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Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy Inc

EIN 13-5562357 · Albany, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SCHUYLER CENTER FOR ANALYSIS AND ADVOCACY IS DEDICATED TO SHAPING AND ADVANCING PUBLIC POLICY SOLUTIONS THAT IMPROVE THE WELL-BEING OF DISENFRANCHISED NEW YORK STATE RESIDENTS.

Income
$3.7 million
Spending
$2.6 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
44.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 76%
Employees
17
Volunteers
22
Highest pay
$209,348, president &

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 44.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 53% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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 70% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 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. $758,359 spent. HEALTH - SCHUYLER CENTER FOR ANALYSIS AND ADVOCACY LEADS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE WORKGROUPS AND COALITIONS FOCUSED ON GENERATING BETTER HEALTH AND WELL- BEING FOR ALL NEW YORKERS, WITH FOCUSED ATTENTION ON ELIMINATING RACIAL INEQUITIES. SCHUYLER CENTER HELPS LEAD MEDICAID MATTERS NEW YORK, THE COALITION FOCUSED ON MEDICAID CONSUMER CONCERNS. SCHUYLER CENTER WORKS ACROSS SECTORS TO IMPROVE POLICIES IN HEALTH COVERAGE AND ACCESS, EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH, MENTAL AND DENTAL HEALTH, CHILD CARE, FAMILY ECONOMIC SECURITY, AND CHILD WELFARE.
  2. $1.1 million spent. CHILD WELFARE/EARLY CHILDHOOD - SCHUYLER CENTER FOR ANALYSIS AND ADVOCACY ADVANCES POLICIES FOR EFFECTIVE, HIGH QUALITY SYSTEMS THAT SERVE AND ARE ACCESSIBLE TO LOW-INCOME AND OTHER FAMILIES WHO NEED THEM. SCHUYLER CENTER FOCUSES ON PREVENTING ENTRY INTO THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM WITH POLICIES AND SUPPORTS THAT STRENGTHEN FAMILIES AND IMPROVING WELL-BEING FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE IN CARE. SCHUYLER CENTER ADVOCATES FOR ACCOUNTABILITY OF PUBLIC SYSTEMS, INCLUDING DATA REGARDING EXPENDITURES AND OUTCOMES. DATA SHOW HIGH QUALITY EARLY EXPERIENCES -- CHILD CARE, HOME VISITATION, PRE-K -- CAN SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES AND REDUCE DISPARITIES. SCHUYLER CENTER ADVANCES EQUITABLE AND HIGH QUALITY SYSTEMS AND SUPPORTS FOR ALL NEW YORK FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN. CHILD WELFARE/EARLY CHILDHOOD - SCHUYLER CENTER FOR ANALYSIS AND ADVOCACY ADVANCES POLICIES FOR EFFECTIVE, HIGH QUALITY SYSTEMS THAT SERVE AND ARE ACCESSIBLE TO LOW-INCOME AND OTHER FAMILIES WHO NEED THEM. SCHUYLER CENTER FOCUSES ON PREVENTING ENTRY INTO THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM WITH POLICIES AND SUPPORTS THAT STRENGTHEN FAMILIES AND IMPROVING WELL-BEING FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE IN CARE. SCHUYLER CENTER ADVOCATES FOR ACCOUNTABILITY OF PUBLIC SYSTEMS, INCLUDING DATA REGARDING EXPENDITURES AND OUTCOMES. DATA SHOW HIGH QUALITY EARLY EXPERIENCES -- CHILD CARE, HOME VISITATION, PRE-K -- CAN SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES AND REDUCE DISPARITIES. SCHUYLER CENTER ADVANCES EQUITABLE AND HIGH QUALITY SYSTEMS AND SUPPORTS FOR ALL NEW YORK FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN.
  3. $295,982 spent. FAMILY ECONOMIC SECURITY - SCHUYLER CENTER FOR ANALYSIS AND ADVOCACY PROMOTES POLICIES THAT STRENGTHEN FAMILY ECONOMIC SECURITY. NEARLY ONE IN FIVE NEW YORK CHILDREN LIVE IN POVERTY, WHILE NEARLY ONE IN THREE BLACK CHILDREN LIVE IN POVERTY. CHILD POVERTY RATES IN SOME NEW YORK STATE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES EXCEED 50%. CHILD POVERTY CAN SET A CHILD UP FOR A LIFETIME OF CHALLENGES AND PUBLIC POLICY CAN MAKE A SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE TOWARD CUTTING AND MITIGATING THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF CHILD POVERTY. SCHUYLER CENTER WORKS TO SHAPE TAX AND OTHER POLICIES THAT AFFECT FAMILY ECONOMIC SECURITY.

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 March 1935.

    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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