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HENRY VISCARDI SCHOOL

Albertson, NY · EIN 112024514 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B200 · Education · Large ($10M-$50M) · henryviscardischool.org

revenue

$20.2M

expenses

$18.3M

net assets

$-3.9M

employees

204

volunteers

program ratio

93%

mission · from form 990

HVS is an accredited school for children with severe physical disabilities who often require life-sustaining medical treatment throughout the day, that also provides rigorous academics and opportunities for personal growth and leadership. Its specialized, accessible setting provides a fully-enriched academic program, therapies, assistive technology and medical supports to students who may otherwise need to receive instruction in their homes or a hospital. Most students at HVS use power wheelchairs and augmentative communication technology, and require constant medical supervision. Students have a variety of disabilities including Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Multiple Sclerosis, Spina Bifida, Traumatic Brain Injury, Osteogenesis Imperfecta and Spinal Muscular Atrophy. The Pre-K through age 21 programs for children with severe disabilities, meets the needs of students through collaboration with school districts, families and the development of IEP's.

profile · synthesized from sources

Henry Viscardi School is an accredited K-12 school serving children with severe physical disabilities, including conditions like Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Located in Albertson, NY, the school provides rigorous academics, therapies, assistive technology, and medical supports in a fully accessible environment. It enables students, many of whom use power wheelchairs and require life-sustaining care, to receive education on campus rather than at home or in hospitals.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

#1 primary $214K

After school programs: Provides opportunities to develop academic, athletic and life skills through extracurricular Programs. The After-School programs include Cubbies/Cougars Basketball, Independent Living Overnights, Friday Night Recreation and Academic Intervention Services (AIS). These programs enable our students to be provided with academic support as well as a place to utilize athletic and functional skills critical to the development of the "whole child" at the Henry Viscardi School. In addition, RAMP (Reaching All My Potential) students participate in an extended day program, approximately once per month. The students who have completed 12 years of school continue to work towards their diploma goals, prepare meals, participate in selected recreational activities, and practiced social skills supporting their successful transition to post secondary life.
#2 $89K

School-based Social and Emotional Learning (SEL): The School based program focuses on students' mental health, well-being, self-awareness, self management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making across different grade levels.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

After-School Programs

Extracurricular programs including Cubbies/Cougars Basketball, Independent Living Overnights, Friday Night Recreation, and Academic Intervention Services (AIS)

Dance/Movement Therapy

Therapeutic program using movement to improve physical coordination, strength, and emotional integration for students with severe physical disabilities

Henry Viscardi School

Accredited K-12 educational program for students with severe physical disabilities, offering academics, therapies, assistive technology, and medical supports

Independent Living House

On-campus accessible house for youth and adults to practice daily living skills; serves as a universal design model for professionals

John J. Gutleber Aquatic Center

Universally designed pool offering therapeutic aquatic education and physical activity outside wheelchairs or braces

RAMP (Reaching All My Potential)

Extended day program for post-12th-grade students focusing on life skills, meal preparation, recreation, and social development to support transition to adulthood

School-based Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Program promoting mental health, self-awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making across grade levels

activities · 9 groups

What they do

Specialized Therapy for Children with Disabilities 1 activity
- Delivers comprehensive on-site medical, therapeutic, and assistive technology services
  
  Operates a fully equipped medical suite with on-site physical, occupational, and speech therapists, including a wheelchair and brace/orthotic clinic for evaluation, repair, and customization. Provides students with personalized assistive technology such as laptops with specialized software, SMART boards, and accessible digital materials to support learning, communication, and independence.
Disability Rights Advocacy & Self-Advocacy Empowerment 1 activity
- Hosts alumni engagement and community outreach initiatives
  
  Organizes alumni events to maintain connections with graduates of the Henry Viscardi School. Runs the Viscardi Ambassadors program, in which current students visit local communities to educate peers on disability etiquette, promote inclusion, and raise awareness about disability issues.
Competitive and Learn-to-Swim Programs 1 activity
- Operates a therapeutic aquatic education and exercise program
  
  Provides structured aquatic physical education and therapeutic exercise through the John J. Gutleber Aquatic Center, a universally designed indoor pool. The program supports physical development, mobility, and therapy goals as an integrated part of the school’s physical education and therapeutic curriculum.
After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Operates after-school, recreational, and independent living programs
  
  Offers a range of after-school and extended-day programs including Friday Night Recreation, adapted sports, independent living overnights, and academic intervention. The Independent Living Overnight Program and RAMP initiative provide students in grades 11–12 and post-12 programs with hands-on experience in budgeting, cooking, cleaning, and social planning to build post-secondary readiness and life skills.
Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
- Preserves and shares disability history through museum operations
  
  Operates the Museum of Disability History on campus to collect, preserve, and share historical materials and exhibits that document the experiences, achievements, and civil rights movement of people with disabilities.
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Provides social-emotional learning and mental health support programs
  
  Implements a school-wide social and emotional learning (SEL) curriculum that promotes self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. DASA Coordinators lead bullying prevention initiatives and provide targeted support to maintain a safe, respectful, and harassment-free learning environment for all students.
Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Provides specialized K-12 and post-secondary education for students with severe physical disabilities
  
  Offers accredited academic programming from kindergarten through age 21, including Advanced Regents, Local, and Career Development & Occupational Studies (CDOS) diplomas, as well as college-level coursework through Long Island's first Inclusive Higher Education program. The school serves students with severe orthopedic and physical disabilities referred from school districts across the New York metropolitan area, providing individualized instruction, assistive technology, and transition planning to support independence and societal participation.
Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Provides transition services and vocational training for post-secondary success
  
  Offers individualized transition planning, vocational training, and work readiness programs including the RAMP (Reaching All My Potential) initiative. These programs focus on building community knowledge, physical fitness, job skills, and independent living through project-based learning and community field trips to prepare students for employment and adult life.
Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Runs adapted sports, arts, and student leadership programs
  
  Operates a competitive wheelchair basketball program with three teams (Cubbies, Junior Varsity, Varsity) that participate in tournaments and the Empire State Games. Offers co-ed cheerleading, a student-run newspaper (Cougar Chronicle), a Makerspace, and arts programming in music, media, and traditional art. Student Council and National Honor Society chapters promote leadership, service, and school engagement.

financials · form 990 · fy2024

revenue

Total revenue$20.18M

Contributions & grants$831K4%

Program service revenue$18.55M92%

Investment income$793K4%

Other revenue$186

expenses

Total expenses$18.33M

Program expenses93%

Admin / overhead7%

Fundraising0%

Salaries & benefits$15.53M

Grants paid out$0

Largest expense lineCompensation

balance sheet

Total assets$16.82M

Cash$1.07M

Investments$2.04M

Liabilities$20.76M

Net assets$-3.94M

Liquid reserves2.0 mo

6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +4.4%

leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 9

Name	Title	Hours/wk	Compensation
Dr Chris Rosa pd by Viscardi Center	President of Henry Viscardi School	24	$482K
Sheryl P Buchel pd by Viscardi Ctr	CFO	20	$332K
Angelo Zegarelli	Superintendent	38	$256K
Michael Gambeski pd by Viscardi Ctr	Assistant Treasurer and Controller	19	$230K
Kim Albrecht	Teacher and Summer School Admin	35	$176K
Jessica Caggiano	Principal	38	$167K
July Portelli	Nurse	35	$139K
Kimberly Morovich	Teacher	35	$136K
Jennifer Noronha	Occupational Therapist	35	$136K

board members · 12

Adine Usher EdD — Board Member
Beth Daly — Chairperson
Clinton Howard Brown III — Board Member
Denise Wolfbiss — Board Member
Dr William Baron — Board Member
Iris J Katz — Board Member
Jean Crockett PhD — Board Member
John T Hogan — Board Member
Nina Viscardi — Board Member
Sarah Cronin — Board Member
Scott E Evenbeck PhD — Board Member
The Honorable Robert E Pipia — Board Member

relationships · 11

Who they work with

Able Newspaper Partner — Acquired Able Newspaper in October 2023, expanding outreach and communication channels for the disability community.
Castagna Realty Funder — Provided a gift that made the renovation of the John J. Gutleber Aquatic Center possible.
Mental Health America Funder — Awarded The Viscardi Center the 2026 Silver Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, recognizing its commitment to mental well-being in the workplace.
National Organization on Disability Government — Awarded the Leading Disability Employer Seal annually since 2018.
National Organization on Disability Government — Receives the Leading Disability Employer Seal annually from the National Organization on Disability.
National Organization on Disability Government — Recognizes The Viscardi Center as a Leading Disability Employer, awarding it the Leading Disability Employer Seal annually since 2018.
National Organization on Disability Government — Recognizes The Viscardi Center with the Leading Disability Employer Seal annually since 2018.
Newsday Media Group Partner — Collaborated on a feature in the "We the People" commemorative magazine highlighting voices from the disability community, including the CEO and students/alumni of the Henry Viscardi School.
Office of the Chief Disability Officer Government — Attended The Viscardi Center's 60th Anniversary Night of Champions event and issued a citation on behalf of Governor Hochul.
RAMP (Reaching All My Potential) Partner — RAMP students participate in an extended day program at Henry Viscardi School to support post-secondary transition.
The Viscardi Center Network — Henry Viscardi School operates as part of The Viscardi Center network.

strategies · 3

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.

Enrichment-Based Inclusion and Development

methodology: enrichment_based_inclusion
By embedding students with disabilities in after-school, extracurricular, and enrichment activities, the school fosters inclusion, skill development, and community integration because shared experiences outside academic settings build social belonging and holistic growth.
Individualized Education for Severe Physical Disabilities

methodology: individualized_education_model
By tailoring academics, environments, and assistive technology to individual needs through IEPs, the school enables access to learning and promotes independence because personalized adaptations allow students with severe physical disabilities to fully engage in education and transition planning.
Integrated Education and Therapy Model

methodology: integrated_education_and_therapy
By combining academic instruction with therapies, medical supports, and assistive technology, the school supports holistic student development because addressing physical, emotional, and medical needs enhances readiness and capacity for learning.