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RAMAPO FOR CHILDREN INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 135600422 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE N20Z · Recreation & Sports · Medium ($1M-$10M) · ramapoforchildren.org
revenue
$8.4M
expenses
$8.9M
net assets
$6.3M
employees
403
volunteers
29
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

TO INSPIRE YOUTH WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND TO PROVIDE PRACTICAL TOOLS THAT SUPPORT SUCCESS AND PROVIDE SHORT-TERM, ADVENTURE BASED EXPERIENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND EDUCATORS THAT GIVE PARTICIPANTS STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSFUL COMMUNICATION, TEAMWORK AND LEADERSHIP.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit providing adventure-based retreats, summer camps, and transitional living programs for youth and young adults with social, emotional, and learning challenges, including autism spectrum disorders. Offers professional development training for educators and youth workers using its evidence-based Ramapo Approach. Operates on a 240-acre campus in Rhinebeck, NY, and serves over 18,000 individuals annually through direct services and training programs.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $1.63M
    RETREATS:RAMAPO FOR CHILDREN OFFERS YEAR-END, ADVENTURE-BASED RETREATS TO A RANGE OF SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY GROUPS IN A PEACEFUL ENVIRONMENT FREE FROM EXCESS NOISE AND DISTRACTIONS. 6,058 ATTENDEES EXPERIENCED THIS PROGRAM IN 2024. RAMAPO FOR CHILDREN OFFERS A VARIETY OF DAY CAMP PROGRAMS INCLUDING CREATIVE PROJECTS, HIKING, SPORTS, PERFORMING ARTS AND SWIMMING. 307 ATTENDEES EXPERIENCED THIS PROGRAM IN 2024.
  2. #2 $1.62M
    STAFF ASSISTANT EXPERIENCE:A RESIDENTIAL TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ADULTS AGES 18 TO 25 WITH SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, OR LEARNING CHALLENGES. 84 ATTENDEES EXPERIENCED THIS PROGRAM IN 2024. WE HAVE AN ADDITIONAL 24 YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ATTEND CERTAIN RECREATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITH THE RESIDENTIAL SAE PARTICIPANTS.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Camp Ramapo
Residential summer camp for children ages 6 to 16 with social, emotional, or learning challenges, offering a nearly one-to-one camper-to-counselor ratio and therapeutic, inclusive programming on a 240-acre campus in Rhinebeck, NY.
Ramapo Day Camp
Summer day program for youth ages 5 to 15 offering inclusive activities such as swimming, hiking, cooking, and performing arts, with counselors trained in the Ramapo Approach.
Ramapo Retreats
Adventure-based, short-term retreats for school and community groups emphasizing team-building, communication, and leadership through structured activities in a distraction-free natural setting.
Ramapo Training
Professional development program offering workshops, coaching, and technical assistance to educators, youth workers, and caregivers on behavior support and social-emotional learning strategies.
School-Age Child Care
Before- and after-school program at Chancellor Livingston Elementary School in Rhinebeck, NY, serving children ages 5 to 12 with structured activities in sports, STEM, and creative arts.
Staff Assistant Experience (SAE)
Residential transitional program for young adults ages 18 to 25 with neurodevelopmental and learning challenges, focusing on vocational training, independent living skills, and social development in a supported communal environment.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Guided Outdoor Expedition Programs 1 activity
    • Adventure-based retreats for schools and community groups
      Offers year-round adventure-based retreats for school and community groups to build interpersonal skills, foster group cohesion, and promote individual growth in a low-distraction environment. The program served 6,058 attendees in 2024 and hosts approximately 8,000 participants annually.
  • Before and After School Childcare 1 activity
    • Before and after school program in Rhinebeck
      Provides a before- and after-school program at Chancellor Livingston Elementary School in Rhinebeck for children ages 5 to 12, offering sports, cooking, crafts, and STEM activities. The program supports youth in the Hudson Valley and is part of broader community programming.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Day camp programs for children ages 5 to 15
      Operates day camp programs for youth ages 5 to 15 at its Rhinebeck campus, offering activities such as swimming, hiking, cooking, and performing arts. The program includes distinct tracks: Day Camp (ages 5–12), Travel Camp (ages 11–14), and Youth Leadership Program (ages 14–15), serving 307 attendees in 2024.
  • Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
    • Professional development and coaching for educators and youth workers
      Provides annual professional development training, virtual coaching, and on-site support to over 10,000 educators, youth workers, caregivers, and school leaders to promote skill development and supportive environments. The program trains 220 aspiring educators annually as Camp Ramapo counselors and delivers services within schools and out-of-school settings.
  • Specialized Summer Camps for Disabilities 1 activity
    • Residential summer camp for children with social, emotional, or learning challenges
      Operates an annual residential summer camp program for children ages 6 to 16 with social, emotional, or learning challenges, including autism spectrum disorders. The program served 309 campers in 2021, over 321 in 2022, over 327 in 2023, and welcomes approximately 400 children annually.
  • Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
    • Residential transition-to-independence program for young adults
      Runs a residential transitional program for neurodivergent young adults ages 18 to 25 to develop interpersonal, independent living, and job skills in an inclusive communal setting. The program served 48 participants in 2022, 64 in 2023, and 84 in 2024, with an additional 24 young adults with disabilities participating in shared activities in 2024.
  • Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
    • Workshops and training for parents and caregivers
      Provides workshops and training for parents and caregivers focused on child development, behavior support, and fostering healthy relationships. These offerings are part of broader family support initiatives.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$8.36M
Contributions & grants$2.63M31%
Program service revenue$5.77M69%
Investment income$61K1%
Other revenue$-103K
expenses
Total expenses$8.89M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$5.09M
Grants paid out$718K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9.62M
Cash$1.33M
Investments$31K
Liabilities$3.34M
Net assets$6.28M
Liquid reserves1.8 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -4.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 6
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DANIEL STEPHENS CEO 40 $271K
JENNIFER ZANGER CHIEF INNOVATION 40 $155K
HANNAH MILLER SR. DIR. TRAINING 40 $133K
MIKE KUNIN DIR. FAMILY RELAT 34 $113K
BRUCE KUZIOLA CFO 29 $111K
JENNIFER BURI DA CUNHA DIRECTOR OF ENG 40 $106K
board members · 16
  • AARON LIEBERMAN — Director
  • ANN E CARMEL — Director
  • CLAUDE ANN MELLINS PHD — Director
  • DAMIAN COMPA — Director
  • DAVID ROSS — Director
  • DEBORAH E COOPER — Director
  • DIANNE MORALES — Director
  • DODD R TERRY — Director
  • ELIZABETH A SANDER — Director
  • JOEY PARNES — Director
  • JON SELIB — Director
  • JUDITH CASTILLO — Director
  • JULIE LEFF — Director
  • JULIO PETERSON — Director
  • KATE KLEIN — Director
  • LAURIE GREENBERG — Director
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Butler Foundation Partner — Supports Ramapo for Children's training programs.
  • Chancellor Livingston Elementary School Partner — Hosts Ramapo's before- and after-school program at its Rhinebeck campus.
  • Instagram Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and engagement
  • Littauer Foundation Partner — Supports Ramapo for Children's training programs.
  • OSYD Partner — Collaborates with Ramapo Training to support youth development.
  • Ramapo's Board Network — Board members support organizational growth and expansion from seasonal camp to year-round services.
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.

  • Cross-Setting Capacity Building Through Coaching and Training
    methodology: adult_mediated_capacity_building
    By providing virtual coaching, professional development, and cross-setting training to educators and caregivers, the organization amplifies its impact beyond direct service, because building adult capacity ensures consistent application of social-emotional strategies across schools, homes, and communities.
  • Experiential Learning in Low-Sensory, Adventure-Based Environments
    methodology: experiential_learning
    By engaging youth and educators in customized, adventure-based experiences within safe, low-sensory environments, the organization promotes communication, teamwork, trust, and self-confidence, because such settings reduce anxiety and enhance inclusion—particularly for neurodivergent or emotionally vulnerable youth—enabling deeper learning and group cohesion.
  • Inclusive Communal Living Model for Neurodivergent Youth
    methodology: inclusive_communal_model
    By embedding neurodivergent young adults in an inclusive communal living environment with typically developing peers and role models, the organization supports skill development and social integration, because lived experience with supportive co-workers fosters authentic practice and belonging.
  • Ramapo Approach: Needs-Based, Adult-Mediated Social-Emotional Development
    methodology: ramapo_approach
    By equipping adults with structured strategies to build supportive relationships and address core youth needs—learning, feeling valued, and experiencing success—the organization fosters social-emotional growth and positive behavior in young people, especially those with emotional, behavioral, or neurological differences, because adult facilitators are key levers for sustainable change across settings.