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The Collaborative for Children and Families Inc

EIN 47-1769796 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE COLLABORATIVE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, INC. (CCF) IS A COALITION OF MORE THAN TWENTY COMMUNITY-BASED AGENCIES SERVING OVER 15,000 MEDICAID-ENROLLED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ACROSS NEW YORK CITY. CCF ADVANCES HEALTH EQUITY BY COORDINATING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL, AND MEDICAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX NEEDS, ENSURING THAT FAMILIES CAN ACCESS THE CARE AND SUPPORTS NECESSARY TO THRIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Income
$3.4 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
23.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%
Employees
16
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$349,125, president & chief executive officer

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

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 79% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 (3)
  1. $2.0 million spent. INTEGRATION AND CARE COORDINATION IN THE PROVISION OF BOTH BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL AND MEDICAL SERVICES. IN ADDITION, INFORMATION WAS DISSEMINATED TO THE PUBLIC THAT SUPPORTS EDUCATION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROVIDING LECTURES AND COUNSELING SERVICES ABOUT THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS AND ADDRESSING SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH.
  2. $498,365 spent. CCF'S DIVISION OF COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES OVERSEES THE NYS CHILDREN'S HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES (HCBS) AND CHILDREN AND FAMILY TREATMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES (CFTSS). HCBS HELPS CHILDREN REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED, FAMILY-DRIVEN CARE THAT ADDRESSES THEIR HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL, AND BEHAVIORAL NEEDS. CFTSS, PART OF NYS MEDICAID REDESIGN, FOCUSES ON EARLY INTERVENTION TO MEET CHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS, PREVENTING MORE INTENSIVE CARE AND OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENTS.
  3. $51,115 spent. ALL OTHER PROGRAMS.

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 June 2015.

    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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