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Nonprofit · EIN 16-0975994

NORTHPOINTE COUNCIL INC

Tax-exempt · NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14301

Financials

$7.3M$7M2023$8.9M$8.1M2024$10.9M$8.9M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NORTHPOINTE COUNCIL INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$10,879,007$8,925,096$1,953,911$7,887,337$3,330,058$4,557,279
December 31, 2024990$8,854,361$8,134,054$720,307$6,094,306$3,490,938$2,603,368
December 31, 2023990$7,307,298$7,044,306$262,992$5,115,994$3,232,933$1,883,061
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$5,456,923
of which government grants
$5,402,319
Program service revenue
$5,281,323
Investment income
$18,506
Other revenue
$122,255

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$306,890
Other salaries and wages
$4,938,547
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$6,200,765
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$11,288
Occupancy
$279,206
Travel
$27,867
Depreciation
$142,398
Program services (functional)
$7,826,395
Management and general (functional)
$1,098,701

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$6,094,306
Total assets, end of year
$7,887,337
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,330,058
Net assets, end of year
$4,557,279
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,366,471
Net assets without donor restrictions
$4,557,279
Gross receipts
$10,879,007
Employees
115
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1970
State of legal domicile
NY

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DR THOMAS ARTIMPHYSICIAN
Highest-paid employee
35$210,755$41,431
KRISTI YERGERCEO
Officer
35$145,254$20,731
MARLON THORNTONVP RESIDENTIAL CLINIC
Highest-paid employee
35$121,826$17,885
CARRIE CLARECOO
Officer
35$119,325$17,481
JOHN REDMONDNURSE PRACTITIONER
Highest-paid employee
35$119,721$9,159
LAURIE HALLCFO
Officer
13$42,311$6,199
DENNIS P MICHAELSCHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CHRISTOPHER BARRICKINTERIM VICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JAMES NILANDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JOSEPH SBARBATISECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DR MIGUEL A ANTONETTIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRISTOPHER J CARLINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DANIEL H JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
VICKI A LANDESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JAMIE LATKOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
6 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
FRAN MASICBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
STEPHEN MCANDREWBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHARLES A WALKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DENNIS DEMMINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DONALD G ARMSTRONGEMERITUS
Trustee or director
1$0
WALTER D GARROWEMERITUS
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 23 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DR THOMAS ARTIMPHYSICIAN
Highest-paid employee
35$275,465$28,924
KRISTI YERGERCEO
Officer
35$155,811$10,467
CARRIE CLARECHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Officer
35$133,956$9,363
SHERYL URCZYKREGISTERED NURSE
Highest-paid employee
35$113,803$12,691
MARLON THORNTONVP RESIDENTIAL CLINIC
Officer
35$110,849$7,784
LAURIE HALLCFO (CURRENT)
Officer
35$36,072$2,511
JESSICA TEMPESTCFO (THROUGH 3/15/2024)
Officer
35$24,337$0
DENNIS P MICHAELSCHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KELLEY A SWANNVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DONALD G ARMSTRONGSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JAMES NILANDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DR MIGUEL A ANTONETTIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRISTOPHER BARRICKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JUSTIN BIRMINGHAMBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRISTOPHER J CARLINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
WALTER D GARROWBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DANIEL H JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
VICKI A LANDESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JAMIE LATKOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
FRAN MASICBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STEPHEN MCANDREWBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOSEPH SBARBATIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHARLES A WALKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 20 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DR THOMAS ARTIMPHYSICIAN
Highest-paid employee
35$257,467$26,374
KRISTI YERGERCEO
Officer
35$128,288$8,769
CARRIE CLARECHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Officer
35$112,632$7,674
LAURIE HALLCFO
Officer
35$89,528$9,923
DENNIS P MICHAELSCHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KELLEY A SWANNVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DONALD G ARMSTRONGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JAMES NILANDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DR MIGUEL A ANTONETTIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRISTOPHER BARRICKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JUSTIN BRIMINGHAMBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DANIEL H JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
VICKI A LANDESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STEPHEN MCANDREWBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOSEPH SBARBATIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHARLES A WALKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRISTOPHER J CARLINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
WALTER D GARROWBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JAMIE LATKOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
FRAN MASICBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
800 MAIN STREET 2A, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14301-1156
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
KRISTI YERGER, 800 MAIN STREET 2A, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14301
Signed the 990
KRISTI YERGER, C.E.O.
Phone
(716) 282-1228
Return prepared by
EFPR ADVISORY LLC

Mission

HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATION INVOLVED IN EDUCATION, COUNSELING, PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF ALCOHOLISM AND OTHER CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE DEPENDENCIES IN CONJUNCTION PRIMARILY WITH NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF ADDICTION SERVICES AND SUPPORTS. (OASAS)

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • INPATIENT CRISIS CENTER (SEE SCHEDULE O):INPATIENT CRISIS CENTER - THE SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER CRISIS CENTER (FIRST STEP CENTER) IS A 24 BED RESIDENTIAL FACILITY CERTIFIED BY THE NYS OFFICE OF ADDICTION SERVICES AND SUPPORTS (OASAS). OPERATING 24/7, THE CENTER HAS SEVEN MEDICALLY SUPERVISED BEDS AND SEVENTEEN MEDICALLY MONITORED BEDS. UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF MEDICAL AND COUNSELING STAFF, THE PROGRAM OFFERS MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL DETOXIFICATION AND A SOBER ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH PEOPLE MAY SAFELY BEGIN THE PROCESS OF RECOVERY. THE CLIENTS SERVED BY THE PROGRAM ARE NOT IN NEED OF HOSPITALIZATION. THE CENTER PROVIDES A TEMPORARY SHORT TERM RESIDENCE FOR CLIENTS AWAITING REFERRAL TO THE NEXT LEVEL OF CARE AND SERVICES. WHILE IN THE PROGRAM, CLIENTS PARTICIPATE IN COUNSELING & THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES. FOR MANY, THIS PROGRAM IS THE POINT OF ENTRY INTO THE TREATMENT SYSTEM.
    Expenses $2,741,556 · revenue $1,414,383
  • COMPREHENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (SEE SCHEDULE O):COMPREHENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM - THE COUNCIL'S OUTPATIENT CLINICS PROVIDE INTERDISCIPLINARY TREATMENT TO INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES AFFECTED BY SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER & OTHER ADDICTIONS. THE CLINICS ARE LICENSED BY THE NYS OFFICE OF ADDICTION SERVICES AND SUPPORTS (OASAS). OUTPATIENT COUNSELING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY &/OR GROUP SETTINGS. THE GOALS OF TREATMENT ARE TO RESTORE HEALTHY FUNCTIONING & PROVIDE SKILLS NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN RECOVERY FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. ADOLESCENT OUTPATIENT COUNSELING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR YOUTH AGES 12-21 & THEIR FAMILIES. SERVICES ARE AGE-SPECIFIC, ADDRESSING DEVELOPMENTAL TASKS OF ADOLESCENCE AS PART OF THE RECOVERY PROCESS. SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING IS OFFERRED FOR PARENTS, INCLUDING SKILLS EDUCATION. FAMILY & COUPLES COUNSELING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES AFFECTED BY SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. ALL INDICATED MEDICALLY ASSISTED THERAPIES ARE AVAILABLE TO CLIENTS AGED 18 AND OLDER. METHADONE - THE CONCEPT OF THE METHADONE MAINTENANCE TREATMENT PROGRAM IS THAT CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY CAN BE SUCCESSFULLY TREATED THROUGH THE USE OF METHADONE WITHOUT THE CLIENT EXPERIENCING THE PAINFUL SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE TYPICAL OPIATE WITHDRAWAL. THIS ALLOWS THE CLIENT THE OPPORTUNITY TO FOCUS THEIR ATTENTION ON PURSUING POSITIVE DRUG FREE LIFESTYLE CHOICES.
    Expenses $3,451,036 · revenue $3,800,380
  • PREVENTION & EDUCATION (SEE SCHEDULE O):PREVENTION AND EDUCATION (P&E) - AN INTEGRAL PART OF NORTHPOINTE COUNCIL'S PREVENTION & EARLY INTERVENTION EFFORTS, THE PREVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE CHOICES REGARDING ALCOHOLISM & ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS, PARTICULARILY THAT THERE ARE PREVENTABLE & TREATABLE HEALTH ISSUES. THE GOALS OF THE PREVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAM ARE TO: 1. PROVIDE ACCURATE INFORMATION ABOUT ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUGS TO PREVENT SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. 2. PROMOTE SOCIAL COMPETANCIES & LIFE SKILLS. 3. SUPPORT ACTIVITIES THAT FOCUS ON CONSTRUCTIVE RECREATION RATHER THAN SUBSTANCE USE. 4. EDUCATE & TRAIN PROFESSIONALS WHO IMPACT THE BEHAVIORS OF OTHERS. 5. IDENTIFY AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE, INDIVIDUALS AT HIGH RISK & PROVIDE INTERVENTION SERVICES & REFERRALS. 6. INFLUENCE THE SOCIAL POLICIES & COMMUNITY NORMS REGARDING DRUG & ALCOHOL USE & ABUSE.
    Expenses $1,471,904 · revenue $775
  • IMPAIRED DRIVING PROGRAM (IDP) - THE IMPAIRED DRIVING PROGRAM IS OPERATED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES. THE PROGRAM IS AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR PERSONS CONVICTED OF DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED OR IMPAIRED. THE COURSE CONTENT FOCUSES UPON TRAFFIC SAFETY, IN ADDITION TO SOCIAL, MEDICAL AND LEGAL PROBLEMS CAUSED BY THE ABUSE OF ALCOHOL & OTHER DRUGS. ALL STUDENTS MUST ATTEND SEVEN WEEKLY CLASSROOM SESSIONS FOR A TOTAL OF SIXTEEN CONTACT HOURS. THE PROGRAM SEEKS TO PREVENT FUTURE INCIDENTS OF DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE BY IDENTIFYING INDIVIDUALS WITH POSSIBLE CHEMICAL ADDITIONS, AND PROVIDING EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES. ALL STUDENTS UNDERGO A SCREENING PROCESS THAT RESULTS IN SOME INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING A REFERRAL FOR FURTHER EVALUATION AND OR TREATMENT. INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING IDP CLASSES MAY SIGN UP FOR THE PROGRAM THROUGH A LOCAL DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES OFFICE. MOTORISTS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR A CONDITIONAL LICENSE UNTIL ENROLLED IN AN IMPAIRED DRIVING PROGRAM. ADDITIONALLY, LEGISLATION PASSED IN 2006 MANDATES PARTICIPATION IN A IDP FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO WISH TO PLEA BARGAIN TO A LESSER CHARGE.
    Expenses $37,350 · revenue $35,841
  • EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) - NORTHPOINTE COUNCIL'S EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HAS BEEN PROVIDING, CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELING TO THOUSANDS OF EMPLOYEES AT LOCAL BUSINESSES & OTHER ORGANIZATIONS SINCE 1975. THIS EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT INCLUDES FREE COUNSELING FOR THE EMPLOYEES & THEIR FAMILIES TO HELP THEM RESOLVE PROBLEMS THAT AFFECT THEIR PERSONAL LIVES OR PERFORMANCE ON THE JOB. IN ADDITION, THE PROGRAM OFFERS MANAGEMENT TRAINING & CONSULTATION TO FACILITATE RESOLUTION OF STAFF RELATED ISSUES. THE STAGGERING PACE OF CHANGE IN OUR SOCIETY AND THE UNPRECEDENTED NEED TO JUGGLE WORK AND FAMILY PLACES MANY PEOPLE UNDER TREMENDOUS STRESS. FOR SOME, THIS STRESS CONTRIBUTES TO POTENTIALLY SERIOUS PROBLEMS SUCH AS ABUSE, DEPRESSION & FAMILY CONFLICT. PERSONAL CRISIS OF THIS NATURE CAN SIGNIFICANTLY HINDER JOB PERFORMANCE. NORTHPOINT'S EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES SHORT-TERM COUNSELING, PREVENTIVE EDUCATION & REFERRAL SERVICES TO ASSIST OUR CLIENT COMPANY EMPLOYEES IN RESOLVING PERSONAL PROBLEMS BEFORE THE WORKPLACE BECOMES DISRUPTED & CAREERS ARE JEOPARDIZED.
    Expenses $74,370 · revenue $29,944
  • OTHER PROGRAMS - THE COUNCIL MAY ENGAGE IN OTHER PROGRAMS IN SERVICE TOTHOSE AFFECTED BY SUBSTANCE ABUSE.
    Expenses $50,179

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
16-0975994
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
School
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1971
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$7,887,337
Income (IRS master file)
$10,879,007

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$10,879,007$8,925,096$7,887,337XML
990December 2024$8,854,361$8,134,054$6,094,306XML
990December 2023$7,307,298$7,044,306$5,115,994XML
990December 2022$6,117,148$6,145,485$4,846,773IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 16-0975994).

Questions about NORTHPOINTE COUNCIL INC

What is the EIN of NORTHPOINTE COUNCIL INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHPOINTE COUNCIL INC is 16-0975994.
Is NORTHPOINTE COUNCIL INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1971.
Are donations to NORTHPOINTE COUNCIL INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NORTHPOINTE COUNCIL INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of NORTHPOINTE COUNCIL INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did NORTHPOINTE COUNCIL INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of NORTHPOINTE COUNCIL INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names KRISTI YERGER.
Who are the officers and directors of NORTHPOINTE COUNCIL INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 21 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $210,755 (DR THOMAS ARTIM, PHYSICIAN).
How much revenue does NORTHPOINTE COUNCIL INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,879,007, expenses of $8,925,096 and total assets of $7,887,337 at year end.

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