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Family and Childrens Association

EIN 11-3422018 · Garden City, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S ASSOCIATION WORKS TO PROTECT AND STRENGTHEN THE CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES OF LONG ISLAND. WE DO SO THROUGH A CAREFULLY INTEGRATED NETWORK OF HIGH-IMPACT PROGRAMS & SERVICES THAT ADDRESS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN. EACH OF OUR PROGRAMS ARE PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED WITH A LASER-LIKE FOCUS ON OUTCOMES AND A HIGH EMPHASIS ON PARTNERSHIPS THAT ENGAGE ALL VOICES AND ADVANCE EQUITY IN OUR REGION. BACKED BY 140-PLUS YEARS OF SERVICE, FCA REMAINS ONE OF LONG ISLAND'S MOST INNOVATIVE, EFFECTIVE AND ASPIRATIONAL NONPROFITS.

Income
$24.9 million
Spending
$25.4 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 70%
Employees
457
Volunteers
120
Highest pay
$388,701, chief executive officer/president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    30 of 30 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (7)
  1. $4.4 million spent. SERVICES FOR SENIORS & ADULTS - THE SENIOR & ADULT SERVICES DIVISION OF FCA RECOGNIZES THE RIGHT OF EVERY SENIOR TO LIVE WITH DIGNITY, SAFETY AND INDEPENDENCE. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE ALZHEIMER'S CAREGIVER SUPPORT, ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION, SENIOR IN-HOME ASSISTANCE, NURSING HOME ADVOCACY, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING AND MOBILE ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES.
  2. $3.7 million spent. CLINICAL SERVICES - THE CLINICAL SERVICES DIVISION IS A LICENSED OUTPATIENT PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES COUNSELING FOR THOSE STRUGGLING WITH ALCOHOL OR DRUG USE. THE CLINIC AIMS TO BE RESPONSIVE TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS AND AVOID THE NEED FOR EMERGENCY OR INPATIENT HOSPITAL SERVICES. SERVICES PROVIDED IN FCA'S FAMILY TREATMENT & RECOVERY CENTERS INCLUDE COUNSELING, MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, VOCATIONAL & EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, AND OPIOID OVERDOSE TRAINING.
  3. $3.6 million spent. HARM REDUCTION & RECOVERY SERVICES - THE HARM REDUCTION & RECOVERY DIVISION PROVIDE SERVICES TO ADULTS AGES 18+. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAMS IS TO PROMOTE HEALTHIER PERSON CENTERED PRACTICES THAT REDUCE THE RISK OF TRANSMISSION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES & OVERDOSE THROUGH EDUCATION & COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT ACHIEVED WITH ACCESS TO RESOURCES. SERVICES INCLUDE PEER ADVOCATES WHO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES STRUGGLING OR IMPACTED BY SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER, PEER LED SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS IN RECOVERY, RECOVERY COACHING, PEER SUPPORT GROUPS, AND TESTING TO PROMOTE HEALTHY OUTCOMES FOR ANYONE USING DRUGS OR ALCOHOL.
  4. $3.4 million spent. FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT - THE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT DIVISION OF FCA PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF SERVICES AND SUPPORTS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES, PROVIDING UNWAIVERING SUPPORT FOR THE POTENTIAL OF ALL INDIVIDUALS. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE CHILD CARE SERVICES, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS FOR FOSTER CARE YOUTH, WORKSHOPS & LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH, CAREER READINESS SERVICES, PARENTING WORKSHOPS, FAMILY MEDIATION, SERVICES TO YOUTH WHO ARE PREGNANT/PARENTING AND SERVICES TO YOUTH & FAMILIES IMPACTED BY SUBSTANCE USE.
  5. $2.7 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - THE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES DIVISION OPERATES TWO RESIDENCES FOR RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH AND TWO OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH LICENSED COMMUNITY RESIDENCES. THE DIVISION PROVIDES HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR LONG ISLAND'S MOST VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. THE PROGRAMS PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT, CRISIS INTERVENTION & SKILLS TRAINING TO RESIDENTS. SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE RESIDENTS AND INTEGRATE RESIDENTS BACK INTO FAMILY, COMMUNITY, OR INDEPENDENT LIVING SETTINGS.
  6. $2.0 million spent. MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS SERVICES - THE MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS DIVISION PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF SERVICES AND SUPPORTS TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH & WELLNESS OF CHILDREN & THEIR FAMILIES. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS UP TO 21 YEARS OF AGE AND PROVIDED HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED OR IN ANY OTHER SITE COMFORTABLE TO THE CHILD & FAMILY.
  7. $229,346 spent. SERVICES TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 June 1998.

    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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