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LINCOLN HALL
LINCOLNDALE, NY · EIN 135562266 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Large ($10M-$50M) · lincolnhall.org
revenue
$18.2M
expenses
$19.8M
net assets
$1.0M
employees
249
volunteers
10
program ratio
73%
mission · from form 990

THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A SHELTER PROGRAM FOR UNACCOMPANIED MINORS WITH A CAPACITY OF 100 BEDS, FUNDED BY THE OFFICE OF REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT (ORR).

profile · synthesized from sources

Lincoln Hall operates a residential shelter and educational program for unaccompanied male minors and court-involved youth in New York. The organization provides trauma-informed care, academic instruction, vocational training, and behavioral development within a structured campus environment. It serves vulnerable youth through government-funded programs, with a focus on family reunification, personal growth, and post-release support including scholarships.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $2.30M
    INSTITUTIONAL CARE - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES AN ENVIRONMENT WHICH ALLOWS CHILDREN TO LEARN CONSEQUENCES OF BEHAVIOR AND DEVELOP RESPONSIBILITY IN SOCIAL INTERACTION. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, AN AVERAGE OF 24 STUDENT RESIDENTS WERE SERVED. THE SERVICES INCLUDE ASSESSMENTS, THERAPY, COUNSELLING, RECREATION AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 1,464 CARE DAYS BILLED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. THE OPERATION OF THIS PROGRAM CEASED ON JANUARY 2024.
  2. #2 $1.45M
    EDUCATIONAL SERVICES - OFFERS SECONDARY AND UPGRADED ACADEMIC, REMEDIAL, ENRICHMENT AND PREVOCATIONAL PROGRAMS; CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS; AND PREPARES YOUTH FOR ADULTHOOD. THE STUDENT RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THEIR EDUCATION. ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO OBTAIN SCHOLARSHIPS. INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING SESSIONS ARE PROVIDED. WE ALSO PROVIDE A FULL ARRAY OF VOCATIONAL COURSES SUCH AS COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY, BARBERING, PHOTOGRAPHY, CULINARY ARTS, AUTO MECHANICS AND MEDIA ARTS. THERE WERE 1,315 CARE DAYS BILLED DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Family Reunification Program
Shelter and case management program for unaccompanied male minors aged 12–17, providing safe housing, trauma-informed counseling, education, and family reunification services funded by ORR
Lincoln Hall Scholarship Program
Post-graduation financial aid for former residents who successfully completed their placement, supporting enrollment in college or vocational schools
Lincoln Hall United Achievement Award (UAA)
Youth development program encouraging students to build skills, engage in physical activity, and perform community service, culminating in a formal award recognition
Raise the Age (RTA) Program
Residential care and treatment program for court-mandated 16-year-old male adolescents, focusing on behavioral development and social responsibility
The Ives School
On-campus academic and vocational education program offering rigorous instruction in core subjects and trades such as culinary arts, barbering, media arts, and building trades
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Residential Care for At-Risk Youth 2 activities
    • Raise the Age (RTA) program for court-mandated adolescents
      Provides care and treatment for court-mandated 16-year-old male adolescents through the Raise the Age (RTA) program, offering a structured environment to support behavioral development and social responsibility, totaling 1,779 care days in fiscal year 2021.
    • Residential care for unaccompanied male minors
      Provides shelter-level care for unaccompanied male minors aged 12–17 through the Family Reunification Program, including housing, clothing, meals, trauma-informed counseling, case management, and family engagement. The program served an average of 24 residents per day, totaling approximately 1,464 care days in fiscal year 2023.
  • Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • After-school and youth enrichment programs
      Operates after-school programs including a reading challenge, Black History Month celebrations, PBIS events, student council, school store, and debating society. Also offers structured recreational activities and off-campus educational trips to cultural and historical sites for enrolled youth.
  • Campus Facility Operations and Management 1 activity
    • Campus-based youth services infrastructure
      Operates a 454-acre campus with 28 buildings that house academic and vocational school facilities, a health center, dining hall, 300-seat auditorium, gymnasium, swimming pool, track, and athletic fields to support comprehensive youth programming.
  • Comprehensive K–8 Academic Curriculum 1 activity
    • Educational programming for youth residents
      Delivers daily academic instruction in core and elective subjects including math, English, science, social studies, vocational education, and Spanish for 5.5 hours per day. Also provides remedial and enrichment programs, child nutrition services, and counseling as part of a comprehensive educational offering for residential youth.
  • Multi-Institution Scholarship Funding 1 activity
    • Scholarship program for former residents
      Funds scholarships for youth who successfully complete their placement, supporting attendance at trade/vocational schools or colleges after high school or TASC completion. Scholarships have enabled enrollment at institutions including St. John’s University, Pace University, Apex Technical School, and multiple SUNY campuses.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • United Achievement Award program
      Administers the United Achievement Award program, which replaced the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award/USA in December 2017. Encourages participation from Empowering Youth Program and Raise the Age youth in physical, skill-building, and community service activities, culminating in a personalized award presented after completion of requirements and a final essay or video presentation.
  • Career and Technical Education Programs 1 activity
    • Vocational training programs for youth
      Offers vocational training in building trades/carpentry, culinary arts, barbering, computers, media arts, music, photography, and auto mechanics to prepare youth for employment or further education. These programs are integrated into both residential and educational services.
  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Youth transition support and career preparation
      Prepares departing students for post-residence life by creating resume packages that include a cover letter, resume, and guidance on college and job applications and interview skills.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$18.23M
Contributions & grants$13K0%
Program service revenue$17.70M97%
Investment income$5000%
Other revenue$518K
expenses
Total expenses$19.76M
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead27%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$12.09M
Grants paid out$75K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.68M
Cash$2.62M
Investments$0
Liabilities$5.67M
Net assets$1.01M
Liquid reserves1.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -12.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JAMES COUGHLIN CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER 50 $161K
EDWARD SOFIA SENIOR PROGRAM DIRECTOR 50 $134K
board members · 10
  • EDWARD G ANGELINI — VICE PRESIDENT & SECRETARY
  • JOHN CORCORAN — MANAGER
  • JOHN J MCCARTHY JR ESQ — MANAGER
  • MITCHEL SIMPLER — CHAIRMAN
  • MSGR KEVIN SULLIVAN — MANAGER
  • PAUL MEISSNER — PRESIDENT
  • PHIL RUGGIERI — MANAGER
  • SAL LIFRIERI — MANAGER
  • SHANE M BIGELOW — MANAGER
  • TODD SULLIVAN — TREASURER
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • Apex Technical School Partner — One of the vocational schools attended by Lincoln Hall scholarship recipients.
  • L.H. Foundation Partner — Co-organizes the annual golf tournament with Lincoln Hall.
  • Office of Refugee Resettlement Government — Funds the shelter program for unaccompanied minors operated by Lincoln Hall.
  • Office of Refugee Resettlement Government — Partner agency providing guidance and oversight for the Family Reunification Program serving unaccompanied minors.
  • Pace University Partner — One of the colleges attended by Lincoln Hall scholarship recipients.
  • SUNY Old Westbury Partner — One of the SUNY campuses attended by Lincoln Hall scholarship recipients.
  • SUNY Plattsburgh Partner — One of the SUNY campuses attended by Lincoln Hall scholarship recipients.
  • St. John's University Partner — One of the colleges attended by Lincoln Hall scholarship recipients.
  • USDA Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Government — Partnered with USDA FNS to provide access to the Meals for Kids Site Finder for locating summer meal sites.
  • underserved families Partner — Partners with underserved families to deliver youth programming and support transformation.
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.

  • Behavioral Accountability through Structured Programming
    methodology: behavioral_accountability
    By linking program access and recognition to behavior and personal responsibility, youth are incentivized to modify behavior and practice social accountability, because consistent consequences and rewards reinforce prosocial development.
  • Holistic Youth Development Model
    methodology: holistic_youth_development
    By integrating academics, life skills, vocational training, health and wellness, and community engagement within a structured environment, youth develop holistically and achieve their full potential, because comprehensive support addresses interconnected barriers to success.
  • Individualized Child-Centered Care
    methodology: child_centered_care
    By using a best-interest-of-the-child framework informed by child welfare standards, clinical and case management decisions are tailored to promote safety, well-being, and positive outcomes for unaccompanied minors, because individualized assessment leads to more effective and ethical care.