THE CHILDRENS AID SOCIETY

Financials

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.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

117 W 124TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10027-4920

In care of

% SHERMA BENNETT

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

PHOEBE BOYER, 117 W 124TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10027

Signed the 990

PHOEBE BOYER, PRESIDENT/CEO

Phone

(212) 949-4800

Website

WWW.CHILDRENSAIDNYC.ORG

Return prepared by

GRANT THORNTON ADVISORS LLC

Mission

CHILDREN'S AID HELPS CHILDREN IN POVERTY TO SUCCEED AND THRIVE. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORTS TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN TARGETED, HIGH-NEEDS NEW YORK CITY NEIGHBORHOODS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)CONTINUATION OF ORGANIZATION'S MISSION:WE BELIEVE ALL CHILDREN HAVE LIMITLESS POTENTIAL. BUT FOR THOSE GROWING UP SURROUNDED BY POVERTY, FAMILY INSTABILITY, AND PHYSICAL OR EMOTIONAL STRESS, LIFE IS TOO OFTEN ABOUT SURVIVAL, NOT POSSIBILITY. IT'S UNACCEPTABLE THAT IN NEW YORK, A CITY OF HISTORIC OPPORTUNITY, SO MANY OF OUR CHILDREN FACE SERIOUS BARRIERS TO REALIZING THEIR OWN PROMISE.CHILDREN'S AID IS A PROFESSIONAL POWERHOUSE OF SOLUTIONS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. WE ARE TEACHERS AND SOCIAL WORKERS, COACHES AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS. WE KNOW WHAT IT TAKES TO ENSURE CHILDREN GROW UP STRONG AND HEALTHY, AND READY TO THRIVE IN SCHOOL AND LIFE: EXCELLENT EDUCATION AND HEALTH CARE, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, AND STRONG, STABLE FAMILIES.

Program accomplishments

• THE CHILD WELFARE AND FAMILY SERVICES ("CWFS") DIVISION PROMOTES CHILD AND FAMILY STABILITY THROUGH A RANGE OF PROGRAMS. WE FIND HIGH-QUALITY, LOVING HOMES FOR CHILDREN PLACED IN FOSTER CARE AND SUPPORT PARENTS SEEKING TO REUNIFY WITH THEIR CHILDREN. HOME-BASED SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR CHILDREN AT RISK OF FOSTER CARE PLACEMENT. OUR FAMILY WELLNESS PROGRAM OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO FAMILIES IMPACTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)CHILD WELFARE AND FAMILY SERVICES (CONTINUED)CWFS IS THE HOME FOR OUR PREVENTIVE PROGRAMS, FOSTER CARE SERVICES, AND HOMEMAKER SERVICES, IN ADDITION TO OUR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR DISCONNECTED YOUTH. THE NEXT GENERATION CENTER SUPPORTS TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS, PARTICULARLY THOSE AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE, IN THEIR TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD. THE DIVISION SERVED 4,348 CHILDREN AND 2,244 FAMILIES LAST FISCAL YEAR. EXAMPLES OF OUR SUCCESS DURING THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR, 59 FOSTER YOUTH ENROLLED IN COLLEGE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING 8 FRESHMEN. FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2024-2025, 7 STUDENTS GRADUATED COLLEGE/GRADUATE PROGRAMS. WE HAD A STUDENT RETENTION RATE OF 93% FOR THE YEAR.
  Expenses $73,401,704 · grants $1,653,477 · revenue $70,935,908
• THE YOUTH DIVISION FOCUSES ON AGES 5 TO ADOLESCENCE/YOUNG ADULT AND PROMOTES PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING AS KEY FACTORS FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION AND COLLEGE SUCCESS. YOUTH PROGRAMS OPERATE IN CHILDREN'S AID LOCATIONS AND IN FULL-SERVICE COMMUNITY SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS, AND ENGAGE CHILDREN, FAMILIES, SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH AN INTEGRATED FOCUS ON ACADEMICS, SERVICES, SUPPORTS, AND OPPORTUNITIES. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) YOUTH (CONTINUED)CORE SERVICES INCLUDE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN CHILDREN'S AID COMMUNITY CENTERS AND SCHOOLS, SUMMER CAMPS, ATHLETIC PROGRAMMING, AND THROUGH THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, WHICH PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO DEVELOP THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL MODEL NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. WE SERVED 10,777 YOUTH ACROSS THE YOUTH DIVISION DURING FY25.OUR OLDER YOUTH SERVICES INCLUDE THE CARRERA-ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY PREVENTION PROGRAM, WHICH MEETS THE TOP-TIER EVIDENCE OF EFFECTIVENESS STANDARDS BY THE COALITION FOR EVIDENCE-BASED POLICY. SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE THE COLLEGE AND CAREER ACCESS AND SUCCESS PROGRAM PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE MAKE POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS (COLLEGE AND/OR CAREER) ATTAINABLE, THE HOPE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY, WHICH PROVIDES WRAP-AROUND SUPPORTS AND DEVELOPS LEADERSHIP THROUGH A PEER EDUCATION MODEL, AND TEEN EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, SUCH AS SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM AND CORPORATE INTERNSHIPS. DURING THE 24-25 SCHOOL YEAR, ACROSS ALL 5 OF OUR CENTERS AND 15 OF OUR K-8 COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, WE SCREENED 2,682 STUDENTS USING A VALIDATED SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING INSTRUMENT, THE DESSA-MINI. WE ALSO SCREENED YOUTH FOUND BY THE MINI TO BE IN THE "NEED FOR INSTRUCTION" CATEGORY WITH THE FULL DESSA. BY THE SPRING, 89% DEMONSTRATED "TYPICAL OR STRONG SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SKILLS", 5-PERCENTAGE POINTS OVER NATIONAL NORMS. 59% OF YOUTH IN "NEED FOR INSTRUCTION" IMPROVED TO "TYPICAL OR STRENGTH BY THE SPRING AND 78% INCREASED THEIR SCORE. 287 MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH IN OUR CENTERS AND SELECT YOUTH IN OUR HIGH SCHOOLS COMPLETED THE DESSA STUDENT SELF REPORT. BY SPRING, 72% DEMONSTRATED "TYPICAL OR STRONG SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SKILLS", A 5-PERCENTAGE POINT INCREASE FROM THE FALL. IN OUR HIGH SCHOOLS, 100% OF OUR COHORT 2025 GRADUATES HAD A POST-SECONDARY PLAN AND 100% OF YOUTH WHOSE PLAN INCLUDES ATTENDING COLLEGE APPLIED AND WERE ACCEPTED TO AT LEAST ONE COLLEGE.WE SUPPORT YOUTH THROUGH PROGRAMS AT 19 COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, FIVE COMMUNITY CENTERS, OUR WAGON ROAD RESPITE CAMP IN CHAPPAQUA, NEW YORK AND A RANGE OF COLLEGE AND CAREER SERVICES FOR YOUTH AGED 18 TO 22. THE YOUTH DIVISION ALSO PROVIDES MANAGEMENT AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO THE CHILDREN'S AID COLLEGE PREP CHARTER SCHOOL, A K-8 CHARTER SCHOOL WITH APPROXIMATELY 600 ENROLLED SCHOLARS.
  Expenses $38,428,361 · grants $2,011,779 · revenue $28,320,598
• THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS DIVISION PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY SERVICES THAT REDUCE HEALTH DISPARITIES AMONG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES LIVING IN POVERTY, INCLUDING COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL, MENTAL HEALTH, AND DENTAL SERVICES DELIVERED BY PEDIATRICIANS, NURSE PRACTITIONERS, SOCIAL WORKERS, PSYCHIATRISTS, DENTISTS, HEALTH EDUCATORS, MEDICAL ASSISTANTS, AND OTHER SUPPORT STAFF. SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS ALSO PROVIDE CARE COORDINATION AND EDUCATE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF HEALTHY LIVING THROUGH DIET, NUTRITION, AND EXERCISE. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)HEALTH AND WELLNESS (CONTINUED)WHEN MEDICAL CARE IS CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE, MORE CHILDREN LIVE HEALTHIER LIVES. CHILDREN'S AID PROVIDES MEDICAL, REPRODUCTIVE, MENTAL HEALTH, DENTAL, AND HEALTH EDUCATION SERVICES IN SIX SCHOOL-BASED AND TWO COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH CENTERS. IN FY25, THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS DIVISION SERVED 7,234 UNIQUE PATIENTS DURING 53,671 TOTAL VISITS. HEALTH SERVICES ARE TAILORED TO MEET THE SPECIAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS, AND THE DIVISION SPECIALIZES IN PROVIDING HEALTH CARE TO CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE.AN EXAMPLE OF THE DIVISION'S SPECIFIC IMPACT IS THAT IN FY25, WE DISTRIBUTED 6,359 FOOD BOXES; CONDUCTED 610 NUTRITION WORKSHOPS ACROSS 15 CHILDREN'S AID SITES; REACHED 1,942 COMMUNITY MEMBERS INCLUDING CHILDREN, SENIORS AND WORKING FAMILIES-THROUGH OUR SNAP-ED PROGRAM.
  Expenses $24,267,574 · grants $363,454 · revenue $24,765,444
• EARLY CHILDHOODTHE EARLY CHILDHOOD DIVISION PREPARES YOUNG CHILDREN (AGES 0 TO 5) FOR SCHOOL SUCCESS BY WORKING WITH FAMILIES TO ADVANCE CHILDREN'S PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT AND TO INSTILL IN THEM A LIFELONG LOVE OF LEARNING. CORE SERVICES INCLUDE HOME-BASED AND CENTER-BASED PROGRAMS THAT FEATURE RESEARCH-BASED CURRICULA, LOW CHILD-TO-TEACHER RATIOS, AND STRONG PARENT ENGAGEMENT. OUR EARLY CHILDHOOD DIVISION HAS 9 EARLY CHILDHOOD SITES SERVING 675 CHILDREN. AT THE END OF LAST SCHOOL YEAR (2024-2025): CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS MADE STRONG DEVELOPMENTAL GAINS ACROSS ALL DOMAINS. THERE WAS A 23-PERCENTAGE POINT INCREASE IN THE PROPORTION OF CHILDREN MEETING OR EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS. 80% OF OUR TYPICALLY DEVELOPING CHILDREN WERE 'MEETING OR 'EXCEEDING' EXPECTATIONS ACROSS ALL DOMAINS.COLLECTIVE IMPACT & THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SCHOOLSTHE NATIONAL CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS OFFERS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN ALL ASPECTS OF DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING, AND SUSTAINING COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS AND STRENGTHS OF INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITIES. SERVICES ARE TARGETED TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS, SCHOOL BOARD AND DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS, FUNDERS, EDUCATION REFORM LEADERS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHERS THROUGH FACILITATED PLANNING, CONSULTATION, WORKSHOPS AND ONGOING SUPPORT.SINCE 1994, THE NATIONAL CENTER HAS PROVIDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO MANY OF THE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL INITIATIVES. VIA CUSTOMIZED TRAINING, CONSULTATION, FACILITATION, PUBLICATIONS, AND ADVOCACY, WE HELP BUILD THE CAPACITY OF SCHOOLS, DISTRICTS, COMMUNITY PARTNERS, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO ORGANIZE THEIR HUMAN AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES AROUND STUDENT SUCCESS.
  Expenses $15,988,878 · grants $104,350 · revenue $15,247,922

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.

IRS record

EIN

13-5562191

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

1920

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Human services (P300)

Assets (IRS master file)

$561,913,925

Income (IRS master file)

$532,111,968

Filing history

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 13-5562191).

Questions about THE CHILDRENS AID SOCIETY

What is the EIN of THE CHILDRENS AID SOCIETY?

The employer identification number (EIN) of THE CHILDRENS AID SOCIETY is 13-5562191.

Is THE CHILDRENS AID SOCIETY tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1920.

Are donations to THE CHILDRENS AID SOCIETY tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does THE CHILDRENS AID SOCIETY 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 THE CHILDRENS AID SOCIETY 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 THE CHILDRENS AID SOCIETY 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 THE CHILDRENS AID SOCIETY?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names PHOEBE BOYER.

Who are the officers and directors of THE CHILDRENS AID SOCIETY?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 41 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $539,983 (PHOEBE BOYER, PRESIDENT/CEO).

How much revenue does THE CHILDRENS AID SOCIETY have?

On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $222,365,998, expenses of $188,627,591 and total assets of $561,913,925 at year end.

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