Nonprofit · EIN 15-0532199
HOUSE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD
Tax-exempt · UTICA, NY 13502
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $43,562,347 | $43,380,490 | $181,857 | $29,705,492 | $5,679,404 | $24,026,088 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $40,406,890 | $39,707,725 | $699,165 | $27,964,956 | $4,997,637 | $22,967,319 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $39,804,426 | $36,902,431 | $2,901,995 | $26,816,950 | $5,556,813 | $21,260,137 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $961,450
- of which government grants
- $229,479
- Program service revenue
- $42,128,496
- Investment income
- $474,498
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $10,118
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$106,416
- Other revenue
- -$2,097
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,332,190
- Other salaries and wages
- $22,906,693
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $28,899,862
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $66,922
- Accounting fees
- $45,600
- Occupancy
- $633,610
- Travel
- $524,788
- Depreciation
- $867,939
- Program services (functional)
- $37,007,059
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,877,286
- Fundraising (functional)
- $496,145
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $27,964,956
- Total assets, end of year
- $29,705,492
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,679,404
- Net assets, end of year
- $24,026,088
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $8,987,109
- Publicly traded securities
- $11,159,466
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $23,901,465
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $124,623
- Gross receipts
- $44,169,094
- Employees
- 631
- Volunteers
- 132
- Year formed
- 1872
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JORGE FALERO | PSYCHIATRIST Key employee | 40 | $342,242 | $23,293 |
| BRIAN MCKEE | CEO Officer | 40 | $330,174 | $23,017 |
| KATHLEEN PERKINS | CPO Key employee | 40 | $189,998 | $15,675 |
| JOEL ZAYACHEK | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFIC Key employee | 40 | $195,375 | $5,456 |
| VIRGINIA WHITFORD | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $178,191 | $13,965 |
| MELISSA LYNCH | SUPERVISING PSYCHOLOGIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $151,999 | $14,234 |
| ALLISON SPALDING | VP FOSTER CARE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $149,351 | $4,413 |
| ERIC CLARK | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Highest-paid employee | 32 | $146,680 | $4,647 |
| JEANNA HERETZ | DIRECTOR HR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,112 | $18,972 |
| KARALYN SMITH | DIRECTOR CLINICAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,118 | $20,462 |
| JODY KEHL | CFO Officer | 40 | $88,249 | $2,586 |
| DOMINICK MANFREDO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH SAUNDERS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| LOU AIELLO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSS BERNSTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
8 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRICIA LUCAS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| NICK MAYHEW | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| PHILIP S SBARRA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ANTHONY LARIA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN FONDA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| CAROL ALTIMONTE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH POLE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| SAM BERARDINO III | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JORGE FALERO | PSYCHIATRIST Key employee | 40 | $319,161 | $26,187 |
| BRIAN MCKEE | CEO Officer | 40 | $294,855 | $21,382 |
| KATHLEEN PERKINS | CPO Key employee | 40 | $173,226 | $16,122 |
| JOEL ZAYACHEK | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFIC Key employee | 40 | $171,553 | $5,196 |
| VIRGINIA WHITFORD | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $157,233 | $14,956 |
| JODY KEHL | CFO Officer | 40 | $164,074 | $5,429 |
| MELISSA LYNCH | SUPERVISING PSYCHOLOGIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $143,316 | $11,642 |
| ERIC CLARK | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Highest-paid employee | 32 | $143,422 | $6,239 |
| REGINA CASCINI | SUPERVISOR - RN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,236 | $10,250 |
| ANTHONY LARIA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL ALTIMONTE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOMINICK MANFREDO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH POLE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH SAUNDERS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN FONDA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| LOU AIELLO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK MAYHEW | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIP S SBARRA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSS BERNSTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM BERARDINO III | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TRICIA LUCAS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JORGE FALERO | PSYCHIATRIST Key employee | 40 | $314,163 | $25,166 |
| BRIAN MCKEE | CEO Officer | 40 | $291,397 | $19,363 |
| KATHLEEN PERKINS | CPO Key employee | 40 | $167,014 | $14,794 |
| JOEL ZAYACHEK | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFIC Key employee | 40 | $165,396 | $5,099 |
| JODY KEHL | CFO Officer | 40 | $154,330 | $5,266 |
| VIRGINIA WHITFORD | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,775 | $13,127 |
| MELISSA LYNCH | SUPERVISING PSYCHOLOGIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,844 | $11,245 |
| ERIC CLARK | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Highest-paid employee | 32 | $137,882 | $6,375 |
| REGINA CASCINI | SUPERVISOR - RN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,809 | $9,837 |
| KATHLEEN FONDA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL ALTIMONTE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM BERARDINO III | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES HUMPHREY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY LARIA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH SAUNDERS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| DOMINICK MANFREDO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH POLE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIP S SBARRA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LOU AIELLO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSS BERNSTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1550 CHAMPLIN AVE, UTICA, NY 13502-4828
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BRIAN MCKEE, 1550 CHAMPLIN AVE, UTICA, NY 13502
- Signed the 990
- BRIAN MCKEE, CEO
- Phone
- (315) 235-7780
- Website
- WWW.HGS-UTICA.COM
- Return prepared by
- BONADIO & CO LLP
Mission
MISSION STATEMENT: THE HOUSE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD PROVIDES CARE THAT CHANGES CHILDREN'S LIVES. VISION STATEMENT: THE HOUSE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD WILL BE THE LEADING PROVIDER OF TREATMENT, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF THE COMMUNITY THAT WE SERVE. WE WILL BE KNOWN FOR PROVIDING SERVICES THAT ARE OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY AND VALUE, DELIVERED WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF FAMILY, CULTURE, AND COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- CHILD CARE & SUPPORT - THE HOUSE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD PROVIDED FOOD, CLOTHING AND SHELTER FOR JUST UNDER 1000 CHILDREN DURING THE FISCAL YEAR THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS:APPROXIMATELY, 450 CHILDREN FROM ONEIDA, HERKIMER, JEFFERSON, LEWIS, ST. LAWRENCE, AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES (NY) WERE SERVED EACH DAY IN FOSTER FAMILY HOMES. OFFICES IN UTICA AND WATERTOWN COORDINATE REGULAR AND THERAPEUTIC LEVELS OF FOSTER CARE. THESE SERVICES PROVIDE INTENSIVE CARE COORDINATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO CHILDREN FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING THEM IN A FAMILY HOME SETTING BIRTH, KINSHIP OR FOSTER BOARDING HOME FAMILIES. YOUTH AND FAMILIES RESIDING IN THE 14 COUNTY CENTRAL NEW YORK AREA ARE PRIORITIZED FOR THIS PROGRAM. TWO CHILDREN'S RESIDENCES, DESIGNATED AS "HARD TO PLACE" CONGREGATE CARE SETTINGS PROVIDE BOYS AND GIRLS, AGES 6 TO 18, LIVING ON-CAMPUS WITH THE TREATMENT AND SUPPORT THEY NEED TO REUNITE WITH THEIR FAMILIES OR TO PREPARE THEM TO LIVE ON THEIR OWN. SERVICES INCLUDE A VARIETY OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, CARE COORDINATION AND CASE MANAGEMENT, RECREATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES, INDEPENDENT LIVING TRAINING, POST DISCHARGE CASE MANAGEMENT AND IN-HOME SUPPORT SERVICES. THE GROUP EMERGENCY FOSTER CARE RESIDENCE PROVIDES CHILDREN IN CRISIS, AGES 6 TO 11, SHORT-TERM DIAGNOSTIC TREATMENT. DURING THEIR STAY CHILDREN ARE EVALUATED TO IDENTIFY TREATMENT AND PLACEMENT SERVICES NEEDED TO ADDRESS INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY ISSUES IN ORDER TO FACILITATE THE RETURN OF CHILDREN TO THEIR FAMILIES OR OTHER PLACEMENTS. UP TO 14 CHILDREN AT A TIME MAY BE SERVED IN THE SCHAFER RESIDENCE, WHICH IS A PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY. THIS RESIDENCE SERVES CHILDREN 8 TO 18 AND PROVIDES 24-HOUR NURSING CARE, PSYCHIATRIC, PSYCHOLOGICAL, SOCIAL WORK AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, RECREATION, AND THERAPEUTIC AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES. NON-SECURE DETENTION PROVIDES BOYS AND GIRLS, AGES 12 TO 18, WAITING TO APPEAR IN FAMILY COURT WITH SHORT-TERM HOUSING, SCHOOLING AND SUPPORT SERVICES. PLACEMENT CAN ONLY OCCUR AS A RESULT OF A FAMILY COURT REMAND OR BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES MANAGING AN OFF-HOURS AWOL SITUATION. RAISE THE AGE IS A RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES BOYS, AGES 16 AND 17, WHO HAVE BEEN ADJUDICATED BY THE COURT FOR NON-VIOLENT CRIMES, WITH INTERVENTION AND EVIDENCE BASED TREATMENT. THESE BOYS WILL STAY IN OUR RESIDENCE FOR 8 MONTHS WHERE THEY WILL RECEIVE A VARIETY OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, CARE COORDINATION AND CASE MANAGEMENT, RECREATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES. YOUTHS WILL RECEIVE POST-DISCHARGE CASE MANAGEMENT.PIVOT IS A RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES BOYS, AGES 13 15, WHO HAVE BEEN ADJUDICATED BY THE COURT FOR NON-VIOLENT CRIMES WITH HIGHLY STRUCTURED DAYS FOCUSING ON EDUCATION, VOCATIONAL EXPLORATION AND LIFE SKILLS. TEENS ARE TASKED WITH TAKING OWNERSHIP OF THEIR ACTIONS AND PROVIDING ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THEIR DECISIONS. THE RESPITE PROGRAM PROVIDES FAMILIES AND FOSTER PARENTS WITH SHORT-TERM, OUT OF HOME SERVICES THAT OFFER TEMPORARY RELIEF WHILE IMPROVING FAMILY COHESIVENESS AND LONG-TERM STABILITY. THE PROGRAM IS VOLUNTARY AND SERVES CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 8 AND 17, WHO ARE REFERRED BY ONEIDA COUNTY DCFS FOR UP TO 49 DAYS PER YEAR. CHILDREN IN THE PROGRAM RECEIVE COMMUNITY BASED CLINICAL AND MEDICAL SERVICES WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THEIR CURRENT EDUCATION PROGRAM. HEALTH HOMES PROVIDES APPROXIMATELY 150 YOUTH IN ONEIDA AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES WITH COMPREHENSIVE CARE MANAGEMENT. THIS PROGRAM REFERS CHILDREN TO COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES WITH THE GOAL OF KEEPING THEM MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY HEALTHY.Expenses $27,427,126 · revenue $32,814,112
- EDUCATION THE TILTON SCHOOL OFFERS A STRUCTURED, THERAPEUTIC AND SUPPORTIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES K 12. THE SCHOOL IS CERTIFIED BY THE NEW YORK STATE EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT AND IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. SMALL CLASSROOMS ALLOW STUDENTS TO RECEIVE MORE INDIVIDUALIZED AND DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION AS WELL AS MEANINGFUL LEARNING EXPERIENCES TO ENSURE THAT ALL STUDENTS REACH THEIR POTENTIAL. THE SCHOOL SERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 INDIVIDUAL CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR.Expenses $4,717,070 · revenue $5,519,527
- MEDICAL AND CLINICAL PRIMARY AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO ALL CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE HOUSE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD'S RESIDENTIAL AND FOSTER CARE PROGRAMS. SERVICES INCLUDE WELL CHILD CARE, IMMUNIZATIONS, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAMS, COORDINATION OF DENTAL SERVICE AND EYE CARE AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NUTRITION PROGRAMS. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL, GROUP AND FAMILY COUNSELING. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH 29I, PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS. 593 CHILDREN WERE PROVIDED WITH HEALTH SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.Expenses $4,862,863 · revenue $3,794,857
- OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE IS INCOME FROM OTHER SUPPORTING SERVICESrevenue $104,319
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
- 15-0532199
- 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
- 1943
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P300)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $29,705,492
- Income (IRS master file)
- $44,169,094
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $43,562,347 | $43,380,490 | $29,705,492 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $40,406,890 | $39,707,725 | $27,964,956 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $39,804,426 | $36,902,431 | $26,816,950 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $35,172,258 | $30,551,035 | $24,010,652 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 15-0532199).
Questions about HOUSE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD
- What is the EIN of HOUSE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HOUSE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD is 15-0532199.
- Is HOUSE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1943.
- Are donations to HOUSE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HOUSE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD 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 HOUSE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD 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 HOUSE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD 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 HOUSE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BRIAN MCKEE.
- Who are the officers and directors of HOUSE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 23 people; 11 received compensation from the organization, the highest $342,242 (JORGE FALERO, PSYCHIATRIST).
- How much revenue does HOUSE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $43,562,347, expenses of $43,380,490 and total assets of $29,705,492 at year end.
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