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Guild for Exceptional Children

EIN 11-6037766 · Brooklyn, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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.

Income
$39.8 million
Spending
$37.9 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
5.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 74%
Employees
569
Volunteers
24
Highest pay
$218,471, ceo/executive director

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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% 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 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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 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 (3)
  1. $20.7 million spent. 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.
  2. $6.6 million spent. 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.
  3. $6.3 million spent. 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.

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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1963.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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