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ST CATHERINE'S CENTER FOR CHILDREN
ALBANY, NY · EIN 141338455 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Large ($10M-$50M) · st-cath.org
revenue
$22.5M
expenses
$22.7M
net assets
$4.6M
employees
408
volunteers
13
program ratio
87%
mission · from form 990

THE CENTER PROVIDES A VARIETY OF RESIDENTIAL AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES DIRECTED TOWARD THE PREVENTION OF PERSONAL AND FAMILY DYSFUNCTION. THE CENTER PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF HUMAN SERVICES DESIGNED TO OFFER HOPE, FOSTER GROWTH AND IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WE SERVE.

profile · synthesized from sources

St. Catherine's Center for Children is a nonprofit organization based in Albany, NY, providing residential, foster care, educational, and community-based services for children and families facing trauma, behavioral challenges, and homelessness. The organization operates therapeutic group homes, a day treatment school for elementary students with special needs, and foster care and supportive housing programs. It serves vulnerable populations across multiple counties in New York State.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $3.95M
    ST. CATHERINE'S R&E MAY SCHOOL IS A DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM THAT SERVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH BEHAVIORAL AND SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS THAT CANNOT BE MET IN A TRADITIONAL SCHOOL SETTING. EACH STUDENT ENTERING THE PROGRAM UNDERGOES AN INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENT TO DETERMINE HIS OR HER NEEDS. THE R&E MAY SCHOOL STAFF - CONSISTING OF SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS, MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, AND SOCIAL WORKERS AND CLINICIANS - THEN DEVELOPS A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION PLAN TAILORED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF EACH STUDENT. THE SCHOOL WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE CHILD'S FAMILY AND HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT, HELPING THE STUDENT DEVELOP THE SKILLS, ATTITUDES, AND KNOWLEDGE NECESSARY TO SUCCESSFULLY RETURN TO A TRADITIONAL SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT.
  2. #2 $4.10M
    ST. CATHERINE'S OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE HOMELESS AND HOUSING SERVICES FOR POPULATIONS STRUGGLING WITH CHALLENGES RELATED TO HOMELESSNESS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO POVERTY, FOOD INSECURITY, LACK OF ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, SUBSTANCE DEPENDENCE, AND BEHAVIORAL OR MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS. THE MARILLAC SHELTER PROVIDES FOR EMERGENCY SHELTER AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR FAMILIES. PROJECT HOST, US HUD, PATHWAYS TO HEALTH PROGRAMS CONNECTS INDIVIDUALS OR FAMILIES TO STABLE HOUSING, HEALTH CARE SERVICES, COUNSELING, AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES. MICHAEL'S HOUSE PROVIDES NEW AFFORDABLE, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING WITH AN ARRAY OF WRAP AROUND SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS OR FAMILIES. VARIOUS HOUSING AND HOMELESS SERVICES REACH PEOPLE IN ALBANY, RENSSELAER, COLUMBIA, AND SCHENECTADY COUNTIES.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Foster Care Program
Therapeutic foster care program that places children in trained foster homes, offering mental health services, permanency planning, and support for reunification or adoption
Homeless and Housing Services
Provides emergency shelter (Marillac Shelter), supportive housing (Michael's House), and case management through Project Host and Pathways to Health to connect homeless individuals and families with stable housing and services
R&E May School
Day treatment educational program for elementary school students with behavioral and special education needs, providing individualized education plans and mental health support to prepare students for return to traditional schools
Residential Program
24-hour supervised therapeutic residential care for children ages 5–13 with trauma and behavioral challenges, operating group homes including Copson, Byron, and Hubbard Houses
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Residential Care for At-Risk Youth 2 activities
    • Alternative housing for children unable to live with families
      Provides alternative residential housing for children who are unable to live at home or with their families, offering structured, supportive environments as part of broader child welfare services.
    • Residential care for children with trauma and behavioral challenges
      Operates three residential facilities—Copson House (serving up to 25 children), Byron House, and Hubbard House (each serving up to eight children)—providing 24/7 residential care for children with emotional, behavioral, and trauma-related challenges, with step-down levels of care to group homes or foster homes as part of discharge planning.
  • Child Welfare and Protection Services 2 activities
    • Comprehensive child and family support services
      Provides a continuum of supportive child and family care, including mental health counseling, adoption services, family support, community-based programs, and services that address early childhood challenges and foster resilience.
    • Foster care placement and support services
      Operates a foster care program that places children removed from parental care into therapeutic home settings with trained foster families, providing therapy, medical care, permanency planning, 24/7 staff support, peer-to-peer meetings, respite services, and ongoing training to support reunification, adoption, or independent living.
  • Special Education Support Services 1 activity
    • Day treatment program for elementary students with behavioral and special education needs
      Operates an educational day treatment program for elementary school students with behavioral, emotional, and educational needs, delivering individualized education plans and collaborating with families and school districts to support reintegration into traditional schools; expanded classroom capacity at the R&E May School to serve more children.
  • Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
    • Emergency shelter and supportive housing for homeless families
      Provides emergency shelter, safe shelter, supportive housing, and wraparound services—including health care, counseling, and employment support—for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in multiple counties, particularly in the Capital District.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • In-kind donation program for children and families
      Accepts and distributes in-kind donations of new clothing, shoes, toys, games, and hygiene supplies to children, families, and adults in the Capital District.
  • Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
    • STEM education and therapeutic wellness programs for children
      Provides hands-on STEM education through the Charles and Helen Crisafulli Science and Discovery Center and operates Therapeutic Support Spaces with sensory fixtures, obstacle courses, and a rock climbing wall to support social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development for students with behavioral and emotional needs.
  • Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
    • Support services for kinship caregivers
      Provides information, support, and advocacy to kinship caregivers across New York State, focusing on relatives raising children outside of foster care, and participates in the NYS KinCare Coalition to address benefits, court matters, and funding for support services.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$22.47M
Contributions & grants$103K0%
Program service revenue$22.08M98%
Investment income$33K0%
Other revenue$251K
expenses
Total expenses$22.66M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$17.82M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$13.07M
Cash$575K
Investments$0
Liabilities$8.49M
Net assets$4.58M
Liquid reserves0.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -6.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 6
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JORDAN ROSSETTINI NURSE PRACTITIONER, PSYCHI 40 $202K
CINDY KOUHOUT FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $168K
JESSICA LUQUIS ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES 40 $132K
KELLY CRAST CFO 39 $121K
CATHERINE JORDAN DIRECTOR OF NURSING SERVICES 40 $110K
JACLYN YUSKO CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40 $39K
board members · 13
  • AMY KRAMER — PRESIDENT
  • DAVID ENSMINGER — TREASURER
  • DONALD A ROBBINS — VICE PRESIDENT
  • JAMES CARR — BOARD MEMBER
  • JENNIFER SACCO ESQ — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARK USTIN ESQ — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARK VINCIGUERRA — BOARD MEMBER
  • PAIGE ANGRISANO — BOARD MEMBER
  • REV ROBERT LONGOBUCCO — BOARD MEMBER
  • REVEREND EDWARD B SCHARFENBERGER — CHAIRMAN
  • RICHARD CHASNEY ESQ — SECRETARY
  • SISTER BETSY VAN DEUSEN — BOARD MEMBER
  • STEPHANIE PIEL ESQ — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • Capital Region Chamber Partner — Collaborates to support regional growth and economic vitality in Tech Valley.
  • Capital Region Independent Media Partner — Media partner associated with St. Catherine's Center for Children
  • Kathy Simmonds Partner — Donated the rock climbing wall for the school's Health and Wellness Program.
  • Lions Partner — Provides trainings, program support, grants, and donations to St. Catherine’s.
  • MVP Partner — Partners to strengthen programming and resources for individuals in need.
  • NYS KinCare Coalition Coalition — Advocates for kinship caregivers in New York, addressing benefits, court matters, and funding for support services.
  • National Training and Development Curriculum Partner — Collaborates with NTDC to deliver evidence-based training for prospective foster parents.
  • New York State’s Office of Children and Family Services Government — Source of data on kinship care arrangements for children in New York.
  • The Foundation of St. Catherine's Partner — Related entity supporting St. Catherine's Center for Children
  • US HUD Government — Partner in housing programs including Project Host and Pathways to Health, supporting connections to stable housing and services.
  • Virginia Touhey Partner — Donated the rock climbing wall for the school's Health and Wellness Program.
  • community partners Partner — Collaborates with community partners to support children, families, and adults in need.
  • donors Funder — Provides financial support enabling special activities for children beyond public funding.
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.

  • Individualized Education with Family Collaboration
    methodology: individualized_education
    By creating tailored education and behavioral support plans through individualized assessments and multidisciplinary collaboration with families and school districts, the organization enables successful reintegration into traditional schools because coordinated, personalized planning addresses root causes of academic and behavioral challenges.
  • Permanency Planning with Reunification Focus
    methodology: permanency_planning
    By prioritizing family reunification through targeted treatment and support, and pursuing adoption or independent living when not possible, the organization ensures stable, long-term outcomes because permanent attachments are critical to child development and well-being.
  • Step-Down Model for Care Transition
    methodology: step_down_care_model
    By transitioning children from higher-structure residential treatment to less restrictive settings as they progress, the organization supports sustainable reintegration because gradual, developmentally appropriate transitions reduce relapse and placement disruption.
  • Trauma-Informed, Family-Centered Care
    methodology: trauma_informed_care
    By using family-centered, trauma-informed practices, the organization improves outcomes for children and youth in foster and therapeutic settings because addressing trauma within the context of family relationships supports emotional regulation and long-term stability.
  • Unconditional Community and Belonging
    methodology: unconditional_community
    By ensuring inclusion regardless of background or ongoing challenges, the organization fosters consistent support and belonging, which improves outcomes for vulnerable individuals because sustained relational connection is a protective factor against instability and trauma.