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YL HEARTS Inc

Brooklyn, NY · EIN 464240124 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE Z99 · Unknown · Small ($100K-$1M) · ylhearts.org
revenue
$820K
expenses
$532K
net assets
$329K
employees
8
volunteers
4
program ratio
35%
mission · from form 990

To provide support of children and adults with congenital heart defects and related physical illnesses including providing support for families of such children.

profile · synthesized from sources

YL HEARTS Inc supports children and adults with congenital heart defects and their families through medical navigation, advocacy, and care services. The organization provides free, 24/7 crisis support, connects patients with top medical specialists, and delivers family care packages. Based in Brooklyn, NY, it serves families navigating complex cardiac care across the United States.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Family Care Services
Delivery of nutritious meals, sibling support, care packages, and customizable hospital packages including linens, sleepwear, and toys
Medical Networking
Referrals to leading cardiologists and cardiac surgeons; collaborative review of complex treatment options with specialists and advisory board conferences
Patient Advocacy
24/7 crisis helpline providing guidance through inpatient care, assistance with medical records, and insurance authorization appeals for out-of-state heart surgeries
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • 24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
    • 24/7 crisis patient advocacy helpline
      Operates a round-the-clock helpline offering crisis advocacy for families navigating congenital heart disease, including emotional support and urgent care coordination.
  • Healthcare Provider Directories and Clinical Support Services 1 activity
    • Medical networking and expert referral services
      Facilitates access to globally renowned cardiologists, supports collaborative reviews of complex treatment options with surgeons, and organizes advisory board conferences to inform patient care.
  • Patient and Family Support Services 1 activity
    • Patient advocacy and care coordination
      Guides families through inpatient care processes, assists with medical records management, and expedites insurance authorizations and appeals for out-of-state heart surgeries.
  • Recreational and Emotional Support Programs for Children with Serious Illnesses 1 activity
    • Support for individuals and families affected by congenital heart defects
      Provides direct support services to children and adults with congenital heart defects and related physical illnesses, including care for their families. Activities include distributing nutritious meals, care packages, and customizable hospital packages containing linens, sleepwear, and toys.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$820K
Contributions & grants$820K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$532K
Program expenses35%
Admin / overhead36%
Fundraising29%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$329K
Cash$329K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$329K
Liquid reserves7.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +130.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • Aron Waks — Director
  • Baruch U Elias — President
  • Chaya Waks — Secretary
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • Elite Medical Advisory Board Network — Collaborates with leading cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and specialists globally to evaluate treatment routes.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Chessed-Based Holistic Support
    methodology: chessed-based support
    By combining traditional acts of kindness (chessed) with professional advocacy, YL HEARTS builds trust and engagement within affected families, enhancing psychosocial resilience and access to care because culturally grounded compassion strengthens service uptake.
  • Family-Inclusive Care Model
    methodology: family_inclusive_care
    By integrating family support with medical advocacy and material assistance, YL HEARTS improves outcomes for individuals with congenital heart defects because holistic, family-centered care reduces psychosocial burden and increases treatment adherence.