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Mary Cariola Childrens Center Inc

Mary cariola children's center provides the highest-quality individualized education, care and clinical serivces for children with developmental disabilities, delays and complex or multiple disabilities.

Rochester, NY EIN 160771078 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Mary Cariola Childrens Center Inc

Mary Cariola Childrens Center Inc is a youth development organization based in ROCHESTER, United States. Annual revenue: $38.5 million. EIN: 160771078.

Founded
Headquarters
Rochester, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1964

Mission

Mary cariola children's center provides the highest-quality individualized education, care and clinical serivces for children with developmental disabilities, delays and complex or multiple disabilities.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 94%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.40%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Mary Cariola Childrens Center Inc is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Rochester, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1952 and has been operating for 74 years. Its EIN is 160771078. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $48M in annual revenue. 106 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Mary Cariola Childrens Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 92/100.

Mary Cariola Childrens Center Inc is located in Rochester, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1952 and has been active for 74 years.

Based on official tax filings, Mary Cariola Childrens Center Inc has $48M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Mary Cariola Childrens Center Inc is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $48M in annual revenue. The organization has 106 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Mary Cariola Childrens Center Inc. 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.

Mary Cariola Childrens Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Mary Cariola Childrens Center Inc is a youth development organization based in ROCHESTER, United States. Annual revenue: $38.5 million. EIN: 160771078. Mary Cariola Childrens Center Inc is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1952.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: Mary Cariola Childrens Center Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 92/100. Its annual revenue of $48M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Mary Cariola Childrens Center Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Mary Cariola Childrens Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 160771078, 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.

Verified against 5 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

KA
Karen Zandi
President

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AA
Aaron H•••••
BOARD MEMBER
AM
Amy F••••
Director
AN
Anna-Lynn B••••
Director
BA
Barry J••••• C••
BOARD MEMBER
CH
Cheryl S••••••
BOARD MEMBER
CH
Christine L•••
BOARD MEMBER
CH
Christine S••••••
SUPERINTENDENT
DO
Donald N•••
BOARD MEMBER
DR
Dr S•••• H••••••••••• P••
BOARD MEMBER
GA
Gary S••••••••
BOARD CHAIR
JA
Jack O•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JA
Jason H•••
ASSISTANT TREASURER
JE
Jeffrey M••••••••
TREASURER
J
J M•••••• M••• W•••
BOARD MEMBER
JO
John T•••••
BOARD MEMBER
JO
Joseph T•••• C••
BOARD MEMBER
KA
Karen Z••••
CEO/PRESIDENT
KE
Keri L•••••• N•••••••
PRINCIPAL
LA
Lacee G•••••••
DSP II BEHAVIORAL TECH
LA
Laurie B••••
BOARD MEMBER
LI
Linda M•••••
VICE CHAIR
MA
Mary B•••
SECRETARY
MA
Mary O••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
MI
Michael S•••••••
BOARD CHAIR
MI
Mike A•••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Latest news

From global news sources

8 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$47.9M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Martin F. Lynch Obituary (2025) - Rochester, NY - Miller Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. - Rochester - Legacy
Sep 2025
www.legacy.com
Form filed
$39.8M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Maureen Pilato Lamb - Legacy
Feb 2024
www.legacy.com
Form filed
$40.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Michael Scott Garrett - Democrat and Chronicle
Oct 2023
www.democratandchronicle.com
Form filed
$46.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$38.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$37.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Mary Cariola Children’s Center develops methods to get dental, other help to kids - Rochester Business Journal
Oct 2019
rbj.net
Todd Quist Obituary (2019) - Irondequoit, NY - Rochester Democrat And Chronicle - Legacy
Oct 2019
www.legacy.com
Mary Cariola Children’s Center - Rochester Business Journal
Aug 2019
rbj.net
Mary Cariola Children’s Center - Rochester Business Journal
Apr 2019
rbj.net
Mary Cariola Children’s Center unveils new therapeutic respite program for youth - WXXI News
Jan 2017
www.wxxinews.org

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Peer charities

Other youth development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Mary Cariola Childrens Center Inc This page 89 $47.9 million -
West Chester Dance Works 93 $322,940 100%
Beyond the Game 93 $612,348 86%
Centennial Childrens Chorus 93 $198,966 87%
Gorham Youth Soccer Association 93 $101,760 98%
Achla Alianza Chicana Hisp Lat Amer Alliance Chicanos … 93 $593,739 100%
Westchester Childrens Chorus Inc 93 $149,918 100%
Bull City Woodshop 90 $186,528 83%
Idaho West Central Mountain Youth Advocacy Coalition 90 $376,629 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 106 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Mary Cariola Childrens Center Inc

What is Mary Cariola Childrens Center Inc?
Mary Cariola Childrens Center Inc is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Rochester, United States. Mary Cariola Childrens Center Inc is a youth development organization based in ROCHESTER, United States. Annual revenue: $38.5 million. EIN: 160771078.
When was Mary Cariola Childrens Center Inc founded?
Mary Cariola Childrens Center Inc was founded in 1952.
Who leads Mary Cariola Childrens Center Inc?
Karen Zandi serves as President.
Where is Mary Cariola Childrens Center Inc located?
Headquartered in Rochester, United States.
What is Mary Cariola Childrens Center Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Mary Cariola Childrens Center Inc trustworthy?
Mary Cariola Childrens Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Mary Cariola Childrens Center Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 160771078.
What is Mary Cariola Childrens Center Inc's website?
http://www.marycariola.org