irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $4.76MPSYCHOSOCIAL CLUBHOUSES - VENTURE HOUSE, INC. OFFERS ITS SERVICES THROUGH TWO PSYCHOSOCIAL CLUBHOUSES WHEREBY IT ASSISTS ADULTS WHO ARE LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS ACHIEVE RECOVERY THROUGH IMPROVED ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, RECREATION, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT OF MUTUAL ACCEPTANCE AND EMPOWERMENT.
- #2 $86KSUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT - VENTURE HOUSE, INC. ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS IN DEVELOPING JOB SKILLS FOR FULLTIME/PART TIME PERMANENT/TEMPORARY JOB PLACEMENTS.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Clubhouse Membership
Core psychosocial rehabilitation program using the work-ordered day model where members collaborate with staff on clubhouse operations and decision-making
Employment & Education
Supports members in finding jobs or continuing education, including Transitional Employment and Supported Employment programs with corporate partners
Health & Wellness
Programs recognizing the mind-body connection and promoting overall well-being for members
Housing Assistance
Helps adults find affordable, stable housing; includes a Scattered Site Supportive Housing Program for young adults with mental health challenges
Social Recreation
Monthly activities and holiday celebrations to reduce isolation and build community among members
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Recovery Services 2 activities
- Operates psychosocial clubhouses for adults with mental illnessOperates two psychosocial clubhouses that support adults with mental illness in achieving recovery through access to employment, education, recreation, housing, and community engagement. Expanded to serve over 2,500 New York City residents annually across four boroughs (Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn, and the Bronx).
- Provides lifelong, free mental health recovery servicesOffers free, lifelong mental health recovery services to over 2,500 New Yorkers annually, including psychosocial support, employment assistance, and community integration programs.
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Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 1 activity
- Enhances social connectedness for individuals with mental illnessIncreases social connectedness by fostering close friendships and reliable support networks among members, improving overall well-being and recovery outcomes.
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Supportive Housing for Mental Illness 1 activity
- Operates Scattered Site Supportive Housing ProgramProvides supportive housing through a Scattered Site Supportive Housing Program designed for individuals with mental health challenges, promoting stability and independent living.
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Employment Support for Recovery 1 activity
- Provides supported employment servicesOffers supported employment services that help individuals with mental illness develop job skills and secure full-time or part-time, permanent or temporary employment, achieving an annual employment rate of 69.3%, double the rate in the public mental health system.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Runs a work-ordered day program promoting member engagementOperates a work-ordered day program where members collaborate with staff to manage daily operations including meal preparation, facility maintenance, program development, and tutoring, fostering a sense of purpose and community ownership.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Reduces hospitalizations and criminal justice involvementReduces psychiatric hospitalizations, crisis episodes, and involvement in the criminal justice system among members through sustained Clubhouse participation.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$9.70M
Contributions & grants$9.28M96%
Program service revenue$316K3%
Investment income$28K0%
Other revenue$69K
expenses
Total expenses$9.81M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$4.54M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$24.95M
Cash$2.72M
Investments$0
Liabilities$19.63M
Net assets$5.32M
Liquid reserves3.3 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +59.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| JULIET DOUGLAS | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $287K |
| NORMAN BAILEY | CFO | 40 | $213K |
| LARRY JONES | PROGRAM DIRE | 40 | $172K |
| DAVID PLOTKA | PROGRAM DIRE | 40 | $167K |
| FAQUENI RAVEL | PROGRAM DIRE | 40 | $161K |
board members · 10
- ALEX TARASKO — SECRETARY
- CATHERINE WIGDOR — PRESIDENT
- GARY CURWIN — TREASURER
- MARIO BUONVIAGGIO — DIRECTOR
- MATTHEW MASER — DIRECTOR
- MAUREEN WRIGHT — DIRECTOR
- RANYA SCARBOROUGH — DIRECTOR
- SAQUANA JOHNSON — DIRECTOR
- STEPHEN KESSLER — DIRECTOR
- VINCE CONTE — VICE PRESIDE
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Accredited Clubhouses Network — Part of a network of Clubhouses with shared standards for supporting individuals with mental illness.
- Clubhouse International Network — Accredited member of the Clubhouse International network, adhering to the Clubhouse Model of psychosocial rehabilitation.
- Clubhouse International Network — Accredited member of the Clubhouse International network, following the Clubhouse Model of psychosocial rehabilitation.
- College of Staten Island Partner — Recipient of the Venture House Community Partnership Award, recognizing collaborative efforts in supporting mental health recovery.
- Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Funder — Provided initial funding for Venture House to open its doors in 1988.
- NYC Mural Arts Project Partner — Collaborated with Venture House to co-develop the "SEE US, REALLY SEE US" community mural focused on mental health awareness and stigma reduction.
- State Office of Mental Health Funder — Funded the launch of the Scattered Site Supportive Housing Program.
- UBS Arena Partner — Honored with the Venture House Social Impact & Philanthropy Award for contributions to mental health recovery and community empowerment.
- Yudelka Tapia Partner — Assemblymember honored with the Distinguished Public Service Award for advocacy and public service in mental health.
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.
- Clubhouse Model of Psychosocial Rehabilitationmethodology: psychosocial_clubhouse_modelBy engaging members in shared work, responsibility, and community life through the Clubhouse Model, we promote mental health recovery and reintegration into society because meaningful work and social connection restore agency and reduce isolation.
- Community-Driven Recovery Through Mutual Supportmethodology: community-driven_recoveryBy fostering a peer-powered community where individuals support one another as co-workers and citizens, we sustain long-term recovery because belonging and self-determination strengthen personal agency and resilience.
- Integrated Recovery Pathwaysmethodology: recovery-through-community-integrationBy integrating access to employment, education, housing, and wellness within a single supportive framework, we enable holistic recovery because addressing multiple life domains simultaneously increases stability and self-efficacy.
- Transitional Employment as a Pathway to Workforce Reintegrationmethodology: transitional_employment_supported_employmentBy providing transitional and supported employment opportunities, we build job skills and confidence because structured, low-barrier work experiences serve as a bridge to sustained competitive employment.