irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $8.41MDAY AND RESIDENTIAL HABILITATION PROGRAMS - HFI PROVIDE SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH AUTISM AND SEVERE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN LIFE LONG CARE AND SERVICES. FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2024 TO JUNE 30, 2025, HFI PROVIDED 9,505 UNITS OF RESIDENTIAL SERVICES AND 15,816 UNITS OF DAY HABILITATION SERVICES. DAY HABILITATION SERVICES REVENUES WERE $3,853,562 AND INCURRED $3,070,685 IN EXPENSES AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES REVENUES WERE $4,940,075 AND $5,334,987 IN EXPENSES.
- #2 $4.87MSELF-DIRECTION SERVICES - HFI PROVIDES FISCAL INTERMEDIARY SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND/OR ADVOCATES TO MANAGE SELF-DIRECTION BUDGETS AND STAFF. SELF-DIRECTION SERVICES GIVES INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES THE FLEXIBILITY TO CHOOSE THE MIX OF SUPPORTS AND SERVICES THAT ARE RIGHT FOR THEM AND TAKE MORE CONTROL OVER THE FUNDING USED TO PURCHASE THEIR SERVICES. FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2024 TO JUNE 30, 2025, HFI SERVED 294 INDIVIDUALS AND BILLED 2,854 UNITS IN FI FEES.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Day Habilitation With Walls
Center-based day program in Elmsford, NY providing structured skill development in vocational, social, and daily living areas for adults with developmental disabilities.
Day Habilitation Without Walls (WOW)
Community-integrated day program where participants engage in volunteer work, fitness, and skill-building activities throughout the local community using public transportation.
Residential IRA (Group Homes)
Provides residential services for adults with autism and developmental disabilities in community-based group homes.
School Age Program
Special education program for children ages 5-21 with autism and developmental disabilities, offering instruction aligned with New York State standards and IEPs, using applied behavior analysis methodology.
Self-Direction Services/Fiscal Intermediary
Supports individuals and families in managing self-direction budgets and staffing, enabling personalized service planning and financial oversight.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Day habilitation programs for adults with developmental disabilitiesOffers structured day habilitation services from 9am to 3pm, Monday through Friday, focused on vocational training, social skills, and daily living activities. Includes community-based "Without Walls" (WOW) groups that use public transportation, travel training, and memberships at facilities like Planet Fitness, all aligned with individual Life Plans.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Educational programs for children with autism and developmental disabilitiesProvides center-based, year-round educational services for children ages birth to 21 using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), including early intervention (birth to 3), preschool (ages 3–5), and school-age programs (5–21). Services are delivered Monday through Friday with extended school year options and include speech, occupational, and physical therapy aligned with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
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Consumer-Directed Personal Care Administration 1 activity
- Fiscal intermediary and self-direction support servicesProvides fiscal intermediary services to support self-direction for individuals with disabilities and their families, including payroll and benefits administration for personal care attendants. Served 294 individuals in one reporting year, billing 2,854 service units.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Housing navigation and independent living supportProvides time-limited housing navigation services through New York State Certified Housing Navigators to help individuals with disabilities secure and maintain community-based housing of their choice, supporting goals of independent living.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Parent training and family support servicesOffers recurring parent counseling sessions on topics including skill development, puberty, safety, nutrition, toileting, sibling engagement, and transition to adult services, with materials available in English and Spanish.
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Residential services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesOperates five 24/7 supervised Individualized Residential Alternatives (IRAs) in Westchester County for adults with autism and other developmental disabilities, providing nursing care, ABA-trained staff, and community inclusion activities such as Miracle League and cultural festivals.
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Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 1 activity
- Staff professional development and licensure trainingProvides ongoing staff development and training programs that offer BCBA Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and New York State CTLE credits, supports career advancement within the organization, and maintains college affiliations for discounted tuition to promote professional growth.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$37.47M
Contributions & grants$522K1%
Program service revenue$36.85M98%
Investment income$60K0%
Other revenue$32K
expenses
Total expenses$37.58M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$26.41M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$36.87M
Cash$5.32M
Investments$27K
Liabilities$29.15M
Net assets$7.72M
Liquid reserves1.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +11.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| GAIL NACHIMSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $261K |
| RIO BERNARD MONTANO | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $231K |
| EILEEN BISORDI CHIEF QUALITY | ASSU. & PRGM DEVT OFFICER | 40 | $207K |
| NICOLE PRISCO | PROGRAM COORDINATOR | 38 | $202K |
| CARLOS SANTIAGO | ACCOUNTANT | 40 | $181K |
| KELLY HOBBINS | PROGRAM COORDINATOR | 38 | $171K |
| ERNEST MANIGO | ACCOUNTANT | 40 | $154K |
| RANDALL GLADING | PROGRAM COORDINATOR | 38 | $141K |
board members · 7
- JASON PALMER — VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER
- LAURA SLACK — DIRECTOR
- MELANIE MYERS — SECRETARY
- RICHARD BILLSON ESQ — PRESIDENT
- SANIAH SYEDA — DIRECTOR
- SUSAN GEORGE — DIRECTOR
- THOMAS MCCAULEY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 30
Who they work with
- Afya Foundation Partner — Volunteer and community prevocational training site for HFI participants.
- Balance Fitness Gym Partner — Volunteer and community prevocational training site for HFI participants.
- Community Service Society of New York Government — Administers the Independent Developmental Disabilities Ombudsman Program (IDDO), which HFI is required to reference for service rights information.
- Community Service Society of New York Government — Operates the Independent Developmental Disabilities Ombudsman Program (IDDO), which is referenced in materials provided to recipients of Hawthorne Foundation Inc. services
- Croton Free Library Partner — Volunteer and community prevocational training site for HFI participants.
- DeLillo’s Pastry Shop Partner — Community-based site for student externships in the Work-Based Learning Program.
- Donna Rilley Partner — Co-facilitator of the "Preparing for Puberty" parent counseling session
- FDR Park Partner — Community-based site for student externships in the Work-Based Learning Program.
- Greenburgh Library Partner — Volunteer and community prevocational training site for HFI participants.
- Jim Horan Partner — Co-facilitator of multiple parent counseling sessions including on social skills, sibling engagement, and health communication
- Local Food Pantries Partner — Volunteer and community prevocational training site for HFI participants.
- Meals on Wheels Partner — Volunteer and community prevocational training site for HFI participants.
- Modell's Partner — Community-based site for student externships in the Work-Based Learning Program.
- NYS Dept. of Labor Government — Complies with NYS Department of Labor regulations for its Work-Based Learning Program.
- NYSED Government — Aligns programmatic goals with NYSED's Blueprint for Improved Results for Students with Disabilities and complies with NYS WBL Manual and NYSED regulations.
- New York State Government — Hawthorne Foundation Inc. employs staff certified by New York State as Housing Navigators.
- OPWDD Government — Federal/state agency providing supports for individuals with disabilities; HFI residences meet or exceed OPWDD compliance standards.
- OPWDD Government — Hawthorne Foundation Inc. is a provider of adult programs under the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD).
- Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Government — Primary source of funding and regulatory oversight; provided a 2.84% COLA adjustment for staff compensation.
- Paws Crossed Partner — Volunteer and community prevocational training site for HFI participants.
- Relias Learning Management System Partner — Implements the Relias Learning Management System to deliver e-learning and manage staff training.
- Residential Cleaning Sites Partner — Volunteer and community prevocational training site for HFI participants.
- Ronald McDonald House Partner — Volunteer and community prevocational training site for HFI participants.
- Rye Historical Society Partner — Community-based site for student externships in the Work-Based Learning Program.
- SPCA Partner — Community-based site for student externships in the Work-Based Learning Program.
- Sonja Hernandez Partner — Co-facilitator of the "Teaching Children New Skills" parent counseling session
- Steven Emerson Partner — Co-facilitator of multiple parent counseling sessions
- U.S. Dept. of Labor Government — Complies with U.S. Department of Labor regulations for its Work-Based Learning Program.
- Westchester County Department of Health Government — Hawthorne Foundation Inc. is under contract with the Westchester County Department of Health to provide Early Intervention services.
- Westchester campus Partner — Hosts the preschool program in Hawthorne.
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.
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Frameworkmethodology: applied_behavior_analysisBy using evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis techniques, the organization creates individualized, data-driven instruction and behavioral support plans that improve learning, communication, and independence for individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities, because ongoing assessment and tailored interventions produce more effective and sustainable outcomes.
- Community Integration Through Natural Settingsmethodology: community_integrationBy delivering all program activities in local community settings rather than center-based facilities, the organization promotes authentic social inclusion and functional skill application, because real-world environments provide contextually relevant opportunities for learning and independence.
- Lifelong, Integrated Support Modelmethodology: lifelong-care-integrationBy integrating education, vocational training, life skills, housing navigation, and family-centered services across the lifespan, the organization fosters continuous development and real-world independence, because coordinated, holistic support systems address interconnected needs more effectively than isolated interventions.
- Person-Centered Planning and Supportmethodology: person_centered_planningBy centering services on individual goals, preferences, and dignity through personalized life planning and self-direction, the organization promotes greater independence, engagement, and community integration, because empowering individuals to make choices about their supports leads to more meaningful and sustained outcomes.