irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $3KCOMMUNITY SPONSORSHIPS - COORDINATING AND ASSISTING VOLUNTEER GROUPS OR INDIVIDUALS, KNOWN AS COMMUNITY SPONSORS, THAT PARTNER WITH A RESETTLEMENT AGENCY TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL TIME AND RESOURCES TO EACH REFUGEE FAMILY.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Sponsorships
Coordinates and supports volunteer groups and individuals to partner with resettlement agencies, providing time and resources to assist refugee families with resettlement and integration.
Dental Program
Provides dental care services to newly arrived refugees and develops educational programs on dental health for refugee families.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Immigrant Rights Advocacy & Policy Reform 1 activity
- Advocacy and public education on refugee issuesLeads community advocacy efforts by educating the public, distributing action alerts, mobilizing grassroots engagement through petitions and postcard campaigns, and delivering presentations about refugees in schools and colleges to promote awareness and policy change.
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Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 1 activity
- Community-based refugee resettlement with one-year comprehensive supportProvides newly arrived refugees with up to 12 months of comprehensive resettlement support, including housing, food, healthcare, education enrollment, employment placement, language learning, and community integration. Directly impacts over 800 refugees annually and has resettled 3,500 refugees in the Lower Hudson Valley since 2016.
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Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
- Cultural and community integration programmingHosts cultural orientation workshops, youth mentoring programs, community dinners, annual Fall Family Picnics, and summer camps to foster connection and mutual understanding between refugees and local residents. Events include food, music, crafts, children’s activities, and logistics managed through RSVP systems.
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Storytelling and Literacy Resource Development 1 activity
- Educational resource development for schoolsDevelops and curates the Refugees in Literature project, an educator-curated collection of K–12 books by and about refugees, accompanied by classroom guides to support teaching about refugee experiences.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Funding refugee sponsorship through grant awardsReceives and administers grants to support refugee resettlement initiatives, including a $350,000 award from Welcome.US for Ukrainian newcomer sponsorship, a $45,000 grant from the Westchester Community Foundation, and a $5,000 grant from the United Way of Westchester and Putnam Community Impact Fund.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Capacity building for community sponsor groupsSeeds, mentors, trains, and provides application support to volunteer-led community sponsor groups engaged in refugee resettlement, drawing on eight years of experience and participation in the federal Welcome Corps initiative. Includes onboarding volunteers to assist Afghan allies with immigration paperwork and building networks of partners in Westchester County.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$521K
Contributions & grants$516K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$679K
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$386K
Grants paid out$103K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$573K
Cash$552K
Investments$0
Liabilities$31K
Net assets$542K
Liquid reserves9.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -8.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHARINE O'CALLAGHAN | FOUNDER & PRESIDENT | 40 | $45K |
board members · 8
- ANNE MCCOOL NIXON — VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER
- DONNA SHIRREFFS — BOARD MEMBER
- JANET WYNN — BOARD MEMBER
- JOAN MORGAN — BOARD MEMBER
- LISA KIERNAN — BOARD MEMBER
- LORI KAPNER HOSP — BOARD MEMBER
- MELISSA RODDY — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERT TRACY — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 47
Who they work with
- AMWA Partner — Hosted events including an Iftar dinner and a 20th anniversary celebration that honored Hearts & Homes for Refugees.
- BAB Foundation Partner — Donation partner providing material or financial support.
- Carol Perron Sommerfield Partner — Local artist whose solo art exhibition proceeds benefited Hearts & Homes for Refugees through direct sales.
- Catholic Charities Partner — Partner agency in the Community Co-Sponsorship model for refugee resettlement.
- Church World Service Partner — Partner agency in the Community Co-Sponsorship model for refugee resettlement.
- Community Wardrobe Partner — Partner organization collaborating on clothing donation drives for refugee families.
- Dr. Bronner's Partner — Donation partner providing material or financial support.
- Etta Loves Partner — Donation partner providing material or financial support.
- Facebook Partner — Hosts a private Facebook group for communications and engagement with volunteers and partners.
- Goodreads Partner — Hosts a bookshelf and book group for adult reading on the refugee experience.
- HIAS Partner — Co-hosted a TPS/Parole EAD Hybrid Clinic with the Office of New Americans to assist Ukrainians with immigration documentation.
- HIAS Partner — Participated with HHR representatives in a panel discussion on Biden’s refugee policies at Manhattan College.
- HIAS Partner — Partner agency in the Community Co-Sponsorship model for refugee resettlement.
- HIAS Partner — Representatives participated with HHR in a public event on refugee policy at Manhattan College.
- Hello Neighbor Network Coalition — Founding member of the national coalition working in post-refugee resettlement.
- Hello, Neighbor Network — Founding member of a national network of 24 refugee and immigrant-serving community organizations.
- IRIS-Connecticut Partner — Partnered with IRIS-Connecticut to provide additional support to refugees using volunteer networks in Westchester County, NY.
- Impact100 Westchester Funder — Awarded an $85,000 transformational grant to support a dental care and education program for refugees.
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram to share stories and promote awareness about refugee resettlement efforts.
- International Rescue Committee (IRC) Partner — Partner agency in the Community Co-Sponsorship model for refugee resettlement.
- JRS Partner — Participated with HHR representatives in a panel discussion on Biden’s refugee policies at Manhattan College.
- JRS Partner — Representatives participated with HHR in a public event on refugee policy at Manhattan College.
- Keeping our Promise Partner — Collaborates to onboard and train volunteers assisting SIV-eligible allies in Afghanistan with immigration paperwork.
- Kendal on Hudson Partner — Partnered with Hearts & Homes for Refugees to assist a refugee from Burma.
- Lori Kapner Hosp Partner — Local artist whose solo art exhibition "Visions of Home Lands" donated proceeds from painting sales to Hearts & Homes for Refugees.
- Mailchimp Network — Uses Mailchimp to distribute newsletters and communications to supporters.
- Manhattan College Partner — Hosted an event where HHR and resettlement experts reflected on Biden’s refugee policies.
- Maryknoll Sisters Partner — Featured as a partner organization in HHR's blog spotlight.
- Office of New Americans Government — Government partner collaborating with HIAS and Hearts & Homes for Refugees on a TPS/Parole EAD Hybrid Clinic for Ukrainians.
- Old Navy Partner — Donation partner providing material or financial support.
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strategies · 4
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 Sponsorship Model 159 orgsmethodology: community_sponsorshipBy mobilizing and mentoring private citizen groups to provide direct, sustained support to refugee families, we produce stronger integration and self-sufficiency outcomes because social connectedness and localized care reduce dependency on formal systems and foster dignity.shared approach: Integrated Support Model →
- Facilitated Social Integration through Shared Experiences 12 orgsmethodology: community_integration_through_joint_eventsBy creating structured social events and shared cultural experiences between refugees and local communities, we produce deeper integration because mutual participation in everyday life builds trust, belonging, and reciprocal relationships.shared approach: Community-Led Integration →
- Civic Engagement and Advocacy through Community Mobilizationmethodology: civic-engagement-advocacyBy convening individuals of goodwill and equipping them with tools to advocate, we produce policy change and sustained public support for asylum rights because grassroots mobilization amplifies moral voice and creates political will.
- Education and Storytelling to Shift Attitudesmethodology: education_for_attitude_changeBy using literature, storytelling, and educational programming in schools and communities, we produce greater empathy and welcoming behaviors toward refugees because shared narratives disrupt stereotypes and make abstract issues personally meaningful.