irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.52MTRANSITIONAL SERVICES, FUNDED BY NYC MAYOR'S OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE (MOCJ), PROVIDES SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NYC DOC CUSTODY (RIKER'S ISLAND-RMSC), DOCCS CUSTODY (BEDFORD HILLS AND TACONIC) AND IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT THE 5 BOROUGHS. WPA PROVIDE IMMEDIATE SUPPORT UPON RELEASE, WORKING WITH OUR CLIENTS TO SET THEM UP FOR SUCCESS. WE MAP OUT THEIR GOALS AND FIND THE RIGHT PATHWAYS FORWARD. ADDITIONALLY, OUR WORKFORCE PROGRAM OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT--WE PROVIDE JOB READINESS, SECTOR SPECIFIC JOB TRAINING, AND PAID TRAINING AND INTERNSHIPS.
- #2 $1.05MTHE RISE, FUNDED BY THE NYS OFFICE OF TEMPORARY AND DISABILITY ASSISTANCE, PROVIDES IMMEDIATE STABILITY AFTER INCARCERATION AND ACCESS TO SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. WPA OFFERS ON-SITE CASE MANAGEMENT AND RE-ENTRY SUPPORT, EMPOWERING RESIDENTS THROUGH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS, COMMUNITY GATHERINGS, CLINICAL COUNSELING, FINANCIAL LITERACY HELP, TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT, AND MORE. DEDICATED AND COMPASSIONATE STAFF ENCOURAGE RESIDENTS TO SET LONG-TERM GOALS AND HELP THEM DISCOVER OPPORTUNITIES THAT FOSTER GROWTH, RESILIENCE, AND INDEPENDENCE. THE RISE BENEFITS RESIDENTS BEYOND SECURING A HOME AFTER INCARCERATION--IT PRIORITIZES THE MENTAL WELL-BEING AND HEALTH OF THOSE WHO LIVE THERE.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Family Treatment and Rehabilitation (FT/R) Program
Intensive home-based case management for families at risk of child removal due to caregiver's substance use or mental illness, aiming to keep families intact and avoid foster care placement.
JusticeHome
Nation's first home-based alternative to incarceration program, providing intensive case management, cognitive behavioral programming, and support services to women at risk of jail or prison, enabling them to remain in their communities and with their families.
Sarah Powell Huntington House (SPHH)
28-unit transitional residence for formerly incarcerated women experiencing homelessness and their children, providing case management, housing placement, and connections to health, mental health, and drug treatment services.
Survivor’s Advocacy Project
Supports survivors of trafficking and intimate partner violence on Rikers Island by advocating for their release, connecting them to services, and training providers in trauma and trafficking identification.
The Rise
Permanent supportive housing facility in Brownsville, Brooklyn for justice-impacted individuals and their families, offering on-site case management, workforce development, clinical counseling, financial literacy, and technology support.
Transitional Services
Provides reentry support including job readiness training, sector-specific job training, paid internships, and employment placement assistance to individuals transitioning from Rikers Island, Bedford Hills, and Taconic correctional facilities.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 2 activities
- Deliver wraparound case management and stabilization servicesOffers gender-responsive, trauma-informed case management to develop individualized service plans, connecting clients to housing, employment, health care, substance use treatment, and other community resources before, during, and after incarceration.
- Run Survivor’s Advocacy Project at Rikers IslandOperates a specialized program on Rikers Island that supports survivors of trafficking and intimate partner violence through trauma-informed advocacy, service connection, provider training, and healing resources.
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Reentry Support Services 2 activities
- Operate home-based alternative to incarceration programsProvides community-based alternatives to incarceration through JusticeHome, the nation's first home-based program, offering intensive case management, court advocacy, and support services to help women and gender-expansive individuals remain in their homes during legal proceedings.
- Provide workforce development and re-entry employment supportOffers job readiness training, sector-specific skills development, paid internships, and job placement services as part of transitional and re-entry programming for justice-impacted individuals in New York City.
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Criminal Justice Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocate for policy change in criminal legal systemEngages in systemic advocacy by participating in government transition committees, lobbying for legislative reforms such as the Police Matron's Bill, and advancing policies that protect incarcerated women from abuse and promote alternatives to incarceration.
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HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support Services 1 activity
- Deliver prison-based health and prevention servicesProvides preventative health care inside correctional facilities, including counseling, peer-led support groups, and education to reduce transmission risks and increase access to health resources for incarcerated women.
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
- Host community wellness and family engagement eventsOrganizes events centered on art, music, and mental health literacy to strengthen connections among clients, families, and communities, promoting healing and stability.
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Language Access Services 1 activity
- Offer bilingual and culturally responsive servicesProvides Spanish-language support and connects formerly incarcerated women and LGBTQIA+ individuals with bilingual staff to ensure accessible, culturally competent care.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Operate transitional and supportive housing facilitiesManages multiple residential programs including Sarah Powell Huntington House (a 28-bed shelter), Hopper Home (a halfway house), and The Rise (permanent housing), providing safe housing with on-site case management, re-entry support, job training, and family reunification services for justice-impacted women and their families.
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Pro Bono Legal Representation and Support 1 activity
- Provide court advocacy and legal system navigationSupports clients in the legal system through court letters, accompaniment during proceedings, and advocacy for reduced sentences or alternatives to incarceration, working directly with court systems to promote fair outcomes.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Provide trauma-informed mental health and clinical counselingDelivers mental health services using trauma-informed practices through individual and group counseling, supporting emotional resilience, recovery from abuse and trafficking, and long-term goal achievement for justice-impacted women and gender-diverse individuals.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$8.97M
Contributions & grants$8.69M97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$111K1%
Other revenue$168K
expenses
Total expenses$8.04M
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$4.75M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.97M
Cash$1.97M
Investments$639K
Liabilities$2.13M
Net assets$4.84M
Liquid reserves3.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -35.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOEL COPPERMAN | INTERIM CEO (THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2024) | 35 | $180K |
| LISA DEBIASI-IMBRESCIA | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER | 35 | $166K |
| JENNIFER C ROMELIEN | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER (THROUGH MARCH 2025) | 35 | $165K |
| JENNIFER CLARK | CHIEF STATEGY AND PROJECT OFFICER (THROUGH SEPTEMB | 35 | $132K |
| ERICA BRITTLE | DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES | 35 | $127K |
| LANA MARIE MOUSA | CHIEF OF STAFF | 35 | $112K |
| MARGARET EGAN | CEO | 35 | $77K |
board members · 15
- ALLISON O'KEEFE — CHAIR
- AMANDA BART — DIRECTOR
- BROOKE MORELAND — SECRETARY
- CLARE HUNTINGTON — VICE CHAIR
- HANK GOLDSTEIN — TREASURER
- JOYCE MCMILLAN — DIRECTOR
- KIMBERLY KOZLOWSKI — DIRECTOR
- MARLA WILLNER — DIRECTOR
- NITYA CHAMBERS — DIRECTOR
- NORRINDA BROWN — DIRECTOR
- PIPER KERMAN — DIRECTOR
- RUBY NIDIRY — DIRECTOR
- SUSANNA PHILLIPS-HUNTINGTON — DIRECTOR
- TINA DANIELS — VICE CHAIR
- VALERIE MASON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Administration for Children's Services Funder — Primary funder of WPA's Family Treatment and Rehabilitation (FT/R) program
- Associate Board Partner — Volunteers time to support WPA through event planning, networking, and outreach to drive engagement and build connections.
- Bedford Hills Correctional Facility Partner — Collaborated on the development of a separate facility for women and later partnered on the AIDS Counseling & Education program.
- CNN Partner — Featured in CNN coverage on efforts to keep mothers out of jail
- Marie Claire Partner — Highlighted in Marie Claire for addressing the sex abuse to prison pipeline
- Mayor-elect Mamdani administration Government — WPA CEO Meg Egan appointed to the administration's Transition Committee on the Criminal Legal System.
- NYC Council Domestic Violence Elimination Initiative Funder — Provides supplemental funding for the Family Treatment and Rehabilitation (FT/R) program
- NYC Department of Homeless Services Funder — Funds Sarah Powell Huntington House transitional residence program
- NYC Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice Funder — Funds multiple WPA programs including Transitional Services and JusticeHome Alternative to Incarceration
- NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Funder — Funds The Rise program providing post-incarceration stability and supportive services
- Office of the First Lady of NYC Funder — Provides additional support for MOCJ Transitional Services and Jails to Jobs programs
- Rikers Island Government — Source of clients who are detained at Rikers Island and referred to WPA's JusticeHome program.
- Rikers Island Partner — Hosts the Survivor’s Advocacy Project, where WPA provides trauma-informed services to incarcerated women.
- The Rise Affordable Housing in Brownsville Brooklyn Partner — Collaborated on the development and completion of The Rise permanent housing facility in Brownsville, Brooklyn.
- Vogue Partner — Profiled in Vogue for work supporting mothers in the justice system
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.
- Community-Based Alternatives to Incarcerationmethodology: alternatives_to_incarcerationBy investing in community-based reentry and alternatives to incarceration, the organization reduces recidivism and supports family preservation and community safety, because keeping individuals in their communities with access to housing, health care, and restorative justice services addresses root causes like trauma, poverty, and lack of care more effectively than detention.
- Empowerment-Based, Client-Centered Supportmethodology: client_centered_empowermentBy empowering systems-impacted individuals through self-directed decision-making and personalized support, the organization fosters resilience and independence, because enabling agency and autonomy leads to more sustainable life changes than top-down service models.
- Gender-Responsive, Trauma-Informed Care Modelmethodology: gender_responsive_trauma_informed_careBy using a gender-responsive and trauma-informed approach tailored specifically to women and LGBTQIA individuals, the organization increases client engagement and promotes healing, stability, and long-term reintegration, because this model addresses the unique systemic, psychological, and social barriers they face due to gender-based trauma and structural inequity.
- Root-Cause Intervention in Criminal Justice Reformmethodology: root_cause_interventionBy confronting systemic drivers of incarceration—such as racial disparity, criminalization of poverty, disenfranchisement, and ableism—the organization creates structural change, because sustainable reductions in incarceration require transforming the underlying policies and conditions that disproportionately impact women of color and marginalized communities.