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Family and Child Service of Schenectady Inc

EIN 14-1338397 · Schenectady, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair51 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING HIGHLY PERSONALIZED IN-HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES. ALSO, TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE THE INTEGRITY OF FAMILY LIFE BY PROVIDING CUNSELING, SENIOR SERVICES, FAMILY SUPPORT, AND SELF-DIRECTION SERVICES, PREDOMINANTLY IN SCHENECTADY COUNTY, NEW YORK

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
63
Volunteers
16
Highest pay
$259,055, ceo

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: 51 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 82% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 41% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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 (4)
  1. $1.2 million spent. SELF DIRECTION SERVICES - AGENCY IS A FISCAL INTERMEDIARY AND ACTS AS THE EMPLOYER OF RECORD AND CO-EMPLOYER WITH CLIENTS, PROVIDING HUMAN RESOURCES AND PAYROLL SERVICES TO SELF-HIRED STAFF. IN CONNECTION WITH THIS, THE AGENCY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING THE SELF-DIRECTED CLIENTS' BUDGET AND ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS.
  2. $39,847 spent. FAMILY SUPPORT - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES IN HOME AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTS TO DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM ASSISTS THE DEVELOPEMENTALLY DISABLED INDIVIDUAL WITH COMMUNITY INTEGRATION FOR SOCIALIZATION AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AS WELL SKILL ACQUISITION THAT LEADS TO MORE INDPENDENCE. IT PROVIDES THE CARETAKER WITH A BREAK IN THE CARE OF THE INDIVIDUAL. IN ADDITION, IT PROVIDES THE CARETAKER WITH INFORMATION, EDUCATION, AND RESOURCES ON BETTER UNDERSTANDING THE INDIVIDUAL WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY.
  3. COUNSELING - TRADITIONAL COUNSELING TO INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, AND FAMILIES TO RESTORE BALANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND TO DAMAGED RELATIONSHIPS, PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT BY EARLY INTERVENTION, AND TO HELP FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS COPE WITH CRISES. SERVES INDIVIDUALS WHO LIVE OR WORK IN THE CAPITAL REGION OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. THE MAJORITY OF CLIENTS ARE ADULTS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 20 AND 60.
  4. COUNSELING - TRADITIONAL COUNSELING TO INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, AND FAMILIES TO RESTORE BALANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND TO DAMAGED RELATIONSHIPS, PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT BY EARLY INTERVENTION, AND TO HELP FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS COPE WITH CRISES. SERVES INDIVIDUALS WHO LIVE OR WORK IN THE CAPITAL REGION OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. THE MAJORITY OF CLIENTS ARE ADULTS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 20 AND 60.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 January 1996.

    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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