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Ohel Childrens Home & Family Services Inc
Brooklyn, NY · EIN 116078704 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P70 · Human Services · Very Large (>$50M)
revenue
$104.0M
expenses
$100.7M
net assets
$49.8M
employees
1,890
volunteers
300
program ratio
84%
mission · from form 990

TO MEET THE DIVERSE AND GROWING SOCIAL SERVICE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit human services organization based in Brooklyn, NY, providing outpatient mental health and addiction treatment for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Operates freestanding clinics and school-based satellite programs, recording over 51,000 visits in 2024. Also runs day habilitation and employment support programs for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $16.72M
    TREATMENT CENTER: PROVIDE OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES TO CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, ADULTS AND FAMILIES WITH A VARIETY OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. SAW APPROXIMATELY 51,500 VISITS THIS YEAR WITHIN OUR FREESTANDING CLINICS AND SCHOOL SATELLITES.
  2. #2 $15.97M
    DAY AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS: DAY HABILITATION PROGRAMS HELP PARTICIPANTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DEVELOP AND ENHANCE THEIR PRE-VOCATIONAL, COMMUNITY SAFETY, SOCIALIZATION, AND FUNCTIONAL SKILLS. OUR PROS PROGRAM HELPS INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES DEFINE THEIR OWN LIFE GOALS AND DESIGN THEIR UNIQUE OATHS TOWARDS THOSE GOALS. EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES FIND THE RIGHT JOB FOR THEIR SKILLS AND ABILITIES AND ASSIST THEM TO ENSURE A POSITIVE EMPLOYMENT GOAL.
named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Day and Employment Programs
Offers day habilitation services to develop pre-vocational, socialization, and functional skills for individuals with developmental disabilities; includes PROS program for mental health recovery and employment support services
Treatment Center
Provides outpatient mental health and addiction services to children, adolescents, adults, and families through freestanding clinics and school satellite locations; recorded approximately 51,500 visits in 2024
activities · 11 groups

What they do

  • Law Enforcement-Community Relations Programs 1 activity
    • Community advocacy and safety initiatives
      Hosts community discussions on antisemitism and safety, and convenes pre-holiday security meetings with NYPD and community leaders to promote collective responsibility and public safety in Jewish neighborhoods.
  • School-Based Mental Health and Family Support 1 activity
    • Community education and professional support for educators
      Provides on-site psychotherapy in NYC schools, distributes printable Social Emotional Learning (SEL) resources for educators, and operates a confidential helpline for teachers and youth professionals to access guidance and mental health support.
  • Healthcare Compliance and Ethics Programs 1 activity
    • Compliance and ethics oversight
      Develops and enforces organizational policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and city regulations, including ethical standards in billing and service delivery. Operates a confidential hotline for reporting suspected violations, including Medicaid fraud, waste, and abuse.
  • Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
    • Day habilitation and employment programs for individuals with developmental and psychiatric disabilities
      Operates day habilitation and employment training programs for individuals over 18 with intellectual, developmental, or psychiatric disabilities, focusing on life skills development, community integration, job readiness, and supported employment. Includes the Kadimah PROS program and services at the Ohel Family Center in Hillcrest, Queens.
  • Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 1 activity
    • Domestic violence shelter and survivor support services
      Operates a network of confidential, kosher-compliant safe dwellings for Jewish survivors of domestic violence and their children. Provides trauma-informed counseling, personalized safety planning, and support groups to promote healing and independence.
  • Respite Care for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
    • Family support and respite care for families of individuals with developmental disabilities
      Offers respite care, financial reimbursement, educational support, and peer connection opportunities to families of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Programs include In-Home Respite, Recreational Respite, and Family Reimbursement to improve household stability and caregiver well-being.
  • Specialized Summer Camps for Disabilities 1 activity
    • Inclusive summer camp for children of all abilities
      Operates Camp Kaylie, an inclusive summer camp serving 976 boys and girls annually, designed for children of all abilities including those with developmental and psychiatric disabilities.
  • Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
    • Outpatient mental health and addiction services
      Provides outpatient mental health and addiction counseling to children, adults, and families through freestanding clinics, school-based programs, telehealth, and mobile outreach. Services include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, medication management, and specialized programs for trauma, perinatal depression, and substance use disorders. In multiple years, recorded between 34,000 and 51,500 client visits annually.
  • Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
    • Residential and community-based support for individuals with developmental disabilities
      Provides long-term housing and community habilitation services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through programs such as Bais Ezra Housing and Community Habilitation. Services promote independence, friendship, and community integration for individuals aged 9 and older.
  • Holocaust Survivor Support Services 1 activity
    • Support services for older adults and Holocaust survivors
      Provides comprehensive support for older adults, including care coordination, financial care management, pooled trust administration, and group counseling through satellite centers. Offers targeted services for Holocaust survivors, including care coordination and professional caregiver support.
  • Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
    • Trauma and crisis response services
      Provides crisis counseling and trauma support in response to large-scale events such as 9/11, Superstorm Sandy, the October 7th attacks in Israel, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Services include distribution of support materials and direct mental health interventions.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$103.98M
Contributions & grants$27.31M26%
Program service revenue$76.27M73%
Investment income$180K0%
Other revenue$226K
expenses
Total expenses$100.67M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$69.28M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$105.18M
Cash$5.20M
Investments$2.84M
Liabilities$55.39M
Net assets$49.80M
Liquid reserves1.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +18.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 14
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DAVID MANDEL CEO 60 $557K
HOWARD LORCH CFO 45 $373K
ELIEZER BRAZIL CAMP DIRECTOR 10 $342K
ADAM LANCER COO 35 $331K
AMY BIERIG CAO 35 $318K
MICHAEL HOFFMAN CIO 35 $310K
STEVEN BARUCH DEPUTY CFO 35 $301K
TZIVIA REITER DIRECTOR NATIONAL TRAUMA SERVICES AND DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES 35 $248K
HARRIET BLANK DIRECTOR SERVICES TO THE AGING 35 $229K
LISA SHEINHOUSE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES 35 $228K
YITZHAK ELMAN DIRECTOR HOUSING SERVICES - OMH 35 $224K
ARYEH SCHNEIDER GENERAL COUNSEL 35 $220K
TAMMY KORNFELD MARKETING DIRECTOR 35 $202K
JOSHUA FLEISHER DIRECTOR CLINICAL SERVICES -TIKVAH 35 $201K
board members · 11
  • AARON JUNGREIS — DIRECTOR
  • ABE CHERA — DIRECTOR
  • ANNETTE RUBIN — VICE PRESIDENT
  • ARYEH JACOBSON — DIRECTOR
  • BARRY STERN — DIRECTOR
  • BEN ENGLANDER — DIRECTOR
  • BRIAN LIPMAN — DIRECTOR
  • CINDY BECKER — DIRECTOR
  • DANIAL JACOBSON — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID BRECHER — DIRECTOR
  • DOV HOROWITZ — DIRECTOR
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • FJCC Partner — Partners with FJCC (Josh Mehlman) in convening community security meetings to promote safety and collective responsibility.
  • Kestenbaum Family International Children’s Services Partner — Provides trauma support and resilience-building programs for children and schools globally as part of Ohel.
  • New York City Police Department Partner — Collaborates with NYPD leadership and precinct commanders on community security initiatives, including the Flatbush Community Pre-Passover Security Meeting.
  • Ohel Bais Ezra Partner — Collaborative program providing specialized services for children with unique needs, working closely with families.
  • Our Tent Network — Operates Our Tent, Ohel’s Family Enrichment Center, to build relationships with elected officials and community partners for advocacy and support.
  • UJA New York Funder — Funds Ohel’s Helpline for Teachers & Youth Support Professionals.
  • Zachter Family National Trauma Center Partner — Hosts a comprehensive approach to trauma care for individuals, families, and communities through Ohel.
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.

  • Family- and Community-Centered Integration
    methodology: family_community_integration
    By engaging extended family, peers, and community networks in care, the organization strengthens support systems and promotes independence for neurodivergent individuals and survivors of trauma because relational ecosystems enhance stability and self-determination.
  • Integrated, Culturally Sensitive Whole-Person Care
    methodology: culturally_sensitive_integrated_care
    By combining mental, physical, and spiritual health services within a culturally and religiously responsive framework, the organization improves treatment adherence and outcomes because care that aligns with identity and context increases trust and engagement.
  • Peer-Led, Lived-Experience Education
    methodology: lived_experience_peer_education
    By using educators with lived experience of addiction to deliver prevention programs, the organization builds credibility and resonance with youth, leading to more effective behavior change because peer narratives foster relatability and authentic decision-making.
  • Person-Centered Planning
    methodology: person-centered_planning
    By allowing individuals to define their own life goals and design personalized paths, the organization increases engagement and self-determination, leading to more effective outcomes in mental health and developmental disability services because autonomy fosters ownership and sustained progress.
  • Trauma-Informed, Proactive Care Model
    methodology: trauma_informed_care
    By addressing trauma both reactively and preventively through a comprehensive clinical approach, the organization builds resilience and reduces crisis recurrence because early and integrated intervention mitigates long-term psychological harm.