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YEDEI CHESED INC

CHESTNUT RIDGE, NY · EIN 133728771 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P80 · Human Services · Very Large (>$50M) · yedeichesed.org
revenue
$81.3M
expenses
$76.5M
net assets
$43.7M
employees
2,355
volunteers
9
program ratio
97%
mission · from form 990

SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED.

profile · synthesized from sources

Yedei Chesed Inc. is a nonprofit organization based in Chestnut Ridge, New York, founded in 1992 to support individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. It offers a range of personalized services across the life cycle, including respite care, community habilitation, and residential support. The organization emphasizes individualized programming and family involvement in service delivery.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $11.16M
    OUR CHILDREN'S HOME COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES (HCBS) OFFERED SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO CHILDREN IN NON-INSTITUTIONALIZED SETTINGS THAT ENABLED THEM TO REMAIN AT HOME AND IN THE COMMUNITY.
  2. #2 $7.78M
    OUR INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM PROVIDED SUPERVISED AND SUPPORTIVE ROOM & BOARD FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

After School Program
Provides individualized supervision, homework support, and therapy at the Magic Moments Respite Center for children with special needs after school hours.
Community Habilitation (ComHab)
Supports individuals in achieving personalized goals for greater independence at home and in the community, with tailored services and provider matching.
Grandview Respite
Offers short-term respite care in two dedicated beds at a children's IRA facility in Monsey, NY, for children ages birth to twelve with OPWDD eligibility.
Summer Respite
Offers recreational activities including arts and crafts, boating, and swimming during the last two weeks of summer vacation, with transportation and meals provided.
Sunday Respite
Provides structured recreational activities on Sundays and legal holidays for children with special needs, enabling parental respite.
Volunteer Respite
Matches volunteers with children who have special needs for one- to two-hour visits on weekends or holidays, providing family respite and fostering meaningful relationships.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 3 activities
    • Community Habilitation (ComHab) program
      Operates a Community Habilitation (ComHab) program that supports individuals with developmental disabilities in achieving independence at home and in the community through individualized plans, provider matching, and access to behavioral therapy services.
    • Individualized support services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families
      Provides lifelong, individualized services and support to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, including care coordination, financial burden assistance, respite needs, and sibling dynamics. Offers intake and referral services to connect individuals with appropriate supports.
    • Residential alternative program with supervised room and board
      Provides supervised and supportive room and board for developmentally disabled individuals through a residential alternative program, enabling community-based living.
  • Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
    • Day habilitation and life skills training programs
      Offers day habilitation programs focused on developing life skills, independent living skills, social skills, community integration, and recreational activities for individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
    • Pre-vocational training and supported employment programs
      Operates pre-vocational training and supported employment programs designed to prepare individuals with developmental disabilities for employment opportunities in the community.
  • Jewish Textual and Educational Publishing 1 activity
    • Production and distribution of religious audio content "Chizukast"
      Produces and publishes audio recordings titled "Chizukast," featuring Rabbi Rabinowitz delivering religious encouragement, spiritual growth messages, and religious programming.
  • Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Services 1 activity
    • Rabbinic advisory services for families with children who have special needs
      Provides rabbinic advisory services through Yedei Chesed of Rockland County to support families of children with special needs, offering spiritual and religious guidance tailored to their unique challenges.
  • Respite Care for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
    • Respite care programs for children with special needs
      Operates multiple respite care programs including after-school, weekend, holiday, and summer programming for children with special needs, offering recreational activities, homework support, music therapy, and transportation. Also operates two short-term respite beds at a children's IRA facility in Monsey, NY, for children birth to twelve with OPWDD eligibility and DDRO approval.
  • Autism and Neurodiversity Family Support Services 1 activity
    • Support programs for parents and siblings of individuals with developmental disabilities
      Facilitates support programs that connect parents and siblings of individuals with developmental disabilities with professionals and peer families to address shared challenges and build supportive networks.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$81.31M
Contributions & grants$28K0%
Program service revenue$80.75M99%
Investment income$445K1%
Other revenue$93K
expenses
Total expenses$76.53M
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$44.77M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$51.24M
Cash$12.51M
Investments$11.07M
Liabilities$7.52M
Net assets$43.72M
Liquid reserves3.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -3.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 6
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DAVID STERNHILL EXECUTIVE DI 40 $389K
PEDRAM HAKAKIAN CHIEF OPERAT 40 $275K
SARAH VAISELBUH PROGRAM DIRE 40 $198K
RACHEL POLLOCK FI PROGRAM 40 $175K
CHAYA CELNIK CONTROLLER 40 $154K
ANITA REISMAN DIRECTOR OF 40 $139K
board members · 9
  • ARI STEINBERG — DIRECTOR
  • AVI FRANK — TREASURER
  • BENNY HUTMAN — DIRECTOR
  • CHESKY KINREICH — BOARD MEMBER
  • DOVID KARP — VICE PRESIDE
  • DOVID SHAYA GOLDFINGER — SECRETARY
  • ELIEZER GEWIRTZMAN — PRESIDENT
  • MOSHE FREIMAN — BOARD MEMEBE
  • YISROEL SNOW — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • 845-425-0887 Partner — Phone line used for direct family outreach and support services
  • Bais Yaakov of Boro Park Intensive Seminary Partner — Rabbi Rabinowitz is a staff member, indicating an institutional affiliation that supports his role in Yedei Chesed's programs.
  • Bnos Binah Partner — Rabbi Rabinowitz is affiliated with this seminary program, suggesting collaboration in educational and religious programming.
  • Chestnut Ridge Government — Location of Yedei Chesed's operations in New York.
  • DDRO Government — Approves children for short-term respite services at Yedei Chesed's Grandview Avenue facility.
  • Grandview Respite Partner — Corporate sponsor of Yedei Chesed
  • Rabbi Rabinowitz Partner — Rabbi Rabinowitz produces and delivers the "Chizukast" audio series for YEDEI CHESED INC.
  • Shlomo Szydlow Partner — Contact person for the Community Habilitation program, available for communication regarding client support.
  • Workpoint Partner — Collaborates with Workpoint on supported employment initiatives, placing individuals in jobs with local employers.
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.

  • Faith-Integrated Resilience Model
    methodology: faith_based_resilience
    By delivering Torah-based spiritual teachings and rabbinic guidance, we strengthen personal and family resilience because faith (emunah) and trust in divine providence are seen as foundational to enduring challenges associated with developmental disabilities.
  • Individualized Support Planning
    methodology: individualized_support
    By co-creating personalized service plans with clients and families, we produce more effective support outcomes because recognizing individual needs, interests, and goals increases engagement and responsiveness to services.
  • Peer and Relational Support Networks
    methodology: peer_support_networks
    By connecting families and individuals through peer networks and relational respite care, we improve family well-being and child development because mutual encouragement and meaningful relationships reduce isolation and build emotional resilience.