Sco Family of Services
88% goes to programs $1 to raise $100 Thin reserves
Sco Family of Services is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Garden City, New York, registered in 2014, with $253,349,166 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+, and it directs about 88% of spending to programs.
1415 Kellum Pl Ste 140, Garden City, NY, 11530 EIN 11-2777066 Since 2014
Revenue (FY2023)
$253.3M
▼ 1.5% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$252.5M
Net assets
-$4.0M
Employees
3,347
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →C+Program efficiency40% of the rating88% to programs · $1 to raise $100
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 Sco Family of Services: 88% to programs · $1 to raise $100 earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · +0% margin
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 Sco Family of Services: 0 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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 Sco Family of Services: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
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 Sco Family of Services: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Provides essential human services to persons in locations throughout the nyc metro area. we help vulnerable new yorkers meet life's challenges & help them build a solid foundation.
What they do
Special needs & behavioral health services:sco provides expert care to over 5,000 children, youth and adults with special needs through a broad continuum of support, residential and treatment services that unlock potential and help them lead full and productive lives. we provide support to children and young adults with emotional disorders needed to live and function in the community. we offer highly structured residential services, crisis respite, assessment, case planning and case coordination, clinical support and treatment, community based services and in-home services for children and young adults who live with their families and other caregivers.sco helps children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities realize their full potential and become participating members of the community through a variety of in home habilitative services, residences and supportive caregivers structured to permit children and adults with developmental disabilities to strive to become as independent as possible.
Education and youth development servicessco's education & youth development programs help more than 10,000 young people reach their full potential. we launch youth into adulthood with support and services that address their educational, emotional, and career development needs and ambitions. we pay special attention to youth who are homeless, parenting, lgbtq, or court-involved. our after school and summer programs provide academic enrichment and recreation for middle school students. we offer specialized schools for teens with special needs, developmental disabilities, or who are under-credited and not on track to graduate. we believe that with the right support, youth of all backgrounds can succeed and thrive.
The organization also operated other programs during fy24 which included: shelters and homeless services:, early childhood services and family support services.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1415 Kellum Pl Ste 140, Garden City, NY, 11530
- City
- Garden City
- State
- New York
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Human Service Organizations
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue held steady from $253.2M (FY2013) to $253.3M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $171.4MNet assets -$4.0M
Operating margin
0.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$167.4M
Total liabilities
$171.4M
Net assets
-$4.0M
Salaries & benefits
$159.2M
63% of expenses
Board members
22
22 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $253,349,166▼1.5% | $252,497,902▼2.2% | -$3,964,392▲62.7% | $167,419,273▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $257,247,198▼1.6% | $258,062,706▼0.6% | -$10,626,676▲58.4% | $167,904,185▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $261,510,097▲4.6% | $259,527,239▲3.7% | -$25,521,558▲35.3% | $159,038,703▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $250,097,948▼4.4% | $250,326,727▼4.9% | -$39,465,183▲31.8% | $156,836,861▲32.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $261,589,097▲1.4% | $263,162,992▲2.0% | -$57,887,308▼31.3% | $118,779,898▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $258,078,708▲2.1% | $258,113,116▲3.7% | -$44,104,008▼26.3% | $104,827,765▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $252,823,070▲1.1% | $248,967,458▲1.7% | -$34,923,732▼311% | $94,835,819▼34.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $250,075,512▼7.1% | $244,871,284▼0.5% | $16,565,974▲856% | $145,205,782▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $269,079,496▲5.0% | $246,008,790▼3.3% | $1,733,201▲178% | $144,687,822▲15.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $256,369,263▲1.2% | $254,326,921▼1.5% | -$2,216,284▼560% | $125,430,153▼10.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $253,207,035 | $258,196,049▲5.7% | -$335,851▼105% | $140,056,710▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $244,320,657▲7.4% | $6,478,486▲4218% | $141,170,501▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $227,517,617▲4.2% | -$157,335▼100% | $130,885,494▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $218,254,335▲6.6% | $45,140,664▲0.3% | $133,686,271▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $204,686,315 | $45,011,101 | $124,762,258 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Keith Little — $438,762 (0.17% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Little | Former President & Ceo | 0 | $438,762 |
| Suzette Gordon | President & Ceo | 65 | $389,221 |
| Rebecca Lukeman | Chief Human Resources Officer | 40 | $241,343 |
| Juliette Mckenna | Chief Development Officer | 40 | $229,239 |
| Lisa Sammon | Cfo | 65 | $224,374 |
| Tara Drennen | Chief Information Officer | 40 | $217,102 |
| Yelitza Seoane | Psychiatrist | 55 | $213,148 |
| Doug O'dell | Coo | 40 | $193,106 |
| Karen Abreu-rosano | Chief Program Officer | 65 | $179,393 |
| Jennifer Outlaw | Former Chief Program Officer | 0 | $175,022 |
| Godfrey Aneke | Nurse Practitioner | 40 | $165,463 |
| Rasheed Frazier | Chief Program Officer | 65 | $140,655 |
| Brian T Edwards | First Vice-chairperson | 4 | — |
| Demetrios Yatrakis | Director | 1 | — |
| Elaine Phillips | Director | 1 | — |
| Essya Hanachi | Director | 1 | — |
| Guy Moszkowski | Director | 1 | — |
| H Craig Treiber | Second Vice-chairperson | 4 | — |
| James Beha II | Director | 1 | — |
| Javier Evans | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Universal Security Services | Security Service | $5,889,777 |
| Whitsons | Food Service | $1,478,041 |
| Bells Staffing Services | Staffing Services | $1,451,537 |
| J Prevedello Services Inc | Maintenance Services | $1,395,160 |
| Access Staffing LLC | Staffing Services | $1,214,286 |
Grants received · $27.1M total
84 grants to Sco Family of Services totaling $27.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption | Wendy's wonderful kids grants | 2024 | $90,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For general support. | 2024 | $50,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $21,995 |
| Food Bank For New York City | Program support | 2023 | $100,545 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2023 | $95,000 |
| Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption | Wendy's wonderful kids grants | 2023 | $90,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $26,030 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $20,361 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | International | 2023 | $15,500 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | Poverty relief | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Nurse Family Partnership | Grow the nso program | 2023 | $8,016 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | Poverty relief | 2022 | $1,132,000 |
| Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption | Wendy's wonderful kids grants | 2022 | $90,000 |
| Food Bank For New York City | Program support | 2022 | $42,552 |
| World Education Services Inc | Covid response grant | 2022 | $40,000 |
Grants made · $885K in FY2019
1 grant totaling $885K in FY2019. All grants made by Sco Family of Services →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sco Foundation | General support | $885,216 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Sco Family of Services a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sco Family of Services is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 11-2777066, based in Garden City, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Sco Family of Services's EIN?
- Sco Family of Services's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 11-2777066.
- How much revenue does Sco Family of Services report?
- Sco Family of Services reported $253,349,166 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Sco Family of Services's spending goes to programs?
- Sco Family of Services spends about 88% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Sco Family of Services have?
- CharityIndex grades Sco Family of Services C+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Sco Family of Services's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Sco Family of Services's latest Form 990 is $438,762, paid to Keith Little (Former President & Ceo).
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Data for Sco Family of Services (EIN 11-2777066) 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.