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Nonprofit · EIN 11-2305641

FRIENDS OF CROWN HEIGHTS EDUCATIONAL CENTERS INC

Tax-exempt · BROOKLYN, NY 11216

Financials

$58.3M$57.3M2022$62.3M$60.7M2023$60.2M$59M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF CROWN HEIGHTS EDUCATIONAL CENTERS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$60,241,667$59,014,116$1,227,551$46,989,626$32,275,732$14,713,894
June 30, 2024990$62,273,311$60,652,842$1,620,469$47,002,641$33,733,848$13,268,793
June 30, 2023990$58,261,134$57,335,515$925,619$47,836,351$36,188,027$11,648,324
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$58,678,283
of which government grants
$58,678,283
Program service revenue
$894,877
Investment income
$561,511
Net rental income
$100,011
Other revenue
$106,996

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$706,253
Other salaries and wages
$25,224,122
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$31,664,341
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$68,900
Occupancy
$3,751,483
Travel
$260,192
Depreciation
$77,684
Program services (functional)
$55,635,858
Management and general (functional)
$3,378,258

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$47,002,641
Total assets, end of year
$46,989,626
Total liabilities, end of year
$32,275,732
Net assets, end of year
$14,713,894
Land, buildings and equipment
$574,163
Net assets without donor restrictions
$14,713,894
Gross receipts
$60,241,667
Employees
748
Year formed
1986
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DARYL DAVISPRES&CEO-UNT
Officer
40$232,409$41,299
LIGAYA DECASTROCFO
Officer
40$196,329$49,362
HUGH HAMILTONDIRECTOR OF
Highest-paid employee
40$133,928$41,456
TRACEYANN ESSIENEDUCATIONAL
Highest-paid employee
40$131,139$37,456
OSBORNE DUBLINDIRECTOR, FA
Highest-paid employee
40$117,935$39,429
MAUREEN DIXONSR DIRECTOR,
Highest-paid employee
40$147,722$0
GETANGALIE DASAIPRES&CEO-FRO
Officer
40$114,303$22,047
HESTELLE NICHOLSEDUCATIONAL
Highest-paid employee
40$111,218$11,853
NARISSA MORRIS ESQCHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LOUCINA SKRINECO-CHAIRPERS
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LORNA JOHNSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DRINA LEWIS-SLATERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ZAMAL SANKARBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
VAUGHAN TONEYPRES/CEO(UNT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$286,822$0
DARYL DAVISPRESIDENT &
Officer
40$187,059$11,224
LIGAYA DECASTROFISCAL OFFIC
Officer
40$166,177$23,189
MARIA CURIE R VIANADIRECTOR, HR
Highest-paid employee
40$152,180$11,224
TRACEYANN ESSIENEDUCATIONAL
Highest-paid employee
40$120,617$35,468
HUGH HAMILTONDIRECTOR OF
Highest-paid employee
40$117,766$23,189
MAUREEN DIXONSR DIRECTOR,
Highest-paid employee
40$128,507$0
HESTELLE NICHOLSEDUCATIONAL
Highest-paid employee
40$101,481$11,224
ZAMAL SANKARCHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
NARISSA MORRIS ESQCO-CHAIRPERS
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
LORNA JOHNSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
DRINA LEWIS-SLATERMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
LOUCINA SKRINEMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
VAUGHAN TONEYPRESIDENT/CE
Trustee or director, Officer
40$375,000
LIGAYA DECASTROFISCAL OFFIC
Officer
40$165,000
DARYL DAVISEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$165,000
CURIE VIANADIRECTOR, HR
Highest-paid employee
40$145,000
GEVA DUBLINEDUCATIONAL
Highest-paid employee
40$120,000
MAUREEN DIXONEDUCATIONAL
Highest-paid employee
40$120,000
ANGELINA DASAIEDUCATIONAL
Highest-paid employee
40$110,000
HUGH HAMILTONDIRECTOR OF
Highest-paid employee
40$110,000
ZAMAL SANKARCHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
NARISSA MORRIS ESQCO-CHAIRPERS
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
LORNA JOHNSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
DRINA LEWIS-SLATERMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
LOUCINA SKRINEMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
671 PROSPECT PL # 675, BROOKLYN, NY 11216-3508
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
GETANGALIE DASAI
Signed the 990
GETANGALIE DASAI, PRES&CEO-FROM 5/25
Phone
(718) 638-8686
Return prepared by
GALLEROS ROBINSON

Mission

TO PROVIDE A SAFE, AFFORDABLE AND COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, PARENTAL AND FAMILY SUPPORT, AS WELL AS ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • BIRTH-TO-FIVE PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (NYC DOE), THE FRIENDS OF CROWN HEIGHTS EDUCATIONAL CENTERS, INC. (FOCH), OPERATES 21 FULLY FUNDED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTERS IN BROOKLYN, MANHATTAN AND STATEN ISLAND, DELIVERING HIGH-QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE TO NEARLY 1400 CHILDREN AGED SIX WEEKS TO FIVE YEARS OLD. THESE SERVICES ARE ADMINISTERED UNDER A SINGLE, BIRTH-TO-FIVE SYSTEM MANAGED BY THE NYC DOE, OFFERING A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF INTEGRATED INFANT-TODDLER, 3K AND PRE-K PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN OF ALL BACKGROUNDS. FOCH IS CURRENTLY THE LARGEST CITY-CONTRACTED, NOT-FOR-PROFIT PROVIDER OF THESE BIRTH-TO-FIVE SERVICES, DELIVERING YEAR-ROUND, CENTER-BASED PROGRAMMING FOR UP TO 10 HOURS PER DAY. ALL PROGRAMS ARE LICENSED BY THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE (NYC DOHMH), AND STAFFED BY STATE-CERTIFIED, MULTI-LINGUAL TEACHERS AND PROVIDERS IMPLEMENTING A CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE, EVIDENCED-BASED CURRICULUM. ALL CHILDREN RECEIVE A HIGH-QUALITY AND DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE EDUCATION, FREE DAILY NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS PREPARED ON SITE, AND ACCESS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES SUCH AS FREE DENTAL AND MEDICAL SCREENINGS. OUR PROGRAMS ALSO INCLUDE A ROBUST FAMILY ENGAGEMENT COMPONENT THROUGH WHICH FAMILIES ARE EMPOWERED TO PARTICIPATE FULLY IN THEIR CHILDRENS EDUCATION. OUR PROGRAMS HAVE CONSISTENTLY SURPASSED THE PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES SET BY OUR FUNDING AGENCIES AND EARNED THE WIDESPREAD COMMENDATION OF BOTH OUR FUNDERS AND FELLOW PROVIDERS IN THE CHILD CARE AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SECTOR.
    Expenses $31,991,636 · revenue $111,778
  • FAMILY CHILD CARE NETWORK UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NYC DOE, FOCH ALSO OPERATES AN EXTENSIVE FAMILY CHILD CARE NETWORK (FCCN), SUPPORTING HIGH-QUALITY CARE AND EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AGED 6 WEEKS TO 3 YEARS OLD IN 148 LICENSED PROVIDER HOMES THROUGHOUT THE BOROUGHS OF BROOKLYN AND QUEENS. WITH A CURRENT ENROLLMENT OF MORE THAN 877 CHILDREN IN THESE AFFILIATED PROVIDER HOMES, OUR MIXED-AGE FAMILY CHILD CARE SUPPORTS ARE GROUNDED IN A HOLISTIC APPROACH THAT ENSURES THE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND COGNITIVE NEEDS OF EVERY CHILD ARE MET. AFFILIATED PROVIDERS ARE SUPPORTED WITH INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES, COACHING AND HANDS-ON PROGRAM MONITORING BY OUR EXPERT PROFESSIONAL STAFF. ALL FCCN PROVIDERS ARE LICENSED BY THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (NYC OCFS), AND REGULATED BY THE NYC DOHMH.
    Expenses $14,963,871 · revenue $54,838
  • CHILD & ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM FOCH IS A NEW YORK STATE-CONTRACTED SPONSORING AGENCY OF THE FEDERALLY FUNDED CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP), A NUTRITION EDUCATION AND MEAL REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM HELPING PROVIDERS SERVE NUTRITIOUS AND SAFELY PREPARED MEALS AND SNACKS TO CHILDREN IN LICENSED CHILD-CARE SETTINGS. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, WE DIRECTLY SUPPORT A NETWORK OF 287 GROUP AND FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDERS FOR WHOM WE ADMINISTER FINANCIAL REIMBURSEMENTS AND DELIVER NUTRITIONAL TRAINING AND OTHER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. THESE PROVIDERS TOGETHER SERVE A COMBINED POPULATION OF 3,200 CHILDREN IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK. AS A CACFP SPONSORING AGENCY, WE ENSURE THAT ALL MEALS SERVED BY PARTICIPATING PROVIDERS MEET MINIMUM GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA). FOR EXAMPLE, BREAKFAST REQUIRES A SERVING OF MILK, FRUIT OR VEGETABLE AND BREAD OR A GRAIN PRODUCT. LUNCH AND DINNER MUST INCLUDE A SELECTION OF MILK, BREAD OR GRAIN PRODUCT, MEAT OR MEAT ALTERNATE, AND TWO DIFFERENT SERVINGS OF FRUITS AND/OR VEGETABLES. SNACKS INCLUDE SERVINGS FROM TWO OF THE FOUR MAIN COMPONENTS: MILK, FRUITS OR VEGETABLES, BREAD OR GRAIN PRODUCT, AND MEAT OR MEAT ALTERNATE. SERVING NUTRITIOUS MEALS HELPS IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN THE HEALTH AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF CHILDREN IN CHILD CARE AND PRE-SCHOOL SETTINGS AND HELPS YOUNG CHILDREN DEVELOP WHOLESOME EATING HABITS. WE DELIVER THE TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT REQUIRED TO ENSURE THAT PROVIDERS IN THIS NETWORK MEET THE FEDERALLY MANDATED NUTRITIONAL STANDARDS OF THE PROGRAM AND OBTAIN APPROPRIATE REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES INCURRED.
    Expenses $6,420,217
  • NEW YORK CITY COMPASS & SONYC AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NYC DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (NYC DYCD), FOCH DELIVERS HIGH-IMPACT AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOR SCHOOL- AGE YOUTH THROUGH THREE ELEMENTARY (COMPASS) AND TWO MIDDLE SCHOOL (SONYC) PROGRAMS, SERVING A COMBINED TOTAL OF 524 STUDENTS IN A MIXTURE OF SCHOOL- BASED AND CENTER-BASED SETTINGS. THESE PROGRAMS CURRENTLY REACH 200 ELEMENTARY-AGED YOUTH (AGES 512) AND 324 MIDDLE SCHOOL PARTICIPANTS (AGES 1213), PROVIDING CRITICAL ACADEMIC SUPPORT, ENRICHMENT, AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES DURING THEIR OUT-OF-SCHOOL HOURS. OUR COMPASS/SONYC PORTFOLIO WAS NOTABLY EXPANDED IN FY 2025 BY THE ACQUISITION OF A NEW CONTRACT TO SERVE AS MANY AS 230 STUDENTS AT THE BROOKLYN ASCEND MIDDLE SCHOOL IN BROWNSVILLE, BROOKLYN. AT THE ELEMENTARY LEVEL, COMPASS PROGRAMS STRENGTHEN FOUNDATIONAL ACADEMIC SKILLS THROUGH DAILY HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE WHILE ALSO ENGAGING STUDENTS IN STRUCTURED ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE CREATIVITY, CONFIDENCE, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL GROWTH. AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL LEVEL, SONYC PROGRAMS EMPOWER YOUTH BY OFFERING CHOICE-DRIVEN PROGRAMMING THAT FOSTERS INDEPENDENCE, LEADERSHIP, AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY. PARTICIPANTS ACTIVELY EXPLORE THEIR INDIVIDUAL INTERESTS IN SPORTS, VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND COMMUNITY SERVICEBUILDING SKILLS THAT PREPARE THEM FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS. ACROSS BOTH COMPASS AND SONYC PROGRAMS, FOCH IMPLEMENTS A DYNAMIC STEAM- BASED CURRICULUM THAT IMMERSES STUDENTS IN HANDS-ON, EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING. THROUGH ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ROBOTICS, VIOLIN INSTRUCTION, CREATIVE WRITING, COMPUTER CODING, WEBSITE DESIGN, AND VISUAL ARTS, PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITIES, AND A DEEPER ENGAGEMENT WITH LEARNING THAT EXTENDS BEYOND THE CLASSROOM. NEW YORK STATE LEAPS AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NYC OCFS, FOCH OPERATES THREE (3) NEW YORK STATE LEARNING AND ENRICHMENT AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM SUPPORTS (LEAPS) PROGRAMS, SERVING A COMBINED STUDENT POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 320 MIDDLE SCHOOL PARTICIPANTS AT MS 394, EMPOWER CHARTER SCHOOL, AND EXPLORE CHARTER SCHOOL IN BROOKLYN. THESE AFTER-SCHOOL CONTRACTS WERE AWARDED IN FY 2025 PURSUANT TO A HIGHLY COMPETITIVE RFP ISSUED BY OCFS, AND PROVIDE FOR A SAFE, STRUCTURED, AND CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH YOUTH ARE SUPPORTED ACADEMICALLY AND ENRICHED CREATIVELY EACH DAY. LEAPS PARTICIPANTS TRANSITION SEAMLESSLY FROM THE SCHOOL DAY INTO AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING, WHERE THEY RECEIVE NUTRITIOUS SNACKS, PARTICIPATE IN DAILY CHECK-INS THAT PROMOTE EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, AND ENGAGE IN FOCUSED HOMEWORK COMPLETION. BEYOND ACADEMICS, STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM A WIDE RANGE OF ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES DESIGNED TO STIMULATE CURIOSITY AND FOSTER HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CULINARY ARTS, STEM EXPLORATION, CLAY SCULPTING, MUSIC AND DANCE PROGRAMMING. TOGETHER, THESE EXPERIENCES CULTIVATE CREATIVITY, ENCOURAGE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, AND INSPIRE A LIFELONG LOVE OF LEARNING. THROUGH ITS COMPASS, SONYC, AND LEAPS PROGRAMS, FOCH IS NOT ONLY SUPPORTING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT BUT ALSO CREATING PATHWAYS FOR YOUTH TO THRIVE SOCIALLY, EMOTIONALLY, AND CREATIVELYENSURING THEY ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE NEEDED TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND BEYOND.
    Expenses $2,260,134

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
11-2305641
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1976
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P330)
Assets (IRS master file)
$46,989,626
Income (IRS master file)
$60,241,667

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$60,241,667$59,014,116$46,989,626IRS
990June 2024$62,273,311$60,652,842$47,002,641IRS
990June 2023$58,261,134$57,335,515$47,836,351XML
990June 2022$48,871,953$47,818,026$18,556,102IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 11-2305641).

Questions about FRIENDS OF CROWN HEIGHTS EDUCATIONAL CENTERS INC

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF CROWN HEIGHTS EDUCATIONAL CENTERS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF CROWN HEIGHTS EDUCATIONAL CENTERS INC is 11-2305641.
Is FRIENDS OF CROWN HEIGHTS EDUCATIONAL CENTERS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1976.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF CROWN HEIGHTS EDUCATIONAL CENTERS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF CROWN HEIGHTS EDUCATIONAL CENTERS 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 FRIENDS OF CROWN HEIGHTS EDUCATIONAL CENTERS INC 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 FRIENDS OF CROWN HEIGHTS EDUCATIONAL CENTERS INC 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 FRIENDS OF CROWN HEIGHTS EDUCATIONAL CENTERS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names GETANGALIE DASAI.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF CROWN HEIGHTS EDUCATIONAL CENTERS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $232,409 (DARYL DAVIS, PRES&CEO-UNT).
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF CROWN HEIGHTS EDUCATIONAL CENTERS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $60,241,667, expenses of $59,014,116 and total assets of $46,989,626 at year end.

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