irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $26KFAMILIES IN CRISIS
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Case Management Services
Assists older adults and adults with disabilities in accessing community resources, applying for government benefits, and coordinating care to support independent living.
Counseling Services
Connects individuals with licensed therapists for in-home or office-based counseling, including specialized care consultations for Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers.
Financial Empowerment Program
Offers financial assistance and counseling to help individuals and families maintain stability and access government benefits.
Medicaid Service Coordination (MSC)
Provides professional case management for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, connecting them to healthcare, housing, and community services.
Senior Independence Program
Matches volunteers with older adults to provide transportation, light household help, grocery shopping assistance, and friendly visits to support independent living.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Emergency Food Pantry OperationsOperated an emergency food pantry from its conference room during the pandemic starting in mid-March 2020 to provide immediate food assistance to the community.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Financial Assistance and Benefits SupportOffers one-time financial grants and emergency financial assistance for individuals facing medical emergencies, job loss, natural disasters, or fire, including help with emergency food needs and applications for public benefits.
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Friendly Visiting & Social Companionship Programs 1 activity
- Friendly Visitor ProgramOperates the Friendly Visitor Program, which matches volunteers with individuals in need of companionship, transportation, and help with daily tasks, including in-person visits and emotional support via telephone check-ins.
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Intake and Referral Coordination 1 activity
- KidsConnect Program SupportProvides support to the KidsConnect program, which serves children and families through direct and referral services.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Referral and Resource Connection ServicesProvides referral services to connect individuals and families with community resources and maintains an updated list of emergency resources for community use when direct services are not available.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Roots Program for Adults with Intellectual DisabilitiesOperates the Roots Program, a seasonal program offering social and developmental support to Jewish adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with sessions held in Middletown during Fall and Spring.
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Senior Independence Support Services 1 activity
- Services for Older Adults and Adults with DisabilitiesOffers a coordinated system of services including transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping assistance, wellness calls, home visits, and support to help older adults and adults with disabilities remain independent in their homes.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Support Services for Personal CrisesProvides direct support services to individuals facing personal crises, with the goal of promoting dignity, hope, and strength through counseling and community resource connection.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Volunteer Engagement in Organizational GovernanceEngages volunteers in organizational governance through participation on the agency's advisory board and committees of the Board of Directors.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Volunteer Engagement in Service DeliveryRelies on volunteers to support agency services, including direct assistance to neighbors in need through programs such as transportation, companionship, and daily task support.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Administrative and Clerical SupportProvides clerical and administrative support at the Middletown office to ensure smooth operation of agency programs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$612K
Contributions & grants$588K96%
Program service revenue$9K2%
Investment income$15K2%
Other revenue$7
expenses
Total expenses$705K
Program expenses66%
Admin / overhead33%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$436K
Grants paid out$26K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.08M
Cash$704K
Investments$0
Liabilities$216K
Net assets$867K
Liquid reserves12.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -11.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| NICOLETTA A RONSINI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $79K |
board members · 13
- ALLISON MURPHY — DIRECTOR
- AMANDA SWAN — DIRECTOR
- BARBARA STRAUSS — DIRECTOR
- BETTY GROSSMAN — SECRETARY
- CYNTHIA WEINTRAUB — DIRECTOR
- DEBBIE WORONOFF — DIRECTOR
- DEBORAH PARISER — DIRECTOR
- DR ARLENE SOLOMON ROSHKO — VICE PRESIDENT
- GERALD BLOOMFIELD — DIRECTOR
- JANET DAVIS — PRESIDENT
- JANET KASS — DIRECTOR
- JOEL APPLEBAUM — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT SCHOENBERG — TREASURER
relationships · 55
Who they work with
- 911 Registration/Project Lifesaver of OC NY Partner — Partner in emergency registration and tracking services for vulnerable individuals.
- Action Toward Independence Partner — Partner organization providing financial and independent living support services.
- Al-Anon Partner — Partner in supporting families affected by alcoholism.
- Alcoholics Anonymous Orange County Partner — Partner organization for substance abuse recovery support.
- Alzheimer’s Association Partner — Partner in supporting individuals and families affected by Alzheimer's disease.
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Partner — Professional resource partner for child mental health.
- Autism Society of America Partner — Partner organization supporting individuals with autism.
- Autism Speaks Partner — Resource partner for autism-related information and support.
- Catholic Charities Partner — Partner organization providing financial assistance and social services.
- Department of Social Services Government — Government affiliate for housing and financial assistance referrals.
- Families Anonymous Partner — Partner organization supporting families dealing with substance abuse.
- Family Caregiver Alliance Partner — Partner organization supporting family caregivers.
- Finkelstein & Partners Partner — Partner organization linked through a charitable book initiative supporting the Diane Finkelstein Families in Crisis Fund.
- GLSEN Partner — Partner in supporting LGBTQ education and advocacy.
- HONOR ehg (Emergency Housing Group) Partner — Partner agency providing emergency housing services.
- Hospice and Palliative Care Assoc. of NYS Partner — Partner in end-of-life care services.
- Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties Partner — Partner in hospice and palliative care services.
- Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center Partner — Partner organization supporting LGBTQ individuals and families.
- Independent Living Partner — Partner in mental health and substance abuse support services.
- Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County Government — Founding and ongoing affiliate organization; JFS continues to be a recipient agency.
- Job-Hunt.Org Partner — Resource partner for employment and job search support.
- Joint Members of Health and Community Agencies Coalition — JFS Orange participates in this monthly federation of nonprofits to share knowledge and collaborate on human services.
- Keshet LGBTQ Partner — Partner in providing LGBTQ resources and support.
- Layoff Survival Guide Partner — Resource partner providing layoff recovery information.
- MHVTA Mid-Hudson Valley Transgender Association Partner — Partner organization providing support for transgender individuals.
- Mental Health Association Partner — Partner in mental health service delivery and referrals.
- Mesothelioma Life Expectancy – Lanier Law Firm Partner — Resource partner for health-related legal information.
- Middletown YMCA Partner — Community partner providing youth and family programs.
- Mobile Mental Health Team Partner — Referral partner for behavioral health crisis response services.
- NYS Office for Children and Families Government — State agency partner for child and family services.
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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.
- Community-Integrated Referral Modelmethodology: community_referral_networkBy connecting individuals to a broad network of community resources, we improve resilience during crises because holistic, coordinated support addresses interconnected needs more effectively than isolated interventions.
- Crisis Stabilization Through One-Time Grantsmethodology: one-time-grant-stabilizationBy providing one-time financial grants during crises, we help families regain stability and preserve long-term self-sufficiency because targeted, time-limited financial intervention prevents downward spirals without creating dependency.
- Cultural Participation to Build Community Belongingmethodology: community-belonging-through-cultural-participationBy offering social, cultural, and educational programs centered on Jewish traditions, we foster pride and belonging among Jewish adults with intellectual disabilities because shared cultural experiences strengthen identity and social integration, even in diverse or interfaith settings.
- Person-Centered Care Modelmethodology: person-centered_careBy tailoring support to individual needs rather than applying a standardized model, we produce better engagement and outcomes because personalized services respect client autonomy and address the unique circumstances of each person’s life.
- Values-Based Service Delivery Rooted in Tikkun Olammethodology: tikkun olamBy grounding services in Jewish values such as tikkun olam (repairing the world) and gemilut chasadim (acts of loving kindness), we foster dignity, self-determination, and inclusion because these values promote compassionate, client-centered care that honors cultural identity and communal responsibility.