NASSAU COUNTY AHRC FOUNDATION INC

What NASSAU COUNTY AHRC FOUNDATION INC does

Nassau County AHRC Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable foundation founded in 1994 and headquartered in Brookville, New York, that operates as the financial safety net for the Long Island intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) community. The Foundation's core service offerings are Supplemental Needs Pooled Trusts — specifically Community Trust I (third-party) and Community Trust II (first-party) — which allow individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to set aside funds for supplemental needs without jeopardizing eligibility for government benefits such as SSI and Medicaid. These trusts require a minimum initial contribution of $10,000 and a five-year funding commitment of up to $25,000. The Foundation also administers a Planned Giving program for estate and bequest gifts and runs a Community Grants program that distributes funds to Long Island-based I/DD provider organizations, including Brookville Center for Children's Services, Citizens Options Unlimited, and Advantage Care Health Centers. In 2025, the Board approved over $575,000 in grants including institutional support and targeted program grants such as the Wheatley Farms Therapeutic Riding program.

The Foundation's business model is donation- and event-driven, not product-priced. Revenue is generated through tax-deductible individual and corporate donations, planned gifts and bequests, and three signature annual fundraising events: the Rose Ball gala at Oheka Castle (raising $340,000–$380,000 annually), the Foundation Walk at Eisenhower Park (raising $95,000–$110,000+ with 1,100–1,200 participants), and the LIWLSC Golf & Tennis Outing (raising over $100,000 annually via a 25+ year exclusive partnership with the Long Island Wine & Liquor Sales Club). The Annual Angel Fund campaign, with tiered giving from Bronze ($1–$124) to Tomorrow's Angel ($2,400+), reached its $140,000 goal with matching donor support. The Foundation serves over 4,000 children and adults with I/DD across Nassau and Suffolk counties and is governed by a Board of Directors composed largely of parents and siblings of people with developmental disabilities, with operational leadership through Foundation Director Mary McNamara.

Distribution is multi-channel: online donations via ahrcfoundation.org, phone and mail donations, peer-to-peer fundraising through JustGiving and OneCause, event ticketing via Blackbaud, and grants to a network of Long Island I/DD provider organizations. Strategic partnerships include AHRC Nassau (the affiliated primary beneficiary organization serving 2,200+ people), the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University (an interdisciplinary guardianship project that has served over 50 families since 2017), and the Long Island Wine & Liquor Sales Club. The Foundation operates with a lean 5-person staff and has no disclosed proprietary technology, AI/ML capabilities, or technology products — its competitive position rests on 30+ years of community trust, regulatory expertise in pooled trust administration, and an embedded network of Long Island donors, providers, and families.

Name

NASSAU COUNTY AHRC FOUNDATION INC

Legal name

Nassau County AHRC Foundation Inc

Website

https://ahrcfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nassau County AHRC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation established in 1994 that administers Supplemental Needs Pooled Trusts, distributes community grants, and runs signature fundraising events to serve over 4,000 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Long Island, New York.

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Product category

Disability Services Nonprofit Foundation

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Trusts, Estates, and Agency Accounts (52592), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Disability nonprofit services
• Supplemental needs trusts
• Charitable grantmaking
• Planned giving services
• Community fundraising events

Headquarters

HQ city

Brookville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Gifts: Tax-deductible donations from individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundation supporters. Includes one-time donations, monthly recurring gifts, and honor/memorial gifts.
2. Annual Angel Fund Campaign: Annual fundraising campaign targeting over 4,000 beneficiaries. Reached $140,000 goal with matching donor support.
3. Planned Giving and Estate Gifts: Bequests and estate plan gifts that provide long-term financial safety net for the Long Island IDD community.
4. Community Trust Services: Administers Supplemental Needs Trusts (Community Trust I and II) for people with developmental disabilities, providing trust fund management services.
5. Community Grants: Grantmaking to Long Island-based organizations supporting children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Nassau County AHRC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable foundation that administers Supplemental Needs Pooled Trusts (Community Trust I, a third-party trust, and Community Trust II, a first-party trust) for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities on Long Island, enabling supplemental needs to be met without affecting SSI or Medicaid eligibility. It also conducts Planned Giving services, runs an Annual Angel Fund giving campaign, distributes Community Grants to Long Island IDD provider organizations, and hosts signature fundraising events including the Rose Ball gala, Foundation Walk, and Golf Outing.

Product overview

The Nassau County AHRC Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization that provides a financial safety net for the Long Island intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) community. The Foundation operates as a unified organization offering two core service products: Supplemental Needs Pooled Trusts (comprising Community Trust I - a third-party trust, and Community Trust II - a first-party trust) that help protect assets while maintaining government benefits eligibility; and Planned Giving services for estate planning. Additional programs include the Annual Angel Fund giving campaign, Community Grants to I/DD provider organizations, and signature fundraising events including the Golf Outing, Foundation Walk, and Rose Ball. The Foundation was founded 30 years ago by members of Nassau County's I/DD community and Long Island corporate community to ensure high-quality services remain available regardless of fiscal or political climate.

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Products and services

• Community Trust I (Third Party Supplemental Needs Trust) A third-party pooled supplemental needs trust that allows parents, grandparents, or interested persons to secure the supplemental needs of a person with developmental disability during the donor's lifetime. Requires a minimum $10,000 initial contribution funded up to $25,000 within 5 years, while preserving eligibility for SSI, Medicaid, and other public benefits.
• Community Trust II (First Party Supplemental Needs Trust) A first-party pooled supplemental needs trust for people with developmental disabilities who have their own resources (income, inheritance, lawsuit award, or legal settlement) to protect assets while maintaining eligibility for public benefits.
• Planned Giving Estate planning services that enable donors to include Nassau County AHRC Foundation in their estate plans via bequests and planned gifts, creating a lasting legacy to support the Long Island IDD community.
• Annual Angel Fund An annual giving campaign with tiered recognition levels (Bronze Angel up to $124, Silver Angel $125+, Gold Angel $300+, Platinum Angel $600+, Diamond Angel $1,200+, Guardian Angel $1,800+, Tomorrow's Angel $2,400+) that creates access and opportunities for over 4,000 children and adults with developmental disabilities across Long Island.
• Community Grants Grant-making program supporting the Long Island I/DD provider community to ensure a wide range of supports and services are available for children, adults, and families. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
• Rose Ball Gala An annual black-tie gala held at Oheka Castle celebrating the I/DD community, featuring award presentations and raising funds for Foundation grants and programs. The 2026 Rose Ball raised over $380,000 and the 2025 Rose Ball raised over $340,000.
• AHRC Foundation Golf Outing Annual golf event held at The Muttontown Club featuring 18 holes, brunch, grill, cocktails, and awards dinner, with individual tickets at $550, foursomes at $2,200, and dinner-only tickets at $250. Sponsorship tiers range from $2,000 to $25,000.
• AHRC Foundation Walk Annual community walk held at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, NY, engaging nearly 100 teams and more than 1,100 walkers. The 44th Annual Walk in 2024 raised over $95,000 and the 2024 walk raised over $100,000 with 1,200+ participants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4,000 children and adults with I/DD benefit annually from Foundation-supported programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• The Muttontown ClubminorOthers · 1 January 2026Venue for 2026 AHRC Foundation Margiotta Memorial Golf Outing at 5933 Northern Blvd, Muttontown, NY.
• Engineers Country ClubminorOthers · 1 January 2026New venue location for 80th Annual LIWL Golf & Tennis Outing 2026 at 55 Glenwood Road, Roslyn Harbor, NY.
• Jim Skinner / A&C Pest ManagementminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20262026 Golf Outing honoree, recognized for nearly 30 years of support to AHRC Nassau and decades of leadership in Long Island community. CEO of family-owned pest control business since 1994.
• Brookville Center for Children's ServicescoreOthers · 1 November 2025Received $200,000 institutional support grant in 2025 for education programs. Organization provides educational services for children with developmental disabilities.
• Citizens Options UnlimitedcoreOthers · 1 November 2025Received $50,000 institutional support grant in 2025 for residential and community inclusion services.
• Advantage Care Health CentersminorOthers · 1 November 2025Received $25,000 grant in 2025 for specialized healthcare services.
• Oheka CastleminorOthers · 12 June 2025Historic venue host for annual Rose Ball gala events, accommodating nearly 300 attendees for celebration of IDD community mission and purpose.
• Wheatley Farms & Arts CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Foundation provided over $300,000 in startup funding for Therapeutic Riding and Equine-Assisted Activities Program, covering horse acquisition, adaptive equipment, staff training, and facility preparation at the Thomas S. Gulotta Wheatley Farms & Arts Center in Brookville.
• Nassau/Suffolk Autism Society of America (NSASA)minorOthers · 1 January 2025Foundation continued support of NSASA programming that helps children and adults on the autism spectrum stay socially and recreationally connected through free community-based activities and events.
• AHRC NassaucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 June 2024Affiliate organization receiving Foundation grants. AHRC Nassau provides person-centered supports to over 2,200 people throughout Nassau County. Foundation was founded 30 years ago by AHRC Nassau leadership to ensure financial safety net for IDD programs.
• Long Island Wine & Liquor Sales Club (LIWLSC)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 June 2024Nearly 80-year charitable partnership with over 25 years as AHRC Foundation's exclusive charitable partner. LIWLSC's annual golf outing raises over $100,000 each year supporting items such as communication devices, iPads, sensory and playground equipment, community recreation opportunities, and in-school enrichment.
• Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2022Interdisciplinary guardianship project where law students assist families in obtaining appointment of guardianship for family members with developmental disabilities. Since 2017, this partnership has resulted in over 50 families gaining guardianship.
• Nassau/Suffolk Law Services Committee (NSLSC)minorOthers · 1 February 2022Foundation supports NSLSC's Education and Disability Rights Project (EDRP), providing free legal assistance to children and adults ages 5-21 with developmental disabilities in matters related to securing FAPE and OPWDD services.
• Self-Advocacy Association of New York State (SANYS)minorOthers · 1 November 2021$10,000 grant in 2021 to support advocacy efforts taking place on Long Island and statewide.
• HorseAbilityminorOthers · 1 November 2021$30,000 grant in 2021 to support community inclusive activities for children and adults with I/DD.
• Pal-O-Mine EquestrianminorOthers · 1 November 2021$30,000 grant in 2021 to support community inclusive activities for children and adults with I/DD.
• Surf For AllminorOthers · 1 November 2021$30,000 grant in 2021 to support community inclusive activities for children and adults with I/DD.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The New York Community Trust: One of the oldest and largest community foundations in the U.S., serving the NYC metro area with a focus on health, human services, and disability among many causes. Comparable as a community foundation making grants to I/DD-serving nonprofits, but at vastly greater scale.
• Easterseals: A national nonprofit network providing services for people with disabilities including I/DD. Comparable as a disability-focused funding and service organization, though with national rather than Long Island-specific scope.
• UJA-Federation of New York: A major New York philanthropic federation funding Jewish and secular human-service agencies, including those serving people with disabilities. Comparable as a large regional grantmaking organization supporting I/DD-related causes among many others.

Regional players

• Long Island Community Foundation: A regional community foundation serving Long Island through grantmaking, scholarships, and donor-advised funds. Comparable as a similarly sized Long Island-based grantmaking organization, though with a broader mission rather than I/DD-specific focus.
• The Viscardi Center: A Long Island-based nonprofit educating and empowering people with disabilities, including through school, employment, and community programs. Comparable as a Long Island-based I/DD-serving organization with overlapping beneficiary population.

Direct peers

• Lifespire (formerly AHRC New York City): A New York City-based I/DD services organization formerly affiliated with the AHRC movement. Comparable as a sibling AHRC-family organization providing I/DD supports, though operating in a different geography.
• Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State: A New York State-wide nonprofit association supporting cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities through advocacy, services, and funding. Comparable as a New York I/DD-focused nonprofit ecosystem organization.
• Bethesda Lutheran Communities: A national faith-based nonprofit providing services and pooled trust programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable as an I/DD-focused organization operating supplemental needs trust services alongside direct supports.
• AHRC Nassau: The Foundation's founding affiliate and primary grantee, providing direct person-centered supports to 2,200+ individuals with I/DD in Nassau County. Closely linked through shared mission, leadership, and grant flow.
• The Arc of Nassau County: A local chapter of The Arc serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Nassau County. Directly comparable as a Long Island I/DD advocacy and service organization; differs in being a direct service provider rather than a grantmaking foundation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles16 records

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