irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $120KVOCATIONAL REHABILITATION - WORK DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMThe Work Development Program at Bellevue Hospital provides a work experience within the hospital for recovering psychiatric and addicted patients, resulting in rebuilding their confidence, gaining life skills, and enhancing their vocational goals.
- #2 $68KGENERAL HOSPITAL PROGRAMSActivities Therapy Music ProgramThis program supports small configurations of musicians for intimate performances. Live music has been shown to alleviate anxiety, fear, depression, and isolation associated with medical illness and disability.Activities Therapy PsychiatryThree different areas are supported for Activities Therapy in all nine Psychiatry Units, providing activities for patients which improve the quality of patient care:(1) Recreation and Sensory supplies for therapeutic group programming and individual patients.(2) Special events, such as holiday and cultural occasions for the patient's treatment and well being.(3) Emergency funds for replacing broken equipment.Sobriety GardenPatients receiving treatment through the Alcoholism Clinic benefit from participation in the Sobriety Garden growing vegetables and flowers and creating decorative folk sculptures.Durable Medical Equipment ("DME") for Undocumented/Uninsured PatientsFunds are provided for patients who do not have any type of medical insurance and are unable to purchase durable medical equipment (i.e. wheelchairs, walkers, respiratory equipment, etc.) which enables patients to go home safely.Patient Discharge TravelPatients from all over New York City, the United States and the world are treated at Bellevue Hospital. Some patients require assistance with their transport home upon discharge. The Social Work Department will make such transportation arrangements to facilitate their return home to enable them to receive care from family members and/or healthcare facilities closer to their residence.Addictions Division PsychiatryFunds are provided for therapeutic programming, holiday cultural occasions, special events and supervised outings for patients participating in both the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) and the Chemical Dependency Outpatient Program (CDOP).ChaplaincyFunds are provided for the purchase of religious material (rosaries, Qurans, Bibles, etc.) for the Chaplains to distribute to patients. Spiritual guidance is an integral part of patient care.Patient LibraryThe Patient Library provides reading material, including books, newspapers in several languages and periodicals to all patients. There is a Patient Library on the 6th floor of Bellevue Hospital, as well as a roving cart to bring reading materials to the patient units.
named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Activities Therapy - Psychiatry
Supports therapeutic activities across nine adult inpatient psychiatry units, including sensory supplies, special events, and emergency equipment replacement
Activities Therapy Music Program
Provides live music performances to alleviate anxiety, fear, and isolation among patients in medical and psychiatric units
Chaplaincy Support
Funds purchase of religious materials including Bibles, Qurans, and rosaries to support spiritual care for patients
Clothing Room
Provides clothing to patients in need during inpatient stays or upon discharge, ensuring dignity and facilitating safe return home
Durable Medical Equipment for Undocumented/Uninsured Patients
Supplies essential medical equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers to patients without insurance to enable safe discharge
Patient Discharge Travel Assistance
Arranges transportation for patients returning home across New York City, the U.S., or internationally to support continuity of care
Sobriety Garden
Therapeutic gardening program for patients in the Alcoholism Clinic, involving cultivation of vegetables and flowers and creation of folk art sculptures
Work Development Program
Vocational rehabilitation program providing work experience within the hospital for recovering psychiatric and addicted patients to rebuild confidence and gain life skills
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Creative Arts Therapy Programs 1 activity
- Funds and operates therapeutic and rehabilitative patient programsSupports a range of therapeutic initiatives including a sobriety garden where patients in alcoholism treatment grow vegetables and flowers and create folk art, live musical performances to reduce patient anxiety and isolation, and recreational and sensory supplies for psychiatric units. Also funds cultural events, holiday celebrations, and supervised outings for patients in opioid and chemical dependency programs.
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Patient and Family Support Services 1 activity
- Funds patient discharge and reintegration support servicesProvides funding and logistical support for patient discharges, including clothing rooms that supply garments to inpatients and discharging patients who lost their belongings, transportation arrangements within NYC and internationally, and durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs and respiratory devices for uninsured or undocumented patients to ensure safe transitions from hospital care.
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Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Services 1 activity
- Funds religious and cultural patient materialsProvides funding for religious materials including Bibles, Qurans, and rosaries distributed by hospital chaplains to serve patients of diverse faith backgrounds, supporting spiritual care within the hospital.
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Employment Support for Recovery 1 activity
- Funds work development and vocational rehabilitation programsFinances and operates a work development program that places recovering psychiatric and addicted patients in hospital departments such as Human Resources, Environmental Services, and Patient Transport, providing workforce experience, life skills training, and vocational advancement as part of recovery.
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Direct Clinical Care Services 1 activity
- Provides inpatient, home-care, and outpatient support servicesDelivers comprehensive health services including inpatient care, home-care, and outpatient support to patients in New York City. These services have been provided since 1906 and are supported through direct operations and funding.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Funded patient libraries at Bellevue HospitalFounded and funded three patient libraries in the tuberculosis, general, and psychiatric divisions of Bellevue Hospital to support patient education and well-being.
- Historically operated tuberculosis patient care programsRan specialized care initiatives for tuberculosis patients, including a day camp on the ferryboat "Southfield" for open-air therapy and a settlement house at 206 East 30th Street serving as a health and welfare center for girls and women with tuberculosis.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$614K
Contributions & grants$35K6%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$580K94%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$384K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$6.13M
Cash$238K
Investments$5.88M
Liabilities$106K
Net assets$6.02M
Liquid reserves191.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +98.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 11
- Carole Borstein — Trustee
- Dayle Kearns — Treasurer
- H Arnold Strauch — Trustee
- Jared C Dukas — President
- Joan Babinecz — Trustee
- Lillian Calvanico — Assistant Treasurer
- Matthew Rimi — Vice President; Secretary
- Melissa Henry — Trustee
- Nicole Migeon — Trustee
- Patricia Blau — Trustee
- Paula Thomson — Trustee
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Bellevue Hospital Center Partner — Longstanding partnership providing financial and programmatic support to enhance patient care.
- Bellevue Hospital Center Partner — Primary institutional partner receiving funding and services from the Auxiliary.
- Bellevue Hospital Center Partner — Provides support for patient programs and services delivered at Bellevue Hospital Center, including vocational rehabilitation, clothing assistance, music therapy, and discharge logistics.
- NYC Health + Hospitals Partner — Provides programs and support in collaboration with NYC Health + Hospitals at Bellevue.
- Rabbi Stephen Wise and his wife, Louise Partner — Co-founded the Synagogue Committee to provide translation and social services for Yiddish-speaking patients.
strategies · 2
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.
- Needs-Based Relief for Vulnerable Patientsmethodology: needs-based_reliefBy identifying unmet patient needs related to poverty, illness, or social isolation, the organization provides targeted relief that addresses social determinants of health, because addressing these underlying conditions improves patient well-being and supports recovery.
- Therapeutic Engagement Through Creative and Vocational Activitiesmethodology: therapeutic_engagementBy engaging patients in structured work experiences, horticultural therapy, art, and music, the organization supports emotional wellbeing and recovery, because active participation in meaningful activities rebuilds confidence, reduces psychological distress, and fosters a sense of purpose critical to rehabilitation.