Nonprofit · EIN 04-2103860
JUDGE BAKER CHILDRENS CENTER
Tax-exempt · ROXBURY, MA 02120
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $31,072,068 | $33,641,429 | -$2,569,361 | $40,258,801 | $20,165,697 | $20,093,104 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $29,492,482 | $31,355,724 | -$1,863,242 | $42,046,324 | $19,752,279 | $22,294,045 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $26,731,590 | $30,037,356 | -$3,305,766 | $46,052,426 | $21,177,903 | $24,874,523 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $28,335,974
- of which government grants
- $26,577,363
- Program service revenue
- $2,424,889
- Investment income
- $246,221
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $33,765
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$215,016
- Other revenue
- $64,984
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $694,759
- Other salaries and wages
- $19,573,243
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $24,919,573
- Professional fundraising fees
- $10,470
- Legal fees
- $135,076
- Accounting fees
- $97,513
- Occupancy
- $1,848,982
- Travel
- $441,431
- Depreciation
- $1,243,690
- Program services (functional)
- $28,986,181
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,204,321
- Fundraising (functional)
- $450,927
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $42,046,324
- Total assets, end of year
- $40,258,801
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $20,165,697
- Net assets, end of year
- $20,093,104
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $16,414,789
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,135,095
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $17,841,517
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,251,587
- Gross receipts
- $33,828,459
- Employees
- 385
- Volunteers
- 150
- Year formed
- 1917
- State of legal domicile
- MA
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT FRANKS PHD | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $463,147 | $45,321 |
| DANIEL CHERON | VP OF CLINICAL PROGRAMS (UNTIL 6/25) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $164,796 | $32,207 |
| GARY SHAW-LYON | VP OF INNOVATION AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $171,964 | $14,784 |
| DAVID ZIMMER | SR. DIR. OF MANVILLE SCHOOL(TIL2/25) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $151,422 | $31,990 |
| KELSIE OKAMURA | IMPLEMENTATION RESEARCHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,324 | $12,594 |
| KATHERINE AMORO | SR. DIR. OF DEVELOPMENT (UNTIL 6/25) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $152,210 | $7,437 |
| DZMITRY HLIAKAU | SR. DIR. OF FINANCE (AS OF 7/24) Officer | 40 | $110,334 | $22,783 |
| JOHN SERAFINI | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA BAROOSHIAN | 1ST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID J MARTENS | 2ND VICE CHAIR AND TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD P BREED III | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC TJONAHEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PRIMO AJ FONTANA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL MCNAMARA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER D CABRAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAYESH BHANSALI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHELE NORMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NIDHI AGGARWAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TERENCE BRADSHAW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALEXANDRA CHABRERIE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KRISTINE BIAGIOTTI-BRIDGES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER MCDONOUGH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARISA GREENWALD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JARED MELNIK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PATRICIA SMOCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 30 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT FRANKS PHD | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $467,854 | $44,268 |
| CHRISTINA MINASSIAN | VP OF ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $171,846 | $34,757 |
| DANIEL CHERON | VP OF CLINICAL PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $162,975 | $32,452 |
| CHRISTOPHER TICE | SR. DIR. OF FINANCE (UNTIL 11/23) Officer | 40 | $164,829 | $13,075 |
| SARAH TANNENBAUM | SR. DIR. OF OUTPATIENT CLINIC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,983 | $33,394 |
| GARY LYON | VP OF INNOVATION AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $168,338 | $6,420 |
| MARCY RAVECH | SR. DIR. OF EMERGENCY LINE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,202 | $25,782 |
| JOHN SERAFINI | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA BAROOSHIAN | 1ST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID J MARTENS | 2ND VICE CHAIR AND TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD P BREED III | ASSISTANT CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THANDA F BRASSARD | CLERK (UNTIL 3/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC TJONAHEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PRIMO AJ FONTANA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL MCNAMARA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER D CABRAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAYESH BHANSALI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELE NORMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE DUNN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NIDHI AGGARWAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERENCE BRADSHAW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXANDRA CHABRERIE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTINE BIAGIOTTI-BRIDGES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER MCDONOUGH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE MARTIGNETTI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE MB BRADLEY | BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 9/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT GOEBEL | BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 9/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW DREW R KNOWLAND JR | BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 9/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA BASS | BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 6/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT FRANKS | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $517,512 | $41,182 |
| RICHARD VOCCIO | VP OF FINANCE (UNTIL 6/16/2023) Officer | 40 | $188,645 | $12,967 |
| DANIEL CHERON | VP OF CLINICAL PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $161,039 | $30,979 |
| CHRISTINA MINASSIAN | VP OF ADMIN & OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $157,845 | $32,465 |
| MARCIA RAVECH | SENIOR DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $145,043 | $24,694 |
| GARY LYON | VP OF INNOVATION AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS/SENIOR DIVER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $160,349 | $133 |
| JASON POLASEK | VP OF ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $152,820 | $6,458 |
| CHRISTOPHER TICE | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $113,923 | $8,894 |
| RICHARD P BREED III | ASSISTANT CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN SERAFINI | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID J MARTENS | 2ND VICE CHAIR AND TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THANDA F BRASSARD | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA BAROOSHIAN | 1ST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAYESH BHANSALI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE MB BRADLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER D CABRAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE DUNN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PRIMO AJ FONTANA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT GOEBEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW DREW R KNOWLAND JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE MARTIGNETTI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC TJONAHEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA BASS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTINE BIAGIOTTI-BRIDGES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER MCDONOUGH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL MCNAMARA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELE NORMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 53 PARKER HILL AVE, ROXBURY, MA 02120-3225
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ROBERT P FRANKS PHD, 53 PARKER HILL AVENUE, BOSTON, MA 02120
- Signed the 990
- ROBERT P FRANKS PHD, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (617) 232-8390
- Website
- WWW.BAKERCENTER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- AAFCPAS INC
Mission
THE JUDGE BAKER CHILDREN'S CENTER PROMOTES THE BEST POSSIBLE MENTAL HEALTH OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH THE INTEGRATION OF RESEARCH, INTERVENTION, TRAINING AND ADVOCACY. THROUGH THE RESEARCH WE IDENTIFY BEST PRACTICES. THROUGH INTERVENTION WE BRING THOSE PRACTICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF DIVERSE COMMUNITIES. THROUGH TRAINING WE DISSEMINATE SKILLS IN RESEARCH AND QUALITY CARE. THROUGH ADVOCACY WE USE SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE TO EXPAND PUBLIC AWARENESS AND INFORM PUBLIC POLICY.
Program accomplishments
- SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS AT THE BAKER CENTER CONSIST OF THE MANVILLE SCHOOL, A THERAPEUTIC DAY SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN (AGES 4-18) EXPERIENCING COMPLEX EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, NEUROLOGICAL AND LEARNING DISABILITIES THAT IMPACT THEIR ABILITY TO SUCCEED IN OTHER SCHOOL SETTINGS. EACH YEAR, MORE THAN 100 CHILDREN ACHIEVE EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATIONAL AND PERSONAL OUTCOMES THROUGH MANVILLE'S EVIDENCE-BASED INSTRUCTIONAL, CLINICAL, AND BEHAVIORAL PRACTICES.Expenses $13,593,752
- COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS AT THE BAKER CENTER CONSIST OF CAMP BAKER, NEXT STEP: COLLEGE SUCCESS & INDEPENDENT LIVING, AND THE MASSACHUSETTS CHILD ABUSE EMERGENCY LINE. CAMP BAKER IS A SIX-WEEK SUMMER TREATMENT DAY CAMP FOR CHILDREN (AGES 6 TO 12) WITH ADHD AND OTHER RELATED CHALLENGES WHICH COMBINES TRADITIONAL SUMMER CAMP ACTIVITIES WITH LEARNING SOCIAL, ACADEMIC, AND LIFE SKILLS. NEXT STEP: COLLEGE SUCCESS IS A COLLEGE PREPARATORY PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS (AGES 16-20) WITH SOCIAL LEARNING AND ANXIETY CHALLENGES, OR RELATED LEARNING DIFFERENCES, AND ACTS AS A SIMULATION FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING WHILE IN COLLEGE. THE MASSACHUSETTS CHILD ABUSE EMERGENCY LINE, OPERATED BY THE BAKER CENTER ON BEHALF OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, PROVIDES A STATEWIDE EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM PROTECTING THE COMMONWEALTH'S CHILDREN FROM ABUSE AND NEGLECT.Expenses $5,949,492
- RESEARCH AND TRAINING PROGRAMS AT THE BAKER CENTER CONSIST OF THE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM, THE QUALITY CARE INITIATIVE, AND THE IMPLEMENTATION RESEARCH DIVISION. THE BAKER CENTER PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS TO CURRENT AND FUTURE PSYCHOLOGISTS, SOCIAL WORKERS, EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIALISTS, SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS, PSYCHIATRISTS, NURSES, AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS THROUGH THE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM. THE QUALITY CARE INITIATIVE PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED MENTAL HEALTH AGENCIES, SCHOOLS, AND HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY, SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN, SERVICES THROUGH TRAINING, ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND ADVOCACY. THE IMPLEMENTATION RESEARCH DIVISION, BASED IN HAWAII, FOCUSES ON IMPROVING THE LIVES OF THOSE WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONDITIONS THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH APPROACHES.Expenses $4,657,108
- OUTPATIENT CLINICAL PROGRAMS AT THE BAKER CENTER CONSIST OF THE CENTER FOR EFFECTIVE THERAPY, AN OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT CENTER THAT PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY, EVIDENCE-BASED CARE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO ARE DEALING WITH PROBLEMS RELATED TO ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, TRAUMA, DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR, AND PARENTING. THE CENTER FOR EFFECTIVE THERAPY HAS TWO CLINIC LOCATIONS: BOSTON, MA AND WALTHAM, MA.Expenses $4,019,972 · revenue $2,424,889
- THE NEW ENGLAND ASSOCIATION OF CHILD WELFARE COMMISSIONERS AND DIRECTORS IS A CONSORTIUM OF CHILD WELFARE AGENCY LEADERS AND STAFF FROM CONNECTICUT, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, NEW HAMPSHIRE, RHODE ISLAND, AND VERMONT WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY AND WELLBEING OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. PARENT AND YOUTH LEADERS ARE PROVIDED WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENGAGE AS AGENTS OF CHANGE ACROSS THE REGION. THROUGH A MYRIAD OF EVENTS, TRAININGS, AND POLICY INITIATIVES, THE ASSOCIATION FACILITATES WORK BETWEEN CHILD WELFARE AGENCIES AND PARENT AND YOUTH LEADERS WITH THE GOAL OF BETTER OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.Expenses $765,857
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-2103860
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Hospital or medical research organization
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1926
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P300)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $40,258,801
- Income (IRS master file)
- $33,828,459
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $31,072,068 | $33,641,429 | $40,258,801 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $29,492,482 | $31,355,724 | $42,046,324 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $26,731,590 | $30,037,356 | $46,052,426 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $22,486,260 | $25,367,391 | $46,010,900 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 04-2103860).
Questions about JUDGE BAKER CHILDRENS CENTER
- What is the EIN of JUDGE BAKER CHILDRENS CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of JUDGE BAKER CHILDRENS CENTER is 04-2103860.
- Is JUDGE BAKER CHILDRENS CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1926.
- Are donations to JUDGE BAKER CHILDRENS CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does JUDGE BAKER CHILDRENS CENTER 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 JUDGE BAKER CHILDRENS CENTER due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did JUDGE BAKER CHILDRENS CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of JUDGE BAKER CHILDRENS CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ROBERT P FRANKS PHD.
- Who are the officers and directors of JUDGE BAKER CHILDRENS CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 26 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $463,147 (ROBERT FRANKS PHD, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does JUDGE BAKER CHILDRENS CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $31,072,068, expenses of $33,641,429 and total assets of $40,258,801 at year end.
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