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Seamens Society for Children and Families

EIN 13-5563010 · Staten Island, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak20 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 97 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF SEAMEN'S SOCIETY FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IS TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY TO STRENGTHEN AND PRESERVE FAMILIES SO THAT CHILDREN AND ADULTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

Income
$28.2 million
Spending
$29.6 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
-0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
269
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$274,121, chief executive officer

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: 20 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 97% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 97 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 (7)
  1. $17.2 million spent. FOSTER CARE - THE GOAL OF OUR REGULAR AND THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE PROGRAMS IS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SAFETY, WELL-BEING AND PERMANENCY OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH (AGES 0-18+) PLACED IN FOSTER CARE. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH GOAL-ORIENTED PLANNING AND EITHER WORKING WITH THE FAMILY TO REUNITE THE CHILDREN OR CAREFULLY FINDING A PERMANENCY HOME FOR THE CHILD OR YOUTH WITH THE RIGHT FOSTER FAMILY. IN ADDITION, SEAMEN'S SOCIETY PROVIDES SOCIAL SUPPORTS AS WELL AS MEDICAL COORDINATION, AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN OUR CARE. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE ORGANIZATION WAS ENTRUSTED WITH 413 FOSTER CHILDREN.
  2. $4.5 million spent. PREVENTIVE PROGRAMS - PREVENTIVE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE IN STATEN ISLAND, PROVIDING CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING, AND REFERRAL SERVICES TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18, TO IMPROVE THE OVERALL SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF THE CHILDREN, WHILE HELPING FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE THEIR VALUE IN THE COMMUNITY. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, WE PROVIDED SUPPORT TO MORE THAN 361 FAMILIES AND MORE THAN 848 CHILDREN THROUGH OUR FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES AND FAMILY TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION PROGRAMS.
  3. $3.0 million spent. HEALTH HOME CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES PROVIDES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND MEDICAL CARE COORDINATION FOR CHILDREN, BOTH THOSE IN FOSTER CARE AND THOSE NOT IN FOSTER CARE, WITH TWO OR MORE CHRONIC CONDITIONS, COMPLEX TRAUMA, HIV, AND SEVERE EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCES. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, WE SUPPORTED 308 FAMILIES THROUGH THIS PROGRAM.
  4. $616,078 spent. SAFE PASSAGE EDUCATES, ADVOCATES FOR, AND SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY VIOLENCE. SAFE PASSAGE IS A NON-RESIDENTIAL DOMESTIC/INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM ON STATEN ISLAND. THE PROGRAM WORKS WITH ADULTS AS WELL AS CHILDREN. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, WE SERVED 2,217 CLIENTS AND PROVIDED 12,292 SERVICES.
  5. $71,343 spent. FAMILY SUPPORT AND YOUTH PROGRAMS - THE FUNDING ALLOCATED FOR THE FTE PROGRAM PROVIDED BY COUNCIL INITIATIVE IS USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES - ASSISTANCE WITH ENGLISH, LITERACY, MATH, SOCIAL STUDIES, AND SCIENCE. THE ALLOCATED FUNDING ALLOWS THE DESIGNATED DIRECTOR TO MANAGE THE DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS AND SUPERVISES 3 INTERNS. THE PROGRAM OPERATES ONCE A WEEK, 3:00PM-5:00PM SERVICING CHILDREN CURRENTLY IN CARE THROUGH OUR VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND ALSO OPEN TO THE STATEN ISLAND COMMUNITY. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025, WE SERVED 13 CHILDREN, RANGING FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 6TH GRADE (AGES 5-11). FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE SEAMEN'S SOCIETY CHILD CARE CENTER LAUNCHED AS A NEW PROGRAM AND SERVED 22 CHILDREN THROUGH ITS FULL-DAY PROGRAM FOR AGES 2 TO 4. THE CENTER OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF SERVICES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT EACH CHILD'S GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING, ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ART, MUSIC, AND LANGUAGE, NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS, INDOOR PLAY SPACE, AGE-APPROPRIATE LEARNING AREAS, AND PARENT RESOURCES. WE PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY CARE THAT SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF EVERY CHILD IN THE PROGRAM, AND OUR TEAM OF EDUCATORS IS COMMITTED TO CREATING A SAFE, LOVING, AND ENGAGING ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN CAN LEARN, PLAY, AND THRIVE.
  6. (Expenses $ 616,078 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 227,295) SAFE PASSAGE EDUCATES, ADVOCATES FOR, AND SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY VIOLENCE. SAFE PASSAGE IS A NON-RESIDENTIAL DOMESTIC/INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM ON STATEN ISLAND. THE PROGRAM WORKS WITH ADULTS AS WELL AS CHILDREN. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, WE SERVED 2,217 CLIENTS AND PROVIDED 12,292 SERVICES.
  7. (Expenses $ 71,343 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) FAMILY SUPPORT AND YOUTH PROGRAMS - THE FUNDING ALLOCATED FOR THE FTE PROGRAM PROVIDED BY COUNCIL INITIATIVE IS USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES - ASSISTANCE WITH ENGLISH, LITERACY, MATH, SOCIAL STUDIES, AND SCIENCE. THE ALLOCATED FUNDING ALLOWS THE DESIGNATED DIRECTOR TO MANAGE THE DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS AND SUPERVISES 3 INTERNS. THE PROGRAM OPERATES ONCE A WEEK, 3:00PM-5:00PM SERVICING CHILDREN CURRENTLY IN CARE THROUGH OUR VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND ALSO OPEN TO THE STATEN ISLAND COMMUNITY. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025, WE SERVED 13 CHILDREN, RANGING FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 6TH GRADE (AGES 5-11). FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE SEAMEN'S SOCIETY CHILD CARE CENTER LAUNCHED AS A NEW PROGRAM AND SERVED 22 CHILDREN THROUGH ITS FULL-DAY PROGRAM FOR AGES 2 TO 4. THE CENTER OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF SERVICES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT EACH CHILD'S GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING, ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ART, MUSIC, AND LANGUAGE, NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS, INDOOR PLAY SPACE, AGE-APPROPRIATE LEARNING AREAS, AND PARENT RESOURCES. WE PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY CARE THAT SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF EVERY CHILD IN THE PROGRAM, AND OUR TEAM OF EDUCATORS IS COMMITTED TO CREATING A SAFE, LOVING, AND ENGAGING ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN CAN LEARN, PLAY, AND THRIVE.

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 April 1938.

    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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