irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $5.50MDOH CHILDREN HCBS WAIVER SERVICES: SERVICES AND SUPPORTS FOR CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX MEDICAL NEEDS OR SERIOUS EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCES IN THEIR HOME OR COMMUNITY.
- #2 $3.02MCARE MANAGEMENT: COORDINATE AND MANAGE THE PHYSICAL AND/OR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS TO ENSURE COMPREHENSIVE AND EFFECTIVE CARE DELIVERY.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
ACCES-VR
State program supporting employment, training, and independent living for individuals with disabilities, including those not served by OPWDD.
Community-Based Prevocational Services
Job readiness training, supported employment (SEMP), and career planning through Pathway to Employment to help individuals secure competitive jobs.
Dayhab Without Walls
Community-integrated day program for post-high school individuals focusing on academic, social, and vocational growth in real-world settings.
NHTD/TBI Waiver Services
Service coordination, moving assistance, home modifications, and assistive technology for individuals needing nursing home-level care who choose to remain in the community.
Residential Services
Includes Individualized Support Services (ISS) for independent living, Individualized Residential Alternative (IRA) group homes, and Home Family Care (HFC) for supervised living arrangements.
Site-Based Day-Hab Programs
Day programs for adults with developmental disabilities focusing on life skills, recreation, vocational training, and social development, including specialized programs like Girls Dayhab, Boys Dayhab, and Strive Transition Class.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 3 activities
- Financial and family support programsOffers family reimbursement programs that cover additional costs of raising a child with disabilities, including travel, supplies, equipment, and community habilitation-related expenses. Also provides subsidies for home setup during transitions from institutional care.
- Home and community-based support servicesDelivers at-home support through direct support professionals, including Community Habilitation (Comhab), respite care, and Intensive Behavioral Services (IBS) for children with developmental disabilities. Services focus on improving scholastic, social, and life skills, and provide temporary relief to caregivers.
- Residential housing and community living supportOperates supervised group homes, independent living apartments through the ISS Housing Program, and a Family Care foster-like placement program for adults with developmental disabilities. Provides environmental home modifications such as ramps, lifts, and handrails to promote safety and independence.
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Day Habilitation Services 2 activities
- After-school and evening recreational programsRuns after-school and evening programs for children and young adults with disabilities, including Upclub, Boys After School Program, Mayvinim, and Stars Evening program, offering life skills development, meals, transportation, social activities, and employment coaching in a supportive environment.
- Day programs for individuals with developmental disabilitiesOperates multiple dayhab programs for individuals with developmental disabilities, including Hamaspik Stars, Girls Dayhab, Boys Dayhab, Torah V’chesed, and Neshima Seminary, providing structured daily activities focused on life skills, social integration, vocational training, and religious instruction. Programs are tailored to different age groups and functioning levels, serving post-high school individuals and young adults.
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Developmental Disability Service Coordination 2 activities
- Clinical and therapeutic services coordinationCoordinates and manages the physical and behavioral health needs of individuals with complex medical conditions or developmental disabilities to ensure comprehensive care delivery, including access to physical, occupational, and speech therapies.
- Waiver services coordination and supportCoordinates and administers Medicaid waiver programs including NHTD, TBI, and OPWDD self-direction waivers, providing services coordination, application assistance, moving and home setup reimbursement, durable medical equipment, and support for individuals transitioning from institutional to home-based care.
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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy Services 1 activity
- ABA therapy services for children on the autism spectrumProvides one-on-one in-home and group-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to support behavioral and social skill development for children on the autism spectrum.
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Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 1 activity
- Community wellness and family support eventsOrganizes weekend retreats (including Noam Shabbaton), seasonal parties, peer support groups, gift distributions, and informational workshops to support the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of individuals with disabilities and their families.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Early intervention services for infants and toddlersProvides early intervention services for children ages 0–3 with developmental delays, including in-home evaluations, individualized service plans, and clinical therapies such as occupational, physical, and speech therapy, nutrition, play therapy, special education, and family training, delivered in-home or in group settings.
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Guardianship and Representative Payee Services 1 activity
- Fiscal intermediary and support brokerage servicesOperates as a Fiscal Intermediary and provides Support Broker services to help individuals with developmental disabilities manage their self-directed OPWDD budgets, including financial management, employer responsibilities, and service allocation planning.
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Prevocational and employment support servicesProvides prevocational training and supported employment services to prepare individuals with developmental disabilities for competitive jobs, including job readiness coaching, workplace placement, and ongoing support. Offers specialized programs such as the Bonanza Employment Program and Strive Transition Classes for young women and individuals with Trisomy 21.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Specialized educational and transition programsOffers multi-year transition programs such as Strive Transition Class and Strive Transition Class II for young women and individuals with Trisomy 21, focusing on employment, interpersonal, and practical life skills. Also operates Sharei Bina, a Yeshiva-like program combining religious study with life skills and employment training for bochurim aged 18+.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Sunday program for children with developmental disabilitiesOperates a dedicated Sunday program providing structured activities and support for children with developmental disabilities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$67.95M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$65.42M96%
Investment income$2.59M4%
Other revenue$-64K
expenses
Total expenses$66.79M
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$43.11M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$105.43M
Cash$26.89M
Investments$0
Liabilities$24.00M
Net assets$81.43M
Liquid reserves4.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -16.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 12
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOEL FREUND | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 39 | $626K |
| SOLOMON WERTHEIMER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 36 | $399K |
| SHLOIME KORNBLUH | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 61 | $277K |
| YAKOV GRUNWALD | DIRECTOR OF HCBS AND WAIVER SERVICES | 44 | $242K |
| AARON RUBINSTEIN | DIRECTOR OF IT | 44 | $239K |
| WILLIAM SABEL | DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL SERVICES | 60 | $236K |
| RIVKI KOTH | DIRECTOR OF INTAKE & OFFICE MANAGEMENT | 42 | $231K |
| ISRAEL GOLDBERGER | DAY HAB MANAGER | 43 | $192K |
| JACOB GOLDSTEIN | DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL | 151 | $188K |
| ZELMEN LEVI | GROUP HOME MANAGER | 79 | $186K |
| SARAH GOTTLIEB | DIRECTOR OF A/P & NHTD | 25 | $179K |
| GITA BRACH | DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES | 30 | $177K |
board members · 4
- BARUCH MARKOWITZ — BOARD MEMBER
- HERSHEL LOWY — BOARD TREASURER
- MOISHE SCHWARTZ — BOARD PRESIDENT
- WOLF SCHNITZER — BOARD SECRETARY
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- NYS OPWDD Government — Funding and program oversight partner for at-home support services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- NYS OPWDD Government — Funds and authorizes services through the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities.
- NYS OPWDD Government — Government agency that powers OPWDD services delivered by Hamaspik.
- NYS OPWDD Government — Primary government agency funding and authorizing Self-Direction services provided by Hamaspik.
- OPWDD Government — Collaborates with OPWDD to deliver reimbursement services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- OPWDD Government — Government agency that funds and backs Hamaspik's residential services, including the Family Care program and supervised group homes.
- OPWDD Government — Provides Medicaid-funded waiver services in partnership with Hamaspik of Rockland County.
- Yonkers Department of Social Services Government — Implied partnership through provision of waiver-eligible services requiring government coordination.
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-Based Living and Home-Based Care Modelmethodology: home_and_community_based_servicesBy delivering services in home and community settings rather than institutions, we promote independence, stability, and development because familiar environments enhance comfort, reduce trauma, and support long-term integration.
- Evidence-Based Developmental Therapymethodology: evidence_based_ABA_therapyBy applying evidence-based ABA therapy and individualized program design, we help children on the autism spectrum build skills for daily living and social interaction because structured, research-backed interventions lead to measurable developmental gains.
- Integrated and Coordinated Care Approachmethodology: integrated_care_managementBy coordinating physical, behavioral, and developmental health services across settings, we ensure comprehensive care delivery because integrated systems reduce fragmentation and improve outcomes for individuals with complex needs.
- Person-Centered Care and Self-Directionmethodology: person_centered_careBy empowering individuals with developmental disabilities to direct their own care and make decisions about living arrangements, services, and goals, we promote autonomy, engagement, and personalized outcomes because individual agency leads to greater motivation and sustained progress.
- Supported Employment and Prevocational Integrationmethodology: supported_employmentBy providing job coaching, real-work experiences, and person-centered employment planning, we foster independence and self-esteem because meaningful work increases identity formation and community belonging for individuals with developmental disabilities.