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Heart Share Human Services of New York

EIN 11-1633549 · Brooklyn, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FOUNDED IN 1914, HEARTSHARE HUMAN SERVICES IS DEDICATED TO NEW YORK CITY'S MOST VULNERABLE, EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH EDUCATION, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, THE ARTS, HOUSING, FAMILY SUPPORT AND LONG-TERM THERAPY SERVICES. (SEE ON SCHEDULE O)

Income
$140.1 million
Spending
$138.9 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
-0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
1,649
Volunteers
120
Highest pay
$571,800, executive director / president & ceo - hshs, hsvs, hec, hsw

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 88% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 27 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (7)
  1. $67.0 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES: HEARTSHARE PROVIDED RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO OVER 400 CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (I/DD) THROUGH OVER FIFTY (50) 24-HOUR RESIDENCES AND OVER FORTY-FIVE (45) SUPPORTIVE AND ISS APARTMENTS. THESE HOMES AND APARTMENTS CAN BE FOUND ACROSS BROOKLYN, QUEENS, AND STATEN ISLAND. HEARTSHARE PROVIDES LOVING CARE, ASSISTANCE, SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE AS NEEDED SO THAT INDIVIDUALS CAN LIVE MEANINGFUL, INDEPENDENT LIVES. RESIDENTS ARE PROVIDED SUPPORT IN THE AREAS OF ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING AS APPROPRIATE TO EACH PERSON, INCLUDING SELF-CARE, COOKING, CLEANING, BUDGETING, ETC. THEY ATTEND SCHOOL (CHILDREN) OR ADULT DAY AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS (ADULTS) OR ARE COMPETITIVELY EMPLOYED. RESIDENTS PARTICIPATE IN RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND ENJOY BEING PART OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.
  2. $31.3 million spent. ADULT DAY AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS: HEARTSHARE'S DAY AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH I/DD ARE TAILORED TO MEET THE NEEDS, GOALS AND DESIRES OF INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. MORE THAN 600 ADULTS RECEIVED DAY PROGRAM SERVICES AND MORE THAN 30 RECEIVED PREVOCATIONAL AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES VIA 16 SEPARATE PROGRAMS ACROSS BROOKLYN, QUEENS AND STATEN ISLAND. DAY PROGRAMS FOCUS ON OFFERING COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES, RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, ALONG WITH SITE-BASED TRAINING AND SUPPORTS. PREVOCATIONAL AND SEMP PROGRAM TO PREPARE PEOPLE FOR THE WORLD OF WORK AND ASSIST THEM IN OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING EMPLOYMENT.
  3. $19.1 million spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES: HEARTSHARE'S EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES HELP CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR THEIR FUTURES. THIS HAPPENS THROUGH (1) EVALUATION SERVICES AND (2) PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS. SPECIFIC SERVICES INCLUDE SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES IN A CLASSROOM SETTING, PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY, MUSIC AND ART THERAPY, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, COMPUTERS IN THE CLASSROOMS, AND PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT. MORE THAN 650 CHILDREN BENEFITTED FROM THESE SERVICES OFFERED AT EITHER THE EVALUATION CENTER, OR AT ONE OF THE FOUR PRESCHOOLS (LOCATED IN BROOKLYN AND QUEENS).
  4. $641,487 spent. RESPITE: FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES HELPED OVER 240 PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (I/DD) AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE SERVICES INCLUDE PSYCHOSOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS FOR CHILDREN WITH I/DD AND FINANCIAL GRANTS SUPPORTING FAMILIES IN CARING FOR AND IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH I/DD LIVING AT HOME.
  5. $430,075 spent. HEATING FUND: ENERGY ASSISTANCE & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS OFFERED UTILITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FOR OVER 32,000 LOW AND MODERATE INCOME NEW YORKERS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CON EDISON, NATIONAL GRID, NYSEG AND RG&E.
  6. (Expenses $ 641,487 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 658,115) RESPITE: FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES HELPED OVER 240 PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (I/DD) AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE SERVICES INCLUDE PSYCHOSOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS FOR CHILDREN WITH I/DD AND FINANCIAL GRANTS SUPPORTING FAMILIES IN CARING FOR AND IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH I/DD LIVING AT HOME.
  7. (Expenses $ 430,075 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 407,361) HEATING FUND: ENERGY ASSISTANCE & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS OFFERED UTILITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FOR OVER 32,000 LOW AND MODERATE INCOME NEW YORKERS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CON EDISON, NATIONAL GRID, NYSEG AND RG&E.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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