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The Childrens Aid Society

Our mission is to help children in poverty succeed and thrive.

Human Services New York, NY EIN: 135562191 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About The Childrens Aid Society

Children's Aid helps children in poverty to succeed and thrive. We do this by providing comprehensive supports to children, youth, and their families in targeted high-needs New York City neighborhoods. We believe all kids have limitless potential. But for those growing up surrounded by poverty, family instability, and physical or emotional stress, life is too often about survival, not possibility. It's unacceptable that in New York, a city of historic opportunity, so many of our children face serious barriers to realizing their own promise. Children's Aid is a professional powerhouse of solutions for young people. We are teachers and social workers, coaches and health care providers. We know what it takes to ensure children grow up strong and healthy, and …

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P300
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major
Operating in
United States

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1920

Mission

Our mission is to help children in poverty succeed and thrive.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
Operating countries (1)
United States

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 82%
Peer average: 84%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.31%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.82
Program$0.82
82% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show The Childrens Aid Society with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1855, it is among the oldest human services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 139,074 human services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (14 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Childrens Aid Society is a registered human services nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1855 and has been operating for 171 years. Its EIN is 135562191. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $165M in annual revenue. 168 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Childrens Aid Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 135562191. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

The Childrens Aid Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

The Childrens Aid Society is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1855 and has been active for 171 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Childrens Aid Society has $165M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 84% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Childrens Aid Society is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $165M in annual revenue. The organization has 168 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Childrens Aid Society. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, The Childrens Aid Society holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Children's Aid helps children in poverty to succeed and thrive. We do this by providing comprehensive supports to children, youth, and their families in targeted high-needs New York City neighborhoods. We believe all kids have limitless potential. But for those growing up surrounded by poverty, family instability, and physical or emotional stress, life is too often about survival, not possibility. It's unacceptable that in New York, a city of historic opportunity, so many of our children face serious barriers to realizing their own promise. Children's Aid is a professional powerhouse of solutions for young people. We are teachers and social workers, coaches and health care providers. We know what it... The Childrens Aid Society is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1855.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $165M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to The Childrens Aid Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 135562191, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
82% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2,296

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

MI
Michael G••••••••
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

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Form filed
$165.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$173.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$167.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$150.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$163.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$118.0M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$130.7M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$134.4M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$128.8M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$166.4M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 168 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 168 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1855
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Childrens Aid Society

What is The Childrens Aid Society?
The Childrens Aid Society is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. Children's Aid helps children in poverty to succeed and thrive. We do this by providing comprehensive supports to children, youth, and their families in targeted high-needs New York City neighborhoods. We believe all kids have limitless potential. But for those growing up surrounded by poverty, family instability, and physical or emotional stress, life is too often about survival, not possibility. It's unacceptable that in New York, a city of historic opportunity, so many of our children face serious barriers to realizing their own promise. Children's Aid is a professional powerhouse of solutions for young people. We are teachers and social workers, coaches and health care providers. We know what it takes to ensure children grow up strong and healthy, and ready to thrive in school and life: excellent education and health care, social-emotional support, and strong, stable families.
When was The Childrens Aid Society founded?
The Childrens Aid Society was founded in 1855.
Who leads The Childrens Aid Society?
Michael Greenberg serves as CFO.
Where is The Childrens Aid Society located?
Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
What is The Childrens Aid Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 82% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Childrens Aid Society trustworthy?
The Childrens Aid Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is The Childrens Aid Society's registration number?
IRS EIN: 135562191.
What is The Childrens Aid Society's website?
http://www.childrensaidnyc.org