named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Angel Fund
Annual giving campaign supporting services for over 4,000 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities each year.
Community Trust I
Third-party supplemental needs trust allowing donors to fund accounts for beneficiaries with developmental disabilities without affecting eligibility for government benefits such as SSI and Medicaid.
Community Trust II
First-party supplemental needs trust enabling individuals with developmental disabilities to pool their own resources while maintaining eligibility for public benefits; funds are retained in the trust upon death of the beneficiary.
Therapeutic Riding and Equine-Assisted Activities Program
Startup-funded program at Thomas S. Gulotta Wheatley Farms & Arts Center providing therapeutic riding and equine-assisted activities for children and adults with developmental disabilities.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Fundraising and Financial Support for IDD Services 3 activities
- Allocating walk proceeds to support IDD programsDirects funds raised from annual events like the Foundation Walk to education and early intervention, residential and community inclusion, healthcare access, guardianship advocacy, self-advocacy, and transition programs for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Funding services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesApproves and awards grants to support programs serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including unrestricted grants and targeted funding for community-based projects. In one cycle, awarded $275,000 in unrestricted grants to three service providers and recommended over $300,000 in additional program and community grants.
- Funding the Therapeutic Riding and Equine-Assisted Activities ProgramFunds the launch and expansion of the Therapeutic Riding and Equine-Assisted Activities Program at Wheatley Farms & Arts Center, covering equine acquisition, adaptive equipment, staff training, facility preparation, and professional consultation to expand access for children and adults with developmental disabilities.
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Charity Event Organization 2 activities
- Hosting signature fundraising galasHosts major fundraising events such as the Rose Ball, including the 2026 edition at Oheka Castle, to celebrate and advance its mission of supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Organizing annual fundraising walk eventsHosts an annual walk event, such as the 44th Annual AHRC Foundation Walk held at Eisenhower Park, engaging over 1,100 participants and raising more than $95,000 to support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Supplemental Needs Trust Management 1 activity
- Administering pooled supplemental needs trustsAdministers two pooled supplemental needs trusts—Community Trust I (Third Party Trust) and Community Trust II (First Party Trust)—to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities maintain trust funds for supplemental needs while preserving eligibility for government benefits, requiring a minimum initial contribution of $10,000 for third-party trusts.
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Providing financial stability for IDD services amid budget shortfallsActs as a financial safety net to ensure the continued availability of high-quality services for the Long Island intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) community during periods of budget shortfalls or political changes, impacting over 4,000 individuals annually through initiatives like the Angel Fund.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.03M
Contributions & grants$1.38M27%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3.58M71%
Other revenue$72K
expenses
Total expenses$2.78M
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$389K
Grants paid out$1.90M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$58.26M
Cash$10.88M
Investments$44.76M
Liabilities$404K
Net assets$57.86M
Liquid reserves240.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +73.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary McNamara | Foundation Director | 35 | $232K |
board members · 16
- Daniel H Serota — Director
- David Nagler Esq — Director
- Edward Yardeni — Director
- Harrietta Traversa — Director
- Hon Gail Prudenti — Director
- Jack Garofalo — Director
- Jack Posner — Director
- John M Chase Esq — Secretary
- Kathleen Maggi — Director
- Lloyd Groveman — Vice President
- Martin B Boorstein — Director
- Michael Ross — Director
- Robert E Griffith — Director
- Robert M Pascucci Esq — Treasurer
- Thomas F Moore — Director
- Thomas P Rosicki Esq — President
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- A&C Pest Management Partner — Family-owned business whose CEO, Jim Skinner, is being honored for nearly 30 years of support to AHRC Nassau.
- AHRC Nassau Partner — Collaborates on launching the Therapeutic Riding and Equine-Assisted Activities Program at Wheatley Farms & Arts Center.
- AHRC Nassau Partner — Funded by the AHRC Foundation to launch the Therapeutic Riding and Equine-Assisted Activities Program.
- Advantage Care Health Centers Partner — Receives unrestricted annual grant funding from the Foundation to support specialized healthcare services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Brookville Center for Children’s Services Partner — Receives unrestricted annual grant funding from the Foundation to support education, residential, and community inclusion services.
- Citizens Options Unlimited Partner — Receives unrestricted annual grant funding from the Foundation to support services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Go TY TY! Partner — Team led by Leng Lao and her son Tyler that participated in the 44th Annual AHRC Foundation Walk, turning personal gratitude into community action.
- JustGiving Partner — Platform partner enabling individuals to host fundraisers for the AHRC Foundation.
- Nassau County AHRC Foundation Partner — Administers Community Trust Services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Nassau/Suffolk Autism Society of America (NSASA) Partner — Continued programming support provided by the AHRC Foundation to offer social and recreational activities for individuals on the autism spectrum.
- Residence-based Team Rugby Partner — Team composed of housemates, staff, and families from Westbury that participated in the 44th Annual AHRC Foundation Walk.
- Team Amanda 2025 Partner — Top fundraising team for the 44th Annual AHRC Foundation Walk, raising over $13,000 in support of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Thomas S. Gulotta Wheatley Farms & Arts Center Partner — Host site for the Therapeutic Riding and Equine-Assisted Activities Program funded by the AHRC Foundation.
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.
- Financial Safety Net for Service Stabilitymethodology: financial_safety_netBy securing philanthropic and planned giving contributions, the organization ensures continuity of high-quality services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, because stable, unrestricted funding insulates programs from fiscal and political volatility.
- Pooled Trusts for Financial Independence and Benefits Preservationmethodology: third-party_pooled_trustBy using first-party and third-party pooled trusts, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities can protect assets and access supplemental supports without losing eligibility for public benefits, because these legal structures comply with Medicaid and SSI asset rules while enhancing long-term financial security and quality of life.
- Strategic Grantmaking to Expand Community-Based Servicesmethodology: community_grant_programBy funding community organizations through a competitive grant process, the foundation expands access to essential services for the IDD population, because targeted investments in external partners increase service capacity and innovation beyond what a single organization can deliver.