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GENERAL HUMAN OUTREACH IN THE COMMUNITY INC

KEW GARDENS, NY · EIN 113134570 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P820 · Human Services · Large ($10M-$50M) · ghoinc.org
revenue
$14.0M
expenses
$13.8M
net assets
$8.0M
employees
242
program ratio
87%
mission · from form 990

THE PEOPLE OF GHO WISH TO PROVIDE THE BEST IN HUMAN SERVICES TO THE MEMBERS OF OUR GREATER COMMUNITY, WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION OR SOCIAL BIAS, AND WITH SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE NEEDS OF THE UNDERSERVED ASIAN-AMERICAN PEOPLE OF OUR SOCIETY. WE VALUE THE WORTH AND AUTONOMY OF EACH PERSON AND SEEK TO ASSIST THOSE IN DISTRESS TO GAIN ACCESS TO HUMAN SERVICE RESOURCES IN ORDER TO DEVELOP THEIR GREATEST POTENTIAL, TO ACHIEVE PERSONAL FULFILLMENT, AND SHARE IN AN ENRICHED QUALITY OF LIFE IN SOCIETY AS A WHOLE.

profile · synthesized from sources

General Human Outreach in the Community Inc. (GHO) provides human services primarily to adults and individuals with developmental disabilities in New York City, with a focus on community integration, independent living, and employment support. The organization offers day habilitation, residential services, family support, and community habilitation programs. Founded in 1995, GHO emphasizes person-centered care and serves a multicultural population, particularly within Asian-American communities.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $2.29M
    DAY HABILITATION SERVICES PROVIDED 14,023 UNITS OF SERVICE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. DAY HABILITATION CONTINUES TO ASSIST PARTICIPANTS TO REMAIN ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITY. PARTICIPANTS ARE INVOLVED IN ACTIVITIES (E.G. JOB READINESS LEARNING, CULTURAL EVENTS, RECREATIONAL OUTINGS, COMMUNITY FUNCTIONS, LEISURE INTERESTS, ETC.) THAT ARE OF INTEREST TO THEM.
  2. #2 $750K
    COMMUNITY HABILITATION SERVICES PROVIDED 59,649 UNITS OF COMMUNITY HABILITATION SERVICES TO CLIENTS. WORKSHOPS WERE CONDUCTED TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Habilitation
One-on-one training in homes and communities to develop life skills, provided by multilingual staff; includes outreach and education on developmental disabilities.
Day Habilitation Services
Site-based and community-integrated programs offering skill-building activities in communication, self-care, and social interaction for individuals with developmental disabilities; locations in Long Island City and Park Slope.
Day Habilitation Without Walls
Community-based program providing person-centered schedules with recreational activities, ADL training, and volunteer opportunities, emphasizing public transportation use.
Employment Programs
Includes Community Based Pre-Vocational Program (CBPV), Pathway to Employment (PTE), Employment Training Program (ETP), and Supportive Employment Program (SEMP) to assist job seekers with developmental disabilities in gaining employment.
Family Support Services
Offers case management, clinical evaluations, family reimbursement, and recreational respite for families of individuals with developmental disabilities; bilingual staff available in Chinese and Korean.
Residential Services (IRA 1-11)
24/7 supervised group homes for adults with developmental disabilities, supporting independent living and community integration; serves individuals aging out of residential schools.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Day Habilitation Services 2 activities
    • Community habilitation services and one-to-one training
      Provides community habilitation services, including one-to-one training in homes and communities, to support individuals with developmental disabilities in achieving person-centered goals. Delivered 59,649 units of community habilitation services and includes public education workshops on developmental disabilities.
    • Day habilitation services for individuals with developmental disabilities
      Provides structured day habilitation services to individuals with developmental disabilities, including skill-building in communication, self-care, social interaction, and travel for greater independence. Programs are offered both on-site and in the community, with 14,023 units delivered in the reporting period.
  • Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
    • Family support and case management services
      Provides family support case management to assist families in applying for OPWDD eligibility and navigating the service system, along with financial reimbursement for goods and services that benefit individuals with developmental disabilities living at home.
    • Residential services through Individualized Residential Alternatives (IRAs)
      Operates 11 Individualized Residential Alternatives (IRAs) providing 24/7 supervised residential care for individuals with developmental disabilities, including those transitioning from residential schools. Services began in 1995 with IRA 1 and IRA 2 and have expanded over time to serve both males and females aging out of institutional settings.
  • Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
    • Free psychosocial assessments
      Provides free psychosocial assessments to individuals who cannot afford evaluations, supporting access to necessary services for those with developmental disabilities.
    • Pre-vocational and employment support programs
      Offers pre-vocational and employment support programs including a Community Based Pre-Vocational Program, Pathway to Employment, Supportive Employment Program, and paid internships through an Employment Training Program to help individuals with developmental disabilities prepare for, secure, and maintain competitive community employment.
  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Community job fairs
      Hosts job fairs, such as one held at Flushing Library on March 12, 2026, to support employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Cultural and community engagement events
      Hosts cultural and community events including Lunar New Year celebrations, Mid-Autumn Festival dinners, holiday parties, and employee recognition ceremonies to support community engagement and staff morale.
  • Youth Safety and Protection Programs 1 activity
    • Incident reporting and response systems
      Implements systems for incident reporting and investigation to protect individuals with developmental disabilities from harm, ensure high-quality care, and prevent recurrence through prompt response and risk reduction.
  • Disability Rights Advocacy & Self-Advocacy Empowerment 1 activity
    • Self-advocacy support for individuals with disabilities
      Encourages and supports individuals with intellectual, behavioral, and developmental disabilities in becoming self-advocates within their communities.
  • Respite Care for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
    • Weekend recreational respite program
      Operates a weekend recreational respite program that offers temporary relief for caregivers and provides group activities for individuals with developmental disabilities.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$13.99M
Contributions & grants$171K1%
Program service revenue$13.37M96%
Investment income$162K1%
Other revenue$289K
expenses
Total expenses$13.78M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$8.95M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$15.06M
Cash$3.48M
Investments$3.22M
Liabilities$7.11M
Net assets$7.96M
Liquid reserves5.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +14.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
FREEMAN TSUI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (FORMER) 35 $185K
VICKI CHAN MANAGER QA IMPLMENTATION COORDINATOR 35 $156K
ROBERT TONG DEPUTY DIRECTOR 35 $125K
VICTORIA MUSHEYEVA CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 35 $39K
board members · 4
  • CAROL KUO — TREASURER
  • CHARLES BROWNING — SECRETARY
  • EMILY ROZSAHEGYI — VICE PRESIDENT
  • KENNETH ROZSAHEGYI — PRESIDENT
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • Director of Day Services Partner — Leadership contact for GHO's Day Services programs
  • Justice Center Government — Partnered with the Justice Center for access to the Vulnerable Persons Central Register (VPCR) hotline and incident reporting system.
  • Network For Good Partner — Hosts GHO's secure online donation site.
  • Office for People With Developmental Disabilities Government — Assists families in applying for OPWDD eligibility and accessing services.
  • Program Director Government — Responsible for overseeing residential programs and coordinating care for individuals in IRAs.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Community-Integrated Skill Development
    methodology: community-integrated_day_habilitation
    By delivering day habilitation and skill-building activities in real-world community settings, the organization promotes independent living and personal growth, because practicing skills in authentic contexts enhances learning, retention, and community participation.
  • Culturally Relevant Community Integration
    methodology: culturally_relevant_care
    By providing culturally relevant care and community-centered services, the organization supports personal development and community integration for underserved Asian-American individuals with developmental disabilities, because familiarity and cultural alignment increase engagement and sense of belonging.
  • Person-Centered Planning and Support
    methodology: person-centered_support
    By using person-centered planning and support, the organization empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to make their own decisions and achieve personal goals, because this approach fosters self-determination, independence, and meaningful community integration.