Nonprofit · EIN 11-6037766
GUILD FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
Tax-exempt · BROOKLYN, NY 11220
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $39,801,501 | $37,910,857 | $1,890,644 | $32,152,364 | $11,714,382 | $20,437,982 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $34,987,140 | $32,559,360 | $2,427,780 | $29,518,490 | $11,818,620 | $17,699,870 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $8,953,617
- of which government grants
- $8,307,735
- Membership dues
- $4,300
- Program service revenue
- $29,251,748
- Investment income
- $533,664
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $74,964
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$50,483
- Net income from gaming
- $21,965
- Other revenue
- $1,062,472
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $649,986
- Other salaries and wages
- $23,248,313
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $29,061,299
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $20,832
- Accounting fees
- $225,666
- Occupancy
- $1,641,784
- Travel
- $154,233
- Depreciation
- $429,262
- Program services (functional)
- $34,003,140
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,699,841
- Fundraising (functional)
- $207,876
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $29,518,490
- Total assets, end of year
- $32,152,364
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $11,714,382
- Net assets, end of year
- $20,437,982
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,254,360
- Publicly traded securities
- $14,124,301
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $20,437,982
- Gross receipts
- $42,512,466
- Employees
- 569
- Volunteers
- 24
- Year formed
- 1958
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOE RILEY | CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $193,378 | $25,093 |
| PATRICIA ROMANO | COO Officer | 35 | $159,542 | $46,572 |
| LAURA THOMPSON | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $127,106 | $51,863 |
| SHAQUANA JAMISON | DIRECT SERVICE PROFESSIONAL Highest-paid employee | 35 | $144,267 | $24,158 |
| JENNIFER HINDS MOORE | HR DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $132,393 | $19,511 |
| DENSINGH THAMBIRAJ | FORMER CFO Former | 0 | $118,629 | $28,185 |
| KIM CHONG | DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL Highest-paid employee | 35 | $116,561 | $8,266 |
| SUSAN FRIEDMAN | SPEECH THERAPIST Highest-paid employee | 35 | $117,975 | $0 |
| MICHAEL RUSSO | CFO Officer | 35 | $93,355 | $11,281 |
| FRANK SENA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARION CLEAVER | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSINA LINDA RUBINO | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY CETTA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CELESTE SENA | ASSISTANT TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GERALDINE CASSONE | CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
13 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAMANTHA SCIRE | RECORDING SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TONI COLARUSSO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY DORY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALAN DUBROW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PETER FERRAIUOLO ESQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ACCURSIA GALLAGHER ESQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANGELO GIORDANO ESQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELENA GONZALEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ARLENE KEATING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHEN MAJEWICZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GLORIA MORELLO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STANLEY RAMSDAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ARLENE RUTUELO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 30 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOE RILEY | CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $183,566 | $26,207 |
| PATRICIA ROMANO | COO Officer | 35 | $153,777 | $41,132 |
| DENSINGH THAMBIRAJ | CFO THRU MAY 2024 Officer | 35 | $144,252 | $31,402 |
| LAURA THOMPSON | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $122,004 | $48,512 |
| SHAQUANA JAMISON | DIRECT SERVICE PROFESSIONAL Highest-paid employee | 35 | $140,788 | $21,921 |
| JENNIFER HINDS MOORE | HR DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $126,702 | $17,771 |
| LUCILLE TROUT | DIRECT SERVICE PROFESSIONAL Highest-paid employee | 35 | $123,569 | $11,038 |
| SUSAN FRIEDMAN | SPEECH THERAPIST Highest-paid employee | 35 | $123,235 | $0 |
| ANTHONY CETTA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELEANOR SCHIANO | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARION CLEAVER | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK SENA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CELESTE SENA | ASSISTANT TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSINA LINDA RUBINO | CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GERALDINE CASSONE | RECORDING SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TONI COLARUSSO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HON MATTHEW D'EMIC | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY DORY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN DUBROW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER FERRAIUOLO ESQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELO GIORDANO ESQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELENA GONZALEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARLENE KEATING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN MAJEWICZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES MORELLO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STANLEY RAMSDAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HARRIET ROSENBERG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARLENE RUTUELO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW SICHENZE ESQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL RUSSO | CFO EFF. MAY 2024 Officer | 35 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 260 68TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11220-5201
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOE RILEY, 260 68TH STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11220
- Signed the 990
- JOE RILEY, CEO
- Phone
- (718) 833-6633
- Website
- WWW.GECBKLYN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES ADVISORY LLC
Mission
THE GUILD'S AND ITS AFFILIATES' MISSION IS TO HELP EACH INDIVIDUAL REACH HIS OR HER MAXIMUM POTENTIAL AND TO HELP FAMILIES COPE WITH THE RESPONSIBILITY OF CARING FOR A DISABLED FAMILY MEMBER AT HOME.
Program accomplishments
- RESIDENTIAL SERVICES: THE GEC RESIDENCE SERVICES PROGRAM INCLUDES 20 HOMES LOCATED IN THE BAY RIDGE/DYKER HEIGHTS SECTION OF BROOKLYN, NY. THE GEC RESIDENTIAL DIVISION CONSISTS OF FOUR INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES (40 CERTIFIED ICF BEDS) SERVING 40 INDIVIDUALS WITH IDD AND TWELVE SUPERVISED INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES (75 CERTIFIED IRA BEDS) SERVING 75 INDIVIDUALS WITH IDD WHICH ALL PROVIDE 24/7 CARE AND STAFFING TO ENSURE OPTIMAL CARE IS GIVEN. IN ADDITION, GEC PROVIDES SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS RESIDING IN ITS THREE SUPPORTIVE INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES (8 CERTIFIED APARTMENT IRA BEDS) SERVING 8 INDIVIDUALS WITH IDD. GEC RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS OFFER A VARIETY OF THERAPEUTIC, MEDICAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES TAILORED TO MEET THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF THOSE RESIDING IN THE HOMES. PERSON CENTERED PHILOSOPHY AND PRACTICES ARE STRESSED AND VITAL TO THE CONTINUED SUCCESS OF EACH PROGRAM.Expenses $20,739,461 · revenue $14,247,635
- PRESCHOOL: OUR PRESCHOOL PROGRAM SERVES 175 STUDENTS AGES 3 TO 5. THE PRESCHOOL PROVIDES NYS LICENSED TEACHERS, TEACHER AIDES, SOCIAL WORKERS AND THERAPISTS DURING BOTH THE REGULAR AS WELL AS EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR. THE CENTER IS LOCATED IN AN AIR CONDITIONED SCHOOL BUILDING EQUIPPED WITH DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE MATERIALS FOR CLASSROOMS AND THERAPY ROOMS AS WELL AS AN ONSITE OUTDOOR PLAYGROUND. SPEECH, OCCUPATIONAL AND PHYSICAL THERAPY IS PROVIDED AS MANDATED ON EACH'S STUDENTS IEP. BILINGUAL AND ESL SERVICES ARE ALSO OFFERED FOR STUDENTS. THE COMBINATION OF SERVICES PROVIDES AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN ARE ABLE TO DEVELOP TO THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL AND PREPARE FOR RICHER, FULLER LIVES.Expenses $6,618,546 · revenue $8,079,985
- DAY HABILITATION: GEC'S SIX DAY PROGRAMS PROVIDE DAILY SUPPORT, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 52 WEEKS A YEAR TO APPROXIMATELY 225 ADULTS LIVING WITH INTELLECTUAL AND OTHER DISABILITIES ANNUALLY. WE SERVE PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER BROOKLYN (AND A FEW PEOPLE FROM QUEENS AND STATEN ISLAND). WE HAVE RECENT GRADUATES AS WELL AS SUPPORTING PEOPLE LIVING INTO THEIR 80'S IN OUR SENIOR RECREATIONAL DAY PROGRAM, AND EVERYONE IN BETWEEN. WITHIN OUR SIX MODELS, WE PROVIDE SUPPORT TO PEOPLE WHO REQUIRE EXTENSIVE ASSISTANCE IN EVERY ASPECT OF DAILY LIVING, AS WELL AS PEOPLE WHO ARE INDEPENDENT IN SOME AREAS BUT NEED ASSISTANCE WITH OTHER AREAS. PEOPLE WHO ATTEND THE GEC PROGRAMS BENEFIT FROM A FOCUS ON WELLNESS, SKILL ACQUISITION, ART AND CERAMICS, HORTICULTURAL THERAPY, MUSIC/THEATER, COMPUTER LITERACY, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, RECREATIONAL OUTINGS TO ALL THE GEMS NEW YORK AND BROOKLYN HAVE TO OFFER, AND APPROXIMATLY 15 COMMUNITY WORKSITES WHICH PROVIDE MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN, TO VOLUNTEER AND TO ACQUIRE WORK SKILLS. EVERY PERSON IS CHALLENGED TO LEARN AND TO GROW BASED ON HIS/HER INDIVIDUAL PREFERENCES. STAFF EFFORTS ARE AIMED AT ENSURING EACH PERSON IS OFFERED CHOICES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE NEW EXPERIENCES, GAIN SKILLS AND REACH GREATER LEVELS OF INDEPENDENCE AND HAPPINESS.Expenses $6,275,385 · revenue $6,924,128
- Expenses $369,748
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
- 11-6037766
- 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
- 1963
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P73)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $32,152,364
- Income (IRS master file)
- $42,512,466
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $39,801,501 | $37,910,857 | $32,152,364 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $34,987,140 | $32,559,360 | $29,518,490 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $36,391,332 | $35,283,610 | $29,795,370 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $31,514,126 | $30,288,636 | $20,950,153 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about GUILD FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
- What is the EIN of GUILD FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GUILD FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN is 11-6037766.
- Is GUILD FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1963.
- Are donations to GUILD FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GUILD FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN 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 GUILD FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN 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 GUILD FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN 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 GUILD FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JOE RILEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of GUILD FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 28 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $193,378 (JOE RILEY, CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does GUILD FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $39,801,501, expenses of $37,910,857 and total assets of $32,152,364 at year end.
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