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Westchester Institute for Human Development

EIN 20-0738248 · Valhalla, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE WESTCHESTER INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (WIHD) CREATES BETTER FUTURES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN, AND FOR THEIR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS. WIHD ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION THROUGH PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION, INNOVATIVE SERVICES AND SUPPORTS, COMMUNITY TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND RESEARCH AND INFORMATION DISSEMINATION. WIHD ENVISIONS A FUTURE IN WHICH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN LIVE HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES AS FULL MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.

Income
$24.9 million
Spending
$24.0 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
6.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 79%
Employees
292
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$394,461, president & ceo

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

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% 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 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 (3)
  1. $4.4 million spent. WIHD IS LICENSED UNDER ARTICLE 28 OF THE NEW YORK PUBLIC HEALTH LAW TO OPERATE A DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT CENTER PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE AND RELATED SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND OTHER LONG-TERM DISABILITIES. THESE SERVICES ARE REHABILITATION AND SPEECH / LANGUAGE, AND AUDIOLOGY.
  2. $4.2 million spent. WIHD IS LICENSED UNDER ARTICLE 28 OF THE NEW YORK PUBLIC HEALTH LAW TO OPERATE A DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT CENTER PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE AND RELATED SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND OTHER LONG-TERM DISABILITIES. THESE SERVICES ARE PRIMARY AND SPECIALTY HEALTH CARE (INCLUDING ADULT NEUROLOGY, PSYCHIATRY, BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOLOGY, DERMATOLOGY, GASTROENTEROLOGY, PHYSIATRY, UROLOGY, NUTRITION, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, CARDIOLOGY, PODIATRY, GYNECOLOGY, ENDOCRINOLOGY & OPHTHALMOLOGY).
  3. $4.2 million spent. WIHD OPERATES SEVERAL INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS THROUGH CONTRACTS WITH THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY OF SOCIAL SERVICES. THESE INCLUDE A CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER PROVIDING FORENSIC PEDIATRIC COUNSELING AND VICTIM SUPPORT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN PHYSICALLY AND / OR SEXUALLY ABUSED; A PREVENTATIVE PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN ARE AT RISK OF PLACEMENT IN FOSTER CARE WHERE ONE OR BOTH PARENTS HAS A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY; AN EDUCATIONAL CARE COORDINATION PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE; COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATIONS FOR CHILDREN AGE THREE OR OLDER WHO ARE INVOLVED WITH PREVENTATIVE SERVICES OR WHO ARE IN FAMILY FOSTER CARE; AFTER CARE SERVICES FOR UP TO TWO YEARS TO FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN ARE EXITING FOSTER CARE AND MEDICAL MANAGEMENT AND COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN IN FAMILY FOSTER CARE.

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 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 December 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 April 2005.

    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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