irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $49.80MADULT AND FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SERVICES:OUR ADULT AND FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SERVICES DIVISION OFFERS SAFE AND SECURE HOUSING FOR 1,200 ADULTS LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS, EMPOWERING THEM TO LIVE IN THE COMMUNITY WITH AS MUCH INDEPENDENCE AS POSSIBLE, AND OUR FOUR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS PROVIDE A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT WHERE SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN CAN BEGIN TO MAKE THE TRANSITION TO A NEW, INDEPENDENT LIFE.
- #2 $42.09MYOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES: THE JEWISH BOARD'S YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES DIVISION OFFERS A CONTINUUM OF MENTAL HEALTH AND FOSTER CARE SERVICES TO YOUTH FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD TO OLDER ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS, AND THEIR FAMILIES, IN SCHOOL, HOME, AND COMMUNITY RESIDENCE SETTINGS. WE SERVE AROUND 900 FAMILIES IN THEIR HOMES WITH PREVENTION SERVICES, OPERATE 6 RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS ACROSS THE FIVE BOROUGHS, AND INCLUDING AN ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ADULTS IN THREE BOROUGHS.
named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
Mobile team-based services for adults with severe mental illness, providing support for housing, employment, and symptom management in the community.
Children’s Mobile Crisis Team
Provides 24/7 rapid response crisis care in person or by phone for children, teens, and families needing assessment, stabilization, or caregiver support.
Home-Based Crisis Intervention (HBCI)
Short-term intensive in-home crisis intervention for families with a child at risk of psychiatric hospitalization, including 2-3 weekly home visits and 24/7 availability.
Jewish Community Services (JCS)
Provides culturally informed counseling, crisis services, and community programs rooted in Jewish values for individuals, families, and organizations.
Mishkon Program
Residential and day services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including 24/7 nursing care and Jewish-centered programming.
Personalized Recovery-Oriented Services (PROS)
Recovery-oriented individual and group support for adults managing chronic mental illness.
Supervised Independent Living Programs (SILP)
Apartment-style residences for young adults ages 18–20 with trauma histories and behavioral or emotional challenges.
Youth Assertive Community Treatment (Youth ACT)
24/7 voluntary care program supporting youth ages 10–21 transitioning from high-intensity settings like inpatient or residential care.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Mobile Mental Health Crisis Intervention 2 activities
- Assertive Community Treatment and Recovery ServicesDelivers mobile, team-based Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) programs for adults with severe mental illness, along with care management, Personalized Recovery-Oriented Services (PROS), and Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) that support access to education, employment, and community integration.
- Crisis Intervention and Mobile Crisis ServicesOperates a 24/7 mobile crisis team offering in-person or phone-based crisis assessment and stabilization for children, teens, and families, along with short-term, intensive in-home crisis intervention involving 2–3 weekly visits for families at risk of psychiatric hospitalization, including behavioral treatment, counseling, and community referrals.
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Residential Care for At-Risk Youth 2 activities
- Intensive Care Coordination for Youth Transitioning from Institutional SettingsProvides 24/7 voluntary, coordinated care through a multidisciplinary team for youth ages 10–21 transitioning from inpatient or residential care to home environments, ensuring continuity of mental health and social support services.
- Residential Programs for Youth and Young AdultsOperates community-based residential programs and 6 facilities providing daily support, individualized care planning, and reintegration services for youth with emotional and behavioral needs, housing 130 children annually, along with Supervised Independent Living Programs for 12 young adults (ages 18–20) with trauma histories in apartment-style settings with support services.
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School-Based Mental Health and Family Support 1 activity
- Community-Based and Faith-Informed Mental Health SupportOffers culturally responsive counseling, peer-led support groups, crisis services, and trainings tailored to the Jewish community, including therapy for individuals, couples, and families, and specialized support for those affected by loss, addiction, or intimate partner violence.
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Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
- Comprehensive Mental Health ServicesProvides assessment, counseling, medication management, and evidence-based treatment for emotional and behavioral health needs to over 45,000 individuals annually across New York City’s five boroughs, serving clients from infancy through old age regardless of ability to pay, with services offered in-person, virtually, and in multiple languages including English, Spanish, Russian, and Haitian Creole.
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Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 1 activity
- Domestic Violence and Family Support ServicesProvides emergency shelter, crisis intervention, advocacy, and counseling services for victims of domestic violence and their children, including individual, group, and family therapy, parent support groups, and family counseling in home, clinic, or shelter settings to prevent family separation.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Emergency Financial and Social SupportProvides one-time emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, and other essential bills to individuals in crisis, regardless of ability to pay.
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Intake and Referral Coordination 1 activity
- Intake and Care Navigation ServicesOperates intake teams across all five boroughs of New York City to assess individual needs, connect clients to mental health services, supportive housing, and care programs, and schedule appointments for ongoing treatment and support.
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Grief Support Groups and Counseling 1 activity
- Loss, Bereavement, and Grief Support ProgramsOffers the Loss and Bereavement Program, providing education, coping strategies, and counseling for grieving children, teens, and their caregivers, along with targeted support services for individuals affected by loss.
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Specialized Services for Intellectual and Developmental DisabilitiesOperates the Mishkon program and multiple residential and day programs—including Intermediate Care Facilities and Individualized Residential Alternatives—for individuals with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other intellectual or developmental disabilities, offering 24/7 staffing, clinical oversight, day habilitation activities, and family support services including respite care and camp scholarships.
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Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 1 activity
- Substance Use and Addiction ServicesProvides medication-assisted treatment (MAT), counseling, relapse prevention, psychiatric care, and support for housing and transportation as part of integrated substance use treatment programs, along with peer-led support groups and services for individuals and families impacted by addiction.
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Supportive Housing for Mental Illness 1 activity
- Transitional and Long-Term Supportive HousingOperates Medicaid-billable supportive housing programs, including transitional and permanent housing for individuals and families with mental illness, young adults transitioning from foster or hospital care, and those in recovery, with on-site professional support and access to rehabilitative and educational services across 12 programs serving 1,300 people daily.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$234.52M
Contributions & grants$94.11M40%
Program service revenue$124.07M53%
Investment income$15.99M7%
Other revenue$345K
expenses
Total expenses$224.29M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$148.81M
Grants paid out$17.97M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$241.53M
Cash$5.46M
Investments$91.78M
Liabilities$133.93M
Net assets$107.59M
Liquid reserves5.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +6.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 12
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELLEN JOSEM | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER | 35 | $578K |
| JEFFREY BRENNER | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 35 | $503K |
| EVAN ZUCKERMAN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 35 | $459K |
| JOHN KASTAN | CHIEF STRATEGY & INNOV. OFFICER | 35 | $439K |
| REBECCA WULF | CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER | 35 | $404K |
| ANDREW WINT PEARSON | CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER | 35 | $396K |
| BESA BAUTA | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 35 | $366K |
| HELENE ANN LAUFFER | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 35 | $359K |
| CARMELA FRIDMAN | CHIEF PSYCHIATRY OFFICER | 35 | $347K |
| NATALEE HILL | CHIEF ADMINISTRATION OFFICER | 35 | $323K |
| JULIA PINOVER KUPIEC | CHIEF PUBLIC POLICY OFFICER | 35 | $300K |
| PAUL EDER | PSYCHIATRIST | 35 | $298K |
board members · 13
- ADAM USDAN — BOARD MEMBER
- ALEXANDER GITOMER — ASSISTANT TREASURER
- ALICE TISCH — PRESIDENT EMERITA
- ANDREW ELY — BOARD MEMBER
- ANDREW M LEVINE — ASSITANT SECRETARY
- ANTHONY MANN — PRESIDENT EMERITUS
- ARTHUR LEONARD — BOARD MEMBER (OUTGOING)
- AUDREY SPIEGEL — BOARD MEMBER
- BETH ANISMAN — VICE PRESIDENT
- BRADFORD PECK — BOARD MEMBER
- CURITS S LANE — BOARD MEMBER
- DANIEL LEFFELL — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID B EDELSON — CHAIR
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Administration for Children’s Services of New York City Government — Refers youth to the Jewish Board's residential programs.
- Medicaid Government — Accepted as a form of payment for family support services.
- Medicaid Government — Accepts Medicaid as a form of payment for mental health and recovery services.
- Medicaid Government — Accepts Medicaid as a payer for services provided to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- NYC Schools Partner — Collaborates with New York City schools to deliver art therapy services to grieving children.
- The Jewish Board Partner — Connects clients to other services within The Jewish Board as needed.
- UJA-Federation of New York Network — Member agency within the UJA-Federation of New York network, receiving a sustaining block grant and support for specific initiatives.
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.
- Client-Partnered, Recovery-Oriented Caremethodology: client_driven_recoveryBy engaging clients as active partners in care planning and prioritizing dignity, collaboration, and feedback, we foster trust and ownership that support recovery and long-term stability, especially for adults with severe mental illness.
- Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Caremethodology: culturally_affirming_careBy tailoring care to cultural, linguistic, and gender identities—including through multilingual staff and affirming practices—we improve engagement and effectiveness because trust and understanding are foundational to therapeutic success.
- Faith-Integrated and Community-Embedded Caremethodology: faith-integrated_careBy integrating Jewish values and partnering with Jewish organizations, we deliver mental health services in trusted, familiar settings, which reduces stigma and promotes early intervention because care feels culturally coherent and accessible.
- Integrated Care for Clinical and Social Needsmethodology: integrated_careBy delivering mental health and social services together in a coordinated model, we address root causes of instability and improve outcomes because social determinants like housing and family support are treated as integral to mental health recovery.
- Personalized Care Matching for Trust and Engagementmethodology: personalized_care_matchingBy matching individuals with clinicians based on shared background, experiences, and preferences, we build stronger therapeutic alliances because rapport and cultural understanding increase adherence and treatment success.