Consumer Directed Choices Inc
As the premier provider of consumer-directed personal assistance we empower independence and advocate for people with disabilities, seniors, and their families.
Consumer Directed Choices Inc at a glance
In short: Consumer Directed Choices Inc gave $125K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $125K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $125,000
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $125,000
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $125,000
- Total assets
- $29,790,906
- -11.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Consumer Directed Choices Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Consumer Directed Pa Association ($125K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2024) to $125K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Directed Pa Association Albany, NY | Legal Fees Donation | $125,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,790,906 | $36,367,602 | $34,021,076 | $125,000 | 1 | $811,461 |
| 2024 | $33,733,110 | $90,509,538 | $84,169,206 | $100,000 | 1 | $766,980 |
| 2023 | $26,069,434 | $69,896,669 | $66,171,574 | — | — | $481,842 |
| 2022 | $21,225,544 | $54,936,298 | $52,390,940 | — | — | $300,091 |
| 2021 | $21,497,712 | $46,559,698 | $44,197,385 | — | — | $255,289 |
| 2020 | $16,965,430 | $40,611,095 | $39,682,054 | — | — | $204,241 |
About Consumer Directed Choices Inc
Based on IRS filings
Consumer Directed Choices Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Albany, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $29.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $125K. Net investment income was $811K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Consumer Directed Choices Inc is led by Christopher Graber, CEO on every filing since 2021; 7 of 20 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher Graber
CEO
On filings since 2021
38 hrs/week
$282K (2021) → $597K (2025)
Eileen Scanlan
Chairperson
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Demetra Alberti
Director of Hr
New on the 2025 filing
38 hrs/week
$118K (2025)
Jane-Marie Schaeffer Esq.
Director
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Rehm
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Scott Cehowski
Director
Vice Chair → Chairperson, 2022
Chairperson → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Gander
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Terry Waitt
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas McGarry
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ariel Ruiz
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gennadiy Gene Kosoy
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karoline Ryan
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Frasier
Controller
CFO → Controller, 2023
On filings since 2020
38 hrs/week
$130K (2020) → $170K (2025)
Hongwei Zhang
Senior Vice President Operations
Vice President Operations → Senior Vice President Operations, 2023
On filings since 2022
38 hrs/week
$141K (2022) → $264K (2025)
Benjamin Gibson
It Supervisor
On filings since 2024
38 hrs/week
$102K (2024) → $108K (2025)
Melissa Groves
Compliance Manager
On filings since 2024
38 hrs/week
$103K (2024) → $111K (2025)
Brian Watkins
Program Managr
New on the 2025 filing
38 hrs/week
$114K (2025)
Greg Giuliano
Vice Chairperson
Director → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Vice Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan K. Micklus
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Grimes
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Andrew Delollo (2024) — Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
- Former: Kristina Hunter (2024) — Director of Programs
- Former: Michael Lawler (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mark Kepner-Clough (2023) — Director of People Operations & Risk
- Former: Gerald Leonard (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Lori Rappleyea (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Carol Durante (2022) — Program Specialist
- Former: Cindy Hill (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Stephanie O'Grady (2021) — Corp Compliance
- Former: Chris Graber (2020) — CEO & Former CFO
- Former: Elizabeth Martin (2020) — Former CEO
- Former: Jim Shelffo (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $597K, to Christopher Graber (CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Consumer Directed Choices Inc
How much does Consumer Directed Choices Inc give each year?
Consumer Directed Choices Inc gave $125K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $100K across 1 grant.
How large is Consumer Directed Choices Inc?
Consumer Directed Choices Inc reported $29.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $36.4M.
What is Consumer Directed Choices Inc?
Consumer Directed Choices Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Albany, NY. It holds $29.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Consumer Directed Choices Inc operate?
Consumer Directed Choices Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, New York.
What is Consumer Directed Choices Inc's EIN?
Consumer Directed Choices Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1516618. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 22, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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