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HEARTS TO HOMES FURNISHINGS INC
YONKERS, NY · EIN 320542526 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE T50 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Small ($100K-$1M) · heartstohomes.org
revenue
$553K
expenses
$514K
net assets
$284K
employees
1
volunteers
25
program ratio
89%
mission · from form 990

AT HEARTS TO HOMES, OUR CORE MISSION IS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE BY TRANSFORMING EMPTY LIVING SPACES INTO A PLACE THEY CAN CALL HOME. WE PROVIDE ESSENTIAL FURNISHINGS AND A SENSE OF COMFORT TO THOSE IN NEED, ENSURING THAT YOUNG ADULTS WHO ARE TRANSITIONING OUT OF THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM HAVE THE SUPPORT THEY DESERVE AS THEY EMBARK ON THEIR JOURNEY OF INDEPENDENCE. BY WORKING TO CREATE A MORE COMFORTABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT WE CAN INCREASE THE STABILITY OF THOSE WHO AGE OUT OF THE SYSTEM WHILE ACTING AS A BARRIER TO HOMELESSNESS, INCARCERATION, AND MULTIGENERATIONAL FOSTER CARE INVOLVEMENT; ALL ISSUES THAT AFFECT THE AGING-OUT POPULATION. WE AIM TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THOSE WE SERVE, ONE HOME AT A TIME.

profile · synthesized from sources

Hearts to Homes Furnishings Inc. supports young adults aging out of foster care in New York by providing essential home furnishings to create stable, comfortable living environments. The organization partners with child welfare agencies across the New York City metropolitan area to serve youth transitioning to independence. It aims to reduce risks of homelessness and instability by ensuring these young adults have the household essentials needed to thrive.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Building Bright Beginnings
Launched in April 2025 to provide essential child-related items such as cribs, car seats, and safety gear to young parents aging out of foster care
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
    • Connecting youth to local resources across New York
      Organizes and provides access to curated resource references by county and borough in the greater New York metropolitan area, covering education, employment, health and wellness, housing, legal services, mentoring, financial management, parenting/family support, and social services to aid independent living transitions.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Distributing holiday groceries for Thanksgiving meals
      Provides Thanksgiving groceries to young adults aging out of foster care so they can prepare a full holiday meal, supporting emotional well-being and celebration during transition to independence.
  • Diaper and Baby Supply Distribution 1 activity
    • Expanding support to young parent recipients and their children
      Indirectly benefits infants and young children by providing home furnishings to young parents who are aging out of foster care; launched the Building Bright Beginnings program in April 2025 to supply child-specific essentials such as cribs and safety gear to support young families.
  • Foster Youth Transition Support 1 activity
    • Offering mentorship and career development support
      Provides ongoing non-material support through mentorship connections and career development opportunities to help young adults build long-term stability after leaving foster care.
  • Furniture and Household Essentials Provision 1 activity
    • Providing complete home furnishings to young adults aging out of foster care
      Distributes full sets of furniture and household supplies—including coffee tables, televisions, coffee makers, and basic necessities—at a cost of approximately $3,100 per set to support stable independent living for young adults transitioning out of foster care. Supported over 1,000 young adults as of the latest reports.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$553K
Contributions & grants$544K98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$12K2%
Other revenue$-3K
expenses
Total expenses$514K
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$36K
Grants paid out$419K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$335K
Cash$252K
Investments$62K
Liabilities$52K
Net assets$284K
Liquid reserves7.3 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +28.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 19
  • ALISANDE HERIYANTO — BOARD MEMBER
  • ALLISON REICH — BOARD MEMBER
  • AMEENA MAKHDOOMI — BOARD MEMBER
  • ANNA BERARDI — BOARD MEMBER
  • CATHERINE MURPHY — TREASURER
  • CHRISTINA MURRAY TRIZANO — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAN SUZUKI — BOARD MEMBER
  • DANA SOLOMON — BOARD MEMBER
  • GLORIA DIOS — SECRETARY
  • GREG ARCARO — BOARD MEMBER
  • JAN JASON — BOARD MEMBER
  • JEREMIAH PEREZ-TORRES — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOHN VEZZA — BOARD MEMBER
  • KEVIN KENNEDY — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARY LEITNER — VICE PRESIDENT
  • MAURA LIPTACK MCMAHON — BOARD MEMBER
  • MAUREEN NOONAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • NICOLE GROGAN — PRESIDENT
  • PATTY DAMON — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 17

Who they work with

  • Bob's Furniture Partner — Preferred vendor providing discounted furnishings for program beneficiaries.
  • Cardinal McCloskey Community Services Partner — Proud founding partner; collaborates with Hearts to Homes to support foster youth in establishing their first homes.
  • Catholic Guardian Services Partner — Values the vision and generosity of Hearts to Homes in addressing housing insecurity among youth aging out of foster care.
  • Forestdale Partner — Partners with Hearts to Homes to provide stability and hope to young people transitioning from foster care through furnished apartments.
  • Graham Windham Partner — Partnership enables youth to receive tables, chairs, dinnerware, and sofas, supporting emotional well-being and life transitions.
  • Inwood Country Club Partner — Hosted a golf outing with Hearts to Homes as the beneficiary organization.
  • JCCA Partner — Partner agency that serves youth aging out of foster care, with Hearts to Homes providing furnishings and decorations that help transform living spaces into supportive, personalized homes.
  • JCCA Partner — Youth receive furnishings and decorations from Hearts to Homes that help transform housing into a personalized, supportive home environment.
  • John Vezza Partner — Contact person for event registration and coordination of the tennis and pickleball party.
  • Kevin Kennedy Partner — Co-chair of the Oktoberfest fundraising event
  • Marissa Mack Partner — Co-chair of the Oktoberfest fundraising event
  • Marissa Mugno Partner — Point of contact for questions about the assistance application process.
  • Mary Theresa and John McCombe Partner — Founders and leaders who have provided visionary leadership and advocacy in establishing and growing Hearts to Homes.
  • Rising Ground Partner — Combines services and skill-building with Hearts to Homes’ provision of furnishings to support youth transitioning from foster care.
  • The Children’s Village Partner — Collaborates with Hearts to Homes to smooth the transition to adulthood by providing home furnishings that encourage stability and belonging.
  • The Children’s Village Partner — Partner organization that refers young adults aging out of foster care and provides housing and foundational support, while Hearts to Homes supplies home furnishings to make their spaces feel like homes.
  • The New York Foundling Partner — Collaborates with Hearts to Homes to ensure youth aging out of foster care receive furniture and household items necessary to make their new apartment feel like a home.
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.

  • Client-Centered, Needs-Based Support
    methodology: client_centered_wish_list
    By tailoring furnishings and support based on individual needs and using personalized wish lists, we produce more effective and meaningful outcomes, because listening to each young adult’s unique situation fosters dignity and enables the creation of a true home-like environment.
  • Comprehensive Transition Support Ecosystem
    methodology: comprehensive_transition_support
    By integrating home furnishings with job training, mentoring, and financial literacy programs, we produce better employment and independent living outcomes, because material stability enables engagement with broader developmental supports necessary for successful adulthood.
  • Holistic Home-Building with Emotional and Material Support
    methodology: holistic_home_building
    By combining material support (furniture) with emotional connection and long-term relational support, we produce greater stability for transitioning youth, because tangible items paired with mentorship and ongoing care address both practical and psychological needs of young adults leaving foster care.
  • Housing Stability Through Furnishings
    methodology: housing_stability_through_furnishings
    By providing essential home furnishings, we produce greater housing stability and reduce risks of negative outcomes like homelessness or incarceration for youth aging out of foster care, because a furnished, comfortable living environment creates the foundational conditions for long-term success and dignity.