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SPENCE-CHAPIN SERVICES TO FAMILIES AND CHILDREN
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 131834590 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE P310 · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$6.2M
expenses
$10.9M
net assets
$55.5M
employees
59
volunteers
33
program ratio
75%
mission · from form 990

THE MISSION OF SPENCE-CHAPIN IS TO HELP FIND LOVING FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN WHATEVER THEIR NEEDS OR CIRCUMSTANCES AND PROVIDE COUNSELING AND SUPPORT FOR ALL CHILDREN AND THE FAMILIES TO WHOM THEY HAVE BEEN BORN OR ENTRUSTED.

profile · synthesized from sources

Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children is a New York-based nonprofit supporting children and families through adoption-related services and post-adoption support. The organization provides counseling and community programs for adoptive families, birth parents, and adoptees, and operates clinical services and international "Granny" programs that offer emotional and developmental care to children in orphanages and long-term care facilities.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $2.72M
    GRANNY AND GRANNY RELATED PROGRAMS:THE AGENCY ALSO HAS A THRIVING GRANNY PROGRAM OVERSEAS, WHERE WE ENSURE CHILDREN LIVING IN ORPHANAGES RECEIVE THE LOVE AND ATTENTION OF A DEDICATED PRIMARY CAREGIVER, A "GRANNY." THE RECRUITED GRANNIES PROVIDE ACTIVITIES THAT NURTURE PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN RESIDING IN ORPHANAGES.
  2. #2 $829K
    CLINICAL SERVICES:THERAPY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTS:WE PROVIDE ONGOING SUPPORT AND THERAPY TO ALL INDIVIDUALS CONNECTED TO ADOPTION. WE BUILD COMMUNITY AND AWARENESS THROUGH SOCIAL AND THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY EVENTS AND ENGAGEMENTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS CONNECTED TO ADOPTION. SERVICES FOR BIRTH AND EXPECTANT WOMEN AND FAMILIES: WE PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE OPTIONS COUNSELING TO WOMEN AND THEIR PARTNERS WHO ARE CONTEMPLATING AN ADOPTION BEFORE OR AFTER BIRTH. SPENCE-CHAPIN PROVIDES THE OPTION OF INTERIM CARE FOR THE BABY AND COVERS ALL SUPPLIES AND MEDICAL VISITS. FOR WOMEN WHO CHOOSE ADOPTION, SPENCE-CHAPIN OFFERS THEM COUNSELING AND SUPPORT THROUGH THE PROCESS, INCLUDING FREE INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL.COUNSELING AND COMMUNITY: WE PROVIDE SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND COUNSELING TO ADOPTIVE FAMILIES, ADOPTEES, AND BIRTH PARENTS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, GROUPS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT GROUPS. POST-ADOPTION SERVICES: WE PROVIDE PERSONAL ADOPTION HISTORIES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO MEET THE CRITERIA TO RECEIVE NON-IDENTIFYING INFORMATION UNDER THE APPLICABLE STATE LAW. WE OFFER CLINICAL SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUAL(S) WHO ARE CONTEMPLATING OR HAVE BEEN IN REUNION WITH THEIR BIRTH FAMILY.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Clinical Services for Adults and Children
Offers therapy, counseling, and community engagement for adoptive families, birth parents, and adoptees, including support groups, mentorship programs, and educational workshops.
Granny Program
Recruits community volunteers to provide one-on-one emotional and developmental support to children in orphanages and long-term care facilities in the U.S. and abroad, fostering physical and emotional growth through consistent caregiver relationships.
Healthy Women, Strong Families
Provides unbiased options counseling to pregnant women and partners considering adoption, including interim care for newborns, legal counsel, and post-placement support.
Post-Adoption Services
Offers access to non-identifying adoption histories and clinical support for individuals preparing for or experiencing reunion with birth families.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Comprehensive Adoption Services 5 activities
    • Facilitates domestic and international adoptions for children, including those with special needs, older children, and sibling groups
      Operates a Waiting Child Program that shares profiles of children who are older, part of sibling groups, or have diagnosed medical conditions to support their placement with adoptive families through domestic and international adoption services. Connected over 40 children annually with permanent families and more than 20,000 children historically.
    • Offers counseling, therapy, and support services for members of the adoption triad
      Provides behavioral and relational therapy, short-term consultations, and over 1,300 counseling and coaching sessions annually to birth parents, adoptive parents, and adopted individuals. Services include virtual and in-person modalities, play therapy, neurofeedback, and support groups tailored to adoption-related challenges.
    • Provides home study services for domestic, international, and relative adoption
      Conducts home study assessments for individuals and couples in New York, New Jersey, and Arizona pursuing domestic, international, or relative adoption, supporting families through the pre-adoption process.
    • Provides options counseling and lifelong support for birth parents
      Offers unbiased counseling, support groups, and resources to birth and expectant parents considering adoption, including post-adoption support and guidance on open adoption relationships. Serves over 100 birth parents annually.
    • Provides post-adoption records and information services
      Responds to inquiries related to adoption records and personal histories, offering access to clinical support and resources for individuals seeking reunion with birth families. Handles over 500 inquiries annually.
  • Direct Care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children 2 activities
    • Implements humanitarian aid programs for vulnerable children and families globally
      Runs global humanitarian initiatives including Project Play, Step Up, Safe Homes Safe Children, and the Holiday Angels Program to support children and families in need.
    • Operates interim care program for newborns awaiting adoption placement
      Provides temporary, nurturing care for newborns during the adoption process, covering all medical and supply costs, and offering counseling and legal support to birth mothers. Delivers over 450 days of interim care annually.
  • Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
    • Offers student internships and professional training programs
      Provides internships in social work, development, marketing, IT, legal, and compliance fields, and trains over 750 healthcare professionals annually on adoption-related topics. Also offers training to foster care staff on managing complex cases.
  • Residential Care for At-Risk Youth 1 activity
    • Operates the Granny Program providing one-on-one emotional and developmental support to children in orphanages
      Places dedicated caregivers or volunteers in orphanages globally to provide nurturing, one-on-one attention to children, supporting their emotional and physical development. Serves over 500 children annually through this program.
  • Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
    • Produces educational and community engagement content on adoption
      Produces the "Adoption Talk by Spence-Chapin" podcast featuring conversations with adoptees, birth parents, adoptive families, and professionals to promote awareness and education about adoption.
  • Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
    • Runs community and identity-building programs for adoptees and adoptive families
      Organizes playgroups for children ages 0–10, Mini Camps, Lifebook events, mentorship programs for tweens and teens, and virtual support groups to foster adoption identity exploration and peer connections. Engages over 600 individuals annually in these programs.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$6.23M
Contributions & grants$1.92M31%
Program service revenue$1.76M28%
Investment income$1.24M20%
Other revenue$1.32M
expenses
Total expenses$10.86M
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$4.93M
Grants paid out$2.82M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$64.55M
Cash$3.16M
Investments$53.55M
Liabilities$9.05M
Net assets$55.50M
Liquid reserves62.7 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -41.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 8
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
YEKATERINA TRAMBITSKAYA CEO 35 $335K
JODYNE KIM CFAO (OUTGOING) 35 $247K
LINDA ALEXANDRE MURRAY CPO OF DOMESTIC PROGRAMS 35 $221K
CHRISTINE POHL CDO 35 $169K
CHELSEA GUFFY CLCO 35 $166K
LAUREN JIANG CPO OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS 35 $140K
MONICA BAKER SENIOR DIRECTOR 35 $123K
CHRISTINE E TANGEL DIRECTOR, FCS 35 $114K
board members · 16
  • BRITT WALLACH — BOARD MEMBER
  • CATHERINE ROCCO GOODWIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • CHRIS STOECKLE — TREASURER
  • DAVID A BARRETT — SECRETARY
  • DAVID BEACH — BOARD MEMBER (OUTGOING)
  • IAN V ROWE — CHAIRMAN
  • JONATHAN B WITMER — BOARD MEMBER
  • KATHARINE H WELLING — VICE CHAIR
  • KEVIN P NELSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • KRISTA GUTIERREZ — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHAEL J MELLODY — BOARD MEMBER
  • MITCHELL R SEMEL — BOARD MEMBER
  • SAMANTHA CHADWICK — BOARD MEMBER
  • SIYA MADIKANE — BOARD MEMBER
  • SPENCER ACKER — TREASURER (OUTGOING)
  • ZACH BOISI — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 14

Who they work with

  • Bronx Health Link Partner — Healthcare partner collaborating with Spence-Chapin.
  • Facebook Network — Has a presence on Facebook to share updates and connect with families.
  • Facebook Network — Platform used to share updates and connect with families through social media.
  • Facebook Partner — Platform used to share updates and connect with families through the adoption blog.
  • Hague Accreditation Government — Hague-Accredited provider for international adoption services
  • Healthy Families of Sullivan Partner — Healthcare partner collaborating with Spence-Chapin.
  • Modern Family Center Partner — Collaborates to deliver support, education, and counseling programs for adoptive families, adoptees, and birth parents.
  • Other professionals supporting children and families Partner — Collaborates through training to share adoption best practices and strengthen service delivery.
  • PTA meetings Partner — Invited to present at PTA meetings to share mission and volunteer opportunities.
  • Spence-Chapin Partner — Hosts events at its own facility located at 120 East 16th Street, Floor 11, New York, NY.
  • The Theraplay Institute Partner — Therapists at Spence-Chapin have Level One training in Theraplay®, a modality developed and trademarked by The Theraplay Institute.
  • Twitter Network — Has a presence on Twitter to share updates and connect with families.
  • Twitter Network — Platform used to share updates and connect with families through social media.
  • Twitter Partner — Platform used to share updates and connect with families through the adoption blog.
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.

  • Adoptee-Led Programming and Mentorship
    methodology: adoptee_led_programming
    By centering adoptee voices in program design and mentorship, the organization fosters authentic identity development and cultural competence, because lived experience creates trusted role models and strengthens peer-based healing within the adoptee community.
  • Lifelong, Continuous Support Model
    methodology: lifelong_support
    By providing guidance across all stages of adoption and family development, the organization improves long-term child welfare outcomes, because sustained engagement reduces crisis points and supports adaptive coping throughout the lifespan.
  • Non-Directive Counseling for Informed Decision-Making
    methodology: non_directive_counseling
    By offering non-directive, unbiased counseling, the organization empowers individuals to make autonomous adoption decisions, because removing pressure and judgment fosters clarity, reduces regret, and upholds dignity in complex life choices.
  • Targeted Placement for High-Need Children
    methodology: targeted_placement
    By proactively sharing profiles of older children, sibling groups, and children with medical conditions with prospective adoptive families, the organization reduces time-to-placement, because targeted visibility addresses systemic inequities in adoption that otherwise delay permanency for high-need youth.
  • Therapeutic Attachment-Building Through Specialized Modalities
    methodology: attachment_therapy
    By integrating evidence-based, relationship-focused therapies such as Theraplay® and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, the organization strengthens parent-child attachment disrupted by trauma, because structured, nurturing interactions rebuild trust and emotional security in developmentally appropriate ways.