Vanderheyden

What Vanderheyden does

Vanderheyden (legal name: Vanderheyden Hall, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit health and human services organization founded in 1833 and headquartered at 614 Cooper Hill Road, Wynantskill, NY. Operating across 30+ counties of eastern New York State and serving more than 700 youth, adults, and families daily with 330+ staff, the organization delivers a continuous, multi-modal service portfolio: seven on-campus residential treatment cottages plus off-campus group homes and supervised independent living apartments; a Regent-accredited 7-12 special education school (Richard A. Desrochers Educational Center); in-home Children and Family Treatment Support Services (CFTSS) and Health Home Care Management, both billable under NY State Medicaid; day habilitation, pre-vocational training and job coaching for adults with developmental disabilities; a Career Center with a retail-training arm in The Vandy Thrift Shoppe in Albany; and an 8-bed Crisis Respite co-ed unit with on-site diagnostic services for ages 12-21.

Underlying delivery is grounded in the Sanctuary Model, an evidence-based trauma-informed care framework for which Vanderheyden is one of roughly 50 Sanctuary Institute-certified providers in the U.S. (re-certified every three years), and is reinforced by CARF accreditation and licenses from NYSED, OCFS, OPWDD, and OMH. Operationally, the organization runs on standard nonprofit SaaS (Microsoft 365, UKG, Freshservice, Constant Contact, PowerSchool, OnUpKeep); no proprietary platform, APIs, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed.

The revenue model is a mix of government reimbursements (NY State Medicaid CFTSS, Health Home, OPWDD-funded services and residential care), state grants (e.g., $275K Youth and Family Peer Advocate Expansion Grant from NYS OMH, $346K Enhanced Parenting Time Services), private foundation and corporate donations (Troy Savings Bank Charitable Foundation, Business for Good Foundation, Pioneer, Stewart's Shops, M&T Bank, IICF), individual monthly sustainer giving ($18.33/month), and social-enterprise retail revenue from The Vandy Thrift Shoppe. Pricing for CFTSS is free to eligible NY Medicaid families; mission-aligned donations and grants fund capital and unrestricted needs. Services reach clients through government referrals (schools, courts, county agencies), direct community engagement, and partnerships (e.g., Maria College, Capital Roots, Chinese Community Center of Albany, Hoffman Car Wash).

Name

Vanderheyden

Legal name

Vanderheyden Hall, Inc.

Website

https://vanderheyden.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1833

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Vanderheyden is a 1833-founded 501(c)(3) nonprofit human services agency headquartered in Wynantskill, NY, serving more than 700 youth, adults, and families daily across 30+ eastern New York counties with 330+ staff. It delivers residential treatment, special education, OPWDD and Medicaid-billable community services, vocational training, and crisis respite under the Sanctuary Model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human and Social Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Child and Youth Services (624110), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Therapeutic & Behavioral Health School Programs (Day Treatment) (EDAJAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI), Down Syndrome & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Childcare (HSAAAIAC)

Keywords

• Residential treatment services
• Youth behavioral health
• Special education services
• Developmental disability support
• Community habilitation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Wynantskill

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Services (Medicaid): Children and Family Treatment Support Services (CFTSS) are free behavioral health services covered by New York state Medicaid, helping with mental health and substance use needs for children/youth 21 years of age and under and their families.
2. State Grants and Government Funding: Vanderheyden receives state funding through grants such as the $275,000 Youth and Family Peer Advocate Expansion Grant from NYS Office of Mental Health, and $346,141 for Enhanced Parenting Time Services.
3. Charitable Donations and Foundation Grants: The organization receives donations from individuals, foundations (Troy Savings Bank Charitable Foundation, Business for Good Foundation, Pioneer, Stewart's Shops), and corporate partners to support programs and capital improvements.
4. Thrift Shop Retail Operations: The Vandy Thrift Shoppe generates revenue through retail sales of donated clothing and household items. Proceeds directly support Vanderheyden's mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vanderheyden is a nonprofit human services agency delivering residential treatment, diagnostic/crisis respite, special education (grades 7-12), community-based behavioral health, day habilitation, and vocational training programs to youth, adults with developmental disabilities, and families in eastern New York State. Programs are organized around trauma-informed, Sanctuary-certified care and span campus cottages, off-campus group homes, supportive apartments, and in-home Medicaid-billable services.

Product overview

Vanderheyden is a multi-service human services agency providing a comprehensive portfolio of programs for youth, adults, and families in crisis. The organization operates a single unified service model comprising residential treatment (seven cottages and group homes), a Regents-accredited special education school (Richard A. Desrochers Educational Center), community-based support services (CFTSS, Health Home Care Management, Day Habilitation), and vocational training programs (Career Center and The Vandy Thrift Shoppe). Services are designed to address emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges while empowering individuals to build brighter futures through trauma-informed care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Vandy Thrift Shoppe: A hands-on opportunity for retail service training located at 412 Broadway, Albany NY 12207. Proceeds directly support Vanderheyden's mission.
• Richard A. Desrochers Educational Center
• The Career Center

Products and services

• Residential Services for Youth

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 700 youth, adults and families served daily
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chinese Community Center of AlbanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2026Vanderheyden is partnering with Chinese Community Center of Albany to recruit and train Youth and Family Peer Advocates. The training is part of a state-funded grant through the Office of Mental Health and is designed to increase the number of trained Peer Advocates across New York.
• Maria CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Partnership announced with 24 human services organizations to enhance educational opportunities and career advancement for individuals in the Capital Region. Collaboration aims to address workforce shortages and provide accessible pathways into healthcare professions through scholarships, mentorship programs, and accelerated nursing education pathways.
• Capital RootscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Partnership to provide fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs across all Vanderheyden programs and group homes. Through Capital Roots' Institutional Markets Program, the organization receives weekly deliveries of seasonal produce sourced directly from local farms in the Capital Region.
• Hoffman Car WashminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership to provide job training opportunities. Vanderheyden created the Career Center for building and maintaining supportive employment services; Hoffman's collaboration adds car detailing to the list of job training opportunities.
• Chinese Community CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Opened new offices in Schenectady to house Child & Family Treatment & Support Services (CFTSS) and Health Home offices. Partnership to expand community services reach.
• Maria CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Educational partnership offering support through scholarships, mentorship programs, and accelerated nursing education pathways to Vanderheyden staff.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• JCCA (Jewish Child Care Association of New York): NY statewide human services agency providing residential treatment, foster care, mental health, and developmental disability services. Comparable to Vanderheyden across multiple service lines.
• Astor Services for Children & Families: NY-based nonprofit providing children's mental health, residential, and community-based services across the Hudson Valley. Comparable to Vanderheyden in serving youth with emotional/behavioral challenges via integrated models.
• The Children's Village: NY human services agency with residential treatment, community-based programs, and immigration services. Comparable to Vanderheyden in operating residential treatment for at-risk youth alongside community programming.
• Rising Ground: NYC-based NY nonprofit serving children, adults, and families with residential, educational, and behavioral health services. Comparable to Vanderheyden in service breadth and target populations.
• SCO Family of Services: Long Island-based NY nonprofit providing residential, educational, and developmental disability services. Comparable to Vanderheyden in serving youth in residential care and adults with developmental disabilities.
• Northern Rivers Family of Services: NY statewide human services agency providing residential, behavioral health, educational, and developmental disability services. A board member of Vanderheyden is affiliated with Northern Rivers, indicating deep operational comparability.
• Hillside Family of Agencies: Large NY human services organization operating residential treatment, special education, mental health, and youth development programs. Directly comparable in scale and service breadth to Vanderheyden.
• St. Anne Institute: Albany-based nonprofit serving youth and families with residential treatment, special education, and community-based services. Directly comparable to Vanderheyden in geography, scale, and integrated service mix.
• Berkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth: NY residential and community-based youth services agency serving at-risk youth and families. Strongly comparable to Vanderheyden's residential treatment and community-based service lines.
• Children's Home of Poughkeepsie: Mid-Hudson Valley NY nonprofit providing residential treatment, special education, and community services. Operates a similar integrated model to Vanderheyden in a comparable NY region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/vanderheyden_
• Facebookfacebook.com/vanderheyden.ny
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vanderheyden-hall-inc-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles40 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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