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Jawonio Inc

EIN 13-1761660 · New City, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

See Schedule O

Income
$54.5 million
Spending
$53.1 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
-3.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 93%
Employees
1,017
Volunteers
132
Highest pay
$371,001, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 69% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (5)
  1. $20.2 million spent. JAWONIO DAY SERVICES - PROVIDES CENTER-BASED AND COMMUNITY-BASED HABILITATION, SELF ADVOCACY, SOCIAL SKILLS AND REINFORCES APPROPRIATE BEHAVIORS FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. JAWONIO DAY SERVICES HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY THE WHITE HOUSE, THE NYS SENATE AND LEGISLATURE FOR ITS ADVOCACY FOR SERVICES AND PROGRAMS ASSISTING PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. PARTICIPANTS VOLUNTEER IN THE COMMUNITY AND LEARN VOCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT SKILLS. 2) EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - JAWONIO IS THE LEADING PROVIDER OF VOCATIONAL AND JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES IN THE MID-HUDSON REGION OF NEW YORK STATE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES SINCE 1987. JAWONIO HAS PLACED MORE THAN 6,000 INDIVIDUALS IN JOBS THAT ARE BUILT AROUND EACH PERSON'S INDIVIDUAL NEEDS, AND WHAT THE EMPLOYER NEEDS FOR HIS OR HER BUSINESS. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - THE COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES (RESIDENTIAL) DIVISION OF JAWONIO, INC. PROVIDES SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF PHYSICAL, BEHAVIORAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. THE FOCUS OF COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES (RESIDENTIAL) IS TO ASSIST THE PERSONS SERVED IN ACHIEVING THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-DIRECTION. JAWONIO'S COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES PROVIDES SERVICES IN DIVERSE SETTINGS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE RESIDENTS. INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES (ICF) (1) - THIS HOME PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL & HABILITATIVE SUPPORT IN A TWENTY-FOUR HOUR SUPERVISED SETTING FOR 20 INDIVIDUALS. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST PERSONS WITH SEVERE INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AND/OR SEVERE MEDICAL FRAILTIES TO BECOME AS INDEPENDENT AS POSSIBLE. COMPREHENSIVE ON-SITE MEDICAL SUPERVISION IS PROVIDED. INDIVIDUALIZED RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES (IRA) (12) - JAWONIO PROVIDES HOMES IN THE COMMUNITY SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED AND FURNISHED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULT. THE IRA PROGRAM DIFFERS FROM THE ICF IN THAT THE INDIVIDUALS REQUIRE LESS MEDICAL OVERSIGHT AND CARE, AND FOR THE MOST PART ARE ABLE TO GO INTO THE COMMUNITY FOR DAY AND RECREATION PROGRAMS. THE CONDOMINIUM PROGRAM (6) - SERVICES DEVELOPED SPECIFIC TO INDIVIDUALS' NEEDS ARE PROVIDED IN ONE AND TWO BEDROOM CONDOMINIUMS IN THE COMMUNITY. LOW COST HOUSING IS PROVIDED THROUGH THE OFFICE OF HUD FOR SIX CONDOMINIUMS. THE PAUL J. TENDLER INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER (17) - THIS GARDEN APARTMENT COMPLEX PROVIDES SERVICES AND LOW COST HOUSING TO 17 PEOPLE. ALL BUT ONE APARTMENT ARE SINGLE OCCUPANCY, PROVIDING DIGNITY AND PRIVACY TO EACH INDIVIDUAL. THESE PROGRAMS ALLOW INDIVIDUALS TO MAXIMIZE THEIR INDEPENDENCE WHILE STILL PROVIDING NECESSARY SUPPORTS AND SERVICES.
  2. $18.4 million spent. See Schedule O
  3. $6.1 million spent. JAWONIO 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.
  4. $643,142 spent. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - THE JAWONIO PROMISE PROGRAM (OR PROS-PERSONALIZED ORIENTED RECOVERY SERVICES) IS A SERVICE PROVIDED IN A "COLLEGE-LIKE" ATMOSPHERE AND DEVELOPED AROUND INNOVATIVE THERAPEUTIC AND CLINICAL STRATEGIES. PSYCHIATRY, PSYCHOLOGY, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL WORK ARE OFFERED AS PART OF THE PROGRAM DEVELOPED BY PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS THEMSELVES AND PROFESSIONAL CLINICIANS AND STAFF. AT THE SAME TIME, FRIENDSHIPS ARE FORMED, SELF-CONFIDENCE IS INSTILLED, STABILIZATION BECOMES A GOAL, WITH THE ASPIRATION OF BECOMING A FUNCTIONING MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY. INNOVATION SUCH AS TALENT SHOWS, ART AND MUSIC THERAPY, MEDITATION AND WELLNESS-BASED STRATEGIES ARE UTILIZED. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES AND PRIMARY CARE SERVICES ARE BECOMING CLOSELY INTEGRATED TO TREAT THE "WHOLE PERSON" ALONG WITH CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORTS AND RESOURCES.
  5. (Expenses $ 643,142 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 1,808,268) BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - THE JAWONIO PROMISE PROGRAM (OR PROS-PERSONALIZED ORIENTED RECOVERY SERVICES) IS A SERVICE PROVIDED IN A "COLLEGE-LIKE" ATMOSPHERE AND DEVELOPED AROUND INNOVATIVE THERAPEUTIC AND CLINICAL STRATEGIES. PSYCHIATRY, PSYCHOLOGY, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL WORK ARE OFFERED AS PART OF THE PROGRAM DEVELOPED BY PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS THEMSELVES AND PROFESSIONAL CLINICIANS AND STAFF. AT THE SAME TIME, FRIENDSHIPS ARE FORMED, SELF-CONFIDENCE IS INSTILLED, STABILIZATION BECOMES A GOAL, WITH THE ASPIRATION OF BECOMING A FUNCTIONING MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY. INNOVATION SUCH AS TALENT SHOWS, ART AND MUSIC THERAPY, MEDITATION AND WELLNESS-BASED STRATEGIES ARE UTILIZED. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES AND PRIMARY CARE SERVICES ARE BECOMING CLOSELY INTEGRATED TO TREAT THE "WHOLE PERSON" ALONG WITH CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORTS AND RESOURCES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 December 2024.

    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 May 1949.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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