irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $59KCREATIVE ARTS THERAPIES, WHEN USED IN A THERAPUTIC SETTING, HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO BENEFIT CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS BY IMPROVING ATTENTION SPAN, SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT, FINE AND GROSS MOTOR SKILLS. GROUP THERAPY PROGRAM IS OFFERED THREE TEN WEEK SESSIONS DURING SEPTEMBER THROUGH JUNE. ALL FAMILIES RECEIVE THREE CLINICAL TREATMENT SUMMARIES AT THE END OF EACH SESSION. HEARTSONG IS COMMITTED TO MAKING ITS PROGRAM AVAILABLE REGARDLESS OF FAMILYS ABILITY TO PAY.
- #2 $58KCREATIVE DANCE THERAPIES, WHEN USED IN A THERAPUTIC SETTING, HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO BENEFIT CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS BY IMPROVING ATTENTION SPAN, SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT, FINE AND GROSS MOTOR SKILLS. HEARTSONG IS COMMITTED TO MAKING ITS PROGRAM AVAILABLE REGARDLESS OF FAMILYS ABILITY TO PAY.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Art Therapy
Clinical art therapy program using active art-making and psychological theory to support emotional, cognitive, and social development for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Community-Based Programming
Partnership-based program delivering art, music, and dance therapy services through community agencies across the Tri-State area.
Dance Therapy
Dance/movement therapy promoting emotional, social, cognitive, and physical integration through psychotherapeutic movement.
Individual Sessions
One-on-one therapy sessions customized to meet individual IEP goals, developmental levels, and emotional needs across art, music, and dance modalities.
Music Therapy
Therapeutic use of music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of children and adults with special needs.
Saturday Group Program
Group therapy sessions offered in three ten-week sessions from September through June, tailored to developmental and clinical needs.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Creative Arts Therapy Programs 4 activities
- Delivers creative arts therapy services to individuals with developmental disabilitiesProvides art, dance/movement, and music therapy services to children and adults with developmental disabilities through in-person and telehealth sessions, offered in partnership with community-based agencies in the Tri-State area. Services are available to individuals approved for Family Support Services (FSS) and incorporate Self-Direction funding sources.
- Operates structured group therapy programsOffers group therapy programs conducted in three ten-week sessions annually from September through June, with intake assessments by art, music, and dance therapists to determine appropriate group placement. Clinical treatment summaries are provided to families after each session.
- Provides individualized one-on-one therapy sessionsOffers individual, tailored therapy sessions that address clients' clinical needs, including IEP goals, fine motor skills, developmental level, and emotional needs, through art, music, and dance/movement modalities.
- Reports therapy service delivery metricsDelivered 161 hours of art therapy, 200 hours of music therapy, and 74 hours of dance therapy in 2019 as part of its direct service programming.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Engages volunteers and accepts in-kind donationsRelies on volunteers for event support, administrative tasks, and therapist assistance, and accepts in-kind donations of art supplies, musical instruments, and materials used directly in therapy sessions.
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Autism Awareness and Acceptance Initiatives 1 activity
- Hosts fundraising and awareness eventsOrganizes the annual Songs of the Heart Gala and hosted a virtual event featuring a live presentation and Q&A session with Temple Grandin to support families participating in its programs and raise organizational visibility.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$382K
Contributions & grants$130K34%
Program service revenue$165K43%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$86K
expenses
Total expenses$373K
Program expenses57%
Admin / overhead29%
Fundraising14%
Salaries & benefits$187K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$65K
Cash$6K
Investments$27K
Liabilities$88K
Net assets$-23K
Liquid reserves1.1 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +45.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARION ANDERSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 15 | $29K |
board members · 4
- BRIAN ALLEN — CHAIRPERSON
- GINA DI FOLCO — BOARD MEMBER
- JUSTINE RIORDAN — TREASURER
- MARY STAPLETON — SECRETARY
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Allegra Themmen-Pigott Partner — Honored at the Songs of the Heart Gala.
- Concordia College Partner — Former program location for Heartsong services.
- Corporate Partnerships Partner — Partners with corporations to host employee giving campaigns, volunteer days, and sponsorships.
- FSS Partner — Provides services to individuals approved for FSS (Family Support Services).
- Family Services of Westchester Partner — Hosted Heartsong's administrative office and program location at Prime Time on North Street.
- Good Counsel Academy Partner — Former service location for Heartsong programs in White Plains.
- Haley Grace Kulsar Partner — Honored at the Songs of the Heart Gala.
- OPWDD Government — Provides scholarship eligibility and reimbursement pathways for clients in Westchester County.
- Temple Grandin Partner — Featured speaker in a virtual event discussing autism and neurodiverse thinking.
- Westchester School 29 Partner — Hosted Heartsong program location in Yonkers, NY.
- community-based agencies Partner — Collaborates with community-based agencies in the Tri-State area to deliver creative arts therapy services.
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-Based, Accessible Delivery Modelmethodology: community_based_accessBy delivering services directly in community settings and removing financial barriers through free or sliding-scale access, the organization increases equity and engagement because it reduces logistical, economic, and cultural barriers to participation.
- Creative Arts Therapies as Clinical Interventionmethodology: creative_arts_therapyBy using clinically based creative arts therapies (art, music, dance/movement) grounded in psychological theory, the organization improves developmental, functional, and psychosocial outcomes for children with special needs because these modalities provide nonverbal and experiential pathways to healing and integration.
- Neurodiversity-Affirming Practicemethodology: neurodiversity-affirmingBy designing programs that affirm neurodiversity and highlight the unique cognitive strengths of autistic individuals—such as visual, pattern, and verbal thinking—the organization fosters dignity, engagement, and improved outcomes because it shifts from deficit-based models to strength-based empowerment.