irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $902KSLEEP-AWAY SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES: 7 SESSIONS, 53 OPERATING DAYS, ATTENDANCE OF 372, WITH 2,934 CLIENT-DAYS OF SERVICE.
- #2 $366KOUT-OF-HOME EMERGENCY OVERNIGHT RESPITE CARE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES: 41 OPERATING DAYS, ATTENDANCE OF 58, WITH 422 CLIENT-DAYS OF SERVICE.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Day Respite Care Program
Day respite services for school-age children with special needs, offered locally in New Jersey.
Overnight Respite Program
Year-round planned and emergency overnight respite care for children and adults with special needs, providing caregivers with temporary relief.
Summer Camp
Yearly overnight summer camp program with multiple sessions for children and adults with special needs, including autism-focused sessions and a "Summer Send-Off" session.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Respite Care for Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
- Provide emergency overnight respite care for individuals with developmental disabilitiesDelivers emergency overnight respite care with 24-hour supervision, personal care, and therapeutic activities for children and adults with developmental disabilities. In 2024, served 58 individuals over 41 operating days and 422 client-days.
- Provide year-round planned respite care for individuals with special needsOffers planned overnight and day respite services during the school year for children and adults with developmental disabilities, including autism, featuring therapeutic recreation and supervised programming. Services include weekday and select Saturday day respite and multi-night stays (5-night and 7-night options), with transportation provided from New York City and local areas using lift-equipped vehicles.
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Specialized Summer Camps for Disabilities 1 activity
- Operate overnight summer camp for children and adults with developmental disabilitiesRuns a sleep-away summer camp program for children and adults with developmental disabilities, including autism, offering structured therapeutic recreation and skill-building activities. In 2024, served 372 individuals across 7 sessions and 2,934 client-days.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Rent campus facilities to nonprofit organizationsOffers rental of its 15-acre campus with 12 buildings, including facilities such as a heated pool, gymnasium, and recreation hall, to nonprofit organizations from September to June. Provides day-use capacity for up to 150 people and overnight accommodations for up to 108 individuals.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.85M
Contributions & grants$1.03M27%
Program service revenue$2.58M67%
Investment income$193K5%
Other revenue$42K
expenses
Total expenses$3.56M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$1.95M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.41M
Cash$1.56M
Investments$2.76M
Liabilities$240K
Net assets$6.17M
Liquid reserves14.5 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +15.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT PACENZA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $210K |
board members · 18
- ADELLE RATHE — DIRECTOR
- AIMEE FRANKEL — DIRECTOR
- ANDREA SCHARF — DIRECTOR
- ANDREW MARRUS — VICE PRESIDENT
- CAITLIN BOVO — DIRECTOR
- EUGENE MERCY III — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER A WHYMAN — DIRECTOR
- JOHN BYREN — DIRECTOR
- JOYCE NUNZIATA — DIRECTOR
- JUDITH EISENBERG — DIRECTOR
- KRISTA LONG — DIRECTOR
- MARILYN FRIEDMAN — PRESIDENT
- MELISSA R GREENER — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT FAGENSON — TREASURER
- ROBERT L HERMANOS — DIRECTOR
- RUTHANNE ISELIN — SECRETARY
- STANLEY COLIN ARNO — DIRECTOR
- SUSAN STAMLER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Division of Developmental Disabilities Government — Primary source of referrals, requests, and funding for emergency respite care in New Jersey.
- Government agencies/departments Partner — Eligible to rent facilities for group use
- New Jersey Office Government — Source of potential fee coverage for state-supported respite services.
- New York City Government — Source location for campers receiving transportation services from Rising Treetops at Oakhurst
- Non-profit agencies Partner — Primary user groups eligible to rent facilities
- Office of People with Developmental Disabilities Government — Primary source of referrals, requests, and funding for emergency respite care in New York.
- Rising Treetops at Oakhurst Board of Directors Coalition — Oversees governance and leadership transitions, including appointment of the Executive Director.
- Schools Partner — Eligible to rent facilities for group use
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.
- Predictable Routines to Support Stability and Anticipationmethodology: routine-based-supportBy structuring programming around consistent, annual routines such as summer camp, we create stability and positive anticipation for individuals with developmental disabilities, because predictable experiences reduce anxiety and support cognitive and emotional regulation, enhancing overall engagement and well-being.
- Relationship-Based Support Through Consistent Presencemethodology: relationship-based-supportBy maintaining long-term, trusting relationships with individuals with developmental disabilities, we enable emotional growth and joy, because consistent personal connection builds safety and belonging, which are foundational for engagement and development in this population.
- Respite and Renewal as Integrated Support for Caregivers and Adultsmethodology: respite-and-renewalBy providing planned and emergency respite care within a supportive, structured environment, we sustain family caregiving capacity and promote renewal, because temporary relief from caregiving responsibilities prevents burnout and strengthens long-term support systems for adults with developmental disabilities.
- Trauma-Informed, Individualized Care Approachmethodology: trauma-informed-careBy integrating trauma-informed principles into programming, we better support children with co-occurring developmental and mental health conditions, because recognizing past trauma allows for responsive, adaptive care that reduces re-traumatization and improves emotional and behavioral outcomes.
- Year-Round Camp Model for Developmental Growth and Family Respitemethodology: year-round_camp_modelBy offering structured, predictable camp-based programming throughout the year, we foster skill development, independence, and personal growth in individuals with developmental and mental health disabilities, because consistent, supportive environments enhance engagement and stability. Simultaneously, this model provides critical respite and renewal for families, improving family well-being and long-term care sustainability.