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St Johns Residence for Boys Inc

EIN 11-3307242 · Rockaway Park, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ST. JOHNS PROVIDES A STRUCTURED THERAPEUTIC SETTING FOR BOYS AND YOUNG MEN FROM ALL FIVE BOROUGHS IN NYC BETWEEN THE AGES OF 12 AND 21.

Income
$18.9 million
Spending
$17.9 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
-0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
202
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$431,051, board member, ceo & president of lf

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 89% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 57% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $7.5 million spent. NON-SECURE PLACEMENT (NSP) PROGRAM OPERATES UNDER THE CLOSE TO HOME INITIATIVE ON OUR CAMPUS AND SERVES A CAPACITY OF TWELVE ADOLESCENT MALES. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE AND SECURE RESIDENTIAL SETTING FOR ADJUDICATED YOUTH, CLOSE TO THEIR FAMILIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS. THE BOYS LIVE IN FAMILY STYLE APARTMENTS AND ATTEND OUR ON-GROUND SCHOOL. THE APARTMENT IS EQUIPPED WITH CAMERAS AND ALARMS TO ENSURE MAXIMUM SAFETY FOR OUR YOUTH, STAFF AND THE COMMUNITY.
  2. $6.0 million spent. RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER - OFFERS A HOME-LIKE SETTING IN ITS THREE FAMILY-STYLE APARTMENTS, WHERE YOUTH ARE ASSIGNED TO SEMI-PRIVATE BEDROOMS WITH SHARED RECREATIONAL AND LIVING FACILITIES.
  3. $1.5 million spent. NON-SECURE DETENTION (NSD) IS A GROUP HOME THAT IS LOCATED IN A PRIVATE HOME IN THE RICHMOND HILL SECTION OF QUEENS. THE CAPACITY OF THE GROUP HOME IS TEN BOYS. THE PROGRAM YOUTH ARE THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN ARRESTED FOR LOW-LEVEL CRIMES AND STAY IN THE GROUP HOME WHILE THEIR CASES ARE PROCEEDING. THIS IS A SHORT-TERM PROGRAM WITH A GOAL OF DETAINING YOUTH IN A HOME-LIKE SETTING. THE BOYS ATTEND A SPECIAL SCHOOL FOR NSD YOUTH.
  4. $364,883 spent. MULTI-SYSTEMATIC THERAPY IS AN INTENSIVE EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR YOUTH (TYPICALLY AGES 12-17) WITH SERIOUS BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES. PROVIDES YOUTH AND FAMILIES WITH HIGH-QUALITY SERVICES THAT SUPPORT THEIR PHYSICAL AND SOCIOEMOTIONAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.
  5. $79,139 spent. THE PREPARING YOUTH FOR ADULTHOOD PROGRAM OFFERS ASSISTANCE TO HELP CURRENT AND FORMER FOSTER CARE YOUTH (AGES 14-21) AND IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD. ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT HOUSING AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2015.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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