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Chdfs Inc

EIN 46-0506221 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE INTENSIVE IN-HOME SUPPORT TO DEVELOPMENTALLY AND EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$8.7 million
Spending
$8.6 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
314
Highest pay
$218,400, president

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

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 98% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs.

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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 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 (5)
  1. $2.9 million spent. CHDFS PROVIDES HOMEMAKING SERVICES THROUGH A CONTRACT WITH THE ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN'S SERVICES (ACS). ACS REFERS CASES TO CHDFS THAT THEY HAVE DETERMINED TO BE IN NEED OF A HOMEMAKER. HOMEMAKER SERVICES ARE DELIVERED BY HOME CARE PARAPROFESSIONALS WHO WORK WITH FAMILIES; CHILDREN AND YOUTH AFFECTED BY TRAUMA, INCLUDING THOSE IMPACTED BY ADVERSE CHILD WELFARE OUTCOMES; PREGNANT AND PARENTING ADOLESCENTS; AND FAMILIES AT RISK FOR REPEAT MALTREATMENT. HOMEMAKERS TEACH PARENTS AND GUARDIANS TO CARE FOR CHILDREN SAFELY IN THEIR HOMES AND WORK WITH FAMILIES IN CRISIS TO ADDRESS TRAUMA WITH POSITIVE COPING COMPETENCIES. FAMILIES RECEIVING HOMEMAKING SERVICES TYPICALLY HAVE CHILDREN WHO ARE AGED 12 AND UNDER. HOMEMAKERS WORK WITH THE WHOLE FAMILY TO HELP PARENTS AND GUARDIANS APPLY PROTECTIVE FACTORS IN THEIR EVERYDAY SETTINGS TO ACHIEVE THE BEST OUTCOMES FOR THE CHILDREN. HOMEMAKERS ALSO WORK TO ENGAGE PARENTS IN ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO IMPROVE CHILD FUNCTIONING ACROSS DEVELOPMENTAL AREAS AND EDUCATE PARENTS ABOUT CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND STRATEGIES TO PREPARE CHILDREN FOR EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS WHILE PROMOTING POSITIVE PARENT-CHILD INTERACTIONS. HOMEMAKER SERVICES ARE INTENDED TO STRENGTHEN FAMILY LIFE AND PROMOTE HEALTHY FAMILY FUNCTIONING TO PREVENT THE PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN INTO FOSTER CARE, WHENEVER POSSIBLE.
  2. $2.6 million spent. THE HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICE WAIVER PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS IN THEIR HOMES AND COMMUNITIES. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES RESPITE CARE, SKILL BUILDING, AND INTENSIVE IN-HOME SERVICES TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ASSIST THEM WITH BEING PRODUCTIVE MEMBER OF THEIR COMMUNITY. TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS PROGRAM, CHILDREN MUST HAVE AN ACCESS III PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSIS. THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH ST. LUKES ROOSEVELT HOSPITAL AND THE JEWISH CHILD CARE ASSOCIATION
  3. $1.1 million spent. THE HEALTH HOME PROGRAM INVOLVES TEAM MEMBERS CALLED CARE MANAGERS WHO ENSURE THAT ENROLLED PARTICIPANTS GET THE SUPPORT NEEDED TO SUCCEED WITH THEIR HEALTH CARE AND MOST IMMEDIATE NEEDS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE LEAD HEALTH HOMES: MT. SINAI, FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS VIA THE COLLABORATIVE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN NEW YORK CITY, AND CHUNNY IN THE LOWER HUDSON VALLEY (WESTCHESTER, ROCKLAND, ORANGE, SULLIVAN AND PUTNAM COUNTIES).
  4. $880,797 spent. THE PARENTS ADVOCATE PROGRAM HELPS TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF PARENTS WHO ARE AT RISK OF HAVING THEIR CHILDREN REMOVED BY THE ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN SERVICES (ACS). THIS IS A CONTRACT THAT CHDFS, INC. HAS WITH ACS TO PROVIDE ADVOCACY IN THE BOROUGHS OF THE BRONX, MANHATTAN AND STATEN ISLAND.
  5. $491,299 spent. EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICE COORDINATION IS A PROGRAM WHERE CHDFS, INC. HAS CONTRACTED WITH THE NEW YORK STATE EARLY INTERVENTION BUREAU TO PROVIDE, LINKAGES, ADVOCACY, AND SUPPORT TO THOSE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ELIGIBLE FOR THIS SERVICES IN ALL FIVE BOROUGHS OF NEW YORK CITY.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 September 2003.

    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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