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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: July 2025 Expires: July 2027

Westchester Institute For Human Development

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
Accreditation seal
(914) 493-8204
20 Hospital Oval W
Valhalla, NY, 10595
https://www.wihd.org
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Westchester Institute For Human Development meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
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, comprehensive services and supports, community training and technical assistance, and innovative research and information dissemination.

Year, State Incorporated:
2004, NY

As one of 68 University Centers of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, the Westchester Institute for Human Development (WIHD) is dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities and vulnerable children through professional education, direct service provision, and innovative research. First established in 1950, WIHD moved to Westchester County in 1972 and has been a key regional resource providing a wide range of medical, dental, clinical and social services to individuals with disabilities, vulnerable children, families and professionals. At WIHD, everything we do is guided by our vision of a future in which all people, including people with disabilities and vulnerable children, live healthy and productive lives as full members of society.

For the year ended July 1, 2023, Westchester Institute For Human Development's program expenses were:

Program Services $20,949,322
Total Program Expenses $20,949,322

Chair of the Board
Ms. Vera Halpenny, Formerly served as Senior V.P. of Talent Development and Services YAI (retired)

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation

Board Size
12

Paid Staff Size
149

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 6.90%

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Westchester Institute For Human Development's IRS Form 990 for the year ended July 1, 2023.

Source of Funds
Contracted Services $10,587,241
Patient Services Revenue $7,713,928
Grants and program support $5,075,478
Gains on investment, net $350,421
Interest and dividend income, net $234,058
Total Income $23,961,126

Programs: 84% Fundraising: 1% Administrative: 11%

Total Income $23,961,126
Total expenses: $25,082,336
  Program expenses $20,949,322
  Fundraising expenses $350,448
  Administrative expenses $2,717,521
  Other expenses $1,065,045
Income in Excess of Expenses $-1,121,210
Beginning Net Assets $13,729,902
Other Changes In Net Assets $1,008,880
Ending Net Assets $14,738,782
Total Liabilities $3,206,563
Total Assets $17,945,345

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