FERRE INSTITUTE INC
EIN 16-1078686 · Health Care (E44Z)
What they do
Ferre Institute, Inc. is A Not-for-profit Organization Dedicated to Promoting Haelth and Wellness Using An Inclusive and Community-based Approach. It Was Founded In 1974 to Offer Training In Medical Genetics. The Programs of Ferre Institute, Inc. Provide Evidence-based Information and Education Regarding Inherited Risk (genetics), Environmental Exposures, Family History and Aim to Integrate Advances In These Areas Into Personal Health Management. Information is Provided to The Public Through Community Lectures, Educational Resources, and Several Educational Websites. Many of The Websites Invite The Public to Email Questions to Program Staff for Addditional Information, Referral and Guidance. The Genetic Counseling Program Provides Individual Risk Assessment, Education and Decision Making Regarding Genetic Testing and Genetic Test Result Explanation In Cooperation With Referring Physicians. Trained Genetic Counselors Are Availablle for Consultation to Physicians and Other Clinicians.
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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.
They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.
They name their leaders9 people are listed in the latest report.
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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $153,176 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.
Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $70,510 for LUBA DJURDJINOVIC MS (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.
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LUBA DJURDJINOVIC MSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DENNIS A FIRSTDIRECTOR
DIANE FAUBIONTREASURER
DONALD J SOMMERVILLE BA MBADIRECTOR
ERIN HOUGHTON MS CGCDIRECTOR
JAMES TERZIAN MD FCAPPRESIDENT
JANE GREENLAW BSN MS JDSECRETARY
JOAN SCOTT MSDIRECTOR
THOMAS L GOODMAN MDMEDICAL DIRECTOR
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1994
- Location
- 124 Front Street, Binghamton, NY 13905
- County
- Broome
- In care of
- James Terzian MD
- Primary officer
- James Terzian MD, President
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- July 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990
- Tax preparer
- ALLIED CPAS PC
- NTEE classification
- Health Care (E44Z)
- IRS tax category
- Family Planning Centers