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HEARTSHARE HUMAN SERVICES OF NEW YORK
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 111633549 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P200 · Human Services · Very Large (>$50M) · heartshare.org
revenue
$140.1M
expenses
$138.9M
net assets
$14.6M
employees
1,649
volunteers
120
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

TO NURTURE AND SUPPORT, WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT, CHILDREN, ADULTS AND FAMILIES DEALING WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN ORDER TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES AND ENHANCE LIVES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Heartshare Human Services of New York supports children, adults, and families affected by intellectual and developmental disabilities across New York City. The organization provides direct services including early childhood education, adult day programs, employment support, foster care, and preventive family services. Operating since 1869, it serves over 11,000 New Yorkers annually through community-based programs in Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $31.27M
    ADULT DAY AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS: HEARTSHARE'S DAY AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH I/DD ARE TAILORED TO MEET THE NEEDS, GOALS AND DESIRES OF INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. MORE THAN 600 ADULTS RECEIVED DAY PROGRAM SERVICES AND MORE THAN 30 RECEIVED PREVOCATIONAL AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES VIA 16 SEPARATE PROGRAMS ACROSS BROOKLYN, QUEENS AND STATEN ISLAND. DAY PROGRAMS FOCUS ON OFFERING COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES, RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, ALONG WITH SITE-BASED TRAINING AND SUPPORTS. PREVOCATIONAL AND SEMP PROGRAM TO PREPARE PEOPLE FOR THE WORLD OF WORK AND ASSIST THEM IN OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING EMPLOYMENT.
  2. #2 $19.09M
    EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES: HEARTSHARE'S EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES HELP CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR THEIR FUTURES. THIS HAPPENS THROUGH (1) EVALUATION SERVICES AND (2) PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS. SPECIFIC SERVICES INCLUDE SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES IN A CLASSROOM SETTING, PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY, MUSIC AND ART THERAPY, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, COMPUTERS IN THE CLASSROOMS, AND PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT. MORE THAN 650 CHILDREN BENEFITTED FROM THESE SERVICES OFFERED AT EITHER THE EVALUATION CENTER, OR AT ONE OF THE FOUR PRESCHOOLS (LOCATED IN BROOKLYN AND QUEENS).
named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Adult Day and Employment Programs
Community-based day programs across Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island that provide life skills training, volunteer opportunities, recreational activities, and supported employment services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
American Dream Program
Supports youth in foster care with educational coaching, mental health counseling, and tuition assistance for college or vocational training, achieving an 82% college persistence rate from 2020–2024.
Early Childhood Services
Preschool and evaluation programs for children ages two to five with developmental disabilities, including autism, offering special education, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and parent education at centers in Brooklyn and Queens.
Foster Care Program
Provides temporary, safe, and stable foster homes across all five boroughs for children separated from their families, with support for reunification or adoption.
Health Home Program
Case management and coordinated healthcare services for individuals with chronic conditions across New York City, improving health outcomes and quality of life.
Nuevo Camino
Foster care program in Brooklyn providing temporary care for unaccompanied immigrant minors as they await reunification with family members in the U.S.
Prevention Services
Community-based counseling and family support services designed to keep families together and prevent foster care placement, with a 100% success rate in 2024 in keeping families united.
activities · 11 groups

What they do

  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Advocate for youth in foster care through youth-led initiatives
      Plays a leading role in Fair Futures, a citywide youth-led advocacy initiative that secured $10 million in funding for 1:1 coaching programs across NYC foster care agencies.
  • Special Education Preschool Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver early childhood special education and intervention services
      Provides early childhood services, including evaluation, special education, and early intervention, to over 600 preschool-aged children with developmental disabilities annually through specialized centers and preschools in Brooklyn and Queens.
  • Charity Event Organization 1 activity
    • Host fundraising events to support program services
      Organizes annual fundraising events including the Jim Buckley Memorial Golf Outing, the Heartshare Fall Benefit, the Spring Gala, the TD Five Boro Bike Tour team, and participation in the TCS New York City Marathon to raise money for developmental disability and family services.
  • Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
    • Offer community engagement and volunteer programming
      Organizes volunteer-led activities including beautification projects, arts and games-based engagement, group outings, and community improvement initiatives. Offers customized volunteer opportunities for individuals and corporate groups across program sites in New York City.
  • Residential Care for At-Risk Youth 1 activity
    • Operate foster care and residential services for youth
      Supports 357 foster homes across New York City for children and youth aged 1 to 21, including specialized programs such as refugee assistance for unaccompanied immigrant minors and temporary foster care for reunifying families. Operates group homes and supervised independent living residences for youth and adults with developmental disabilities.
  • Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
    • Operate mental health and therapeutic services
      Runs State Street Healing, a mental health clinic in Brooklyn, and provides mental health counseling through programs like the American Dream Program, which supports youth pursuing education with coaching and therapeutic services.
  • Medicaid Health Home Care Coordination 1 activity
    • Provide health home and case management services for medically complex individuals
      Operates a Health Home program that provides coordinated care, case management, and health services to over 1,000 individuals with chronic conditions, including those living with HIV/AIDS or other serious medical needs, across all five boroughs of New York City.
  • Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
    • Provide services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
      Provides multi-faceted support including day programs, prevocational training, supported employment, life skills development, and community inclusion to over 2,500 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities annually across New York City. Specific programs include adult day habilitation, vocational labs, and the Artshare program engaging hundreds in creative expression.
  • Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
    • Run leadership development and staff capacity-building programs
      Operates a Management Training Program to develop leadership and career advancement skills among staff, strengthening internal organizational capacity.
  • Comprehensive Community Service Hubs 1 activity
    • Support children, youth, and families impacted by trauma, poverty, and family separation
      Offers an integrated ecosystem of care to over 8,000 children, youth, and families annually in New York City who are experiencing instability due to trauma, poverty, mental illness, or family separation. Includes family preservation services that achieved a 100% success rate in preventing foster care placement in 2024.
  • Foster Youth Transition Support 1 activity
    • Support educational and career advancement for youth in care
      Provides educational coaching, tuition assistance, and mental health support to youth in care through the American Dream Program, with ADP scholars achieving an 82% college persistence rate from 2020 to 2024.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$140.11M
Contributions & grants$3.02M2%
Program service revenue$128.52M92%
Investment income$29K0%
Other revenue$8.54M
expenses
Total expenses$138.90M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$87.71M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$118.51M
Cash$10.14M
Investments$0
Liabilities$103.88M
Net assets$14.63M
Liquid reserves0.9 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +9.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 10
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DAWN W VALENTINE-SAFFAYEH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / PRESIDENT & CEO - HSHS, HSVS, HEC, HSW 21 $572K
JUSTIN NARDILLA CFO THRU 01/2025 - HSHS, HSVS, HEC, HSW 21 $485K
SHAWNTA SALAZAR CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 35 $334K
EVELYN ALVAREZ-RICHARDS CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER 35 $309K
HAYLEY COWITT GOLDBERG GENERAL COUNSEL & CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER 35 $250K
TERESA WONG VP OF FINANCE 35 $247K
SADAT SAFI VP OF FINANCE 35 $238K
NADENE PINNOCK VP OF HR 35 $231K
MELISSA FERRARI SVP OF REAL ESTATE STRATEGY & SYSTEMS 35 $230K
DEVIN L CHAPMAN SENIOR VP OF FINANCE / CFO AS OF 02/2025 - HSHS, HSVS, HEC, HSW 21 $149K
board members · 15
  • ARIEL BELEN — BOARD MEMBER AS OF 02/2025
  • ARLEEN BAEZ — 1ST VICE CHAIR
  • EILEEN CIFONE — BOARD MEMBER AS OF 07/2024
  • FRANK J MARESCA — BOARD MEMBER
  • JIM KERR — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOSEPH MALONE — TREASURER
  • JOSEPH R BENFANTE ESQ — 2ND VICE CHAIR
  • JULIA SOLAZZO — BOARD MEMBER THRU 01/2025
  • KATE PICCARD — BOARD MEMBER
  • MAGDALENA JURKIEWICZ — BOARD MEMBER
  • MATTHEW LIPSKY — BOARD MEMBER
  • MITCHELL SCOTT JR — BOARD MEMBER
  • PAUL J TORRE — CHAIR
  • PETER E PISAPIA ESQ — SECRETARY
  • RENEE V MCCLURE — BOARD MEMBER THRU 07/2024
relationships · 16

Who they work with

  • Caring Champions Award Recipients (Kiara, Linda, Julia) Partner — Recognizes family members who have made exceptional contributions to supporting individuals in the program and broader community.
  • Catholic Federation of Social Service Agencies Network — Helped form the federation to maintain connection to original mission and values.
  • Catholic Guardian Society Partner — Evolved into Heartshare Human Services of New York, expanding mission and programming.
  • Fair Futures Coalition — Co-founded and led the launch of a citywide youth-led advocacy group across NYC foster care agencies.
  • Heartshare Human Services of New York Network — St. Vincent’s Family Services operates as part of Heartshare Human Services of New York, aligning with its broader mission and services.
  • Marine Park Golf Course Partner — Venue host for the annual Jim Buckley Memorial Golf Outing.
  • Network 66 Partner — Foster Care Alumni Association that organizes gatherings for current and former foster youth served by Heartshare.
  • Rockaway Hunting Club Partner — Host venue for the 4th Annual Heartshare Golf Outing.
  • St. Vincent's Family Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Heartshare on services for children and families affected by family separation and poverty.
  • St. Vincent's Family Services Partner — Collaborates on community programming, college persistence initiatives, and family preservation services in Brooklyn.
  • St. Vincent's Family Services Partner — Collaborates under the Heartshare umbrella to deliver family services including mental health support and trauma-informed care.
  • St. Vincent’s Family Services Partner — Collaborates with St. Vincent’s Family Services through the annual Fall Benefit and integrated programming.
  • St. Vincent’s Services Partner — Merged operations with Heartshare, maintaining distinct focus areas while strengthening organizational capacity.
  • TCS New York City Marathon Partner — Official charity partner of the TCS New York City Marathon, organizing a fundraising team for the event.
  • corporate partners Partner — Partners with corporations for sponsorships, employment programming, and other collaborative initiatives.
  • private foundations Partner — Engages in long-term collaborations with private foundations to support programming.
strategies · 4

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.

  • Family Preservation Through Preventive Support
    methodology: family_preservation
    By providing counseling and preventive services to families in crisis, the organization avoids foster care placement and maintains family unity, because early intervention preserves relationships and reduces trauma.
  • Integrated Ecosystem of Care
    methodology: interconnected_ecosystem_of_care
    By coordinating housing, health care, vocational training, and creative programs across the lifespan, the organization provides adaptive, holistic support that evolves with individual needs, because interconnected services produce greater stability and independence than siloed interventions.
  • Meet Them Where They Are
    methodology: meet_them_where_they_are
    By engaging individuals in their current life circumstances with empathy, acceptance, and belief, the organization builds trust and supports growth, because authentic connection increases service utilization and personal agency.
  • Person-Centered Empowerment
    methodology: person_centered_support
    By tailoring services to individuals' self-defined goals and systematically removing barriers to independence, the organization fosters self-belief, self-advocacy, and long-term stability, because autonomy and dignity drive engagement and sustainable outcomes.