irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $53.82MCHILD WELFARE - THE FOUNDLING IS KNOWN LOCALLY, NATIONALLY, AND INTERNATIONALLY FOR OUR EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND FAMILIES. EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS ARE PROVEN TO BE THE MOST EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES AND PREVENT THE NEED FOR CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM INVOLVEMENT. THE SUCCESS OF THESE PROGRAMS RESULT IN MAJOR TAXPAYER SAVINGS, AND, MOST IMPORTANTLY, KEEPS FAMILIES SAFE, SUPPORTED, AND TOGETHER.
- #2 $37.52MEDUCATION - AT THE NEW YORK FOUNDLING, WE SEE EDUCATION AS THE PATHWAY TO INDEPENDENCE. ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS LAY THE GROUNDWORK FOR HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT, WELLBEING, AND SELF-DETERMINATION BY TEACHING CRITICAL LIFE AND LEARNING SKILLS. WE UNDERSTAND THAT EDUCATION IS MUCH MORE THAN WHAT HAPPENS IN A CLASSROOM, AND INCLUDES FAMILIES LEARNING TO COMMUNICATE, INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES LEARNING JOB SKILLS, AND CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA LEARNING STUDY SKILLS.
named programs · 10 · from sources
What they call their work
Child Abuse Prevention Program (CAPP)
Uses life-sized puppets to teach third and fourth grade students how to recognize, report, and prevent child abuse.
Circle of Security Parenting Classes
Eight-week group program based on attachment theory to help parents create secure attachments with their children.
Developmental Disabilities Programs
Operates over 100 supportive residences and 15 day-habilitation sites for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across New York City and surrounding counties.
Foster Family Boarding and Adoption
Houses over 636 children across New York City’s five boroughs in individual and specialized foster boarding homes, with medical and dental services provided and case planning for permanency through adoption or reunification.
Head Start and Early Head Start
Provides early childhood education and family support services in Puerto Rico to over 1,500 low-income families annually.
Home of Integrated Behavioral Health
Provides trauma-focused mental health services for children and families in East Harlem and Downtown Brooklyn using evidence-based models including TF-CBT, CPT, and MAP-CBT.
Mott Haven Academy Charter School
Charter school serving children from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, specifically designed for children involved with the child welfare system, with integrated social and emotional support.
Supportive Housing
Provides housing and social support services for youth aged 18-25 aging out of foster care, including counseling and connections to education and employment.
The Dormitory Project
Provides dormitory housing and comprehensive academic and social supports at CUNY campuses for youth in foster care to support college success.
Vincent J. Fontana Center for Child Protection
Conducts research, advocacy, public education, and professional training to prevent child maltreatment and promote child well-being.
activities · 13 groups
What they do
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Academic support and youth developmentProvides one-on-one tutoring, study skills support, and academic interventions for trauma-affected children and youth in the child welfare system, with 86% of Road to Success participants graduating high school—above the NYC average. Also offers youth development programming that fosters peer relationships and mentorship through new experiences.
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Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 1 activity
- Capacity building and professional trainingTrains clinicians in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and operates the Strong Families and Communities Training Center, offering live and recorded trainings for youth and family peer advocates. Historically established a Pediatric Nurse training program and continues to provide webinars, conferences, and online learning in partnership with APSAC.
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Developmental disabilities servicesProvides residential and community-based services to over 1,000 children and adults with developmental disabilities annually across NYC and surrounding counties, including 24/7 care, independent living support, day habilitation, job coaching, skill development, and employment placement. Operates over 100 group residences and multiple day sites.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Early childhood and educational programsOperates early education programs including Head Start and Early Head Start in Puerto Rico serving over 1,500 families annually, runs early childhood centers for children ages 0–5, and operates Mott Haven Academy Charter School—a Pre-K through 8th grade school specifically designed for children in the child welfare system.
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Child Welfare and Protection Services 1 activity
- Foster care services and family preservationManages foster care placements for over 636 children across New York City’s five boroughs, provides case management and therapeutic interventions, and operates preventive programs using evidence-based family therapy to help families avoid foster care placement, with up to 96% success in keeping families together. Also supports reunification and adoption as paths to permanency.
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Emergency Rental Assistance and Eviction Prevention 1 activity
- Housing and basic needs supportProvides financial assistance for rent and utilities, home safety modifications, pest and mold remediation, affordable housing placement support, and access to city housing benefits and vouchers. Also distributes free meal boxes, grocery deliveries, nutrition planning, cooking supplies, and large kitchen appliances to New Yorkers experiencing food insecurity.
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School-Based Mental Health and Family Support 1 activity
- Mental health and behavioral health servicesDelivers trauma-focused, evidence-based mental health services to children, youth, and families across all five NYC boroughs, including school-based programs that reduce mental health crises by 40%, clinic services for youth up to age 21, and in-home therapy to strengthen family stability and prevent system involvement.
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Pediatric Primary and Specialty Care 1 activity
- Pediatric and medical care for vulnerable youthOperates pediatric clinics in the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and a community health center in the Bronx, providing free medical, dental, and mental health services to youth in foster care and the broader community, delivering over 6,200 medical visits annually to youth in care.
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Youth and Community Research Initiatives 1 activity
- Research and knowledge disseminationConducts and publishes research on child development, trauma, and effective service models, including peer-reviewed articles, the book "Bonded to the Abuser," and a published study on the Haven Academy model. Previously operated a pioneering Child Developmental Clinic and continues to generate evidence-informed practices.
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Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
- Specialized family and community programsOffers targeted services including a foster care prevention program for deaf families, a treatment center for mothers overcoming addiction (Pathway Center), a summer camp (Camp Felix), and an art program (Artist Collective) for youth in foster care to express themselves creatively.
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Foster Youth Transition Support 1 activity
- Support for youth transitioning out of foster careProvides comprehensive support through programs like LifeSet and supportive housing initiatives that offer counseling, life skills training, connections to education and employment, and housing assistance for youth aged 18–25 aging out of foster care, with 95% successfully transitioning to permanent housing.
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Justice System Innovation & Inclusion Programs 1 activity
- Youth alternative-to-incarceration and justice-involved servicesOperates Families Rising and other Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) programs that use Functional Family Therapy (FFT) and other evidence-based models to support youth with justice system involvement, achieving a 94% success rate in avoiding criminal records.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Child maltreatment research and policy advocacyServes as lead agency in the national movement to end corporal punishment, co-founded the Psychological Maltreatment Alliance, and participates in the National Child Policy Center to translate research into policy. Established the Vincent J. Fontana Center for Child Protection to advance national efforts in child abuse prevention through education and research.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$256.91M
Contributions & grants$112.80M44%
Program service revenue$124.31M48%
Investment income$12.86M5%
Other revenue$6.93M
expenses
Total expenses$251.02M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$165.52M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$375.62M
Cash$9.88M
Investments$207.58M
Liabilities$126.80M
Net assets$248.82M
Liquid reserves10.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +8.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 11
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| MELANIE HARTZOG | PRESIDENT & CEO | 35 | $523K |
| WILLIAM BACCAGLINI | FORMER CEO/SR. ADVISOR | 35 | $360K |
| MOLLY EAGAN | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 35 | $320K |
| MICHAEL KURTZ | SR. VP & CFO THRU SEP. 2024 | 35 | $314K |
| ELLEN ENG | CHIEF STRATEGY AND OPERATIONS OFFICER | 35 | $255K |
| ADRIAN WITZKE | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 35 | $254K |
| AKEEM MARSH | MEDICAL DIRECTOR | 35 | $252K |
| KAREN ALEXANDER | CHIEF HR OFFICER | 35 | $243K |
| ANNA DONNELLY | PEDIATRICIAN | 35 | $230K |
| DANIELLA VOLCY | VICE PRESIDENT | 35 | $226K |
| ELLEN LEVINE | SR. VP & CFO AS OF OCT 2024 | 35 | $67K |
board members · 14
- ANDREW S ROFFE — TRUSTEE
- ANTONIO PEREZ-MARQUES — TRUSTEE
- CHRISTINE STOKES — TRUSTEE
- DANIEL ONEGLIA — CHAIRPERSON
- DAVID M MULLANE — TREASURER
- DAVID TAUB — TRUSTEE AS OF JUNE 2025
- DENNIS SHEEHAN — TRUSTEE
- DONALD MATHESON — TRUSTEE
- ERIK BECK — TRUSTEE
- FRANK BRUNCKHORST — TRUSTEE
- ILANA MAZLIN — TRUSTEE
- JAMES B BRUNE — TRUSTEE
- JAMES HASSO — TRUSTEE
- KAREN K MORALES PEREZ — TRUSTEE
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children Partner — Partnership to sponsor national conferences, trainings, and initiatives to prevent child maltreatment.
- Catholic Guardian Services Partner — Previously operated residences for people with developmental disabilities that were taken over by The Foundling in 2020.
- Circle of Security International Partner — Implements the Circle of Security parenting program based on the organization's model.
- City University of New York Partner — Collaborated with The Foundling on the Dorm Project to support foster youth attending CUNY campuses.
- Columbia University Partner — Collaborates to found the Psychological Maltreatment Alliance and advance research on child psychological maltreatment.
- Grady Health System Partner — Integrated food prescriptions into primary care
- Medicaid Government — State-funded program through which Medicaid provides funds for rent, utilities, and home modifications.
- National Child Policy Center Partner — Partners to translate research into usable resources for evidence-informed child welfare policy and practice.
- New York City Administration for Children's Services Partner — Partnered with The Foundling to establish the Dorm Project, providing housing and support for foster youth in college.
- New York Foundling Network — Member of a network of organizations serving vulnerable populations in New York
- Sisters of Charity Government — Sponsors of The New York Foundling, whose tradition of openness and compassion informs the organization's mission and values.
- THRIVE Network Partner — Previously operated residences for people with developmental disabilities that were taken over by The Foundling in 2020.
- agencies Partner — Works with government and social service agencies to deliver child welfare and family support services.
- foundlingcommunitytrainings.org Partner — Hosts the Strong Families and Communities Training Center website and training platform.
- organizations Partner — Collaborates with community organizations to support children and families across New York City.
- schools Partner — Partners with schools to provide resources and tools for children and families in New York City.
- select foster care agencies Partner — Collaborates with other foster care agencies to provide health services to their clients.
strategies · 4
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.
- Family-Centered, Evidence-Based Interventionmethodology: family_centered_therapyBy applying evidence-based, family-wide therapeutic models such as Functional Family Therapy (FFT), the organization addresses root causes of youth justice involvement and child welfare risks, because engaging the entire family system leads to more sustainable behavior change and prevents institutionalization or foster care placement.
- Housing-First and Household-Level Wraparound Modelmethodology: housing_firstBy combining direct financial aid, navigation support, and household-level service delivery—especially for families with Medicaid-enrolled members—the organization promotes housing stability and access to public benefits, because securing stable housing and leveraging existing eligibility systems reduce systemic risk and prevent family disruption.
- Person-Centered, Whole-Person Support Modelmethodology: whole_person_approachBy delivering integrated, individualized services across developmental, behavioral, familial, and housing domains—tailored to personal goals and life circumstances—the organization fosters long-term stability and independence, because holistic and self-directed support systems enable sustained transformational change.
- Positive Parenting and Attachment-Based Caremethodology: attachment_theory_based_parentingBy promoting positive parenting practices and using attachment theory (e.g., Circle of Security) to strengthen emotional bonds between caregivers and children, the organization reduces child maltreatment and supports child well-being, because secure early relationships are foundational to long-term mental health and family stability.