Hillside Childrens Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Rochester, New York, registered in 1955, with $144,254,396 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 89% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$144.3M
▲ 1.1% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$141.3M
Net assets
$66.4M
Employees
2,153
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 Hillside Childrens Center: 89% to programs · $0 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 Hillside Childrens Center: 6 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a A 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 Hillside Childrens Center: 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 Hillside Childrens Center: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Provide for a wide continuum of services to children and their families.
General and special education programs for residential and day students, in a variety of school settings, helping kids learn how to manage a variety of serious distractions, beyond the capabilities of most schooling systems, while preparing for adulthood. through these services, 460 families were served during the fiscal year ended june 30, 2025.
Youth development services aimed at helping at-risk kids graduate from high school, via job preparation and experience, in school and social supports, research supported success. through these services, 3,505 families were served during the fiscal year ended june 30, 2025.
Revenue grew from $100.0M (FY2013) to $144.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
2.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$127.1M
Total liabilities
$60.7M
Net assets
$66.4M
Salaries & benefits
$113.0M
80% of expenses
Board members
17
16 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $144,254,396▲1.1% | $141,281,276▲1.8% | $66,360,828▲14.4% | $127,087,039▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $142,623,022▲5.4% | $138,813,883▲9.5% | $57,991,458▲9.6% | $116,630,806▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $135,345,593▲11.8% | $126,803,616▲5.8% | $52,925,925▲17.0% | $111,264,340▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $121,111,709▼3.6% | $119,889,109▼2.4% | $45,241,213▼17.3% | $106,077,576▼11.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $125,584,649▼5.1% | $122,823,581▼6.1% | $54,713,416▲163% | $120,111,240▲32.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $132,311,444▲2.4% | $130,778,988▼1.9% | $20,771,594▲72.4% | $90,590,797▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $129,160,656▼0.1% | $133,355,230▲2.0% | $12,048,561▼36.8% | $84,099,112▼7.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $129,242,117▲2.5% | $130,717,063▲5.1% | $19,070,192▼15.5% | $90,502,042▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $126,033,496▲4.4% | $124,419,714▲5.1% | $22,573,031▲5.3% | $91,139,858▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $120,690,472▲5.2% | $118,376,498▲3.2% | $21,430,408▲14.4% | $95,539,943▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $114,742,980▲14.7% | $114,694,817▲15.9% | $18,725,219▲56.6% | $98,069,426▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $100,013,251 | $98,982,773▼2.0% | $11,954,526▲110% | $88,999,211▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $100,992,563▼3.6% | $5,690,816▲112% | $89,831,741▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $104,785,051▼0.4% | $2,678,744▼70.2% | $96,142,970▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $105,202,345▲7.2% | $8,978,093▼5.8% | $93,575,903▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $98,180,664 | $9,532,948 | $97,918,609 | 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: John Lynch — $435,221 (0.31% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Lynch | Medical Director | 40 | $435,221 |
| Maria Cristalli | President and Ceo | 35 | $410,816 |
| Christopher Peterson | Chief Financial Officer | 35 | $322,022 |
| Elizabeth Nolan | Cheif Operating Officer | 35 | $299,359 |
| Mazie Tai | Chief Human Resource Officer | 40 | $241,103 |
| Farah Hussian | Psychiatrist Senior | 40 | $207,333 |
| Darlene Ryan | Chief Performance Officer | 40 | $193,268 |
| Anne Komanecky | Secretary | 0.5 | — |
| Ann Montgomery CPA | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Caroline A Critchlow Edd | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Christopher B Eckert CPA | Treasurer | 0.5 | — |
| Christopher J Richardson Do | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Efrain Rivera | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Geremy Gersh | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Jill Knittel | Past-chair | 0.5 | — |
| Jim Haefner | Chair | 0.5 | — |
| Karen Mcdermott Phd | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Melissa Gardner | Vice Chair | 0.5 | — |
| Michael F Stapleton Jr | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Richard Feldman Phd | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Health | Nursing Services | $1,548,814 |
| Emcor Services Betlem | Hvac Services | $612,298 |
| Maj Contracting LLC | Consruction Services | $498,156 |
| Harris Beach Pllc | Legal | $277,140 |
| Lawn Tom Smith | Lawn/mowing Services | $214,219 |
29 grants to Hillside Childrens Center totaling $6.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Data for Hillside Childrens Center (EIN 16-0743039) 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.