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SCARSDALE VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS INC
SCARSDALE, NY · EIN 237066618 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · scarsdalevac.com
revenue
$1.6M
expenses
$1.7M
net assets
$4.7M
employees
50
program ratio
92%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE SERVICES WITHIN THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES IN ANY JURISDICTION OR TERRITORY THAT MAY BE APPROVED BY THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OR OTHER APPROPRIATE AGENCY TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY PARAMEDICINE OR SIMILAR SERVICES, USE ALTERNATIVE DESTINATIONS, AND TELEMEDICINE TO FACILITATE TREATMENT OF PERSONS IN PLACE TO ADMINISTER VACCINATIONS PURSUANT TO NON-PATIENT SPECIFIC ORDERS AND UNDER THE MEDICAL DIRECTION OF A LICENSED PHYSICIAN

profile · synthesized from sources

Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps (SVAC) is a nonprofit emergency medical services provider based in Scarsdale, New York. It offers 24/7 ambulance response, community paramedicine, and mobile vaccination services. The organization trains and deploys volunteer and paid EMTs and paramedics, and provides non-emergency medical transports and rapid PCR testing for the public.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

COVID-19 Testing
Drive-through molecular PCR testing with rapid results offered at the Weaver Street headquarters by appointment.
Community CPR Training
Training program teaching life-saving CPR skills to community members for infants, children, and adults.
EMT Certification Course
State-certified EMT training program offered at SVAC’s facility, sponsored for members, with high pass rates on the state exam.
Emergency Ambulance Response
24/7 emergency medical response and patient transport services provided by volunteer and staff EMTs and paramedics in Scarsdale and surrounding areas.
Prearranged Transports
Non-emergency medical transportation for residents to and from medical appointments or hospital discharges within Westchester County.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Community CPR and First Aid Training 2 activities
    • CPR and Life-Saving Training
      Offers CPR training courses that teach life-saving techniques for infants, children, and adults.
    • EMT Certification Training
      Operates as a New York State certified training center, regularly offering EMT certification courses at its facility.
  • Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 1 activity
    • Emergency Medical Services and Pre-Hospital Care
      Responds to emergencies with ambulances staffed by at least two certified pre-hospital care providers, maintaining 24/7/365 emergency response crews that include a driver and paramedic. Provides emergency medical treatment and transport, including community paramedicine, use of alternative destinations, and telemedicine to treat patients in place.
  • Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
    • Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
      Provides non-emergency medical transportation for residents to and from doctor's appointments and hospital discharges.
  • Diagnostic Testing and Imaging Services 1 activity
    • On-Site COVID-19 Testing
      Operates a molecular (PCR) and antigen COVID-19 testing site at its Weaver Street headquarters in Scarsdale, NY, for symptomatic individuals and those requiring testing, with appointments required and no walk-ins accepted. Delivers test results via email within 20 to 60 minutes after testing.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.60M
Contributions & grants$538K34%
Program service revenue$973K61%
Investment income$84K5%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.67M
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.00M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.75M
Cash$2.81M
Investments$0
Liabilities$21K
Net assets$4.73M
Liquid reserves20.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +4.7%
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • New York State Government — Certifies SVAC as a training center and its members as EMTs and paramedics.
  • Weaver Street headquarters Government — Primary location for SVAC's COVID-19 testing operations
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 Paramedicine and Alternative Care Delivery
    methodology: community-paramedicine
    By using community paramedicine, telemedicine, and alternative destinations, the organization treats patients in place when possible, reducing unnecessary emergency department transports because early clinical assessment and remote support enable safer, more efficient care pathways that preserve resources and improve patient experience.
  • Cross-Trained Crew Model
    methodology: cross-trained crew model
    By training all crew members, including drivers, in emergency medical response, the organization ensures that every team member can contribute to patient care, increasing operational flexibility and improving emergency outcomes because shared capability reduces response delays and strengthens team coordination during crises.
  • Non-Emergency Medical Transportation for Continuity of Care
    methodology: non-emergency medical transportation
    By extending ambulance services to include non-emergency medical transportation, the organization ensures patients can access ongoing care reliably, improving health outcomes because consistent access to medical appointments prevents complications and reduces avoidable emergency calls.
  • Train-from-Scratch Volunteer Model
    methodology: train-from-scratch volunteer model
    By recruiting community members without prior medical experience and providing full training, the organization builds a capable and dedicated volunteer workforce, ensuring sustainable emergency response capacity because local investment and accessible entry points increase community ownership and retention.