23243 23243 MISCELLANEOUS 900099 372612 372612 CONSUMER REIMBURSEMENT 624100 3933 3933 376545 58678966 50946525 0 1127364 455699 453185 2514 45502004 45250959 251045 161585 149773 11812 3497789 3242101 255688 4250916 3940174 310742 1191516 993169 198347 263033 139648 123385 922833 440552 482281 148490 88123 60367 160847 160847 FORGIVENESS OF DEBT 1421841 1421841 CDPAS GENERAL OPERATING 1374807 1374807 CONSUMER COSTS 351933 351933 HEALTH CARE ASSESSMENT 185666 185666 484048 55229 428819 60373007 56665319 3707688 0 7448344 13415525 2665650 1834519 4454140 65699 4740 455323 3812914 3123076 843656 689838 4632244 4586665 9662 2907027 1568183 22965463 22615752 2935960 4097326 117856 1687765 1194302 4741581 5291628 X 18223882 17324124 18223882 17324124 22965463 22615752 -1694041 777366 16917 0 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 7276471 6362963 7696306 7036989 6605077 34977806 7276471 6362963 7696306 7036989 6605077 34977806 34977806 44504 50582 160009 656648 650263 1562006 24685 26856 22165 33443 376545 483694 37023506 228111667 0.94470 0.96940 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 2596583 1953829 642754 1199131 1169247 29884 17200 17200 689838 DUE FROM RELATED PARTY 363881 RIGHT OF USE ASSET 1194302 SECURITY DEPOSITS 10000 1568183 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY 1194302 1194302 X 59456332 777366 777366 58678966 0 58678966 60373007 0 60373007 0 60373007 PART X, LINE 2: THE CORPORATION IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (THE CODE); THEREFORE, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES IS REFLECTED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE CORPORATION HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS A PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION THAT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION UNDER SECTION 509(A) OF THE CODE. THE CORPORATION PRESENTLY DISCLOSES OR RECOGNIZES INCOME TAX POSITIONS BASED ON MANAGEMENT'S ESTIMATE OF WHETHER IT IS REASONABLY POSSIBLE OR PROBABLE THAT A LIABILITY HAS BEEN INCURRED FOR UNRECOGNIZED INCOME TAXES. MANAGEMENT HAS CONCLUDED THAT THE CORPORATION HAS TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT IN ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. U.S. FORMS 990 FILED BY THE CORPORATION ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES. DISABILITY PRIDE 14719 14719 3 9869 9869 1345 24588 24588 1345 1345 23243 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DOUGLAS J USIAK C.E.O. 231307 0 0 0 0 0 9600 0 0 0 240907 0 0 0 AMENDED FORM 990: THE ORIGINAL RETURN WAS PREPARED AND FILED USING PRELIMINARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION. THIS RETURN IS BEING AMENDED TO REFLECT THE INFORMATION AS REPORTED ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. CHANGES TO FORM 990 ARE AS FOLLOWS: AS ORIGINALLY FILED: AS AMENDED: PART I, LINE 8: 5,490,805 6,605,077 CONTRIBUTIONS PART I, LINE 9: 54,776,417 50,942,592 PROGRAM REVENUE PART I, LINE 10: 617,248 730,666 INVESTMENTS PART I, LINE 11: 176,577 400,631 OTHER REVENUE PART I, LINE 12: 61,061,047 58,678,966 TOTAL REVENUE PART I, LINE 15: 54,376,886 53,867,993 SALARIES PART I, LINE 17: 5,088,057 6,505,014 OTHER EXPENSES PART I, LINE 18: 59,464,943 60,373,007 TOTAL EXPENSES PART I, LINE 19: 1,596,104 (1,694,041) REV LESS EXP PART I, LINE 20: 29,174,634 22,615,752 TOTAL ASSETS PART I, LINE 21: 7,615,581 5,291,628 TOTAL LIAB. PART I, LINE 22: 21,559,053 17,324,124 NET ASSETS CHANGES TO EXPS: AS ORIGINALLY FILED: AS AMENDED: PART IX, LN 25, COL B: 55,266,689 56,665,319 PROGRAM EXP PART IX, LN 25, COL C: 4,198,254 3,707,688 MGMT & GENERAL CHANGES TO BALANCE SHEET, REVENUE AND EXPENSES ARE REFLECTED THROUGHOUT THE AMENDED RETURNS AND SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B TAX PREPARER REVIEWED FORM 990 AND SUPPORTING SCHEDULES WITH AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE BEFORE FILING TAX RETURN. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE WNYIL, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONDUCTS THE ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE CEO. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: NO CHANGES HAVE TAKEN PLACE DURING THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024. NIAGARA FRONTIER RADIO READING SERVICE INC 1199 HARLEM ROAD BUFFALO NY 14227 161272790 RADIO READING SERVICES TO THE BLIND NY 501(C)(3) LINE 7 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0