irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $18.35MSee Schedule O
- #2 $6.09MJAWONIO EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES - JAWONIO, INC. IS CERTIFIED BY THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. JAWONIO WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE ROCKLAND COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE EARLY INTERVENTION (EI) PROGRAM (AGES BIRTH TO 3). JAWONIO'S SPECIAL EDUCATION PRESCHOOL IS CERTIFIED BY THE NYS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, AND THE NYS OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES AND HAS CLOSE PROFESSIONAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH ALL SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN ROCKLAND COUNTY INCLUDING SPECIAL EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION AND EDUCATIONAL-BASED SCHOOLS (I.E. SEPTA), THERAPISTS AND STAFF THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Early Childhood Services
Includes Early Intervention (birth to age 3) and a special education preschool certified by NYS; offers speech, occupational, and physical therapies, and integrated classrooms for children up to age 12.
Employment Services
Vocational and job placement program for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges; has placed over 6,000 people in jobs tailored to individual and employer needs.
Jawonio Day Services
Provides center-based and community-based habilitation, self-advocacy training, social skills development, and vocational skill-building for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Jawonio Summer Education
Six-week therapeutic, NYS-certified special education program for children ages 5–21, combining academic support with adaptive recreation, swimming, arts, and trips in a camp-like setting.
Rally in the Valley
Annual advocacy event bringing together individuals with disabilities, families, and service providers to demand increased funding for direct support professionals and protection of Medicaid services.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
- Operates residential and independent living programsManages community homes and independent living residences, including the Paul J. Tendler Independent Living Center and Salmon House in Rockland County, providing safe, supportive environments with specialized care systems.
- Provides lifespan services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesOffers comprehensive services to over 3,500 individuals annually in Rockland and Westchester Counties, NY, including support for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral health challenges, and chronic medical needs.
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Special Education Preschool Programs 1 activity
- Delivers early intervention and special education services for children birth to age 5Provides state-certified early intervention services for infants and toddlers up to age 3, including special education, therapy, and family support, and operates a special education preschool program for children aged 3–5 aligned with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Delivers vocational training and employment placement servicesProvides hands-on work experience and individualized job placement services, having placed over 6,000 individuals with developmental and mental health challenges into employment tailored to participant and employer needs.
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Disability Rights Advocacy & Self-Advocacy Empowerment 1 activity
- Hosts advocacy events to promote inclusion and awarenessOrganizes the annual "Rally in the Valley" advocacy event, which brings together over 3,200 community members to advance awareness and support for individuals with disabilities.
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
- Offers integrated preschool and pre-kindergarten programsOperates a private-pay integrated preschool for children aged 3–5 and delivers a state-funded Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program for 4-year-olds, combining play-based learning with enrichment in music, art, yoga, and science.
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Specialized Summer Camps for Disabilities 1 activity
- Operates a therapeutic summer education programRuns a 6-week summer program for children and youth with disabilities aged 5–22, delivering IEP-aligned educational and therapeutic services through certified staff, combined with camp-like activities including adaptive swimming, art, and trips.
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Discount Retail for Reuse 1 activity
- Operates community-based economic and distribution programsRuns a commercial cleaning company and the Brick it Again Lego resale store in the Hudson Valley, providing vocational training and serving as a community hub for donations and purchases.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Provides person-centered day and pre-vocational servicesOffers day services with volunteer placements, respite, and prevocational training in Rockland County locations, focusing on workforce readiness skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving for individuals with developmental disabilities.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Provides social work and mental health servicesOffers social work services for individuals aged 15 and above with developmental disabilities and delivers mental health care services to adults with special needs.
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Specialized Therapy for Children with Disabilities 1 activity
- Provides therapeutic services for children and adultsDelivers speech, occupational, and physical therapy services to children and adults with developmental disabilities, both on-site and in-home, and includes feeding therapy and adaptive equipment support.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$54.52M
Contributions & grants$2.04M4%
Program service revenue$50.83M93%
Investment income$378K1%
Other revenue$1.28M
expenses
Total expenses$53.13M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$41.19M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$45.41M
Cash$3.81M
Investments$0
Liabilities$31.12M
Net assets$14.29M
Liquid reserves0.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +5.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Randi Rios-Castro | Chief Executive Officer | 35 | $371K |
| Deborah Peeters | Chief Program Officer | 35 | $195K |
| Theresa Parker | Chief Human Resources Officer | 35 | $194K |
| Diana Hess | Chief Communications/Development Officer | 35 | $175K |
| Sara J Trowers | Chief Program Officer | 35 | $160K |
| Paul Lovejoy | Director of Behavioral Health | 35 | $141K |
| Steven Constable | Chief Business Officer - Term end 6/28/2024 | 35 | $132K |
| Anyeline Santos | Chief Business Officer - Term start 6/20/2024 | 35 | $121K |
board members · 17
- Alan R Pollack — Vice Chairman
- Daniel Salmon — Director
- David Lamadrid MBA — Director
- Dominic F D'Adamo CPA — Director
- Douglas Ward — Treasurer
- Hon Thomas M Mascola — Director
- James E Johansen — Director
- Katherine Aquino-Melendez — Director
- Kevin Cassady — Director
- Lynda DiMenna — Secretary
- Madelon Berger — Director
- Marissa Fremont — Director
- Michael Algranati — Immediate Past Chair
- Michael N Loewenberg — Director
- Monica Jackson — Director
- Rochelle Brief MD PhD — Medical Director
- Scott G Kearns — Director
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Brick It Again Partner — Collaborates with Jawonio to host Brick-A-Palooza, an inclusive LEGO-building event.
- Candid Network — Profile hosted on Candid platform for public transparency and organizational data sharing.
- Cerebral Palsy Association of New York State Partner — Recognized Brick it Again with a Program Innovation award.
- Montefiore Nyack Hospital Partner — Collaborates with Montefiore Nyack Hospital through shared leadership, as an administrator from the hospital serves on Jawonio's Board of Directors.
- New York State Education Department Government — Approves and funds Jawonio's special education and Universal Pre-Kindergarten programs.
- New York State Education Department Government — Certifies Jawonio's special education preschool program.
- New York State Office of Children and Family Services Government — Certifies Jawonio's special education preschool and collaborates on early childhood services.
- New York Yankees Partner — Hosted Jawonio members for an on-field recognition ceremony at a game.
- Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Government — Individuals must qualify for eligibility and residential placement authorization through OPWDD to access Jawonio's residential services.
- Office of Children and Family Services Government — Licenses Jawonio’s early childhood and preschool programs.
- Rockland County Department of Health Partner — Collaborates with Jawonio on the Early Intervention (EI) program for children birth to age 3.
- School Districts in Rockland County Partner — Maintains close professional working relationships with all Rockland County school districts, including special education administrations and educational-based groups like SEPTA.
- US Veterans Administration Partner — Engages with the US Veterans Administration through shared leadership, as a social worker from the VA serves on Jawonio's Board of Directors.
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.
- Inclusive Education as Developmental Interventionmethodology: inclusive_educationBy integrating children with developmental delays into classrooms with typically developing peers, JAWONIO enhances social and academic development because inclusive environments provide natural models for communication, behavior, and peer relationships.
- Independent Living Through Integrated Housing and Technologymethodology: independent_living_modelBy providing residential housing supported with technology and innovative design, JAWONIO enables individuals with disabilities to achieve greater independence and community integration because environmental supports reduce dependency on direct care staff.
- Person-Centered Empowerment Modelmethodology: person_centered_careBy centering individual strengths, goals, and lived experiences in service design, JAWONIO produces greater autonomy, engagement, and fulfillment across the lifespan because personalized planning fosters ownership and dignity.
- Social Enterprise for Vocational Inclusionmethodology: social_enterpriseBy creating job opportunities through social enterprises like a LEGO resale store, JAWONIO promotes competitive employment and economic inclusion for people with disabilities because real-world work settings build skills, confidence, and workplace belonging.