Nonprofit · EIN 13-3121606
LIFTING UP WESTCHESTER INC
Tax-exempt · WHITE PLAINS, NY 10603
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $13,912,346 | $9,886,602 | $4,025,744 | $18,101,127 | $1,650,818 | $16,450,309 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $10,071,874 | $9,732,166 | $339,708 | $13,685,393 | $1,397,443 | $12,287,950 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $10,300,147 | $9,068,237 | $1,231,910 | $13,190,558 | $1,374,885 | $11,815,673 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 (amended) | $11,870,807 | $10,736,732 | $1,134,075 | $11,378,064 | $770,371 | $10,607,693 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $13,524,045
- of which government grants
- $11,212,860
- Program service revenue
- $180,927
- Investment income
- $182,802
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $86,958
- Other revenue
- $24,572
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,409,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $359,994
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,153,964
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,356,098
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $42,750
- Occupancy
- $201,200
- Travel
- $46,177
- Depreciation
- $486,973
- Program services (functional)
- $8,845,070
- Management and general (functional)
- $626,794
- Fundraising (functional)
- $414,738
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,685,393
- Total assets, end of year
- $18,101,127
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,650,818
- Net assets, end of year
- $16,450,309
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $10,221,863
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,742,358
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $15,716,039
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $734,270
- Gross receipts
- $13,998,380
- Employees
- 107
- Volunteers
- 2,485
- Year formed
- 1979
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANAHAITA KOTVAL | CEO Officer | 40 | $248,489 | $2,500 |
| JESSICA TIMMS | CDO | 40 | $113,430 | $22,447 |
| CARL WILLIAMS | CFO Officer | 40 | $113,505 | $14,233 |
| ROBERT BROWN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR DANA BRYANT | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NEAL SIENA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAVI MITTAL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE APARISIO | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CALVIN CHIN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAMTA MAMIK | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DESPINA KARTSON | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN MORRISON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE KONTOGIANNIS | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELENA GALLO | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA BONILLA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW HEATH | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANINE DAUGHTRY | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| ADIL MISTRY | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| STEVE GROTH | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GIUSEPPE SIENA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KACY BRADY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANGELINA COLOMBO | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| JAMIE LYNCH | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALANI PRINCIPE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANAHAITA KOTVAL | CEO Officer | 40 | $196,800 | $2,500 |
| CARL WILLIAMS | CFO Officer | 40 | $107,174 | $12,552 |
| ROBERT BROWN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR DANA BRYANT | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NEAL SIENA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAVI MITTAL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE APARISIO | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CALVIN CHIN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAMTA MAMIK | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DINIZO | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DESPINA KARTSON | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN MORRISON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE KONTOGIANNIS | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELENA GALLO | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA BONILLA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW HEATH | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANINE DAUGHTRY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN SABALJA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADIL MISTRY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE GROTH | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GIUSEPPE SIENA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KACY BRADY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELINA COLOMBO | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Max Gaujean | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANAHAITA KOTVAL | CEO Officer | 40 | $176,950 |
| CARL WILLIAMS | CFO Officer | 40 | $104,930 |
| ROBERT BROWN | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DR DANA BRYANT | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NEAL SIENA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HANNAH M NELSON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DIANE APARISIO | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CALVIN CHIN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAMTA MAMIK | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DINIZO | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DESPINA KARTSON | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN MORRISON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GEORGE KONTOGIANNIS | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ELENA GALLO | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAX GAUJEAN | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ANDREW HEATH | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANINE DAUGHTRY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN SABALJA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ADIL MISTRY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE GROTH | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ADAM RODRIGUEZ | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KACY BRADY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANAHAITA KOTVAL | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $189,750 | $1,500 |
| WILLA BRODY | DIRECTOR NEIGHBORS HOMECARE | 40 | $102,051 | $1,500 |
| Lauren H Candela-Katz | DIRECTO OF DEVELOPMENT | 35 | $100,829 | $0 |
| CARL WILLIAMS | CONTROLLER | 40 | $96,051 | $1,500 |
| carlos permell | DIRECTOR OF SHELTERS | 40 | $74,301 | $0 |
| LISA CHOI | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| HELEN HAMLYN | PAST President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| NEAL SIENA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HANNAH M NELSON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE APARISIO | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH GALLO | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MAMTA MAMIK | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DINIZO | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DESPINA KARTSON | Secretary Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN MORRISON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE KONTOGIANNIS | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM MALPICA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAX GAUJEAN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANINE DAUGHTRY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE GROTH | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM RODRIGUEZ | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 35 ORCHARD STREET, WHITE PLAINS, NY 10603-3351
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ANAHAITA KOTVAL, 35 ORCHARD STREET, WHITE PLAINS, NY 10603
- Signed the 990
- ADIL MISTRY, Treasurer
- Phone
- (914) 949-3098
- Website
- WWW.LIFTINGUPWESTCHESTER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BERARD & ASSOCIATES CPAS PC
Mission
Lifting Up Westchester, Inc. provides life-changing support to people who have lost their housing or are struggling to meet other basic needs. They partner with those they serve to build a more secure future for themselves and their families.
Program accomplishments
- HOUSING: LUW has two types of housing programs:Housing Success: a shelter-based program focused on helping shelter guests find market-rate housing and transition into that housing successfully. Our Housing Success Specialists work intensively with guests to find, move in, and adjust to their new homes/communities. After this initial transition (usually 6 to 12 months), contact is limited.Supportive Housing: for clients with specific qualifying conditions, ongoing case management and financial support is provided to ensure they remain stably housed. Case managers are assigned long-term clients and may support them for years in maintaining their housing and wellbeing. LUW has four supportive housing programs - HOPWA, Ryan White, RAP/OMH, and Turning Point.In 2025, LUW housing programs helped 231 individuals secure and maintain housing.SHELTERS: LUW operates two shelters in White Plains that provide a safe place to stay, nutritious food, case management, counseling, and referral services for single men and women experiencing homelessness. Samaritan House is our 17-bed women's shelter; and Open Arms is our 38-bed men's shelter. Both facilities serve as emergency drop-in shelters with capacity for 20 additional adults. In 2025, the shelters provided 575 individuals with 26,645 nights of shelter and approximately 55,000 meals. All shelter guests receive case management support, employment services, and housing placement services.Expenses $7,528,095 · grants $3,370,000 · revenue $135,012
- YOUTH SERVICES: LUW helps young people succeed regardless of their background or circumstances. A suite of educational programming gives students the tools needed to break the cycle of poverty and achieve a more secure future. Through our programs, students can overcome learning challenges; improve their core reading, writing, and STEM skills; and receive mentorship from kindergarten through college.KidzLit provides opportunities for elementary and middle school students residing at the Coachman Family Center to receive homework help and participate in fun, collaborative literacy activities that will help narrow reading gaps. After-School Mentoring offers an array of tutoring, enrichment, and college prep activities with the goal of empowering high school students in Yonkers to graduate on time and attend college or other post-secondary training.College & Career Success guides our high school graduates as they navigate post-secondary paths. LUW offers support through College Success Coaches, Job Central Career Specialists, and partial scholarships. Summer Camp provides a recreational and academically enriching summer camp experience for children who are homeless or extremely low-income. Camp is a safe, nurturing place to learn and practice important life skills like swimming but also provides unique experience that fosters both educational and personal growth.In 2025, the program was able to serve 493 youth in our after-school, summer camp, and college success program.Expenses $612,670 · grants $39,000 · revenue $45,915
- COMMUNITY CENTRAL: LUW has a number of programs designed to engage members of the community who are struggling to meet their basic needs.Graces Kitchen provides free, nutritious breakfast and lunch on weekdays throughout the year; guests are welcome to stay and eat in our dining room or have meals to go. In 2025, Lifting up Westchester served over 55,000 meals including hot meals, to-go meals, and grocery bags.The Charlie Bevier Outreach Team is present at Graces Kitchen and goes out into the community to identify individuals who may be experiencing homelessness but are reluctant to enter a shelter. They seek to build trust and understanding to help individuals access the services they need, including referrals to medical, mental health, and substance abuse resources, and assistance with documentation to access government benefits, housing programs, and job opportunities.Lifting Up Health & Life Skills provides access to wellness, socialization, and creative opportunities that enable guests to receive the physical, mental, and social support they need to thrive. Programs ensure guests have a safe place to engage in meaningful daytime activities.Expenses $526,968
- EMPLOYMENT: Earning a living wage is a critical element to create housing stability and build a foundation for economic security. LUW has two employment programs:Job Central provides access to employment services that strengthen job readiness skills and help clients secure living-wage employment, so they can live independently. Services include resume writing and interview support, job search assistance, access to a career closet, and vocational training. Employment Specialists maintain contact with clients and employers for 6-12 months post-employment to ensure retention. Rehousing in Supportive Environments (RISE) is a partnership between LUW and other agencies to serve clients with domestic violence experience. Clients live in apartments and receive wraparound support consisting of case management, counseling, and employment services. LUW serves as the employment services provider. In 2025, the Organization placed 60 clients into employment opportunities.Expenses $177,337
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 13-3121606
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L41Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $18,101,127
- Income (IRS master file)
- $13,998,380
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $13,912,346 | $9,886,602 | $18,101,127 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $10,071,874 | $9,732,166 | $13,685,393 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $10,300,147 | $9,068,237 | $13,190,558 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $8,738,372 | $8,616,830 | $12,242,511 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $11,870,807 | $10,736,732 | $11,378,064 | XML |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 13-3121606).
Questions about LIFTING UP WESTCHESTER INC
- What is the EIN of LIFTING UP WESTCHESTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIFTING UP WESTCHESTER INC is 13-3121606.
- Is LIFTING UP WESTCHESTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to LIFTING UP WESTCHESTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIFTING UP WESTCHESTER INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of LIFTING UP WESTCHESTER INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LIFTING UP WESTCHESTER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LIFTING UP WESTCHESTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ANAHAITA KOTVAL.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIFTING UP WESTCHESTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 24 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $248,489 (ANAHAITA KOTVAL, CEO).
- How much revenue does LIFTING UP WESTCHESTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $13,912,346, expenses of $9,886,602 and total assets of $18,101,127 at year end.
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