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Abbott House

EIN 13-1991946 · Irvington, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair51 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FOUNDED IN 1963, ABBOTT HOUSE BUILDS LASTING FOUNDATIONS UNDER CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND ADULTS WITH COMPLEX NEEDS. WE SUPPORT NEARLY 2,500 INDIVIDUALS WHICH INCLUDES, CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE, UNACCOMPANIED IMMIGRANT CHILDREN, ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND STRUGGLING FAMILIES IN THE NEW YORK METROPOLITAN AREA AND THE HUDSON VALLEY BY PROVIDING SAFETY, PROMOTING HEALING, AND RESTORING HOPE. THE HEART OF OUR WORK IS DEDICATED TO HELPING HUMAN BEINGS RECOVER FROM DEEP TRAUMA OR INTERVENING TO PREVENT TRAUMA IN THE FIRST PLACE. FAMILY COMES FIRST AT ABBOTT HOUSE. WE WORK HARD TO REUNITE FAMILIES, CREATE NEW ONES, AND MAKE PROMISING FUTURES A REALITY SO THOSE ENTRUSTED TO OUR CARE FEEL A SENSE OF BELONGING ROOTED IN HOME AND COMMUNITY.

Income
$72.8 million
Spending
$71.5 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 61%
Employees
854
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$303,242, medical 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

Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 70% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

    12 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

    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 (4)
  1. $19.7 million spent. SCHEDULE O - SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (SPDD)ABBOTT HOUSE PROVIDES SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. WE HAVE 16 RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS (16 INDIVIDUALIZED RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES). OUR HOMES ARE LOCATED THROUGHOUT WESTCHESTER AND ROCKLAND COUNTIES AS WELL AS THE BRONX. OUR HOMES PROVIDE A CARING AND SAFE HOME-LIKE ATMOSPHERE WITH ROUND-THE-CLOCK SUPERVISION FROM HIGHLY TRAINED AND DEDICATED STAFF.ABBOTT HOUSE OPERATES THREE COMMUNITY-BASED DAY HABILITATION PROGRAMS. THE FOCUS IS FOR EVERY INDIVIDUAL TO BE A MEANINGFUL MEMBER OF OUR COMMUNITY. WE PARTNER WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS LIKE MOW LIFT AND ANIMAL SHELTERS TO PROVIDE VOLUNTEER SERVICES. OUR DAY PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO OFFER AN ARRAY OF EXCITING, DIVERSE OPPORTUNITIES ENCOMPASSING HEALTH, WELL-BEING, RECREATIONAL, AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES.IN 2025:- 147 INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WERE PROVIDED WITH 24/7 CARE BY STAFF IN OUR RESIDENTIAL HOMES, AND/OR RECEIVED SUPPORT SERVICES FROM OUR DAY HABILITATION PROGRAMS.
  2. $18.0 million spent. SCHEDULE O - TRANSITIONAL RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN (TRC)THE TRC PROGRAM CARES FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE ARRIVED IN THE UNITED STATES UNACCOMPANIED AND WITHOUT AN ADULT GUARDIAN. AFTER BEING TEMPORARILY DETAINED AT THE BORDER, THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OFFICE OF REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT, PLACES THESE CHILDREN IN SHORT-TERM CARE PROGRAMS RUN BY AGENCIES LIKE ABBOTT HOUSE. CHILDREN REMAIN IN OUR TRC OR TFC PROGRAMS UNTIL A FAMILY MEMBER OR SPONSOR IN THE US IS IDENTIFIED. IF REUNIFICATION IS NOT POSSIBLE, CHILDREN ARE PLACED IN LTFFC BILINGUAL FOSTER HOMES WITH THE HOPE OF EVENTUAL ADOPTION.IN 2025:- A TOTAL OF 96 CHILDREN WERE ADMITTED INTO AND CARED FOR BY THE TRC SHELTER PROGRAM.- A TOTAL OF 84 CHILDREN WERE CARED FOR BY OUR TRC TRANSITIONAL FOSTER CARE PROGRAM.- A TOTAL OF 20 CHILDREN WERE CARED FOR BY OUR TRC LTFFC PROGRAM.
  3. $14.7 million spent. SCHEDULE O - FAMILY FOSTER CARE/ THERAPEUTIC FAMILY FOSTER CARE (FFC / TFFC)THE ENHANCED FAMILY FOSTER CARE (EFFC) MODEL COMBINES FAMILY FOSTER CARE AND THERAPEUTIC FAMILY FOSTER CARE TO SUPPORT CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA. EFFC OFFERS FLEXIBLE, ONGOING ASSESSMENTS AND TAILORED SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE CHANGING NEEDS OF FAMILIES. THIS INCREASES STABILITY AND FOSTERS SECURE ATTACHMENTS BETWEEN CHILDREN AND CAREGIVERS, WHILE ALSO PROVIDING ENHANCED CASE MANAGEMENT AND COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT TO FAMILIES IN NEW YORK CITY AS THEY WORK TOWARDS PERMANENCY.THERAPEUTIC FAMILY FOSTER CARE (TFFC) OFFERS INTENSIVE SUPPORT TO CHILDREN WITH SERIOUS EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, OR MEDICAL NEEDS IN A STRUCTURED HOME ENVIRONMENT, WHILE FOSTER PARENTS RECEIVE SPECIALIZED, TRAUMA-INFORMED TRAINING. ABBOTT HOUSE PROVIDES THIS PROGRAM IN THE LOWER HUDSON VALLEY, ENSURING SAFETY, NURTURING, AND HEALING CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIALIZED NEEDS WHILE WORKING WITH THEIR FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE PERMANENCY. FAIR FUTURES IS A YOUTH-LED ADVOCACY, MOVEMENT, AND COALITION COMPRISED OF OVER 100 ORGANIZATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS ADVOCATING FOR ALL YOUNG PEOPLE IN NYC'S FOSTER CARE SYSTEM, NON-SECURE DETENTION, AND YOUTH AT RISK IN THE COMMUNITY, TO HAVE ACCESS TO THE LONG-TERM, COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL. ABBOTT HOUSE'S T.E.A.M PROGRAM, IN COLLABORATION WITH FAIR FUTURES, SUPPORTS YOUNG PEOPLE IN FOSTER CARE AGES 11 TO 26. IT INCLUDES MIDDLE SCHOOL SUPPORT FOR HIGH SCHOOL PREPARATION, EDUCATION ADVOCACY, EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER SUPPORT, AND 1:1 COACHING TO HELP OUR YOUTH ACHIEVE ACADEMIC, CAREER, AND LIFE GOALS. ABBOTT HOUSE, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION, OPERATES THE WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS PROGRAM WITHIN THE EFFC PROGRAM, ROOTED IN THE GUIDING PRINCIPLE THAT "UNADOPTABLE IS UNACCEPTABLE." THROUGH THIS INITIATIVE, A DEDICATED ABBOTT HOUSE WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS RECRUITER PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED AND INTENSIVE RECRUITMENT SERVICES TO YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE WHO NEED PERMANENT FAMILIES. THE RECRUITER WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH EACH YOUNG PERSON, HONORING THEM AS THE EXPERT IN THEIR OWN PERMANENCY STORY, TO GUIDE DECISION-MAKING AND IDENTIFY LIFELONG CONNECTIONS. THIS YOUTH-CENTERED, RELATIONSHIP-BASED APPROACH SUPPORTS THE ACHIEVEMENT OF PERMANENCY AND HELPS ENSURE THAT EACH YOUNG PERSON HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO SECURE A FOREVER FAMILY.IN 2025:- OUR FOSTER CARE PROGRAM RANKED #1 AMONG ALL FOSTER CARE AGENCIES IN NEW YORK CITY ON THE FY2025 FOSTER CARE SCORECARD, AN ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF FOSTER CARE PROGRAM PERFORMANCE. ABBOTT HOUSE LED THE FIELD IN ACHIEVING EXCEPTIONAL PERMANENCY OUTCOMES, STRONG FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, AND LASTING FAMILY REUNIFICATIONS, REFLECTING THE MEASURABLE IMPACT OF ITS SERVICES AND THE EXPERTISE AND DEDICATION OF STAFF IN SUPPORTING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TOWARD SAFE, STABLE, AND PERMANENT OUTCOMES. - 24 CHILDREN WERE ADOPTED INTO LOVING HOMES.- 283 CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS HAD A SAFE, COMFORTABLE PLACE TO LIVE THROUGH ENHANCED FAMILY FOSTER CARE OR THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE. -102 CHILDREN AND TEENS IN THE BRONX WERE SUPPORTED THROUGH THE FAIR FUTURES PROGRAM.
  4. $12.4 million spent. ABBOTT HOUSE ALSO PROVIDES ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS IN FOSTER CARE AND UNACCOMPANIED MIGRANT CHILDREN SEEKING ASYLUM. ADOLESCENTS AWAITING ADJUDICATION RECEIVE RESIDENTIAL AND STRUCTURED SUPPORT SERVICES THROUGH OUR NON-SECURE DETENTION PROGRAM, AND PREVENTIVE AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER. WITH IN-HOME COUNSELING, TRAUMA INFORMED INTERVENTIONS, ADVOCACY, AND REFERRALS, 100% OF PERMANENT PLACEMENTS WERE PRESERVED THROUGH OUR PERMANENCY RESOURCE CENTER PROGRAM. ABBOTT HOUSE ADDITIONALLY OPERATES AN ARTICLE 31 MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC, ARTICLE 29I MEDICAL CLINIC, AND SUPPORTS PUBLIC SCHOOL FAMILIES IN THE BRONX, NY.

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 October 13, 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 1966.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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