irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $8.59MRESIDENTIAL - RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS PROVIDES COMMUNITY LIKE SETTING FOR EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED AND ABUSED CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS THROUGH A SMALL GROUP SETTING WITH A NEED OF SUPERVISION. APPROXIMATELY 70 CLIENTS SERVED.
- #2 $7.12MCOMMUNITY RESIDENCE - RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM PROVIDES COMMUNITY LIKE SETTING FOR PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED THROUGH A SMALL GROUP SETTING WITH MINIMUM SUPERVISION. APPROXIMATELY 50 CLIENTS SERVED.
named programs · 10 · from sources
What they call their work
Children and Family Treatment Support Services (CFTSS)
Delivers in-home clinical services for children with behavioral and health issues and their families.
Crisis Respite & Diagnostic Services
Provides temporary campus housing to give youth, parents, and caregivers space during behavioral or emotional crises.
Day Habilitation Programs
Offers structured group activities to promote independence and productivity for adults with developmental disabilities.
Health Home Care Management
Provides in-home care coordination and management services for children with complex health and behavioral needs.
Job Services for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Offers pre-vocational training and job coaching to support employment readiness and workplace integration.
Job Services for Youth: The Career Center
Provides career training and vocational development for youth with special needs to enhance future employment potential.
Residential Services for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Offers group home and apartment living for adults with developmental disabilities, with support based on individual needs.
Residential Services for Youth
Provides treatment and community-based residential care for youth up to age 21 who are referred due to emotional or behavioral challenges.
Richard A. Desrochers Special Education School
Regents-accredited 7-12 grade educational program for students with special needs, operated by New York State Department of Education.
The Vandy Thrift Shoppe
Retail training program where proceeds from sales directly benefit Vanderheyden students and programs.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Residential Care for At-Risk Youth 2 activities
- Residential treatment for youth with emotional, behavioral, and trauma-related challengesProvides trauma-informed residential treatment services for emotionally disturbed, abused, or neglected youth up to age 21 in small group, community-like settings. Serves approximately 60–70 clients annually, with care focused on transformative change during their stay.
- Temporary residential crisis respite services for youth and familiesOffers short-term residential crisis respite care to provide immediate support and stabilization for youth and families in acute need.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Community engagement and volunteer involvementEngages volunteers and community partners in facility maintenance, event support, resident mentoring, and outreach initiatives to strengthen services for youth, adults, and families.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Day habilitation and community-based support programsProvides structured day habilitation programs that promote independence, productivity, and social engagement for individuals with developmental disabilities through group activities and skill-building.
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Facility-Based Service Delivery 1 activity
- Facility and program expansionOpened new offices in Schenectady for Child & Family Treatment & Support Services (CFTSS) and Health Home programs, expanding access to critical services in the region.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Hands-on vocational training through retail operationsOperates The Vandy Thrift Shoppe and a clothing drop box program to provide students and clients with practical retail work experience while generating funds for organizational programs.
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Holiday and community enrichment programsProvides holiday meals and gifts to youth and families and hosts community events such as Fall Fest and open houses to foster connection and celebrate organizational milestones.
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Comprehensive Care Management Services 1 activity
- In-home treatment and support services for children and familiesDelivers in-home behavioral and health-related treatment, care management, and support services for children and youth with health, emotional, or behavioral challenges, as well as for families caring for special needs individuals.
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Pre-vocational and job training programs for youth and adults with disabilitiesOffers pre-vocational training, job coaching, and career development services for youth and adults with developmental disabilities, including through The Career Center and the "5 C's to Career Choices" program funded by external grants.
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Residential services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesOperates group homes and apartments providing residential support for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities requiring minimum supervision. Serves approximately 50–55 clients in community-integrated settings.
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Special education services through an accredited school programOperates a Regents-accredited special education school for students in grades 7–12, providing structured academic and therapeutic support tailored to youth with emotional, behavioral, or developmental needs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$32.44M
Contributions & grants$744K2%
Program service revenue$31.45M97%
Investment income$196K1%
Other revenue$47K
expenses
Total expenses$31.37M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$25.11M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$14.11M
Cash$4.25M
Investments$1.83M
Liabilities$8.62M
Net assets$5.49M
Liquid reserves2.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +7.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 11
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN CARPENTER PALUMBO | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $294K |
| MARY BETH CARMAN | VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $173K |
| LISA NAPPI | DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION | 40 | $160K |
| MATTHEW JACHYM | VICE PRESIDENT AND CFO | 40 | $159K |
| MAURA PSOINOS | VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNIT | 40 | $151K |
| STEPHANIE PELLETIER | CERTIFIED TEACHER ASSISTAN | 40 | $145K |
| SCOVIA ORARO | AOD | 40 | $139K |
| LINDA MADSEN | VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RE | 40 | $138K |
| LEA PLANTE | DESIGNATED SERVICE PROVIDE | 40 | $136K |
| DEBORAH DEMERS | VICE PRESIDENT RTC | 40 | $126K |
| KARIM SALLEY | BEHAVIOR AIDE | 40 | $122K |
board members · 14
- ALEKSANDRA RYAN — BOARD MEMBER
- AMANDA SUSSER — BOARD MEMBER
- DEIRDRE BRODIE — BOARD MEMBER
- ELAINE PHELAN — BOARD MEMBER
- JAMES FARANDA — VICE CHAIR
- JAMES SHERIN — BOARD MEMBER
- JIM CAMPBELL — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN HINKLE — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN N MORLEY MD — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN TAURIELLO — BOARD MEMBER
- KRISTA ST GEORGE — BOARD MEMBER
- LAURA L DILLON — CHAIR
- MARYANN RIVIELLO BRENNAN — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL V BARRETT — TREASURER
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- American Clothing Partner — Partner organization that manages the clothing drop box program and processes donated items for resale.
- American Red Cross Partner — Collaborated with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive at Vanderheyden's facility.
- Burger 21 Partner — Partnered with Burger 21 for a fundraising event in June 2017 where 10% of purchases were donated when Vanderheyden was mentioned.
- Business for Good Foundation Funder — Funder providing a $30,000 matching grant to Vanderheyden.
- Businesses Partner — Partners with businesses to support services for youth, adults, and families
- CDPHP Partner — Provided over $14,000 in funding through the Workforce Team Challenge to support the construction of the Sanctuary Trail.
- COFCCA Government — Statewide New York nonprofit association that awarded a staff member of Vanderheyden an excellence award.
- Chinese Community Center Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Vanderheyden to train peer advocates.
- Community groups Partner — Collaborates with community groups to support services for youth, adults, and families
- New York State Central Registry Government — Required clearance body for volunteers working directly with residents.
- New York State Department of Education Government — Accredits the Richard A. Desrochers Special Education School.
- Organizations Partner — Collaborates with other organizations to support services for youth, adults, and families
- Price Chopper Partner — Partner in the Tools for Schools program, where registered Advantage Cards generate points for Vanderheyden to obtain school supplies and equipment.
- Sanctuary Model Network — One of approximately 50 Sanctuary-certified providers in the U.S., implementing the Sanctuary Model for trauma-informed care.
- Target Partner — Partner that donates 1% of purchases made with Target REDcard to Vanderheyden when registered with the school ID.
- The New York Players Partner — Music ensemble providing entertainment at Vanderheyden's anniversary events.
- Troy Savings Bank Charitable Foundation Funder — Funder supporting Vanderheyden's career training program for special needs youth.
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.
- Integrated Continuum of Community-Based Caremethodology: integrated_community_careBy delivering coordinated residential, diagnostic, educational, and behavioral health services within community-based settings, the organization improves access and continuity of care for youth and families with complex needs, because colocated, multi-system support reduces fragmentation and increases engagement.
- Small Group, Community-Like Residential Modelmethodology: small_group_community_modelBy housing emotionally disturbed, abused, or developmentally disabled youth in small, family-like residential settings with appropriate supervision, the organization fosters stability, belonging, and independence, because normalized environments promote attachment, routine, and developmental growth better than institutional models.
- Trauma-Informed, Sanctuary-Based Care Modelmethodology: Sanctuary ModelBy implementing the Sanctuary Model in safe, home-like settings with individualized treatment plans, the organization supports emotional and psychological healing for youth with trauma histories, because structured environments grounded in compassion and non-violence reduce re-traumatization and promote behavioral regulation.
- Vocational Training and Sustainable Funding through Social Enterprisemethodology: vocational-training-through-social-enterpriseBy operating a thrift shoppe that resells donated clothing, the organization generates sustainable funding while providing vocational training in retail, because real-work environments build job readiness and economic self-sufficiency more effectively than classroom-only models.