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SCHUYLER CENTER FOR ANALYSIS AND ADVOCACY INC
ALBANY, NY · EIN 135562357 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE W010 · Public & Societal Benefit · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$3.7M
expenses
$2.6M
net assets
$12.0M
employees
17
volunteers
22
program ratio
83%
mission · from form 990

SCHUYLER CENTER FOR ANALYSIS AND ADVOCACY IS DEDICATED TO SHAPING AND ADVANCING PUBLIC POLICY SOLUTIONS THAT IMPROVE THE WELL-BEING OF DISENFRANCHISED NEW YORK STATE RESIDENTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy is a New York-based policy organization focused on advancing public policy solutions to improve the well-being of low-income and disenfranchised residents. The organization conducts research and advocacy to strengthen systems in child welfare, early childhood education, and family economic security, with an emphasis on equity and accountability in public spending and outcomes.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $1.14M
    CHILD WELFARE/EARLY CHILDHOOD - SCHUYLER CENTER FOR ANALYSIS AND ADVOCACY ADVANCES POLICIES FOR EFFECTIVE, HIGH QUALITY SYSTEMS THAT SERVE AND ARE ACCESSIBLE TO LOW-INCOME AND OTHER FAMILIES WHO NEED THEM. SCHUYLER CENTER FOCUSES ON PREVENTING ENTRY INTO THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM WITH POLICIES AND SUPPORTS THAT STRENGTHEN FAMILIES AND IMPROVING WELL-BEING FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE IN CARE. SCHUYLER CENTER ADVOCATES FOR ACCOUNTABILITY OF PUBLIC SYSTEMS, INCLUDING DATA REGARDING EXPENDITURES AND OUTCOMES. DATA SHOW HIGH QUALITY EARLY EXPERIENCES -- CHILD CARE, HOME VISITATION, PRE-K -- CAN SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES AND REDUCE DISPARITIES. SCHUYLER CENTER ADVANCES EQUITABLE AND HIGH QUALITY SYSTEMS AND SUPPORTS FOR ALL NEW YORK FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN.
  2. #2 $296K
    FAMILY ECONOMIC SECURITY - SCHUYLER CENTER FOR ANALYSIS AND ADVOCACY PROMOTES POLICIES THAT STRENGTHEN FAMILY ECONOMIC SECURITY. NEARLY ONE IN FIVE NEW YORK CHILDREN LIVE IN POVERTY, WHILE NEARLY ONE IN THREE BLACK CHILDREN LIVE IN POVERTY. CHILD POVERTY RATES IN SOME NEW YORK STATE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES EXCEED 50%. CHILD POVERTY CAN SET A CHILD UP FOR A LIFETIME OF CHALLENGES AND PUBLIC POLICY CAN MAKE A SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE TOWARD CUTTING AND MITIGATING THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF CHILD POVERTY. SCHUYLER CENTER WORKS TO SHAPE TAX AND OTHER POLICIES THAT AFFECT FAMILY ECONOMIC SECURITY.
named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Child Welfare/Early Childhood
Advances policies for high-quality, accessible child care, pre-K, and home visitation programs; works to prevent unnecessary child welfare system involvement and improve outcomes for children in care.
Family Economic Security
Advocates for tax and income-support policies that reduce child poverty and strengthen economic stability for low-income families across New York State.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Child Care and Early Childhood Policy Advocacy 2 activities
    • Advancing early childhood and family support policies
      Advocates for equitable access to high-quality early childhood services—including child care, pre-K, and home visitation—for low-income families and works to prevent child welfare system entry. Led advocacy for universal child care funding in the state budget and supports systemic transformation through the Child and Family Wellbeing Action Network. Spent $1,141,005 on child welfare and early childhood policy advocacy in tax year 2024.
    • Advocating for child poverty reduction and economic security policies
      Advocates for tax and economic policies that reduce child poverty and improve economic security for low-income families, including promoting living wage policies and securing implementation of the New York State Child Poverty Reduction Act. Spent $295,982 on related advocacy efforts in tax year 2024.
  • Policy Advocacy & Research 2 activities
    • Conducting policy research and data analysis to inform evidence-based recommendations
      Conducts in-depth analysis of social problems, affected populations, and public investments, particularly through New York State budget analysis, to develop data-driven policy recommendations. Publishes an annual impact report documenting outcomes of research and advocacy efforts.
    • Leading and convening statewide advocacy coalitions
      Convenes and leads key statewide coalitions including the New York Can End Child Poverty coalition, the Empire State Campaign for Child Care, and Medicaid Matters New York—the only statewide coalition focused on advancing Medicaid beneficiaries’ interests—to amplify policy impact across child wellbeing, economic security, and health access domains.
  • General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
    • Funding initiatives to support child welfare and early childhood policy advancement
      Awards grants to support initiatives related to child welfare, early childhood services, and family economic security; awarded $583,800 in grants during tax year 2024 as part of a broader strategy to strengthen systems supporting low-income families in New York State.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.73M
Contributions & grants$2.84M76%
Program service revenue$40K1%
Investment income$855K23%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.65M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$1.60M
Grants paid out$584K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$12.25M
Cash$401K
Investments$10.72M
Liabilities$212K
Net assets$12.04M
Liquid reserves50.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +52.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
KATE BRESLIN PRESIDENT & 40 $209K
DOROTHY HILL DIRECTOR OF 40 $112K
board members · 22
  • CYNTHIA B GREEN PHD — TRUSTEE
  • DAVID ANDREINE — TRUSTEE
  • DAVID HARRIS MD — TRUSTEE
  • EDWARD MCCORMICK — TRUSTEE
  • ELIZABETH PALLEY JD PHD — TRUSTEE
  • JAMES CARON — TREASURER
  • JAMES W LYTLE ESQ — TRUSTEE
  • KALPANA BHANDARKAR — TRUSTEE
  • KEVIN MCAVEY — TRUSTEE
  • LAURA JEAN SHIPLEY MD — TRUSTEE
  • LAURIE SHANKS ESQ — TRUSTEE
  • LOUISE R SKOLNIK DSW — SECRETARY
  • MARJORIE MOMPLAISIR-ELLIS MPH — TRUSTEE
  • NEIL RUBIN — TRUSTEE
  • OLIVIA X WANG PHD — TRUSTEE
  • PAUL J KAYE MD — CHAIRMAN
  • PHYLLIS LUSSKIN — TRUSTEE
  • RAHUL REKHI — TRUSTEE
  • REINHOLD SAMSON — TRUSTEE
  • ROBERT PLATTNER ESQ — TRUSTEE
  • RONALD F UBA — VICE CHAIR
  • SAHAR ELEZABI MD MPH CPE — TRUSTEE
relationships · 41

Who they work with

  • American Academy of Pediatrics – NYS Funder — Funder of Schuyler Center's policy advocacy work.
  • Anna Harkness Funder — One of the early financial benefactors of the State Charities Aid Association.
  • Booth Ferris Foundation Funder — Funder of Schuyler Center's policy advocacy work.
  • CareQuest Foundation Funder — Funder of Schuyler Center's policy advocacy work.
  • Charles Loring Brace Partner — Served on the Board of the State Charities Aid Association during its early years.
  • Child Focus LLC Funder — Funder of Schuyler Center's policy advocacy work.
  • Child and Family Wellbeing Action Network Partner — Co-led by Schuyler Center to transform New York’s child welfare system through supportive policies.
  • City University of New York Funder — Funder of Schuyler Center's policy advocacy work.
  • Empire State Campaign for Child Care Coalition — Founded and led by Schuyler Center to advocate for universal, high-quality child care and fair wages for child care educators.
  • Empire State Campaign for Child Care Partner — Schuyler Center houses this campaign, which advocates for universal child care in New York State.
  • Families USA Funder — Funder of Schuyler Center's policy advocacy work.
  • Frederick Law Olmsted Partner — Served on the Board of the State Charities Aid Association during its early years.
  • Gertrude Stevens Rice Partner — Served on the Board of the State Charities Aid Association during its early years.
  • Grace Dodge Partner — Served on the Board of the State Charities Aid Association during its early years.
  • Hamilton Fish Partner — Mrs. Hamilton Fish served on the Board of the State Charities Aid Association during its early years.
  • Health Foundation For Western And Central New York Funder — Funder of Schuyler Center's policy advocacy work.
  • HealthEfficient Funder — Funder of Schuyler Center's policy advocacy work.
  • Joseph H. Choate Partner — Served on the Board of the State Charities Aid Association during its early years.
  • Josephine Shaw Lowell Partner — Served on the Board of the State Charities Aid Association during its early years.
  • Margaret Sage Funder — One of the early financial benefactors of the State Charities Aid Association.
  • Medicaid Matters NY Coalition — Kate Breslin plays a leadership role in this statewide coalition.
  • Medicaid Matters New York Coalition — Housed at Schuyler Center; represents Medicaid beneficiaries in policy discussions in New York State.
  • Mother Cabrini Foundation Funder — Funder of Schuyler Center's policy advocacy work.
  • NY Funders Alliance Funder — Funder of Schuyler Center's policy advocacy work.
  • New York Can End Child Poverty Coalition — Convened by Schuyler Center to reduce child poverty and inequity in New York State.
  • New York Can End Child Poverty coalition Coalition — Schuyler Center coordinates this coalition focused on improving outcomes for children and families experiencing economic hardship.
  • New York State Government Government — Primary target of policy advocacy efforts, including engagement with the governor, state legislators, and agency executives.
  • Partnership For America’s Children Funder — Funder of Schuyler Center's policy advocacy work.
  • Public Policy and Education Fund Funder — Funder of Schuyler Center's policy advocacy work.
  • Ralph C Wilson, Jr. Foundation Funder — Funder of Schuyler Center's policy advocacy work.
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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.

  • Coalition-Building and Collaborative Advocacy
    methodology: coalition_building
    By building and coordinating diverse coalitions—including advocates, community members, providers, and government leaders—the organization amplifies its influence on public debate and policy decisions because collective action strengthens legitimacy, broadens reach, and sustains pressure for systemic change.
  • Data-Driven and Evidence-Based Advocacy
    methodology: evidence_based_advocacy
    By using data analysis and evidence-based research to identify policy challenges and develop solutions, the organization produces measurable social progress and effective policy change because empirical grounding increases credibility, precision, and accountability in advocacy efforts.
  • Preventive Investment in Family and Child Wellbeing
    methodology: preventive_health_investment
    By advocating for early intervention, preventive health investment, and access to economic supports, the organization reduces long-term system involvement and disparities because addressing needs early promotes child thriving, family stability, and cost-effective public spending.
  • Racial and Equity-Centered Policy Advocacy
    methodology: racial_equity_in_policy_advocacy
    By integrating racial equity analysis and acknowledging historic racism in public systems, the organization produces more effective and just policies because this approach addresses root causes of systemic inequities in health and human services, leading to improved outcomes for marginalized families.