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RSHM Life Center
Sleepy Hollow, NY · EIN 133829966 · Form 990 · FY2025 · Small ($100K-$1M) · rshmlifecenter.org
revenue
$833K
expenses
$851K
net assets
$383K
employees
22
volunteers
10
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

RSHM Life Centers mission is to reach out to those in need and create an environment where all can grow and flourish.

profile · synthesized from sources

RSHM Life Center, based in Sleepy Hollow, NY, serves low-income and immigrant families through youth development, education, and immigration legal services. Founded in 1995 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, the organization supports community stability by addressing both immediate needs—like food assistance during crises—and long-term empowerment through programs for children and adults. It operates with a whole-family approach, fostering learning and connection across generations.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $86K
    The Summer Camp program provides local children with an experience of both learning and fun during the hot days of summer. In addition to traditional camp activities, children are given the opportunity to improve their computer and reading skills.
  2. #2 $183K
    Immigration legal services provides affordable , direct legal services to individuals who are seeking to regularize their legal status and to those seeking representation in removal proceedings.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

ESL Program
English as a Second Language classes for adults, aimed at empowering immigrant families through language acquisition
Holiday Boutique
Annual program allowing parents to 'purchase' low-cost gifts for their children, with proceeds supporting children's programs and dignity in holiday giving
Immigration Legal Services
Provides affordable legal representation for low-income immigrants, including help with family petitions, DACA, naturalization, TPS, U visas, VAWA, and immigration court representation
Learning Labs
After-school and remote learning support program for grade school children, helping families during hybrid school schedules by providing supervised academic assistance and peer interaction
Parents & Tots
Early childhood and parent engagement program, temporarily paused during pandemic to accommodate Learning Labs
Summer Fun
Five-week summer camp for children in grades K–5, offering structured activities, trips, swimming, and academic support with a focus on social and emotional recovery after disruptions like the pandemic
activities · 12 groups

What they do

  • ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
    • Delivering English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction for adults
      Provides a four-level ESL curriculum for adult learners, ranging from basic survival English to intermediate reading and conversational skills. Classes are offered in morning and evening sessions, last ninety minutes, and include free childcare to support working adults.
  • Community Service Office Operations 1 activity
    • Maintaining continuous operations during public health emergencies
      Remained open and staffed for 48 out of the last 52 weeks during the pandemic to ensure uninterrupted service delivery to the community.
  • Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
    • Offering direct advocacy and social support services
      Provides direct support to individuals in accessing essential services, including assistance with Social Security and Section 8 housing applications, school meetings for children’s needs, medical appointment translation, and support for domestic violence victims. Also supports clients in pursuing U.S. citizenship, obtaining a GED, and applying for college financial aid.
  • Individualized Academic Support 1 activity
    • Operating after-school academic support programs
      Provides targeted academic support for students in grades 1–5, including small group instruction and individual attention to address pandemic-related learning loss. The program accommodates 72 students and was reconfigured to operate in-person after remote learning periods.
  • Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
    • Operating holiday and community outreach programs
      Organizes annual holiday programs including a Thanksgiving Food Drive, Christmas Boutique, and Adopt-A-Family gifting initiative for families in need. Also participates regularly in local street fairs and Halloween events to engage the broader community.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Operating summer camp program for children
      Provides a structured summer program for children including recreational and educational activities such as team games, sports, arts & crafts, scavenger hunts, swimming, field trips, reading clubs, hands-on science, and news video production. The program serves 60–72 children in grades K–5 over five weeks.
  • Student-Led Identity and Enrichment Programming 1 activity
    • Organizing educational outings for upper elementary students
      Coordinates monthly educational outings for children in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade enrolled in the After School program to enhance learning through experiential activities.
  • Immigration Legal Services 1 activity
    • Providing affordable immigration legal services
      Offers direct, affordable legal services to immigrants seeking to regularize status or facing removal, including assistance with family petitions, adjustment of status, DACA, naturalization, TPS, U and VAWA visas, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, immigration court representation, and community education through "Know Your Rights" presentations. The program was launched in 2013.
  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
    • Providing early childhood education for 3–4 year olds
      Offers early childhood education focused on cognitive development, English language acquisition, and social-emotional skills for 3–4 year olds. Operates a weekly program for 20 toddlers and their caregivers meeting four mornings per week.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Providing emergency food and grocery assistance
      Distributed 12,000 prepared meals and nearly 15,000 pounds of groceries and produce to local families during the early months of the pandemic. Operated as a food distribution site and provides supermarket gift certificates for emergency food needs, particularly for newcomers and low-income individuals.
  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Running a socialization program for young teens
      Supports skill development in decision making, communication, and responsible behavior for young teens in grades six through nine through a structured socialization program.
  • Virtual Education Continuity Programs 1 activity
    • Supporting remote learning through Learning Labs
      Launched Learning Labs during the pandemic to support remote learning for grade school children, providing structured academic assistance and technology access.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$833K
Contributions & grants$736K88%
Program service revenue$97K12%
Investment income$3150%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$851K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$592K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$430K
Cash$430K
Investments$0
Liabilities$47K
Net assets$383K
Liquid reserves6.1 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +11.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 7
  • Mr Thomas P Finn — Board Chair
  • Ms Brigite Fraga — Board Member
  • Ms Lisa Polidoro — Board Member
  • Ms Mimi Godwin — Board Member
  • Sr Margaret Hoyne — Board Member
  • Sr Maria Timoney — Board Member
  • Sr Martina Crowley — Board Secretary
relationships · 48

Who they work with

  • Bear Mountain Trailside Zoo Partner — Hosts educational outings for children in the Smarty Saturdays program.
  • Bezack Partner — Conducts seining activities in the Hudson River for children in the Smarty Saturdays program.
  • Cabrini Immigrant Services Partner — Collaborates with RSHM Life Center to serve and protect low-income immigrant families.
  • Catholic Charities NY Partner — Nonprofit organization supporting the mission of RSHM Life Center
  • Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. Partner — Collaborates with RSHM Life Center to serve and protect low-income immigrant families.
  • Center for Safety and Change Partner — Collaborates with RSHM Life Center to serve and protect low-income immigrant families.
  • Church of St. Barnabas Partner — Religious organization supporting the mission of RSHM Life Center
  • Church of the Magdalene Partner — Religious organization supporting the mission of RSHM Life Center
  • Community Resource Center Partner — Collaborates with RSHM Life Center to serve and protect low-income immigrant families.
  • Conrad N. Hilton Fund for Sisters Partner — Funder supporting the mission of RSHM Life Center
  • Empire Justice Center Partner — Collaborates with RSHM Life Center to serve and protect low-income immigrant families.
  • Gant Family Foundation Partner — Funder supporting the mission of RSHM Life Center
  • Hudson Valley Justice Center Partner — Collaborates with RSHM Life Center to serve and protect low-income immigrant families.
  • Hudson Valley Museum Partner — Hosts educational experiences for Smarty Saturdays participants.
  • Irvington Town Hall Theater Partner — Provides educational experiences in theater lighting and wardrobe for Smarty Saturdays participants.
  • Jacob Burns Film Center Partner — Cultural organization supporting the mission of RSHM Life Center
  • Jewish Communal Fund Partner — Funder supporting the mission of RSHM Life Center
  • Kendal-on-Hudson Partner — Organization supporting the mission of RSHM Life Center
  • Kendal-on-Hudson Residents Association Partner — Resident group supporting the mission of RSHM Life Center
  • Kids Club of Tarrytown & Sleepy Hollow Partner — Group supporting the mission of RSHM Life Center
  • Legal Services of the Hudson Valley Partner — Collaborates with RSHM Life Center to serve and protect low-income immigrant families.
  • Long time volunteer Partner — Provides one-to-one instruction to advanced ESL students
  • MBIA Foundation Partner — Funder supporting the mission of RSHM Life Center
  • Make the Road NY Partner — Collaborates with RSHM Life Center to serve and protect low-income immigrant families.
  • Milton Tenenbaum Charitable Foundation Partner — Funder supporting the mission of RSHM Life Center
  • My Sister’s Place Partner — Collaborates with RSHM Life Center to serve and protect low-income immigrant families.
  • NJ Community Foundation Partner — Funder supporting the mission of RSHM Life Center
  • Neighbors Link Partner — Collaborates with RSHM Life Center to serve and protect low-income immigrant families.
  • New York Immigration Coalition Partner — Collaborates with RSHM Life Center to serve and protect low-income immigrant families.
  • Order of Malta Partner — Organization supporting the mission of RSHM Life Center
+ 18 more
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 Empowerment Through Co-Created Development
    methodology: community_driven_development
    By engaging women and children as co-creators in building a culture of human development, we foster ownership and sustainable growth, because programs designed with participants rather than for them produce deeper engagement and lasting change.
  • Language and Literacy Immersion with Family Integration
    methodology: english_immersion_for_ell_students
    By immersing both children and parents in English language learning through conversation-based, experiential methods and integrating literacy into daily routines, we accelerate language acquisition and educational success, because language proficiency is foundational and parental engagement reinforces learning.
  • Legal Advocacy to Prevent Family Separation and Exploitation
    methodology: affordable_direct_legal_services_for_immigrants
    By providing affordable, direct legal services to low-income immigrants, we prevent deportation and family separation while protecting against exploitation, because access to reliable legal representation is critical to maintaining family stability and dignity in vulnerable populations.
  • Whole-Family Support Model
    methodology: whole_family_support
    By addressing the integrated needs of entire families—including food security, healthcare access, legal support, and financial stability—we produce greater stability and improve outcomes for children and caregivers, because family crises are interconnected and require coordinated intervention.
  • Youth Development Through Summer Engagement
    methodology: youth_development_through_summer_engagement
    By combining recreational activities with structured skill-building in reading and computer literacy during summer months, we prevent learning loss and promote social development, because sustained engagement in a supportive environment fosters both educational progress and responsible behavior.