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Astor Services for Children & Families

EIN 14-1397918 · Rhinebeck, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak28 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 51 cents.

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

What it says it does

ASTOR'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE BEHAVIORAL AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES IN A CARING ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES FIND STRENGTH, HEALING, HOPE AND TRUST.

Income
$59.1 million
Spending
$59.4 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
-0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
819
Volunteers
22
Highest pay
$383,106, 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

Weak: 28 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 54% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 51 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

    22 of 23 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. $14.1 million spent. MHOTRS: A NETWORK OF OUTPATIENT CLINICS SERVING CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND YOUNG ADULTS IN BOTH COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL SETTINGS, OFFERING THERAPY USING EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES, AS WELL AS PSYCHIATRY, AND TELEPSYCHIATRY SERVICES.
  2. $12.0 million spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD: HEAD START EDUCATION PROGRAMS, SPECIAL EDUCATION AND EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AGES 3-5 YEARS.
  3. $8.4 million spent. ENHANCED SCHOOLS: SCHOOLS AND DAY TREATMENT PROGRAMS IN A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS WITH ANY COMBINATION OF EDUCATION, BEHAVIORAL AND CLINICAL SUPPORT INCLUDING DIRECT CLINICAL CARE AND CLASSROOM CONSULTATIVE ARRANGEMENTS.
  4. $7.9 million spent. CARE MANAGEMENT: THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT AND LINKAGES TO PROGRAMS/SERVICES IN THE HOME, SCHOOL, AND COMMUNITY. THESE INCLUDE INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAMS TO PREVENT RESIDENTIAL PLACEMENT AND INNOVATIVE CROSS-SYSTEMS INTEGRATION TO SERVE CHILDREN WHO ARE AT HIGH RISK.
  5. $3.4 million spent. CRISIS SERVICE: DELIVERS INTENSIVE, EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT TO CLIENTS AT RISK OF INPATIENT HOSPITALIZATION OR RESIDENTIAL PLACEMENT, AND THOSE TRANSITIONING BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY.
  6. $3.0 million spent. OTHER CLINICAL PROGRAMS: ASTOR PROVIDES A SERIES OF SPECIALIZED SERVICES NOT LISTED IN ITS MAIN SERVICE LINES, INCLUDING: IMMEDIATE HOME AND SCHOOL RESPONSE IN TIMES OF CRISIS; PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION FOR ADOLESCENTS NEEDING THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF CLINICAL SUPPORT; AND SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AT RISK OF MORE RESTRICTIVE PLACEMENTS INCLUDING FUNCTIONAL FAMILY THERAPY, JUVENILE JUSTICE PREVENTION, CHILDREN AND FAMILY TREATMENT AND SUPPORT AND HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES, COVID-19 MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT, AND A 24-HOUR STABILIZATION CENTER.
  7. $64,620 spent. FOUNDATION - RAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF ASTOR SERVICES FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES

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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 1946.

    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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