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Pesach Tikvah-Hope Development Inc

EIN 11-2642641 · Brooklyn, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PESACH TIKVAH HOPE DEVELOPMENT, INC. (THE ORGANIZATION) WAS INCORPORATED IN 1983 IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS.

Income
$47.2 million
Spending
$35.4 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
5.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 86%
Employees
895
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$399,650, program director

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

Good: 75 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 41% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 58% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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 (4)
  1. $12.5 million spent. CLINICS - PESACH TIKVAH, WITH THE ENCOURAGEMENT AND SUPPORT OF THE NYS OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH, HAS ESTABLISHED SATELLITE CLINICS IN LOCAL PRIVATE SCHOOLS. THESE SATELLITES HAVE ENABLED STUDENTS TO RECEIVE THE HIGH-QUALITY SERVICES AVAILABLE AT OUR FLAGSHIP CLINIC IN WILLIAMSBURG, WITHOUT HAVING TO LEAVE THE SCHOOL BUILDING. THIS IS PARTICULARLY BENEFICIAL TO THE STUDENTS WHOSE LONG DAY OF STUDIES OFTEN LEAVE THEM WITH LITTLE TIME TO ATTEND THERAPY SESSIONS. ADDITIONALLY, IT PRECLUDES THE NECESSITY OF PARENTS HAVING TO BRING THEIR CHILDREN TO WEEKLY APPOINTMENTS. THE PESACH TIKVAH FAMILY SERVICES CENTER, AN OUTPATIENT CLINIC, OFFERS A FULL RANGE OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, INCLUDING ASSESSMENT, DIAGNOSIS, PSYCHOTHERAPY, PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES AND MEDICATION THERAPY. THE CLINIC SERVICES A BROAD RANGE OF INDIVIDUALS. OUR LICENSED THERAPISTS ARE TRAINED TO HELP PEOPLE DEAL WITH MARITAL STRIFE, AS WELL AS HELPING CHILDREN WITH BEHAVIORAL ISSUES. OUR STAFF ARE ALSO WELL TRAINED TO TREAT MORE ACUTE PROBLEMS SUCH AS DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, OCD, PHOBIAS AND EATING DISORDERS. MANY OF OUR THERAPISTS ARE MULTI-LINGUAL, AND ALL KEEP UP TO DATE WITH NEW RESEARCH, DIFFERENT MODALITIES OF TREATMENT, AND IMPROVED METHODS. BY PROVIDING SUPERIOR SERVICES AND COUNSELING, PESACH TIKVAH HELPS PEOPLE FUNCTION BETTER IN SOCIAL, PROFESSIONAL, AND ACADEMIC SETTINGS.
  2. $10.9 million spent. CFTSS - PESACH TIKVAH'S CHILDREN AND FAMILY TREATMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES (CFTSS) ARE A UNIQUE SUITE OF REHABILITATIVE SERVICES AVAILABLE TO CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS. MENTORS USE COLLABORATIVE APPROACHES TO HELP CHILDREN ACQUIRE AND IMPROVE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL AND EXPRESSIVE SKILLS. THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED OUTSIDE OF AN OFFICE SETTING IN EACH INDIVIDUAL'S PLACE OF COMFORT SUCH AS THEIR HOME OR SCHOOL. IN FY 2025 WE SERVICED OVER 1,590 CHILDREN IN THIS PROGRAM.
  3. $2.0 million spent. HEALTH HOME CARE MANAGEMENT PROVIDES CARE PLANS AND CONNECTS INDIVIDUALS WITH LONG-TERM SERVICES WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY.
  4. $6.1 million spent. INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES PROVIDE SERVICES FOR 14 ADULT CONSUMERS WITH MILD TO PROFOUND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN A WARM AND PERSONALIZED RESIDENTIAL SETTING.COMMUNITY HABILITATION PROVIDES SUPPORTS THAT ARE INTENDED TO INCREASE THE PERSON'S INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS WITHIN THE FAMILY HOME, AS WELL AS INCREASE THEIR CAPACITY TO FUNCTION AS A MEMBER OF THEIR COMMUNITY.THE COMMUNITY HABILITATION SERVICES HELP RETAIN AND IMPROVE SELF-HELP SKILLS RELATED TO ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING IN AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT OF SAFETY AND INDEPENDENCE.RESPITE WHICH SERVICED OVER 10 INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, HAS PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO KEEP CHILDREN STIMULATED WHILE GIVING PARENTS A MUCH NEEDED BREAK.ADULT HOME & COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES (HCBS) PROVIDES PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION, COMMUNITY PSYCHIATRIC SUPPORT AND TREATMENT, FAMILY SUPPORT AND TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT AND PEER SUPPORT.GERIATRIC SERVICES DEALS WITH THE NEEDS OF THE ELDERLY INCLUDING HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1987.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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