irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $5.36MEDUCATION: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR HANDICAPPED CHILDREN, INCLUDING COORDINATED THERAPEUTIC EDUCATION, DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATIONS, SPEECH, OCCUPATIONAL AND PHYSICAL THERAPY. 111 CLIENTS SERVED
- #2 $1.42MCOMMUNITY HABILITATION: TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY HABILITATION SERVICES TO PEOPLE LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY. 65 CLIENTS SERVED.
named programs · 9 · from sources
What they call their work
Accessibility Awareness Day
Annual community event held at Walkway Over the Hudson to promote inclusive recreational spaces and raise awareness about accessibility for people with disabilities.
Community Habilitation
Medicaid-funded, OPWDD-certified program offering one-to-one training to people with I/DD to enhance skills for independent living in homes or communities.
Day Habilitation
Adult program providing education and support to help individuals meet personal goals through community volunteer opportunities and recreational activities.
Family Support Services (FSS)
Short-term reimbursement program assisting families caring for a child with developmental disabilities at home.
Individual Supports and Services (ISS)
Housing subsidy program helping individuals with developmental disabilities find alternatives to traditional group homes.
Residential Programs
Includes Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs) and Individualized Residential Alternatives (IRAs) providing 24-hour care or supported living for over 70 individuals with moderate to severe disabilities.
School for Achievement
Special education program for preschool and school-age children with diverse disabilities, offering fully integrated and therapeutic classrooms, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and psychological counseling.
TRAID Program
Lending program providing access to assistive technology for individuals with disabilities in Ulster, Orange, Rockland, and Sullivan counties to support independence.
Wraparound Community Services (WCS)
One-to-one training program for individuals with I/DD across six counties, designed to prevent residential placement or support return to community living; serves 80 people.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Annual Accessibility Awareness DayHosts an annual Accessibility Awareness Day event, first established in 2012, to promote inclusive and accessible recreational spaces for individuals with disabilities in the Hudson Valley. The 13th annual event was held on September 27, 2025, at The Walkway Over The Hudson, featuring free public programming, raffles, crafts, guest speakers, and community engagement.
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Adaptive Equipment Provision 1 activity
- Assistive Technology and Independent Living SupportProvides access to assistive technology and operates federally and state-funded programs such as TRAID, Family Support Services (FSS), and Individual Supports and Services (ISS) to promote independence in home, school, employment, and community settings for individuals with disabilities across Ulster, Orange, Rockland, Sullivan, and additional Hudson Valley counties.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Day Habilitation and Community Habilitation ProgramsProvides Day Habilitation services for adults to support personal goal-setting and community engagement, and operates a Medicaid-funded, OPWDD-certified Community Habilitation program offering one-to-one training to enhance independent living skills for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Served 65 clients in 2024.
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Special Education Day Schools 1 activity
- Educational and Therapeutic Services for ChildrenOperates the School for Achievement (SFA), a special education program for preschool and school-age children with developmental or physical disabilities, delivering academic, behavioral, and vocational support in integrated classrooms. Provides related services including speech, occupational, and physical therapy, psychological counseling, and adaptive equipment. Served 111 clients in 2024.
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Healthcare Compliance and Ethics Programs 1 activity
- Quality Improvement and Compliance OperationsMaintains a Corporate Compliance Program with mandatory training for employees and Board of Directors, supported by an active Quality Improvement and Basic Assurances Committee that analyzes service data and publishes an annual Quality Improvement Plan, including a documented plan for 2025.
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Residential Services for Individuals with DisabilitiesOperates multiple residential programs including Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs) in Ellenville, Saugerties, and New Paltz providing 24-hour care, and Individualized Residential Alternatives (IRAs) supporting independent living for individuals with developmental or acquired disabilities. Serves over 70 individuals daily through person-centered models.
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Developmental Disability Service Coordination 1 activity
- Wraparound Community Services ProgramDelivers one-to-one training and individualized support through the Wraparound Community Services (WCS) program, established in 2015 and serving 80 individuals across a six-county area in the Hudson Valley, focusing on skill development for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$17.98M
Contributions & grants$420K2%
Program service revenue$17.14M95%
Investment income$403K2%
Other revenue$17K
expenses
Total expenses$18.01M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$13.47M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$14.13M
Cash$371K
Investments$6.38M
Liabilities$3.33M
Net assets$10.80M
Liquid reserves4.5 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +6.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| GERARD DOHRENWEND | CEO (THRU 6/24) | 32 | $300K |
| AUSTIN RYNNE | COO (THRU 6/24) CEO (BEGINNING 6/24) | 32 | $198K |
| WILLIAM SAMMIS | CFO (THRU 11/24) | 32 | $160K |
board members · 13
- BRIANNA PEAK — DIRECTOR
- CAROLYN STRAUCH — DIRECTOR
- CINDY ROOSA — DIRECTOR
- DONNA ROCAP — TREASURER
- FRANCES L REUTER — DIRECTOR
- HOWARD WHITAKER — SECRETARY
- JESSICA KAZNOWSKI — DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH BEICHERT — 1ST VICE PRESIDENT
- JULIE H KRIEGER — PRESIDENT
- LEWIS KIRSCHNER — DIRECTOR
- PAUL GEARY — 2ND VICE PRESIDENT
- SAMANTHA AWAND-GORTEL — DIRECTOR
- TERRY PARISIAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Angels Food East Partner — Partner organization where WSHV participants take part in community volunteer work.
- Family of Woodstock Partner — Partner organization providing volunteer opportunities for WSHV participants.
- Habitat for Humanity Re-store Partner — Partner organization where WSHV participants engage in volunteer activities.
- Keegan Ales Partner — Collaborates with Keegan Ales on fundraising events.
- Mid-Hudson Valley communities Partner — Collaborates with communities throughout the Mid-Hudson Valley to deliver services for people with disabilities.
- New York State Education Department Government — Licensing agency for Wraparound Services of the Hudson Valley
- New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Government — Licensing agency for Wraparound Services of the Hudson Valley
- OPWDD Government — Receives priority one cases from OPWDD for the Wraparound Community Services program.
- Saugerties Animal Shelter Partner — Partner organization offering volunteer engagement for WSHV program participants.
- The Walkway Over The Hudson Partner — Hosts the annual Accessibility Awareness Day event at this location.
- Walkway Over the Hudson Historic State Park Partner — Hosted Accessibility Awareness Day on the Highland side of the park.
- communities throughout the Mid-Hudson Valley Partner — Collaborates with local communities to deliver services to individuals with disabilities.
strategies · 5
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 Integration to Prevent Institutionalizationmethodology: community_integrationBy partnering with individuals and delivering individualized supports, the organization promotes community reintegration and prevents institutionalization, because tailored, community-based services enable people with disabilities to live fuller lives outside of congregate care settings.
- Holistic Educational Approach Across Domainsmethodology: holistic-educationBy applying a holistic educational approach, the organization fosters student independence across academic, social, behavioral, and vocational domains, because addressing development comprehensively produces more sustainable and transferable life outcomes.
- One-to-One Skill Building for Independent Livingmethodology: one-to-one_skill_buildingBy providing one-to-one training in independent living skills, the organization enables individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to gain greater autonomy, because personalized instruction effectively builds competence and confidence in real-world settings.
- Person-Centered Planning for Self-Determination and Independencemethodology: person-centered_planningBy using person-centered planning, the organization supports individuals with disabilities to achieve greater independence and self-determination in their living arrangements and service choices, because involving individuals in decision-making fosters autonomy, increases engagement, and leads to more effective and personalized outcomes.
- Wraparound Services Model for Holistic Supportmethodology: wraparound_services_modelBy integrating community, educational, and residential services through a wraparound model, the organization enables individuals with disabilities to reach their highest potential, because coordinated, multi-domain support addresses the full spectrum of individual needs in a unified and individualized way.