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CATHOLIC GUARDIAN SERVICES
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 135562186 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Very Large (>$50M)
revenue
$100.5M
expenses
$100.6M
net assets
$27.8M
employees
970
volunteers
42
program ratio
89%
mission · from form 990

CATHOLIC GUARDIAN SERVICES (THE "AGENCY"), A NOT-FOR-PROFIT MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION, OFFERS A VARIETY OF SERVICES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FOSTER CARE, UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN PROGRAM, PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES(PW/DD) SERVICES, GROUP HOMES AND MATERNITY SERVICES TO FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN THE NEW YORK METROPOLITAN AREA. THE PARENTING RESOURCE CENTER HELPS MEET THE NEEDS OF PREGNANT WOMEN AND PARENTING TEENS BY PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO ACCESS PRE-NATAL AND POST-NATAL HEALTH CARE, PLANNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES, OFFERING PARENTING AND COUNSELING SERVICES AND GIVING ADOPTION COUNSELING FOR WOMEN WHO BELIEVE THEY ARE NOT IN A POSITION TO RAISE A CHILD THEMSELVES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Catholic Guardian Services is a New York-based nonprofit providing social services to vulnerable children and families. It operates foster care and maternity support programs, serves unaccompanied immigrant minors, and offers residential care and community integration services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The agency primarily serves populations in the New York metropolitan area through government-contracted programs.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $21.53M
    UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN (26,711 DAYS CARE) - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES TEMPORARY COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL AND FAMILY HOME SERVICES TO UNACCOMPANIED MINORS WHO ARE APPREHENDED IN THE U.S. BY HOMELAND SECURITY AGENTS.
  2. #2 $15.80M
    HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS: PWDD-NYS OPWDD 24 HOUR CARE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (11 RESIDENCES) (25,977 DAYS CARE) - THE PROGRAM SERVES INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BY PROVIDING CARE AND SHELTER AND HELPING THEM FULFILL THEIR GOALS BY CAREFULLY BALANCING SUPPORTS AND INDEPENDENCE. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN DAY PROGRAMS WHERE PEOPLE IN THE PROGRAM LEARN NEW LIFE SKILLS BY SHOPPING, HELPING WITH HOUSEHOLD CHORES, PLAYING SPORTS, ATTENDING CONCERTS, VISITING MUSEUMS AND TAKING VACATIONS. THE PARTICIPANTS IN THE PROGRAM ARE PART OF THE COMMUNITY AROUND THEM HOLDING JOBS, DOING VOLUNTEER WORK AND HAVING FRIENDS AND KNOWING THEIR NEIGHBORS.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

PWDD-NYS OPWDD 24 Hour Care
Residential care program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across 11 residences, supporting community integration, life skills development, and employment.
Parenting Resource Center
Supports pregnant women and parenting teens with access to prenatal and postnatal healthcare, counseling, parenting education, and adoption planning services.
Unaccompanied Children Program
Provides temporary residential and family home services for unaccompanied minors apprehended by Homeland Security agents, offering case management, shelter, and repatriation or reunification support.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Donated Attire Distribution 1 activity
    • Community-based services for families and children
      Provides community-based services including a family day care program in the Bronx for 275 children of working mothers and hosts an annual Prom Drive offering donated attire to local teens to support participation in milestone events.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Food and basic needs distribution
      Operates the Giving Table Food Distribution and provides toys, coats, diapers, and essential items to children and families, particularly during the holiday season, to address food insecurity and basic needs.
  • Child Welfare and Protection Services 1 activity
    • Foster care services for children and families
      Provides foster care services to children and families, operating as one of the largest foster care providers in New York and the first Catholic family foster care agency in the United States. Helped 190 children achieve permanent placements through family reunification, kinship guardianship, or adoption.
  • Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
    • Mental health care for children and families
      Delivers trauma-informed and evidence-based mental health care through clinics in the Bronx and Harlem, including a Family Counseling and Wellness Center and a Family Center in the Bronx offering trauma-focused services. Families are seen in an average of 60 days, a 29% improvement over the prior year.
  • Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
    • Prevention and parenting support programs
      Offers preventative programs and resources to promote safer pregnancies, healthier children, and stronger families, including a Parenting Resource Center and Family Enrichment Center. Supported 92% of families in reaching their goals and 99% in avoiding foster care entry or re-entry, with participating mothers showing a 15% reduction in depression.
  • Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
    • Residential and community support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
      Provides 24-hour residential care and community integration support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through 11 residences, delivering over 25,000 days of care annually. Operates the Springfield Gardens Residence and has established a network of 36 community residences across New York City and eastern Suffolk County.
  • Residential Care for At-Risk Youth 1 activity
    • Shelter and care for unaccompanied immigrant minors
      Provides temporary community residential and family home services for unaccompanied children from Central and South America apprehended by Homeland Security, in partnership with the Federal Office of Refugee Resettlement. Delivered over 31,000 days of care annually between 2022 and 2024.
  • Medicaid Health Home Care Coordination 1 activity
    • Specialized health and care management programs
      Established the Children’s Health Home Care Management Program to provide comprehensive care management for low-income children and families with chronic health conditions, and previously operated the Incarnation Children's Center for HIV-infected infants and children.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$100.46M
Contributions & grants$73.13M73%
Program service revenue$26.32M26%
Investment income$692K1%
Other revenue$312K
expenses
Total expenses$100.61M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$62.25M
Grants paid out$18.31M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$59.80M
Cash$3.43M
Investments$15.22M
Liabilities$32.04M
Net assets$27.76M
Liquid reserves2.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +5.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 9
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MR CRAIG LONGLEY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 50 $525K
MR ANTHONY BREIDENBACH CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER 42 $316K
MS CARYN J ASHARE CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER 42 $316K
MR GARY CARTER CHIEF PERFORMANCE OFFICER 42 $287K
MR JUAN I JIMENEZ ASSIST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 35 $262K
MS SHARON R TORRES CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER 42 $233K
MR MILAN MANU PATEL MEDICAL - PSYCHIATRISTS 35 $233K
MS CATHERINE JEAN PAINTER MEDICAL- MENTAL SERVICES 35 $232K
MR DONALD BROSEN FORMER FINANCIAL & ADMIN. OFFICER 0 $180K
board members · 16
  • CHANSI POWELL ESQ — BOARD MEMBER
  • DR AMANDA M WILSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • DR MONICA A WHITE — BOARD MEMBER
  • MR CRAIG HORTON — BOARD MEMBER
  • MR DANIEL DECELLES — BOARD MEMBER
  • MR DAVID SCHWED — BOARD MEMBER
  • MR FRANK PACHECO — BOARD MEMBER
  • MR HUGH L CAREY II — BOARD MEMBER
  • MR JOHN FOUHEY SECRETARY — ASSIST. SECRETARY THRU DEC 2024
  • MR JOHN W TIETJEN — BOARD MEMBER
  • MR JUAN ANTONIO GUZMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • MR KENNETH J BURFORD — BOARD MEMBER THRU MAR 2025
  • MR KEVIN O'KEEFFE — BOARD MEMBER
  • MR LUCIANO SEVERO RODEMBUSCH — BOARD MEMBER
  • MR NIKIL KANNAN — BOARD MEMBER THRU MAR 2025
  • MR PATRICK J LEWIS ASSIST — SECRETARY/BOARD MEMB. THRU DEC 2024
relationships · 31

Who they work with

  • 46th Precinct Partner — Partnered with Harmony Hub to host a Mother’s Day Brunch honoring mothers and caregivers.
  • Bronx Chamber of Commerce Partner — Joined to deepen connections with local partners and community leaders.
  • CGS Collective Network — Associate board of Catholic Guardian Services engaging emerging leaders in philanthropy and service.
  • Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York Network — Member of the Catholic Charities Federation, a network of 90 agencies providing help and creating hope for New Yorkers in need.
  • Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York Partner — Partner organization in the network of Catholic human services
  • Child Welfare Information Gateway Government — Federal information and referral service for child welfare
  • Child Welfare League of America Partner — National organization supporting child welfare services
  • Citizen’s Committee for Children Partner — Advocacy organization focused on children's well-being in New York
  • Commission on Quality of Care & Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities Government — State commission focused on quality of care and advocacy for persons with disabilities
  • Deloitte Partner — Partnered with Catholic Guardian Services on annual Impact Day, providing volunteer support to improve spaces at Springfield Gardens Residence.
  • Department of Homeland Security Government — Federal agency overseeing international adoption processes
  • Developmental Disabilities Planning Council Government — State-affiliated council involved in planning and advocacy for people with developmental disabilities
  • Federal Office of Refugee Resettlement Partner — Partnership to provide shelter and care for unaccompanied children from Central and South America.
  • Internal Revenue Service Government — Federal agency providing tax information relevant to adoption
  • National Council for Adoption Partner — National advocacy and adoption services organization
  • New York City Administration for Children’s Services Government — City agency responsible for child welfare and foster care services
  • New York City Department of Homeless Services Government — City agency addressing homelessness and providing shelter services
  • New York City Department of Juvenile Justice Services Government — City agency providing juvenile justice services
  • New York City Department of Youth and Community Development Government — City agency supporting youth and community development programs
  • New York State Association of Community and Residential Services Partner — Professional association supporting community and residential services for people with disabilities
  • New York State Citizen’s Coalition for Children, Inc. Partner — Statewide coalition advocating for children and families
  • New York State Council of Family and Child Care Agencies Partner — State council representing family and child care agencies
  • New York State Office For People with Developmental Disabilities Government — State agency providing resources and oversight for developmental disabilities services
  • New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Government — Provides funding and regulatory oversight for 24-hour care programs serving individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • New York State Office of Children and Family Services Government — State agency overseeing child welfare and family services
  • North American Council on Adoptable Children Partner — National organization supporting adoption and foster care services
  • Pregnancy Services Network Partner — Network providing pregnancy-related services and support
  • St. Vincent de Paul Society Partner — Co-founded Catholic Home Bureau and collaborated on early foster care initiatives.
  • The Archdiocese of New York Partner — Partner organization providing religious and human services
  • The Human Services Council of New York Partner — Partner organization in the field of human services
+ 1 more
strategies · 5

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.

  • Continuum of Care
    methodology: continuum_of_care
    By integrating services across a spectrum of needs, we create sustained outcomes for individuals and families because coordinated, long-term support adapts to evolving challenges and promotes stability.
  • Integrated Family Wellness
    methodology: integrated_family_wellness
    By providing coordinated counseling and wellness services, we improve mental health and family stability because integrated support addresses interconnected needs more effectively than siloed interventions.
  • Prevention Through Family Strengthening
    methodology: family_strengthening_prevention
    By intervening early with parenting support and counseling, we prevent foster care entry and promote family stability because strengthening family systems before crises occur leads to more sustainable outcomes.
  • School-Based Mental Health Access
    methodology: school_based_mental_health
    By delivering mental health services in schools, we increase access and reduce barriers for families because meeting families where they are removes logistical and stigma-related obstacles to care.
  • Trauma-Informed Care
    methodology: trauma_informed_care
    By delivering mental health and family services through a trauma-informed lens, we produce greater safety, empowerment, and healing for at-risk children and families because it recognizes the impact of trauma on behavior and engagement.