named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
ALYNnovation Project
Innovation initiative partnering with startups and international organizations to develop breakthrough technologies for child rehabilitation.
Archery Therapy Program
Therapeutic archery activities at ALYN Hospital that promote physical rehabilitation, motivation, and social engagement for pediatric patients.
Young Professionals Initiative
Engages young Jewish professionals in cities across the U.S. through social and educational events to build long-term support for ALYN Hospital.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Specialized Therapy for Children with Disabilities 1 activity
- Deliver pediatric rehabilitation therapiesProvides multidisciplinary rehabilitation services including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, hydrotherapy, and educational support to children with physical disabilities, improving mobility and independence. Serves 3,500 children annually and supports long-term recovery cases such as coma recovery, spinal cord injuries, and post-accident rehabilitation.
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Brain Injury Support & Rehabilitation 1 activity
- Develop innovative rehabilitation technologies and solutionsOperates an innovation center that creates custom rehabilitation devices, including patented solutions like a device enabling one-armed amputees to wear tefillin, and collaborates with startups and international partners. Integrates advanced technologies such as virtual reality therapy and ceiling-mounted interactive projection systems in therapeutic settings.
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Honor and Memorial Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Facilitate donor engagement and planned givingAccepts one-time, monthly, and planned gifts—including bequests, charitable gift annuities, and beneficiary designations—to ensure long-term funding for pediatric rehabilitation. Offers tribute cards, recognition on the Mitzvah of Love Recognition Wall, and symbolic Tree of Life placements to honor donors.
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Community Wellness Movement Classes 1 activity
- Host therapeutic and community engagement programsRuns hospital-based therapeutic programs such as an archery initiative co-led by a physiotherapist and archery instructor, and organizes creative and fitness events—including challah braiding, Pilates, Barry’s Bootcamp, and Shabbat dinners—to engage patients, supporters, and the broader community in healing and awareness-building activities.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Organize fundraising and awareness eventsHosts signature events including Wheels of Love (a cycling event in Israel) and Heels of Love (a hiking and camping event) to raise funds and awareness for pediatric rehabilitation at ALYN Hospital. Events include participant engagement through travel, physical activity, and direct interaction with hospital programs.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Support infrastructure and learning environments for rehabilitationUnveiled and equipped two new learning spaces at ALYN Rehabilitation Hospital featuring interactive technology and designed to support education, creativity, and connection during pediatric rehabilitation.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.98M
Contributions & grants$3.67M92%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$311K8%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$3.57M
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$450K
Grants paid out$2.56M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.10M
Cash$189K
Investments$5.33M
Liabilities$131K
Net assets$5.97M
Liquid reserves18.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +3.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADAM SCHWARTZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $260K |
board members · 16
- BRYAN GARTENBERG — TREASURER
- DANIEL BLUMENTHAL — SECRETARY
- DAVID MERON — BOARD MEMBER
- ED JOYCE — FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
- GIORGIO KULP — BOARD MEMBER
- HARMAN GROSSMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- HARVEY GRAD — BOARD MEMBER
- HOWARD WEBER — BOARD MEMBER
- JOANNE BLYE — SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
- JONATHAN LUPKIN — BOARD MEMBER
- MARK HALPERN — BOARD MEMBER
- MINETTE BROWN — CHAIRMAN
- PAMELA LIPPIT — BOARD MEMBER
- PAULA GLAZIER — PRESIDENT
- VICTOR GOLDSMITH — BOARD MEMBER
- WALLACE LEHMAN MD — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- ALYN Hospital Partner — American Friends of Alyn Hospital Inc supports ALYN Hospital in Israel through fundraising and programmatic support for pediatric rehabilitation.
- ALYN Hospital Partner — Primary beneficiary of fundraising and awareness efforts through the Mitzvah of Love program.
- ALYN Hospital Partner — Primary beneficiary of fundraising and awareness events organized by American Friends of ALYN Hospital.
- ALYN Hospital Partner — Primary beneficiary of funds raised, delivering pediatric and adolescent rehabilitation services in Israel.
- ALYN Hospital in Israel Government — Receives donor information from American Friends of ALYN Hospital to further support the hospital's mission.
- ALYN Hospital in Israel Partner — Receives donor names, contact information, and giving history from American Friends of ALYN Hospital to support its mission.
- ALYN Hospital in Israel Partner — Shares donor information to support hospital programs and services.
- Barry's Partner — Collaborated with American Friends of ALYN Hospital to host a Bootcamp class in Chelsea for community engagement and awareness.
- Chai Life Partner — Collaborated on a Valentine's Day happy hour event organized by American Friends of ALYN Hospital.
- Club Allenby Partner — Partnered with American Friends of ALYN Hospital to host a Pilates class in Miami Beach for community engagement.
- Empowered2Sweat Partner — Partnered with American Friends of ALYN Hospital for a Barry’s Bootcamp fitness event to engage supporters.
- Empowered2Sweat Partner — Partnered with American Friends of ALYN Hospital for a community fitness event in Chelsea to raise awareness.
- Gilat Foundation Partner — Held a joint gala at ALYN Hospital to support therapeutic theater for hospitalized children.
- Jukebox Partner — Collaborated on a fitness event in Chelsea to support American Friends of ALYN Hospital’s mission.
- Kesher Connect Partner — Co-hosted a mixology night with American Friends of ALYN Hospital to foster community connections.
- Kibbutz NYC Partner — Collaborated with American Friends of ALYN Hospital on Shabbat dinners to build community engagement.
- Moishe House Partner — Co-hosted a Barry’s Bootcamp class in Chelsea with American Friends of ALYN Hospital to build community and awareness.
- Nice Jewish Surfers Partner — Co-hosted a Shabbat dinner and after-party in Los Angeles with American Friends of ALYN Hospital to engage young professionals.
- SASA Setton Funder — Provided support for the creation of two new innovative learning spaces at ALYN Rehabilitation Hospital.
- Senserum Partner — ALYNnovation portfolio company whose VR products are used in therapy at ALYN Hospital
- Senserum Partner — Technology partner providing virtual reality products used in occupational therapy at ALYN Hospital.
- Sheba Medical Center Partner — Co-developed a device with ALYN Hospital to help IDF amputees put on tefillin.
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.
- Adaptive Sports for Physical and Psychosocial Empowermentmethodology: adaptive_sports_for_empowermentBy adapting sports like archery to individual physical needs, ALYN builds strength, coordination, and focus while fostering self-efficacy and social connection, because physical activity combined with psychological empowerment accelerates rehabilitation and reintegration.
- Donor Engagement Through Experiential and Commemorative Givingmethodology: donor-engagement-through-commemorative-givingBy linking donor participation in endurance events, engraved memorials, and tribute gifts to patient outcomes, the organization strengthens long-term support, because donors are more committed when their contributions are emotionally resonant and personally meaningful.
- Family-Centered, Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Modelmethodology: multidisciplinary_family-centered_rehabilitationBy integrating medical, emotional, and social support across disciplines and involving families in care, ALYN Hospital enhances pediatric rehabilitation outcomes and supports reintegration into daily life, because holistic, coordinated care addresses the full spectrum of a child’s needs.
- Gamified and Play-Based Engagement in Therapymethodology: gamified_rehabilitationBy transforming rehabilitation exercises into playful, goal-oriented experiences using virtual reality and therapeutic play, ALYN increases patient motivation and adherence, because engagement through joy and challenge enhances neurological and physical recovery in children.
- Holistic Integration of Complementary Therapiesmethodology: holistic_rehabilitationBy incorporating non-traditional therapies such as medical clowns, animal-assisted therapy, art, and gardening into rehabilitation, ALYN supports emotional, psychological, and social recovery alongside physical gains, because healing is enhanced when multiple dimensions of well-being are activated.