named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Camp Venture
Integrated seven-week summer camp for children with and without special needs in Rockland County, offering outdoor activities and social development.
Community Habilitation
In-home and community-based services that help individuals develop life skills, social skills, and independence.
Day Habilitation
Community-based day programs offering activities in technology, theater, creative arts, animal care, and volunteering for adults with developmental disabilities.
Residential Housing
Provides a range of living options including group homes, supported apartments, and medically intensive residences across Rockland County.
Respite Services
Offers temporary in-home care and summer camp options to support families and caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities.
Venture Works
Supportive employment program that helps individuals with developmental disabilities find and maintain paid jobs in the community.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Infection Prevention & Control Protocols 1 activity
- Implements health and safety protocols at work sitesConducts daily health screenings for staff and individuals served, including temperature checks and a COVID-19 screening questionnaire. Requires staff to wear masks at all times, provides masks, gloves, and cleaning supplies, and conducts regular cleaning and sanitizing of high-traffic areas. Sanitizing stations are accessible throughout work sites.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Offers day habilitation and community engagement programsProvides eight individualized day habilitation programs focused on community engagement and social skills development, including technology, theater, horseback riding, volunteering, farm animal care, and creative arts. Also offers in-home and community-based habilitation services for children and adults in Rockland County, supporting life skills, social skills, and access to community resources such as travel training, food shopping, and medical appointments.
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Provides residential support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesOperates a range of residential housing options including supported apartments, community group homes, and residences with intensive behavioral or medical support. Opened the Venture Inn community residence in 1976, one of the first community-based group homes in New York State.
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Specialized Summer Camps for Disabilities 1 activity
- Provides respite care and summer camp programs for children with disabilitiesOperates a seven-week integrated outdoor summer camp for children with and without special needs in Rockland County, with programming historically running from late June to mid-August. Also provides one-on-one in-home respite care and summer camp programs for individuals with disabilities. The organization began operating a free summer camp for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities in 1969.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Runs supportive and pre-employment programs for individuals with disabilitiesOperates Venture Works, a supportive employment program that helps individuals find paid employment through personalized plans and job coaching. Also runs TeamWorks, a pre-employment program that builds employment readiness and vocational skills via community-based activities.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$119K
Contributions & grants$113K95%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$6231%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$300K
Program expenses44%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising33%
Salaries & benefits$157K
Grants paid out$46K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$198K
Cash$77K
Investments$129K
Liabilities$100K
Net assets$196K
Liquid reserves8.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -66.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| William W Schule | Executive Dir. | 40 | $101K |
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Exceptional Child PTA Partner — Founding parent group that led to the creation of Camp Venture.
- GiveSmart Government — Technology platform used to power the organization's fundraising events.
- OPWDD Government — Follows OPWDD COVID-19 guidelines in health and safety protocols.
- Rockland County Government — Provides services to children in Rockland County, indicating local government jurisdiction and potential partnership context.
- venturetogetherny.org Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Venture Foundation on mission and fundraising efforts.
strategies · 3
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 Inclusion Through Integrated Programming 252 orgsmethodology: inclusive-integrated_programmingBy embedding individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in community-based and integrated settings, the organization promotes social skill development and belonging, because shared experiences with peers without disabilities foster natural inclusion and mutual understanding.shared approach: Person-Centered Planning →
- Family-Led Care Model 252 orgsmethodology: family-led_careBy being founded by and for families, the organization creates a more trusting and effective support system for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, because shared lived experience fosters deeper empathy, accountability, and alignment in care priorities.shared approach: Person-Centered Planning →
- Person-Centered Planning 252 orgsmethodology: person-centered_planningBy using individualized, person-centered planning, the organization supports skill development and independence, because tailoring goals and services to personal strengths and aspirations increases engagement and long-term outcomes.