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Nonprofit · EIN 16-1453716

ADVOCATES INC

Tax-exempt · FAYETTEVILLE, NY 13066

Financials

$36.2M$36.1M2023$39M$38.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ADVOCATES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$38,971,823$38,789,587$182,236$14,900,064$3,327,753$11,572,311
December 31, 2023990$36,157,949$36,067,641$90,308$15,450,785$4,207,015$11,243,770
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,924,839
of which government grants
$2,866,560
Program service revenue
$35,565,132
Investment income
$264,771
Net rental income
$75,183
Net gain from sales of assets
$59,077
Net income from fundraising events
$56,858
Other revenue
$217,081

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$511,195
Other salaries and wages
$25,598,534
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$30,978,814
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$4,930
Accounting fees
$44,362
Occupancy
$302,625
Travel
$34,835
Depreciation
$31,124
Program services (functional)
$35,814,037
Management and general (functional)
$2,845,915
Fundraising (functional)
$129,635

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$15,450,785
Total assets, end of year
$14,900,064
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,327,753
Net assets, end of year
$11,572,311
Land, buildings and equipment
$186,269
Publicly traded securities
$3,279,219
Net assets without donor restrictions
$11,572,311
Gross receipts
$39,278,610
Employees
1,648
Volunteers
11
Year formed
1993
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
AMY DUGLISSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$216,991$15,424
ELIZABETH HENDERSONASSOCIATE EXEC. DIRECTOR
Officer
40$144,426$2,945
SALLY STANLEYCFO
Officer
40$118,675$12,736
CAROL GENTRYCOMPLIANCE DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$112,931$8,294
SANDRA FINNHUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$115,203$2,453
ANNE LEEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DOM CAMBARERIVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
STEPHEN NEETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JAMES MULDOONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
MARK HALLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHN MIRANDADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SCOTT HEYMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ANDRES CANODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DAVID CAPRIOTTIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JED DELMONICODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ELLEN WEINSTEINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
AMY DUGLISS SCHEDULE OEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$188,200$27,410
ELIZABETH HENDERSONASSOCIATE EXEC. DIRECTOR
Officer
40$119,600$12,242
SALLY STANLEY SCHEDULE OCFO
Officer
40$104,817$10,944
ANNE LEEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DOM CAMBARERIVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
STEPHEN NEETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JAMES MULDOONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
MARK HALLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHN MIRANDADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOSH NELSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ANDRES CANODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DAVID CAPRIOTTIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JED DELMONICODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ELLEN WEINSTEINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
300 S MANLIUS ST, FAYETTEVILLE, NY 13066-2041
In care of
% AMY DUGLISS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
AMY DUGLISS, 300 SOUTH MANLIUS STREET, FAYETTEVILLE, NY 13066
Signed the 990
SALLY STANLEY, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Phone
(315) 469-9931
Return prepared by
BONADIO & CO LLP

Mission

SEE SCHEDULE OADVOCATES IS A PERSON-CENTERED NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO DIRECT THEIR OWN LIVES AND CREATE A VISION FOR THEIR FUTURE. TOGETHER, WE ADVOCATE FOR A FUTURE WHERE PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CAN FULLY PARTICIPATE IN THEIR HOME, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITIES IN A MEANINGFUL WAY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • SELF DIRECTED - DEVELOPING PERSON CENTERED PLANS THAT FINANCIALLY ALLOWS AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY TO ACCESS THE SUPPORTS NEEDED TO REACH CERTAIN VALUED OUTCOMES. 617 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED IN 2024.
    Expenses $35,414,719 · revenue $35,606,327
  • FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES - PROVIDE SUPPORT TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGH, RECREATION, TRANSPORTATION, TRAINING, INFORMATION, AND SUPPLIES TO 489 INDIVIDUALS.
    Expenses $382,976 · revenue $6,192
  • OTHER PROGRAMS - SELF PAY AND LIMITED EXCEPTION RESPITE
    Expenses $16,342 · revenue $37,653

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
16-1453716
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1995
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P82Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$14,900,064
Income (IRS master file)
$39,278,610

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$38,971,823$38,789,587$14,900,064XML
990December 2023$36,157,949$36,067,641$15,450,785XML
990December 2022$34,487,837$34,046,691$13,764,696IRS
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 16-1453716).

Questions about ADVOCATES INC

What is the EIN of ADVOCATES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ADVOCATES INC is 16-1453716.
Is ADVOCATES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
Are donations to ADVOCATES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ADVOCATES 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 ADVOCATES INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ADVOCATES INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of ADVOCATES INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names AMY DUGLISS.
Who are the officers and directors of ADVOCATES INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 16 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $216,991 (AMY DUGLISS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does ADVOCATES INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $38,971,823, expenses of $38,789,587 and total assets of $14,900,064 at year end.

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