Lifting Up Westchester Inc is located in White Plains, NY. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (L41) the organization is classified as: Homeless Shelters, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Lifting Up Westchester Inc employed 263 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lifting Up Westchester Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Lifting Up Westchester Inc generated $11.9m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.7m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.4%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LIFTING UP WESTCHESTER'S MISSION IS RESTORING HOPE TO WESTCHESTER COUNTY'S MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN NEED BY PROVIDING THEM WITH FOOD, SHELTER AND SUPPORT-AND LIFTING THEM TO GREATER SELF-SUFFICIENCY WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LIFTING UP WESTCHESTER INC. INITIATED ITS HOME CARE PROGRAM OVER THIRTY YEARS AGO WHEN THERE WERE FEW PROVIDERS OF QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HOME CARE FOR LOW-INCOME SENIORS. THERE ARE NOW A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF SUCH PROVIDERS SERVING WESTCHESTER AND AS THE INDUSTRY IS EXPERIENCING SIGNIFICANT CONSOLIDATION DUE TO CHANGES IN THE REIMBURSEMENT AND REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, LIFTING UP WESTCHESTER INC. NO LONGER BELIEVES MAINTAINING ITS SMALL PROGRAM IS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF ITS MISSION, CLIENTS, OR EMPLOYEES. AS A RESULT, IT APPLIED TO THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR APPROVAL TO TRANSFER ITS OPERATIONS TO ALWAYS COMPASSIONATE HOME CARE, A LARGER, WELL-ESTABLISHED PROVIDER OF HOME CARE SERVICES IN THE STATE OF NY. IN CONNECTION WITH THAT APPLICATION, ALWAYS COMPASSIONATE HOME CARE ASSUMED OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT OF THE COMPANYS HOME CARE PROGRAM EFFECTIVE APRIL 12, 2021 AND A FULL LEGAL TRANSFER OF THE PROGRAM IS EXPECTED BY THE MIDDLE OF 2022.
HOUSING SERVICES: LUW PROVIDES LONG TERM HOUSING ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE BEEN CHRONICALLY HOMELESS, HAVE A MENTAL HEALTH OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE DIAGNOSIS, HIV/AIDS OR OTHER DISABILITY. THE HOUSING PROGRAM ALSO SUPPORTS CLIENTS EXITING SHELTER IN THEIR APARTMENT SEARCH, WITH LEASE NEGOTIATIONS AND WITH MOVING INTO THEIR NEW HOMES. ALL CLIENTS RECEIVE ONGOING CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT FOLLOWING THEIR PLACEMENT TO ENSURE A MORE SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION. IN 2021 THE PROGRAM HELPED 220 INDIVIDUALS SECURE AND MAINTAIN HOUSING.
OPEN ARMS: IN 2021, THE OPEN ARMS 38-BED SHELTER FOR SINGLE MEN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS PROVIDED 479 MEN WITH 13,169 NIGHTS OF SHELTER. OPEN ARMS PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY 46,291 MEALS. ALL THE INDIVIDUALS SERVED BY THE SHELTERS ALSO RECEIVE CLOTHING, CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE FINDING HOUSING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Anahaita Kotval Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $189,750 | |
Willa Brody Director Neighbors Homecare | 40 | $102,051 | |
Lauren H Candela-Katz Directo Of Development | 35 | $100,829 | |
Carl Williams Controller | 40 | $96,051 | |
Carlos Permell Director Of Shelters | 40 | $74,301 | |
Helen Hamlyn Past President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
280 Dobbs Ferry Rd Gem Llc Client Rent Payments | 12/30/21 | $175,073 |
Gccc Orchard Street Llc Real Estate Service | 12/30/21 | $158,580 |
Open Arms Hdfc Real Estate Service | 12/30/21 | $145,000 |
Grace Church Real Estate Service | 12/30/21 | $121,880 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $255,910 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $5,846,079 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,435,394 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $175,379 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,537,383 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,964,757 |
Investment income | $106,250 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $71,515 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $11,870,807 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,340,989 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $567,482 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $250,359 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $4,690,413 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $38,826 |
Other employee benefits | $650,428 |
Payroll taxes | $383,914 |
Fees for services: Management | $92,801 |
Fees for services: Legal | $24,765 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $34,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $7,778 |
Fees for services: Other | $150,762 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $215,960 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $212,179 |
Travel | $70,402 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $30,592 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $362,207 |
Insurance | $110,496 |
All other expenses | $248,980 |
Total functional expenses | $10,736,732 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $703,483 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $797,540 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,997,440 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,588 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,688,044 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,090,414 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $94,555 |
Total assets | $11,378,064 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $755,814 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $14,557 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $770,371 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,321,303 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $286,390 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $11,378,064 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Lifting Up Westchester Inc has recieved totaling $10,300.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Pmk Foundation Ponte Vedra Beach, FL PURPOSE: WELLNESS | $10,300 |
Beg. Balance | $168,739 |
Earnings | $3,810 |
Ending Balance | $172,549 |
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Lifting Up Westchester Inc White Plains, NY | $11,378,064 | $11,870,807 |