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New York Council on Adoptable Children Inc

EIN 23-7269678 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair52 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION PROACTIVELY IDENTIFIES, DEVELOPS, RECRUITS, STABILIZES AND STRENGTHENS FAMILY SYSTEMS TO PROVIDE PERMANENT, LOVING AND NURTURING HOMES TO ALL CHILDREN. COAC'S VISION IS TO ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD HAS A PERMANENT, LOVING AND NURTURING HOME AND FAMILY.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 76%
Employees
26
Highest pay
$244,791, executive di

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: 52 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 59% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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 (5)
  1. $615,499 spent. THE NEW YORK CITY FAMILY PERMANENCY CENTER SERVES POST-ADOPTIVE FAMILIES. ALL SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND IN SPANISH TO ELIGIBLE FAMILIES LIVING IN THE FIVE BOROUGHS OF NEW YORK CITY, AND INCLUDE:CRISIS INTERVENTION AND INFORMATION THROUGH COAC'S TELEPHONE WARM LINEINDIVIDUALAND FAMILY COUNSELING IN THE HOME, IN THE COMMUNITY AND AT THE COAC OFFICEREFERRALS FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICESLINKAGE AND COORDINATION WITH OTHER NEEDED SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITYCOORDINATION WITH COAC'S LEGAL SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AFFECTED BY HIV/AIDSSUPPORT GROUPS AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS AND FOR YOUTHRECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL GROUP ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES AND YOUTHREFERRALS FOR YOUTH TO MENTORING, TUTORING AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS.
  2. $581,956 spent. IN 1992, COAC INITIATED THE FIRST INDEPENDENT SERVICE OFFERING ASSISTANCE TO AIDS-AFFECTED PARENTS TO PLAN FOR THE FUTURE OF THEIR CHILDREN AND AVOID THEIR PLACEMENT INTO THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. SINCE THAT TIME, COAC HAS BEEN PROVIDING LEGAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO FAMILIES LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND ENSURE A STABLE HOME AND FUTURE FOR CHILDREN. COAC HAS CONTINUALLY EXPANDED OVER THE YEARS TO MEET THE DEMANDS OF ITS PARTICIPANTS. WE PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF SUPPORTIVE AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES WITHIN OUR FAMILY CIRCLE OF SUPPORT, HELPING HANDS, BRIDGE TO WELLNESS CARE COORDINATION, AND NEW BENEFITS COUNSELING PROGRAMS.
  3. $327,581 spent. SINCE 1992, COAC HAS BEEN PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO PARENTS TO PLAN FOR THE FUTURE OF THEIR CHILDREN AND AVOID PLACEMENT INTO THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. TO DO SO, COAC HAS BEEN PROVIDING JOINT LEGAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO FAMILIES TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND ENSURE A STABLE HOME AND FUTURE FOR CHILDREN. COAC'S VISION IS TO ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD HAS A PERMANENT, LOVING, AND NURTURING HOME AND FAMILY.
  4. $828,953 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROACTIVELY IDENTIFIES, DEVELOPS, RECRUITS, STABILIZES AND STRENGTHENS FAMILY SYSTEMS TO PROVIDE PERMANENT, LOVING AND NURTURING HOMES TO ALL CHILDREN. COAC'S VISION IS TO ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD HAS A PERMANENT, LOVING AND NURTURING HOME AND FAMILY.
  5. THE ORGANIZATION PROACTIVELY IDENTIFIES, DEVELOPS, RECRUITS, STABILIZES AND STRENGTHENS FAMILY SYSTEMS TO PROVIDE PERMANENT, LOVING AND NURTURING HOMES TO ALL CHILDREN. COAC'S VISION IS TO ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD HAS A PERMANENT, LOVING AND NURTURING HOME AND FAMILY.

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 March 1973.

    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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