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ASSOC MENTALLY ILL CHILDREN WESTCH

BRIARCLIFF MANOR, NY · EIN 132554243 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE F320 · Mental Health & Crisis Intervention · Large ($10M-$50M) · clearviewschool.org
revenue
$15.8M
expenses
$14.7M
net assets
$2.5M
employees
0
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO MENTALLY ILL CHILDREN IN THE SCHOOL PROGRAM, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN THE OMH DAY CLINIC AND RESIDENTIAL AND DAY SERVICES TO OPWDD POPULATION. (THE CLEAR VIEW SCHOOL)

profile · synthesized from sources

The Clear View School provides integrated academic and therapeutic services for children and youth ages 3 to 21 with emotional, psychiatric, and developmental disabilities. Operating in Briarcliff Manor, NY, it serves students referred by local school districts who require a structured, small-class environment combining special education with mental health treatment. The school offers programs from early childhood through age 21, with family involvement and crisis support central to its model.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    To provide OMH mental health counseling to children with emotional and developmental disabilities
  2. #2 $0
    To provide OPWDD Residential, Day and related services to persons with emotional and developmental disabilities.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Day Treatment Services
Integrated mental health and special education services for students with psychiatric illness or emotional disability, including 24-hour crisis support and family counseling
Early Childhood Program (Therapeutic Nursery)
Serves children ages 3 to 5 with emotional, psychological, or developmental difficulties, focusing on academic and social readiness skills within a therapeutic setting; includes mandatory parental involvement and family treatment
School Age Program
Comprehensive academic and therapeutic program for students within a 3:1 student/teacher ratio; aligned with NYS education standards and offering Regents diplomas and CDOS credentials
Summer Program
Enrichment program combining recreation, arts, and social development activities such as trips, sports, music, and talent shows; funded in part by private donations
Thomas and Agnes Carvel Center for the Arts
On-campus arts facility offering students opportunities for creative expression through visual and performing arts as part of their therapeutic and academic experience
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Special Education Preschool Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver therapeutic nursery services for young children with emotional disabilities
      Provides a specialized therapeutic nursery program for children ages 3 to 5 that integrates clinical support with early academic and social readiness skill development, using small class sizes and individualized therapeutic teaching plans.
  • Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
    • Facilitate family engagement and support in treatment programs
      Requires parent/guardian participation in counseling and provides ongoing family support services, assigning a dedicated therapist to each child and family throughout their enrollment to ensure continuity of care and family involvement in treatment planning.
  • Campus Facility Operations and Management 1 activity
    • Maintain specialized campus facilities for therapeutic education
      Operates educational and therapeutic facilities on a 17-acre wooded campus in Briarcliff Manor, NY, including renovated historic buildings and the Thomas and Agnes Carvel Center for the Arts, established in 1981 and 2006 respectively, to support over 118 enrolled children.
  • 24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
    • Offer crisis intervention and after-hours mental health support
      Provides crisis treatment services during after-school hours and weekends, including access to a 24-hour telephone crisis response line for students and families, ensuring continuous mental health support beyond regular programming.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Operate summer and seasonal therapeutic education programs
      Runs a structured summer program combining recreation, learning, and social development, along with seasonal educational activities such as spring-themed curricula on life cycles incorporating art, music, movement, and lessons on growth and renewal.
  • Special Education Day Schools 1 activity
    • Provide integrated educational and mental health services for children with emotional and psychiatric disabilities
      Operates a year-round, OMH-approved day treatment program for children and youth ages 3 to 21 with emotional, developmental, or psychiatric disabilities, delivering individualized academic instruction aligned with New York State Standards alongside comprehensive mental health counseling. Services are provided in small-class settings with a 3:1 student-to-teacher ratio and include pathways to credentials such as the NYS Regents Diploma and CDOS credential.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$15.78M
Contributions & grants$1.75M11%
Program service revenue$13.37M85%
Investment income$3K0%
Other revenue$662K
expenses
Total expenses$14.70M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$12.08M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.16M
Cash$1.86M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.64M
Net assets$2.52M
Liquid reserves1.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +17.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 6
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ELAINE HAAGEN PSYCHIATRIST 40 $147K
MICHELLE KOH PSYCHOLOGIST 40 $142K
JAQUELINE HASTINGS SCHOOL DIRECTOR 40 $135K
WENDY FRANCOIS NURSE 40 $132K
SANDRA WAEVER SPEECH THERAPIST 40 $121K
MARLENE CHEATHAM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 36 $104K
board members · 10
  • CHARLES DEVLIN — DIRECTOR
  • DANIEL WEINFELD — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID W MCGORRY — PRESIDENT
  • ELIZABETH KASULKA — DIRECTOR
  • FERN QUEZADA — SECRETARY
  • JOHN MURPHY — VICE PRESIDENT
  • LAWRENCE KENNEDY — DIRECTOR
  • MARY MANSI — DIRECTOR
  • MATTHEW BROWN — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL PISCITELLI — TREASURER
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • AMIC, Inc. (Association for Mentally Ill Children) Government — Robert Hare, Secretary of AMIC, Inc., served on the Board of Directors and was involved in the school's development.
  • ASSOC MENTALLY ILL CHILDREN WESTCH Network — Clear View School is operated by ASSOC MENTALLY ILL CHILDREN WESTCH as part of its services for children with mental illness.
  • ASSOC MENTALLY ILL CHILDREN WESTCH Network — Clear View School is operated by ASSOC MENTALLY ILL CHILDREN WESTCH, indicating organizational affiliation.
  • Association for Mentally Ill Children of Westchester, Inc. (AMIC) Network — Founded by the same group of parents; precursor organization to the Clear View School.
  • Committee on Pre-School Special Education Partner — Referral and evaluation partner for determining child eligibility for the Therapeutic Nursery Program.
  • New York State Office of Mental Health Government — Licensed facility under the New York State Office of Mental Health.
  • Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Government — Authorizes and regulates residential and day services provided to individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Office of Mental Health (OMH) Government — Provides approval and oversight for mental health counseling services delivered by the organization.
  • Romano Architects Partner — Designed the Thomas and Agnes Carvel Center for the Arts on the Clear View campus.
  • Scarborough Presbyterian Church Partner — Assisted Clear View School in acquiring the former Scarborough Country Day School campus.
  • local school districts Partner — Refers students through their Committees on Special Education for specialized educational and mental health services.
  • school districts Partner — Collaborates with school districts to facilitate referrals of students for day treatment services.
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.

  • Family-Centered Engagement Model
    methodology: family-centered treatment
    By involving families in therapeutic processes and equipping parents with advocacy and support skills, the organization improves child outcomes, because sustained family engagement strengthens treatment continuity and emotional stability outside the school environment.
  • Integrated Academic and Therapeutic Treatment
    methodology: integrated_education_and_therapy
    By combining special education services with clinical mental health treatment within a single program, the organization addresses both educational and psychological barriers to learning, because treating mental illness and academic development as interdependent leads to better student outcomes.
  • Strengths-Based and Arts-Integrated Learning
    methodology: arts-integrated education
    By integrating creative expression with academics and emphasizing individual strengths, the organization supports identity development and engagement, because affirming personal uniqueness through the arts builds self-efficacy and motivation in students with emotional disabilities.
  • Therapeutic School Environment
    methodology: therapeutic-community
    By creating a structured, supportive, and staff-wide therapeutic culture that extends beyond clinicians to all personnel, the organization fosters emotional safety and recovery, because consistent relational support across all adult roles enhances student well-being and engagement.