irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $12.65MWJCS PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMS LOCATED IN COMMUNITY FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. THIS INCLUDES AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN, PROGRAMS IN THE MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS TARGETED FOR "AT RISK" YOUTH, AND SERVICES FOR PARENTING AND PREGNANT TEENAGERS THAT FOCUS ON ACHIEVING A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA WHILE ADDRESSING A MYRIAD OF EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHO-SOCIAL NEEEDS INCLUDING FOSTERING GOOD PARENTING SKILLS. WJCS ALSO PROMOTES EARLY LITERACY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR PARENTS AND PRE- SCHOOL CHILDREN.
named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Center Lane for LGBTQIA+ Youth
Provides supportive, educational, and recreational programming for LGBTQIA+ youth to promote well-being and resilience.
Children’s Intensive Mobile Mental Health Services
Delivers case management and mental health treatment in homes and communities for youth with serious emotional and behavioral concerns in Yonkers and Mount Vernon.
Crime Victims Advocacy & Support Services Program (CVASSP)
Provides supportive services and advocacy to crime victims and survivors to help them make informed decisions and access resources.
Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT)
Provides crisis intervention and stabilization services in collaboration with police departments across Westchester County as part of Project Alliance.
OnTrackNY
Offers coordinated specialty care for young adults aged 16–30 experiencing early signs of psychosis, supporting recovery and goals in school, work, and relationships.
ParentChild+ Home Visiting Program
Supports under-resourced families with children aged 16 months to 4 years through twice-weekly home visits focused on language and literacy development in Greenburgh, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, and other Westchester communities.
Trager Lemp Center for Trauma and Resilience
Offers evidence-based trauma therapy, case management, and community education for survivors of child sexual abuse, family violence, and other trauma; serves clients in English and Spanish.
WJCS Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC)
Provides evidence-based mental health and substance use treatment for children, adolescents, adults, and families across four clinic locations and 14 satellite sites in Westchester County.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Holocaust Survivor Support Services 2 activities
- Jewish community support and programmingProvides cultural, educational, counseling, and spiritual programming for the Jewish community in Westchester County, delivered in collaboration with over 30 Jewish institutions. Includes support services for Holocaust survivors and their families.
- Services for seniors and older adultsProvides geriatric care management, social opportunities, and support services to help seniors age in place and reduce isolation. Offers targeted programs for Holocaust survivors and their families.
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
- Residential care for disabled adultsProvides 24/7 care and support to disabled adults in thirteen group homes.
- Support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesProvides comprehensive services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, and their families. Offers residential and independent living programs, skill-building classes, recreational activities, clinical therapy, caregiver support, and respite care to reduce isolation and promote community inclusion.
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
- Community education and trainingDelivers trainings such as Mental Health First Aid to schools, first responders, youth organizations, parents, legal experts, and community partners to build capacity and support youth and family well-being.
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Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
- Digital equity programOffers digital equity services to children and adults in under-resourced communities to improve access and technology literacy.
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Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
- Outpatient mental health and substance use treatmentProvides evidence-based mental health and trauma treatment, including individual therapy, family treatment, group therapy, and medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders, to adults and children through 4 certified community behavioral health clinics and 14 satellite locations in Westchester County. Services include Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Coordinated Specialty Care for early psychosis, and overdose prevention training.
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Program Monitoring & Evaluation 1 activity
- Program evaluation and researchConducts regular program evaluation and research activities to assess outcomes and improve service delivery.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Programs for children, youth, and familiesDelivers early childhood development, home visiting, and mental health services for children up to age 5, including through early childhood centers and summer programs in New Rochelle, Tarrytown, and Yonkers. Offers after-school academic enrichment (Amazing Afternoons), violence prevention (Margaret’s Place), and support for high school and college students (Envision program).
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LGBTQ+ Community Support and Resource Centers 1 activity
- Services for LGBTQIA+ youthOperates Center Lane, the only center in Westchester County dedicated to LGBTQIA+ youth aged 9–21, offering weekly support groups, leadership programs, social and recreational activities, educational workshops, and annual events including Pride Camp and LGBTQ+ Prom. Includes dual support groups for youth and caregivers through TransParentcy.
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Child Advocacy and Trauma Support Centers 1 activity
- Specialized trauma treatment and crisis interventionProvides trauma-informed services including evidence-based trauma therapy, psychological assessment, and crisis stabilization for child, adolescent, and adult survivors of sexual abuse, family violence, and other trauma. Operates a mobile crisis response team in partnership with police departments and participates in multidisciplinary assessments at the Child Advocacy Center.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Support services for crime victims and individuals in crisisProvides advocacy, counseling, and support services to individuals affected by tragedy, loss, crime victimization, and other struggles through the CVASSP program and other targeted services.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$39.89M
Contributions & grants$23.04M58%
Program service revenue$16.19M41%
Investment income$674K2%
Other revenue$-10K
expenses
Total expenses$36.16M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$25.30M
Grants paid out$3.53M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$45.18M
Cash$1.02M
Investments$31.38M
Liabilities$10.14M
Net assets$35.04M
Liquid reserves10.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +27.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SETH DIAMOND | CEO | 23 | $407K |
| IRENE MATH | CFO | 23 | $278K |
| SHANNON VAN LOON | CHIEF OP. OF | 9 | $237K |
| JOHN DOUGLAS MD | MEDICAL DIRE | 32 | $234K |
| CLIVE MASCARENHAS | CHIEF TECH O | 23 | $215K |
| PATRICIA LEMP | CHIEF CLINIC | 35 | $208K |
| WINSLEY CALIP YERO | NURSE PRACTI | 34 | $208K |
| LIANE NELSON | CHIEF PSYCHO | 31 | $207K |
| JACQUES LUCIEN | NURSE PRACTI | 30 | $207K |
board members · 16
- ADRIAN SCHWARTZ — TREASURER
- BARRY KAPLAN — VICE PRESIDE
- BOB MENSCH — DIRECTOR
- BRUCE M FREYER — PRESIDENT
- CAROL H CORBIN — DIRECTOR
- CAROL RICHARDS MERMEY — DIRECTOR
- DAVID A ALPERT — DIRECTOR
- DEAN HOWELL — DIRECTOR
- ELLEN GELBOIM — DIRECTOR
- FROMA B BENEROFE — DIRECTOR
- HAL GREENWALD — DIRECTOR
- HENRY WILSON — DIRECTOR
- JOEL BECKMAN — DIRECTOR
- JULIAN GOMEZ — DIRECTOR
- LAURA KLEINHANDLER — DIRECTOR
- LINDA PLATTUS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 32
Who they work with
- Buchanan Police Department Partner — Collaborates with WJCS Mobile Crisis Response Team as part of Project Alliance.
- Compeer Inc. Partner — Official affiliate of Compeer Inc.
- Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany Funder — Beneficiary agency receiving support from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany.
- Cortlandt Police Department Partner — Collaborates with WJCS Mobile Crisis Response Team as part of Project Alliance.
- Elmsford Police Department Partner — Collaborates with WJCS Mobile Crisis Response Team as part of Project Alliance.
- Family Ties of Westchester Partner — Collaborates on the Mount Vernon Domestic Violence Program and the Family Opportunity Center to provide services to survivors and families
- Gravant Partner — Authored content on the WJCS website
- Greenburgh Police Department Partner — Collaborates with WJCS Mobile Crisis Response Team as part of Project Alliance.
- Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation Partner — Partners with WJCS on Margaret’s Place to provide violence-prevention, education, and intervention programming.
- Lewisboro Police Department Partner — Collaborates with WJCS Mobile Crisis Response Team as part of Project Alliance.
- Office for Women Government — Funds the Mount Vernon Domestic Violence Program
- Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Government — Funds the Family Opportunity Center
- OnTrackNY Partner — Official affiliate of OnTrackNY.
- ParentChildPlus Partner — Official affiliate of ParentChildPlus.
- Peekskill Police Department Partner — Collaborates with WJCS Mobile Crisis Response Team as part of Project Alliance.
- SAMHSA (Substance Abuse Mental Health Administration) Government — Funds a program providing trauma treatment to children, adolescents, and families who have experienced or witnessed traumatic events
- Scarsdale Police Department Partner — Collaborates with WJCS Mobile Crisis Response Team as part of Project Alliance.
- Somers Police Department Partner — Collaborates with WJCS Mobile Crisis Response Team as part of Project Alliance.
- South Salem Police Department Partner — Collaborates with WJCS Mobile Crisis Response Team as part of Project Alliance.
- Sun River Health Care Partner — Hosts WJCS clinicians on-site for integrated behavioral health and pediatric primary care services in Yonkers.
- UJA-Federation Funder — Beneficiary agency receiving support from UJA-Federation.
- UJA-Federation of New York Funder — Primary funder of Jewish programs at WJCS.
- Union Baptist Church of White Plains Partner — Partners on the Family Opportunity Center to support parents and families through parenting groups, workshops, and therapy
- Volunteers throughout Westchester Partner — Partners with local volunteers to deliver Pride Academy programming for LGBTQ+ youth.
- Westchester County Government — Partner in Project Alliance initiative for Mobile Crisis Response Team services.
- Westchester Institute for Human Development Partner — Hosts the Child Advocacy Center where WJCS serves as the mental health partner in assessing children with suspected abuse
- Westchester Reform Temple Partner — Partner synagogue in the WJCS Partners in Caring program.
- White Plains Police Department Partner — Collaborates with WJCS Mobile Crisis Response Team as part of Project Alliance.
- Yonkers Department of Social Services Government — Refers individuals to the Yonkers DSS Satellite Clinic for behavioral health services.
- Yorktown Police Department Partner — Collaborates with WJCS Mobile Crisis Response Team as part of Project Alliance.
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strategies · 5
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.
- Aging-in-Place Through Geriatric Care Managementmethodology: aging_in_placeBy using geriatric care management, WJCS enables seniors to age safely in their homes, preserving independence and stability because targeted support reduces institutionalization and maintains quality of life.
- Community-Integrated Support and Peer Engagementmethodology: peer_support_modelBy combining peer support, mentorship, and hybrid in-person/virtual programming within community partnerships, WJCS fosters belonging and leadership development—especially among marginalized youth—because relational safety and accessible community spaces drive engagement and identity development.
- Mobile and Integrated Behavioral Health Deliverymethodology: mobile_mental_healthBy providing mental health services in home and community settings, WJCS reduces access barriers and supports stabilization in natural environments because meeting youth where they are increases engagement and treatment adherence.
- Tikkun Olam as Guiding Ethical FrameworkBy grounding service delivery in the Jewish value of tikkun olam (repairing the world), WJCS motivates holistic, compassionate care and systemic community healing because this ethical commitment drives staff and organizational focus toward equity, dignity, and collective well-being.
- Trauma-Informed, Evidence-Based Caremethodology: trauma_informed_careBy delivering state-of-the-art, evidence-based, and trauma-informed services, WJCS supports client healing and builds resilience because this approach addresses root causes of distress and is proven to produce measurable improvements in mental health outcomes.