irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $16.44MTHE HCBS CONSOLIDATED CHILDREN'S WAIVER IN NEW YORK STATE PROVIDES CAREGIVER/FAMILY ADVOCACY & SUPPORT SERVICES TO HELP FAMILIES CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES IN THEIR HOMES AND COMMUNITIES.LEVEL 2 SERVICES FOCUS ON ENHANCING THE FAMILY'S ABILITY TO SUPPORT THE CHILD BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND RESOURCES. THESE SERVICES AIM TO:EMPOWER CAREGIVERS TO INDEPENDENTLY ACCESS COMMUNITY SERVICES.ENCOURAGE SELF- SUFFICIENCY IN CARING FOR THE CHILD AT HOME.EDUCATE AND TRAIN CAREGIVERS ON AVAILABLE RESOURCES TO ADVOCATE FOR THE CHILD'S NEEDS.THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PREVENT INSTITUTIONALIZATION AND ENSURE CHILDREN RECEIVE APPROPRIATE CARE IN A FAMILY-CENTERED ENVIRONMENT.
- #2 $10.92MDAY HABILITATION: A DAYTIME PROGRAM THAT FURTHERS CONSUMERS' INDIVIDUAL GOALS OF IMPROVING LIVING SKILLS, INTEGRATING INTO LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND RAISING QUALITY OF LIFE BY PROVIDING ALL AVAILABLE RESOURCES NECESSARY.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Shabbos Retreat
Free retreat for parents featuring speakers, meals, and networking opportunities to provide emotional support and community connection
Community Habilitation
One-on-one coaching to develop adaptive skills, community inclusion, daily living skills, and independence for individuals with developmental disabilities
Day Habilitation
Full-day program for adults and post-school individuals focusing on skill development, recreational activities, job readiness, and weekly Parsha lectures
Early Intervention
Support for families with children under three who have developmental delays, including evaluation guidance and therapy coordination
Family Reimbursement Fund
Financial assistance program for families caring for disabled individuals at home, covering medical fees, respite, and camp costs
Medicaid Service Coordination
Advocacy and coordination services to help families access Medicaid-funded supports, transportation, camp placements, and other resources
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
- Administers Family Reimbursement FundProvides quarterly financial reimbursements to families caring for disabled individuals at home for eligible expenses such as medical fees, respite services, and camp fees.
- Supports independent housing for adults with developmental disabilitiesAssists adults with developmental disabilities in securing independent housing by supporting budget preparation, lease negotiation, and lease signing, and provides ongoing financial and logistical support including rental payments and reimbursements for daily living expenses.
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Guardianship and Representative Payee Services 1 activity
- Administers self-directed service support programsAssists individuals in evaluating, planning, and managing self-directed service programs, including support with budget creation funded by Medicaid and state sources, provider hiring and training, documentation, billing, expenditure tracking, and ongoing problem-solving guidance.
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Respite Care for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Delivers respite care servicesProvides Home-Based Respite, After School Respite, and full-day respite on Sundays, holidays, and school breaks, offering supervision and recreational activities with meals included to support individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
- Hosts annual Shabbos Hischazkus retreat for parentsOrganizes an annual retreat event for parents of individuals with developmental disabilities, featuring speakers, meals, entertainment, and social connection opportunities. The event includes Shabbos observances such as Friday night meals, Shabbos lunch, third meal (Seudas Shalesh), and Melaveh Malka, along with programming and hospitality.
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24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
- Operates a multilingual community hotlineRuns a multilingual hotline that provides recorded community updates, advice, seasonal series, and a public forum for information sharing, while also allowing callers to leave private messages for staff. The hotline is moderated weekly and includes playback functionality for user convenience.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Organizes support groups and social events for siblings and mothersOperates the Lev Bonim sibling support group with regular gatherings, meals, and bonding activities, and organizes periodic getaways, lunches, and outings such as spa days and river cruises for mothers to promote emotional well-being and community building.
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Autism and Neurodiversity Family Support Services 1 activity
- Produces annual magazine for parents and caregiversProduces an annual magazine that delivers information and inspiration to parents and caregivers of individuals with special needs.
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Developmental Disability Service Coordination 1 activity
- Provides Medicaid service coordination and family support servicesDelivers Medicaid service coordination, home-based care, respite care, and financial assistance to families of children with special needs. Also guides families through eligibility assessments, service access, and EAA interviews, and matches them with caseworkers to support ongoing engagement.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Provides community and day habilitation servicesOffers community habilitation with one-on-one coaching for daily living skills and operates a Day Habilitation program that provides skill training and recreational activities to support independent living and employment readiness for adults with developmental disabilities.
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Early Childhood Developmental Evaluation and Screening 1 activity
- Provides early intervention services for young children with developmental delaysAssigns caseworkers to families with children under three who have developmental delays or disorders, supports access to therapeutic services, and monitors service quality through eligibility evaluations and ongoing coordination.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$162.82M
Contributions & grants$4.66M3%
Program service revenue$156.35M96%
Investment income$1.44M1%
Other revenue$363K
expenses
Total expenses$131.55M
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$51.85M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$72.92M
Cash$36.12M
Investments$0
Liabilities$12.05M
Net assets$60.87M
Liquid reserves3.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH KRAUS | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $325K |
| ISRAEL KRAUS | ADMINISTRATO | 40 | $253K |
| BREINDY WERZBERGER | CONTROLLER | 40 | $247K |
| MOSHE GERTNER | DIRECT SUPPO | 40 | $227K |
| SHLOMIE SPERBER | PROGRAM COOR | 40 | $225K |
| MOSES KATZ | DIRECT SUPPO | 40 | $205K |
| BANJAMIN FOGEL | DIRECT SUPPO | 40 | $182K |
board members · 5
- DAVID KAUFMAN — PRESIDENT
- LEONARD WERTZBERGER — TRUSTEE
- MAX LEBOWITZ — TREASURER
- MOSES GOLDSTEIN — SECRETARY
- TOVIA HAUER — TRUSTEE
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- IndentoGo Partner — Third-party provider for employee fingerprinting services
- Kraus Partner — Hosts Shabbos Retreats in collaboration with Rayim of Hudson Valley Inc.
- NYS OPWDD Government — Collaborates with NYS OPWDD in reviewing and approving annual budgets for ISS apartment candidates.
- OPWDD Government — Provides services to individuals not residing in residences certified or operated by OPWDD, indicating alignment with or reference to state certification standards.
- OPWDD Government — Regulatory body requiring annual employee training and certification
- State of New York Government — Partnered through a state contract to fund the Family Reimbursement Fund for families caring for disabled individuals at home.
- Yeshiva M'eiras Einoyim Partner — Recognized founder Mrs. Renee Katz of Yeshiva M'eiras Einoyim during a grand opening event.
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 Emotional and Caregiver Supportmethodology: community-driven_supportBy fostering peer networks and culturally resonant communal experiences—such as shared meals, mother-focused events, and sibling support—Rayim strengthens caregiver resilience and reduces isolation, because sustained community connection improves long-term family capacity and well-being.
- Individualized, Family-Centered Support Planningmethodology: individualized_support_planningBy designing customized support programs in collaboration with individuals, families, and service coordinators, Rayim ensures services align with personal strengths and needs, leading to greater engagement and self-sufficiency because it centers lived experience and shared decision-making.
- Integrated Care Coordinationmethodology: care_coordinationBy using Medicaid Service Coordinators as advocates, Rayim ensures individuals access the full range of available services, improving continuity and comprehensiveness of care because systemic navigation is critical to closing gaps in complex support systems.
- Self-Directed Services Modelmethodology: self-directed_servicesBy empowering individuals and families to direct their own service planning and implementation, Rayim increases ownership, flexibility, and relevance of supports, leading to improved outcomes because autonomy drives sustained engagement and personalization.
- Skills Building for Independence and Community Integrationmethodology: skills_building_independenceBy providing targeted skill development and community habilitation services, Rayim supports individuals with developmental disabilities to achieve greater independence and meaningful community participation because adaptive skills are foundational to self-determination and inclusion.