Life's Worc
Life's Worc
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About this organization
Mission
Life’s Worc offers comprehensive services and support to more than 2,000 people and families with intellectual disabilities and autism in Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk counties. Our residential locations provide supportive homes to over 250 people throughout the noted communities including East Harlem. Additional programs for both families and people with developmental disabilities and autism include at-home support, skills development and behavioral intervention, social recreational programs, and vocational training opportunities. We also offer collaborative school linkage programs with both Long Island and NYC school districts supporting people and families in need of applied behavior analysis intervention.
About
Life's Worc provides residential supports for over 257 individuals who reside in our 41 community based homes located throughout Queens, East Harlem and Nassau and Suffolk counties in New York. Each home offers a full range of support and services consistent with the needs of our individuals, certified as individual residential alternatives (IRA's) for operation and regulated through the NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD).
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “Life's worc provides residential supports and community services to hundreds of individuals throughout queens, nassau and suffolk counties in new york. our person-centered philosophy is incorporated into the day to day program operations and we ensure that regardless of the level of ability of physical handicap, each and every person lives an enviable life rich in connections with family, friends, community participation and personal choice.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “Life's worc is a private, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit agency providing comprehensive support for services for individuals with developmental disabilities including mental retardation and autism spectrum disorders. life's worc is committed to providing support necessary to facilitate the full integration of individuals in the communities in which they live.”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as NY.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2019 as 1501 FRANKLIN AVE, GARDEN CITY, NY, 11530.
- As of 2019, the non-profit's form reports a total of 1454 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Provides credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $21,776.
- The CEO's salary plan within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an independent body.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 15 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1972.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $40,516,376 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $453,622 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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