Birch Family Services Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1999, with $87,793,115 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 87% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$87.8M
▼ 4.8% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$87.6M
Net assets
$16.9M
Employees
994
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Birch Family Services Inc: 87% to programs · $6 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Birch Family Services Inc: 2 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Birch Family Services Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Birch Family Services Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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To empower people with autism & developmental disabilities to lead fulfilling lives.
Birch operates other community based services for people with autism spectrum disorders. adolescents and adults with severe developmental disabilities receive twenty-four hour care in birch's 20 residences located in manhattan, brooklyn and queens. many of these individuals had been living in state institutions but now enjoy real homes in communities in which they can actually participate. we also serve individuals in our day habilitation programs in our sites located in brooklyn and queens. birch's new frontier program initiative supports individuals with autism spectrum disorder in employment support and services to assist them in transitioning from high school by engaging them in activities that promote eventual employment and independent living.
Revenue grew from $55.0M (FY2013) to $87.8M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
0.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$63.8M
Total liabilities
$46.9M
Net assets
$16.9M
Salaries & benefits
$57.8M
66% of expenses
Board members
13
13 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $87,793,115▼4.8% | $87,600,637▲5.8% | $16,904,867▲8.3% | $63,806,716▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $92,258,713▲19.0% | $82,765,791▼0.3% | $15,611,705▲190% | $61,669,321▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $77,502,279▼1.8% | $82,983,964▲17.5% | $5,384,679▼57.3% | $63,487,127▼6.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $78,917,553▲11.4% | $70,652,547▼2.9% | $12,622,122▲228% | $68,113,610▲75.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $70,814,999▲1.7% | $72,791,494▲4.9% | $3,847,768▼33.9% | $38,917,074▲53.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $69,603,842▲0.6% | $69,368,356▲4.0% | $5,824,263▲4.2% | $25,335,472▼7.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $69,165,665▲9.3% | $66,679,006▲7.0% | $5,588,777▲80.2% | $27,231,924▲24.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $63,273,101▲11.4% | $62,330,385▲12.5% | $3,102,118▲43.7% | $21,829,994▼9.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $56,815,187▲4.5% | $55,409,601▲1.0% | $2,159,402▼28.0% | $24,158,322▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $54,374,495▼1.1% | $54,857,745▲0.2% | $2,997,194▼13.9% | $23,352,064▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $55,006,802 | $54,727,560▲0.5% | $3,480,444▲8.7% | $22,434,964▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $54,462,066▲4.0% | $3,201,202▲5.7% | $23,167,948▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $52,354,207▲4.5% | $3,029,590▲12.5% | $21,287,243▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $50,104,320▲7.1% | $2,692,833▲3.9% | $19,214,531▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $46,792,954 | $2,591,250 | $17,972,157 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: Matthew Sturiale — $548,050 (0.63% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Sturiale | President/ceo | 35 | $548,050 |
| Joshua Scher | Cfo | 35 | $369,199 |
| Bridget Waldren | Evp | 35 | $266,739 |
| Samantha Nottingham | Chief Development Officer | 35 | $211,607 |
| Brian Celardo | Cio/security Officer | 35 | $191,426 |
| Zena O Gucciardo | Quality Assurance Associate | 35 | $185,310 |
| Nathalia Berger | Svp of Human Resources | 35 | $183,216 |
| Eileen Berg | Compliance Officer | 35 | $172,770 |
| Lisa Gilday | Coo | 35 | $159,920 |
| Alan L Goldberg CPA | Second Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Andrea Belcher | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Christy Searl Esq | Board Member (to 04/30/24) | 1 | — |
| Corin Swift | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dan Brecher Esq | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Faheema T Rostom | Board Member | 1 | — |
| George Varughese | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Georgiana A Magloire | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jay R Indyke Esq | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jean Rawitt | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Justin Bachman | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Tempositions Health Care Inc | Temp Staffing | $2,888,583 |
| Jd Masters Plumbing and Heat | Plumbing Services | $299,885 |
| Tandym Group LLC | Temp Staffing | $278,605 |
| Pearlcare Staffing Solutions LLC | Temp Staffing | $196,899 |
| Access Staffing LLC | Temp Staffing | $175,026 |
16 grants to Birch Family Services Inc totaling $199K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $11,085 |
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $14,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $11,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $9,483 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $7,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $13,100 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $10,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $8,076 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2022 | $8,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $11,950 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $11,950 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $11,800 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2021 | $11,500 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2020 | $18,500 |
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Data for Birch Family Services Inc (EIN 11-2503193) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.