THE GUILD FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN INC

EIN: 116037766 501(c)(3) Human Services

BROOKLYN, NY

Total Revenue
$39,801,501
Total Expenses
$37,910,857
Total Assets
$32,152,364
Net Assets
$20,437,982
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1958
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
JOE RILEY
Phone
7188336633
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE GUILD FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN INC, founded in 1958, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $39.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 14% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $37.9M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

THE GUILD'S AND ITS AFFILIATES' MISSION IS TO HELP EACH INDIVIDUAL REACH HIS OR HER MAXIMUM POTENTIAL AND TO HELP FAMILIES COPE WITH THE RESPONSIBILITY OF CARING FOR A DISABLED FAMILY MEMBER AT HOME.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $20,739,461 Revenue: $14,247,635

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES: THE GEC RESIDENCE SERVICES PROGRAM INCLUDES 20 HOMES LOCATED IN THE BAY RIDGE/DYKER HEIGHTS SECTION OF BROOKLYN, NY. THE GEC RESIDENTIAL DIVISION CONSISTS OF FOUR INTERMEDIATE...

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RESIDENTIAL SERVICES: THE GEC RESIDENCE SERVICES PROGRAM INCLUDES 20 HOMES LOCATED IN THE BAY RIDGE/DYKER HEIGHTS SECTION OF BROOKLYN, NY. THE GEC RESIDENTIAL DIVISION CONSISTS OF FOUR INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES (40 CERTIFIED ICF BEDS) SERVING 40 INDIVIDUALS WITH IDD AND TWELVE SUPERVISED INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES (75 CERTIFIED IRA BEDS) SERVING 75 INDIVIDUALS WITH IDD WHICH ALL PROVIDE 24/7 CARE AND STAFFING TO ENSURE OPTIMAL CARE IS GIVEN. IN ADDITION, GEC PROVIDES SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS RESIDING IN ITS THREE SUPPORTIVE INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES (8 CERTIFIED APARTMENT IRA BEDS) SERVING 8 INDIVIDUALS WITH IDD. GEC RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS OFFER A VARIETY OF THERAPEUTIC, MEDICAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES TAILORED TO MEET THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF THOSE RESIDING IN THE HOMES. PERSON CENTERED PHILOSOPHY AND PRACTICES ARE STRESSED AND VITAL TO THE CONTINUED SUCCESS OF EACH PROGRAM.

Program 2
Expenses: $6,618,546 Revenue: $8,079,985

PRESCHOOL: OUR PRESCHOOL PROGRAM SERVES 175 STUDENTS AGES 3 TO 5. THE PRESCHOOL PROVIDES NYS LICENSED TEACHERS, TEACHER AIDES, SOCIAL WORKERS AND THERAPISTS DURING BOTH THE REGULAR AS WELL AS...

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PRESCHOOL: OUR PRESCHOOL PROGRAM SERVES 175 STUDENTS AGES 3 TO 5. THE PRESCHOOL PROVIDES NYS LICENSED TEACHERS, TEACHER AIDES, SOCIAL WORKERS AND THERAPISTS DURING BOTH THE REGULAR AS WELL AS EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR. THE CENTER IS LOCATED IN AN AIR CONDITIONED SCHOOL BUILDING EQUIPPED WITH DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE MATERIALS FOR CLASSROOMS AND THERAPY ROOMS AS WELL AS AN ONSITE OUTDOOR PLAYGROUND. SPEECH, OCCUPATIONAL AND PHYSICAL THERAPY IS PROVIDED AS MANDATED ON EACH'S STUDENTS IEP. BILINGUAL AND ESL SERVICES ARE ALSO OFFERED FOR STUDENTS. THE COMBINATION OF SERVICES PROVIDES AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN ARE ABLE TO DEVELOP TO THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL AND PREPARE FOR RICHER, FULLER LIVES.

Program 3
Expenses: $6,275,385 Revenue: $6,924,128

DAY HABILITATION: GEC'S SIX DAY PROGRAMS PROVIDE DAILY SUPPORT, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 52 WEEKS A YEAR TO APPROXIMATELY 225 ADULTS LIVING WITH INTELLECTUAL AND OTHER DISABILITIES ANNUALLY. WE SERVE...

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DAY HABILITATION: GEC'S SIX DAY PROGRAMS PROVIDE DAILY SUPPORT, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 52 WEEKS A YEAR TO APPROXIMATELY 225 ADULTS LIVING WITH INTELLECTUAL AND OTHER DISABILITIES ANNUALLY. WE SERVE PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER BROOKLYN (AND A FEW PEOPLE FROM QUEENS AND STATEN ISLAND). WE HAVE RECENT GRADUATES AS WELL AS SUPPORTING PEOPLE LIVING INTO THEIR 80'S IN OUR SENIOR RECREATIONAL DAY PROGRAM, AND EVERYONE IN BETWEEN. WITHIN OUR SIX MODELS, WE PROVIDE SUPPORT TO PEOPLE WHO REQUIRE EXTENSIVE ASSISTANCE IN EVERY ASPECT OF DAILY LIVING, AS WELL AS PEOPLE WHO ARE INDEPENDENT IN SOME AREAS BUT NEED ASSISTANCE WITH OTHER AREAS. PEOPLE WHO ATTEND THE GEC PROGRAMS BENEFIT FROM A FOCUS ON WELLNESS, SKILL ACQUISITION, ART AND CERAMICS, HORTICULTURAL THERAPY, MUSIC/THEATER, COMPUTER LITERACY, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, RECREATIONAL OUTINGS TO ALL THE GEMS NEW YORK AND BROOKLYN HAVE TO OFFER, AND APPROXIMATLY 15 COMMUNITY WORKSITES WHICH PROVIDE MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN, TO VOLUNTEER AND TO ACQUIRE WORK SKILLS. EVERY PERSON IS CHALLENGED TO LEARN AND TO GROW BASED ON HIS/HER INDIVIDUAL PREFERENCES. STAFF EFFORTS ARE AIMED AT ENSURING EACH PERSON IS OFFERED CHOICES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE NEW EXPERIENCES, GAIN SKILLS AND REACH GREATER LEVELS OF INDEPENDENCE AND HAPPINESS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $8,953,617
Program Service Revenue $29,251,748
Investment Income $533,664
Other Revenue $1,062,472
TOTAL REVENUE $39,801,501

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $29,061,299
Fundraising Expenses $207,876
Program Expenses $34,003,140
Other Expenses $8,849,558
TOTAL EXPENSES $37,910,857

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $39,801,501 $34,987,140 +0.1%
Expenses $37,910,857 $32,559,360 +0.2%
Net Income $1,890,644 $2,427,780 -0.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
569
Volunteers
24

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
9
$529,221
Total Directors
19
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
FRANK SENA PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARION CLEAVER 1ST VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSINA LINDA RUBINO 2ND VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY CETTA TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CELESTE SENA ASSISTANT TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GERALDINE CASSONE CORRESPONDING SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SAMANTHA SCIRE RECORDING SECRETARY 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TONI COLARUSSO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY DORY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALAN DUBROW BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER FERRAIUOLO ESQ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ACCURSIA GALLAGHER ESQ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELO GIORDANO ESQ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELENA GONZALEZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARLENE KEATING BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN MAJEWICZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GLORIA MORELLO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STANLEY RAMSDAL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARLENE RUTUELO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE RILEY CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35.00
Officer
$193,378 $25,093 $218,471
PATRICIA ROMANO COO 35.00
Officer
$159,542 $46,572 $206,114
MICHAEL RUSSO CFO 35.00
Officer
$93,355 $11,281 $104,636
LAURA THOMPSON PROGRAM DIRECTOR 35.00
Highest
$127,106 $51,863 $178,969
SHAQUANA JAMISON DIRECT SERVICE PROFESSIONAL 35.00
Highest
$144,267 $24,158 $168,425
JENNIFER HINDS MOORE HR DIRECTOR 35.00
Highest
$132,393 $19,511 $151,904
KIM CHONG DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL 35.00
Highest
$116,561 $8,266 $124,827
SUSAN FRIEDMAN SPEECH THERAPIST 35.00
Highest
$117,975 $0 $117,975
DENSINGH THAMBIRAJ FORMER CFO 0.00
$118,629 $28,185 $146,814
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $39,801,501 $37,910,857 $32,152,364 $1,890,644
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $36,391,332 $35,283,610 $29,795,370 $1,107,722
2022 $31,514,126 $30,288,636 $20,950,153 $1,225,490
2021 $29,123,847 $28,749,583 $22,465,344 $374,264
2020 $30,226,401 $30,872,856 $17,757,864 $-646,455
2019 $31,505,757 $32,177,219 $17,881,402 $-671,462
2018 $29,873,694 $30,560,880 $17,739,946 $-687,186
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