irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $258KTRAINING FOR MEMBER AGENCIES
- #2 $0MANAGEMENT SERVICES
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Management Services
Offers operational and administrative support to member agencies to improve organizational effectiveness and service delivery
Training Consortium - NYC Voluntary Agencies
Collaborative training initiative focused on enhancing service delivery for child welfare agencies in New York City
Training for Member Agencies
Provides professional development and capacity-building training to nonprofit child and family-serving organizations across New York State
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Child Care and Early Childhood Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocacy for child welfare and juvenile justice funding and policyLeads statewide legislative and budget advocacy in child welfare and juvenile justice, including advocating for increased human services investments (e.g., 7.8% across-the-board), full funding of state rates, restoration of preventive service funding, workforce compensation, and liability insurance stability. Submits testimony to state and city legislative bodies and engages with the Governor, Legislature, and Division of the Budget on behalf of member agencies.
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Child Welfare Professional Training & Capacity Building 1 activity
- Capacity building through training and leadership developmentProvides training, professional development, and leadership programs for child welfare staff across member agencies, including a leadership development program for emerging senior leaders and training forums delivered through the New York City Training Consortium. Also leads special training projects via adult education and workforce development platforms.
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Residential Care for At-Risk Youth 1 activity
- Direct delivery of child and family services by member agenciesCoordinates and represents member agencies that collectively provide preventive services to thousands of families, out-of-home care for nearly 15,000 children and youth, comprehensive adoption services, and residential treatment for approximately half of adjudicated juvenile delinquents in OCFS custody across New York State.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Organizational coordination and member support servicesProvides management services and operational support to member agencies, including information sharing, resource dissemination, and coordination of organizational operations, financial health, government partnerships, and member development.
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Nonprofit Sector Research & Data Analysis 1 activity
- Research and data collection on child welfare systemsConducts research and confidential surveys on child welfare and juvenile justice issues, including agency financial status, workforce compensation, staffing trends, and turnover, to inform advocacy, policy development, and best practices among member agencies.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.31M
Contributions & grants$69K3%
Program service revenue$2.15M93%
Investment income$93K4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.12M
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.09M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.78M
Cash$1.22M
Investments$3.10M
Liabilities$468K
Net assets$4.31M
Liquid reserves24.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +8.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| KATHLEEN BRADY-STEPIEN | PRESIDENT & CEO | 35 | $269K |
| SOPHINE CHARLES | ASSOC. EXEC. DIR., DOWNSTA | 35 | $171K |
| MICELLE NEWMAN | ASSOC. EXEC. DIR., UPSTATE | 35 | $136K |
board members · 22
- ADAM LANCER — DIRECTOR
- ALLAN MUCATEL — VICE-CHAIR DOWNSTATE
- CAROLYNE DEFRANCO — DIRECTOR
- CRAIG LONGLEY — DIRECTOR
- DAVID A FLUELLEN — DIRECTOR
- DAVID GASKIN — DIRECTOR
- DAVID GOLDSTEIN — DIRECTOR
- DAVID WALLACE — DIRECTOR
- EILEEN TORRES — DIRECTOR
- ELIZABETH MCPARTLAND — DIRECTOR
- HELEN HULINGS — TREASURER
- JENNIFER HORSLEY — DIRECTOR
- JILL BENSON — DIRECTOR
- JODI QUERBACH — DIRECTOR
- JULIA JEAN-FRANCOIS — DIRECTOR
- KAREN PALUMBO — DIRECTOR
- KEITH MCGRIFF — DIRECTOR
- KIMBERLY WATSON — CHAIR OF THE BOARD
- LORRAINE SANCHEZ — DIRECTOR
- LORRAINE STEPHENS — DIRECTOR
- MELANIE HARTZOG — DIRECTOR - DEPARTED AUGUST 2024
- MICHELLE YANCHE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 63
Who they work with
- Administration for Children’s Services Partner — Liaison and engagement lead for child welfare advocacy and policy initiatives in New York City.
- Assembly Ways and Means Committee Government — Submitted annual budget testimony to advocate for child welfare funding priorities.
- Assemblyman Hevesi Partner — Works with COFCCA on child welfare funding, prevention services, and workforce scholarship programs
- Association of Children’s Residential & Community Services Network — COFCCA is affiliated with the Association of Children’s Residential & Community Services for national child welfare advocacy.
- BDO Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 COFCCA Annual Meeting & Conference.
- BTQ Financial Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 COFCCA Annual Meeting & Conference.
- Baruch College Center for Nonprofit Strategy and Management Partner — Partnered to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the financial health of COFCCA member agencies.
- Bert Drobbin, Co. Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 COFCCA Annual Meeting & Conference.
- BronxWorks Partner — Represented on COFCCA Board of Directors by Ms. Eileen Torres, Chief Executive Officer
- Brown & Brown Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 COFCCA Annual Meeting & Conference.
- Cardinal McCloskey Community Services Partner — Represented on COFCCA Board of Directors by Ms. Nancy Martin, Senior Vice President of Strategy & Planning
- Cayuga Centers Partner — Represented on COFCCA Board of Directors by Ms. Lorraine Sanchez, Acting President & CEO
- Center for Family Life in Sunset Park, Inc. Partner — Represented on COFCCA Board of Directors by Ms. Julia Jean-Francois, Co-Executive Director
- Child Welfare League of America Network — COFCCA is affiliated with the Child Welfare League of America for national child welfare advocacy.
- Child and Family Services of Erie County Partner — Represented on COFCCA Board of Directors by Ms. Elizabeth McPartland, President & CEO
- Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie Partner — Represented on COFCCA Board of Directors by Ms. Danielle Mitchell, Associate Executive Director & COO
- City Council Government — Engagement lead for child welfare policy and advocacy in New York City.
- Focused Wealth Management Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 COFCCA Annual Meeting & Conference.
- Forestdale Partner — Represented on COFCCA Board of Directors by Ms. Lorraine Stephens, Executive Director
- Fulton Street Software Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 COFCCA Annual Meeting & Conference.
- Glove House, Inc. Partner — Represented on COFCCA Board of Directors by Dr. Keith McGriff, President & CEO
- Good Shepherd Services Partner — Represented on COFCCA Board of Directors by Ms. Michelle Yanche, Chief Executive Officer
- Governor Hochul Government — Engages with COFCCA on state budget proposals affecting human services, child welfare, and mental health programs
- Gustavus Adolphus Family Services Partner — Represented on COFCCA Board of Directors by Ms. Ericka Garcia-Allison, Executive Director
- Hillside Partner — Represented on COFCCA Board of Directors by Ms. Maria Cristalli, President & CEO
- HomeSpace Partner — Represented on COFCCA Board of Directors by Ms. Lindsey Carter, Chief Executive Officer
- Hope For Youth Partner — Represented on COFCCA Board of Directors by Ms. Irma Edington, CEO and Executive Director
- Human Services Leadership Institute Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 COFCCA Annual Meeting & Conference.
- MJ Dessables Consulting Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 COFCCA Annual Meeting & Conference.
- Mayor’s Office Government — Engagement lead for child welfare policy and advocacy in New York City.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collective Advocacy Through Unified Sector Representationmethodology: unified_field_representationBy uniting diverse child and family service agencies under a single representative body, the organization amplifies policy influence and drives systemic change in child welfare, because a coordinated voice increases leverage with state and city policymakers and strengthens the legitimacy of reform efforts.
- Policy Influence Through Collaborative Dialogue and Network Bridgingmethodology: collaborative_dialogueBy creating forums for structured dialogue among agencies, government, and advocacy groups, the organization generates shared understanding and policy innovation, because collaborative learning and cross-sector connections strengthen collective impact and enable system-wide reforms.
- Systemic Advocacy for Sustainable Child Welfare Infrastructuremethodology: systemic_advocacyBy advocating for sustained funding, risk-pool insurance mechanisms, and structural reforms like KinGAP, the organization ensures the long-term viability of child welfare services, because financial stability and adaptive policy frameworks are prerequisites for effective service delivery and workforce retention.