Every adult with an intellectual or developmental disability deserves to live life to the fullest. Through our Culture of Care, we help participants build skills, connect with their community, and safely navigate NYC. Your donor support bridges the gap beyond basic state funding—paying for everyday learning tools, transit access, and life-enriching experiences.
Ways to Give to NeuSpark PDS
Everyday Giving
Every gift—no matter the size—makes a big splash in someone’s daily life.
Become a Monthly
Spark Partner
Monthly gifts give us a steady, reliable way to plan fun outings and learning activities all year long.
Become a Monthly Spark Partner
Monthly gifts give us a steady, reliable way to plan fun outings and learning activities all year long.
Donate
$100 / month
Sponsors job interview preparation, work clothes, and coaching for someone starting a new job.
Make a One-Time Gift
Support our core programs or let us use your gift wherever the need is greatest today.
Honor Someone Special
Give a gift to celebrate a loved one, or to say “thank you” to an incredible Direct Support Professional who made a difference in your family’s life. We will gladly send them a heartwarming card to share the good news!
Local Business & Vendor Partnerships
We love working with local New York City businesses, vendors, and Industry City neighbors! Partnering with NeuSpark shows your customers that you care deeply about inclusion and your local community.
Corporate Matching Gifts
Did you know many companies will double (or even triple!) the money their employees donate? Ask your HR team if your company offers a matching gift program.
In-Kind Donations & Supplies
Vendors and local shops can donate physical items that directly brighten our programs:
- Laptops, tablets, or smart displays for learning.
- Craft supplies, kitchen items, or sports gear.
- Passes or tickets to local museums, venues, or community events.
Host a Community
Volunteer Day
Invite our Day Habilitation Without Walls (DHWOW) teams to volunteer at your business or learn about what you do. It’s a wonderful way to build meaningful relationships right in the neighborhood.
Tax-Smart & Asset-Based Giving
If you want to make a larger financial impact while saving on your taxes, these options make giving simple and rewarding.
Donor-Advised Funds (DAF)
If you manage a Donor-Advised Fund (through Fidelity, Schwab, Vanguard, or your local community foundation), you can direct grants straight to NeuSpark PDS.
Legal Name: Program Development Services, Inc. (d/b/a NeuSpark Person Directed Services)
Tax Status: 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Federal EIN / Tax ID: 11-2715916
Gifts of Stock or Shares
Donating shares of stock that have grown in value allows you to support our programs while avoiding capital gains taxes. It’s a win-win for you and our community!
IRA Gifts for Adults 70½ and Older
If you are 70½ or older, you can transfer money directly from your traditional IRA to NeuSpark tax-free. If you are 73 or older, these gifts can count toward your required yearly distribution!
Need transfer instructions? Send a quick note to office@neusparkpds.org and we’ll send you or your financial advisor the details.
Leaving a Lasting Legacy
You can make sure our Culture of Care continues to wrap its arms around neurodiverse adults for generations to come.
Include Us in Your Will
or Living Trust
You can leave a specific dollar amount or a percentage of your estate to NeuSpark PDS. It costs nothing today, but leaves a giant gift for tomorrow.
Name Us as a Beneficiary
Simply add NeuSpark PDS as a beneficiary on a bank account, retirement plan, or life insurance policy.
Endowment Funds
Help us build a permanent safety net to fund new accessible homes, specialized vehicles, or emergency family relief whenever extra help is needed.
Where Your Gift Goes
We take your trust very seriously. We make sure every dollar goes toward making life safer, happier, and more independent for the people we support.
85%+ Goes Directly to Programs
The vast majority of every dollar goes straight to activities, transit, home supplies, and direct care.
100% Local Impact
Every penny stays right here in the five boroughs to help NYC families.
Complete Transparency
As a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of financial honesty.
Have Questions? We’d Love to Chat!
Whether you want to give $5, donate supplies from your business, or discuss a bequest, we are always here to help.