UCP of Suffolk

What UCP of Suffolk does

UCP of Suffolk (legal name: United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater Suffolk, Inc., d/b/a UCP of Long Island / UCP-LI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit human services organization founded in 1950 and headquartered at 250 Marcus Boulevard, Hauppauge, New York. It serves more than 500 children and adults with cerebral palsy, autism, Down syndrome, spina bifida, traumatic brain injury, and a wide range of other developmental and physical disabilities across Long Island, with over 65% of those served having conditions other than cerebral palsy. The organization operates four core program areas: Education Services (The Children's Center in Commack, serving infants through age 22 with early intervention, preschool, and school-age programs); Residential Services (30 homes across Long Island offering Intermediate Care Facilities, Individualized Residential Alternatives, Children's Residential, and independent living at the Eaton Knolls HUD-funded complex in Central Islip); Adult Services (site-based and community-based day habilitation, respite, and the Family Voucher Program); and Employment Services (The Employment Connection, providing vocational assessment, job coaching, and supported employment with Long Island employers).

The underlying service model is staff-intensive rather than technology-intensive. The technology layer is limited to procured assistive-technology tools — Dynavox communication devices, eye-gazer systems, Smart Boards, Tapit, iPads, and gait trainers — used for screening, evaluation, and integration into school and home environments; a multi-sensory indoor play space supports the Children's Center. The organization also operates specialized sub-programs including the Brushstrokes adaptive art program, Johnny's Way adaptive art gallery (opened 2019), Camp Indian Head Road summer program, and assistive-technology services.

The business model is a hybrid government-grant and philanthropic model. New York State OPWDD (Office for People With Developmental Disabilities) contracts are the primary revenue source, supplemented by private grants, individual and corporate donations, planned giving instruments (charitable remainder trusts, gift annuities, bequests, life insurance gifts), and revenue from signature fundraising events (Life Without Limits Gala, Walk & Wheel, Cornhole Tournament, Handbag Bingo, Gold Coast Invitational, Night in Monte Carlo). Corporate sponsors at the $15K-$25K+ tier include M&T Bank, Benistar, Community Care Rx, and Webster Bank. The organization is one of 100 affiliates of United Cerebral Palsy (national) but receives no funding from the national body. Per the source material, over 92 cents of every dollar is spent directly on programs and services. The organization is led by President & CEO Colleen Crispino and a Board of Directors chaired by Edward Levine.

Name

UCP of Suffolk

Legal name

United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater Suffolk, Inc.

Website

https://ucp-li.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

UCP of Suffolk is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit human services organization founded in 1950 that serves more than 500 children and adults with disabilities on Long Island through four core programs: education, residential, adult day, and employment services, funded primarily by New York State OPWDD contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Human Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Educational Support Services (611710), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Other Residential Care Facilities (623990)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Assistive Technology (AT) & AAC Services (EDAJAKAF), Special Education Alternative / Nonpublic Schools (NPS) & Placements (EDAKAAAF), OT Evaluations, Assessments & IEP/504 Planning Support (EDAKAFAM), Interagency Coordination & Case Management (VR, DD, Medicaid Waivers) (EDAKANAM)

Keywords

• Disability services
• Residential care programs
• Special education services
• Vocational rehabilitation
• Developmental disability support

Headquarters

HQ city

Hauppauge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (OPWDD): The state of New York provides funds through the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Government agencies provide the bulk of UCP of Long Island's income.
2. Special Events and Fundraising: Revenue from events including Life Without Limits Gala, Walk & Wheel, Cornhole Tournament, Handbag Bingo, Gold Coast Invitational, and Night in Monte Carlo.
3. Private Grants and Donations: Local and national donations from individuals, foundations and corporations. The organization receives funds from estate gifts, planned giving, and direct donations.
4. Planned Giving Programs: Charitable Remainder Trusts, Charitable Lead Trusts, Charitable Gift Annuities (minimum $10,000, annuitants must be 60+), life insurance gifts, and bequest programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

UCP of Suffolk (United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater Suffolk, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit human services organization that provides disability services across four program areas: Education Services (The Children's Center with early intervention, preschool, and school-age programs), Residential Services (30 homes offering ICFs, IRAs, Children's Residential, and Independent Living at Eaton Knolls), Adult Services (day habilitation, community habilitation, respite, and family voucher programs), and Employment Services (The Employment Connection vocational rehabilitation and job placement). Additional offerings include assistive technology services, the Brushstrokes adaptive art program, Johnny's Way adaptive art gallery, and Camp Indian Head Road summer program.

Product overview

UCP of Suffolk (United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater Suffolk, Inc.) is a nonprofit human services organization operating as a single unified entity providing disability services rather than a platform-plus-modules software product. The organization's portfolio centers on four core program areas: Education Services (The Children's Center with Early Intervention, Preschool, and School Age Programs serving children birth to 22), Residential Services (30 homes offering ICFs, IRAs, Children's Residential Program, and Independent Living at Eaton Knolls), Adult Services (Day Habilitation, Community Habilitation, Respite, and Family Voucher Programs), and Employment Services (The Employment Connection providing vocational assessment, job readiness, development, coaching and follow-along support). Additional specialized offerings include the Brushstrokes adaptive art program, Johnny's Way adaptive art gallery, Camp Indian Head Road summer program, and assistive technology services including Smart Boards, Tapit and iPads in classrooms. The organization serves over 500 children and adults with various disabilities including cerebral palsy, autism, epilepsy, and other developmental disabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Children's Center at UCP of Long Island: Educational facility serving infants through age 22 with developmental disabilities, located in Commack, NY
• The Employment Connection
• Brushstrokes Program
• Johnny's Way
• Camp Indian Head Road

Products and services

• Education Services (The Children's Center)
• Residential Services
• Adult Services
• Employment Services (The Employment Connection)
• Eaton Knolls Independent Living
• Early Intervention Services
• Respite Services Afternoon and weekend programs providing families with a break from caregiving by offering supervised, safe and engaging environments for their loved ones.
• Johnny's Way Adaptive Art Gallery One-of-a-kind adaptive art studio located at 250 Marcus Boulevard featuring works of talented artists with disabilities.
• Camp Indian Head Road Summer camp program welcoming children with disabilities for recreational and learning activities.
• Brushstrokes Program Adaptive art program within Day Hab where participants express thoughts and feelings through painting in an adapted studio; artwork featured in exhibits and at special events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500 children and adults served annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• United Cerebral Palsy (National)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCP of Long Island is one of 100 national and international affiliates. The national association focuses on advocacy, research and program development. UCP of Long Island receives NO funding from the national association.
• Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)coreOthersNew York State agency that provides funding and regulatory oversight for services to individuals with developmental disabilities. The primary government funder of UCP of Long Island's services.
• Long Island ElitemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSelected as Long Island Elite's Charity Partner for 2022. Long Island Elite raised over $110,000 to support the building of an adaptive playground at The Children's Center.
• The Patchogue TheatreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCP-LI and The Patchogue Theatre partnered for the Inaugural Artist Appreciation Event, featuring artwork by program participants.
• John's Crazy SocksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUCP-LI partnered with John's Crazy Socks to launch a CP Awareness sock in September 2020.
• United Way of Long IslandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate organization providing community resources and support.
• M&T BankmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner and donor at $25,000+ level in 2024.
• BenistarmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner and donor at $25,000+ level in 2024.
• Community Care RxmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner at $20,000-$24,999 level in 2024.
• Webster BankmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner at $15,000-$19,999 level in 2024.
• The Long Island MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted a month-long curated art exhibit featuring artwork of 24 UCP-LI artists.
• New York Therapy Placement Services (NYTPS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommissioned UCP-LI artists to hand paint ceiling tiles for their waiting room.
• The Employment ConnectioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobile Training & Education Center providing comprehensive employment services to Long Island job seekers with disabilities.
• Day Haven Adult Day ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial model adult day services program serving frail older adults including those with Alzheimer's or related dementia.
• The Children's Community Head StartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComprehensive program for pregnant women and families with infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
• Community Programs Center of Long IslandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated organization acquired to extend UCP expertise to elderly affected by dementia and day care services for preschoolers.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• QSAC (Quality Services for the Autism Community): NYC-based nonprofit providing residential, day, employment, and clinical services primarily for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities funded through OPWDD. Comparable service mix and population focus.
• AHRC New York City: One of the largest New York State OPWDD-funded providers serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across residential, day, employment, and family support services. Highly comparable in service mix and funding model to UCP of Suffolk.
• YAI (Young Adult Institute): Major NYC-based OPWDD provider offering residential, day habilitation, employment, clinical, and educational services for people with IDD. Direct comparable in service breadth, OPWDD funding reliance, and IDD population focus.
• Hamaspik: New York State OPWDD, OPWDD, and Medicaid-funded provider of residential, day, and family support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Comparable in government-funded residential and day program model.
• Wildwood Programs: Upstate New York nonprofit serving children and adults with developmental disabilities through educational, residential, day habilitation, and employment services. Comparable OPWDD-funded service model and IDD population.
• Birch Family Services: NYC-based OPWDD provider offering residential, educational, day, and employment services for children and adults with IDD. Comparable in early intervention through adult residential continuum.
• Lifespire: NYC-based OPWDD provider offering residential, day habilitation, vocational, and clinical services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable residential and employment programs funded by OPWDD.
• ADAPT Community Network: NYC-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities through residential, day, employment, and clinical programs funded by OPWDD and other NY State agencies. Direct comparable in service continuum and IDD focus.
• Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State: Statewide affiliate network for cerebral palsy services of which UCP of Suffolk is also an affiliate through national UCP. Highly comparable in advocacy, residential, and family support services funded by OPWDD.

Broad incumbents

• The MENTOR Network (Sevita): National, multi-state provider of residential, day, and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable population and service type but operates at much broader geographic scale with national funding sources.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/UCPofLongIsland
• Facebookfacebook.com/UCPofLongIsland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/ucp-of-long-island-42631459
• Instagraminstagram.com/ucpoflongisland

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles27 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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