Helen Keller Services

EIN: 111630807 501(c)(3) Human Services

Brooklyn, NY

Total Revenue
$53,313,875
Total Expenses
$44,001,721
Total Assets
$165,266,346
Net Assets
$128,700,663
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1952
Legal Domicile
NY
Phone
7185222122
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Helen Keller Services, founded in 1952, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $53.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 18% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $9.3M, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

Helen Keller Services (HKS) is a nonprofit organization whose mission and principal activities are to enable individuals who are blind and have low vision and additional disabilities and are DeafBlind to live, work, and thrive in their community of choice. HKS is comprised of two divisions, Helen Keller Services for the Blind (HKSB) and Helen Keller National Center (HKNC or the Center).

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $20,689,556 Revenue: $2,993,889

HELEN KELLER NATIONAL CENTER (HKNC) - HKNC offers vocational rehabilitation services exclusively designed for youth and adults who are DeafBlind. HKNC overall mandates include provision of intensive...

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HELEN KELLER NATIONAL CENTER (HKNC) - HKNC offers vocational rehabilitation services exclusively designed for youth and adults who are DeafBlind. HKNC overall mandates include provision of intensive services to individuals who are DeafBlind throughout the US and territories, provision of training and support to families, provision of training to professional, maintenance of national registry and charge to conduct of applied research and demonstration projects. HKNC comprised of 10 regions nationally, has a network of eleven regional offices, DeafBlind Specialists and Community Services Programs. HKNC operates a community residence in Manorhaven, N.Y.

Program 2
Expenses: $5,518,645 Revenue: $2,213,497

HKSB COMPREHENSIVE REHABILITATION SERVICES - HKSB offers an array of core vocational rehabilitation services that include but are not limited to employment training, job development and job...

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HKSB COMPREHENSIVE REHABILITATION SERVICES - HKSB offers an array of core vocational rehabilitation services that include but are not limited to employment training, job development and job placement, orientation and mobility, vision rehabilitation, social work, low vision and adaptive technology, Day Habilitation Services, and a community residence in Wantagh, N.Y.

Program 3
Expenses: $4,624,540 Revenue: $4,440,458

The Children's learning Center (CLC) - CLC is a specialized program which offers a full range of programs and services to preschool children who are blind or have low vision, as well as multiple...

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The Children's learning Center (CLC) - CLC is a specialized program which offers a full range of programs and services to preschool children who are blind or have low vision, as well as multiple disabilities, autism, Down syndrome, or pervasive developmental delays. The early intervention program provides in-home therapeutic services for infants and toddlers with visual impairments and additional disabilities.

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Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $25,632,875
Program Service Revenue $13,536,692
Investment Income $13,588,428
Other Revenue $555,880
TOTAL REVENUE $53,313,875

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $30,873,234
Fundraising Expenses $1,564,990
Program Expenses $37,180,535
Other Expenses $13,128,487
TOTAL EXPENSES $44,001,721

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $53,313,875 $45,257,220 +0.2%
Expenses $44,001,721 $43,431,604 +0.0%
Net Income $9,312,154 $1,825,616 +4.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
20
Independent Members
20
Employees
489
Volunteers
54

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
8
$780,797
Total Directors
20
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Alka Nischal Secretary 3.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Alvin Adelman Vice Chairman 3.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Larry Kinitsky Chairman/Officer 3.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard Dzwelewicz Treasurer/Officer 3.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Allison Robl Board Member 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Allison Yadav Board Member 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Anthony Baronci Board Member 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cara Petrucelli Board Member 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christopher Maher Board Member 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Diana Nicholson Board Member 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dina DePina Board Member 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Elise Schroeder Board Member 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gary Hett Board Member 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
James Klancnik Board Member 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Shattuck Board Member 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lori Kranczer Board Member 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Matthew Garvey Board Member 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Miriam Cyrulnick Board Member 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rene Pellerin Board Member 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Stella Guarna Board Member 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Deborah Harlin Executive Director 35.0
Officer
$120,687 $30,015 $150,702
John L Filek Executive Director 35.0
Officer
$109,550 $8,112 $117,662
Sharona Hebroni Chief Financial Officer 35.0
Officer
$189,115 $24,307 $213,422
Susan Ruzenski CEO 35.0
Officer
$249,615 $49,396 $299,011
Elizabeth Meade Associate Executive Director 35.0
Highest
$121,968 $31,518 $153,486
Laura Rocchio Director Direct Services 35.0
Highest
$140,286 $23,336 $163,622
Mia Murro Chief Administrative Officer 35.0
Highest
$184,846 $34,524 $219,370
Rosanna Fodera Director of Comprehensive Services 35.0
Highest
$215,503 $28,798 $244,301
Trina Coccarelli Chief Advancement and Marketing Officer 35.0
Highest
$144,552 $8,843 $153,395
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $53,313,875 $44,001,721 $165,266,346 $9,312,154
2024 $45,257,220 $43,431,604 $150,928,190 $1,825,616
2023 $40,364,512 $38,836,274 $142,028,757 $1,528,238
2022 $42,902,907 $34,503,607 $106,192,765 $8,399,300
2021 $36,076,194 $32,177,965 $124,201,527 $3,898,229
2020 $31,465,112 $34,174,371 $107,920,385 $-2,709,259
2019 $32,232,073 $33,463,918 $107,713,193 $-1,231,845
2018 $38,019,161 $32,846,117 $104,420,503 $5,173,044
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