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Association for Mentally Ill Children of Westchester Inc

EIN 13-2554243 · Briarcliff, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ASSOCIATION FOR MENTALLY ILL CHILDREN OF WESTCHESTER, INC. (THE CLEAR VIEW SCHOOL) AND AMIC HOLDING COMPANY, INC. (THE AGENCY) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMED UNDER THE NOT FOR PROFIT LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. THE AGENCY OPERATES A SCHOOL FOR EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN FUNDED BY NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (NYSED), THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH (OMH) AND WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH. THE AGENCY ALSO OPERATES IRA RESIDENTIAL HABILITATION, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP DAY HABILITATION AND MEDICAID SERVICE COORDINATION PROGRAMS FUNDED BY NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (OPWDD). THE AGENCY OPERATES AND MAINTAINS ITS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK.

Income
$15.8 million
Spending
$14.7 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 85%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$146,965, psychiatrist

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: 65 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (2)
  1. $12.5 million spent. APPROXIMATELY 94% OF THE REVENUES ARE FROM EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FUNDED BY NYS SED. THE REMAINING REVENUE IS GENERATED BY IRA RESIDENTIAL, COMMUNITY HABILITATION, AND THE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS. THE EXPENSES NOTED ARE THE TOTAL SALARY AND BENEFITS OF ALL EDUCATORS AND DIRECT CARE PROVIDERS OF VARIOUS PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY CLEARVIEW.
  2. THE EXPENSES NOTED CONSIST OF COSTS NOT CONSIDERED EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION COSTS THAT ARE DIRECTLY ATTRITABLE TO THE VARIOUS PROGRAMS. PURCHASED HEALTH SERVICES, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, AND FACILITY OVERHEAD EXPENSES THAT ARE DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE PROGRAMS MAKE UP THE MAJORITY OF THESE COSTS.

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 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 March 1966.

    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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