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New England Center for Children Inc

A private, non-profit organization providing a full range of educational, residential, and treatment programs based on the principles of applied behavior analysis to more than 1,500 children with …

Southborough, MA EIN 042708762 · IRS Sign up to see website
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86
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About New England Center for Children Inc

We at NECC believe every child with autism deserves the best services available so they can live full, productive, and rewarding lives in their community.

Founded
Headquarters
Southborough, MA
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
very-large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1982

Mission

A private, non-profit organization providing a full range of educational, residential, and treatment programs based on the principles of applied behavior analysis to more than 1,500 children with autism worldwide.

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: 0.50%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
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

New England Center for Children Inc is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Southborough, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1980 and has been operating for 46 years. Its EIN is 042708762. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $129M in annual revenue. 103 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

New England Center for Children Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('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.

New England Center for Children Inc is located in Southborough, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1980 and has been active for 46 years.

Based on official tax filings, New England Center for Children Inc has $129M 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.

New England Center for Children Inc is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $129M in annual revenue. The organization has 103 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for New England Center for Children 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.

New England Center for Children Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (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.

We at NECC believe every child with autism deserves the best services available so they can live full, productive, and rewarding lives in their community. New England Center for Children Inc is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1980.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: New England Center for Children Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 is in line with the peer average of 92/100. Its annual revenue of $129M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to New England Center for Children Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. New England Center for Children Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 042708762, 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 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
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

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

MI
Michael S Downey
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

BE
Ben N••••••••••
Director
CA
Catherine W••••
EXECUTIVE ADVISOR
DA
Daniel G••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ABU DHABI
DA
Daniel S•••
Director
DA
Darcie S••••••••
Director
DA
Darryl A••••••••••
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
DA
David C•••••••••
Director
EL
Elizabeth W•••••••• K••••
BOARD CHAIR
HA
Harry M H••••• J•
Director
JA
James C B••••••
Director
JA
Jared T B•••••
CLERK AND CDO
JE
Jessica S••••
VP (TIL 8/23)/PRES.,CEO(AS OF 8/23)
JO
John K••
Director
JO
Jonah D•• P•••••
Director
JO
Joseph G••••••
CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
KA
Katherine F•••••
Director
KR
Kristin B•••••••
PROGRAM DIRECTOR - GCC CONSULTING
LA
Laura D•••••
Director
LI
Lisel M••••••
Director
L
L V•••••• S•••••• J•
PRESIDENT/CEO
MA
Marco F•••••••
Director
MI
Michael S D•••••
EVP & CFO/ TREASURER
MI
Michael S D••••••
Director
NE
Neal J F•••••••
Director
PE
Pedro P••• M•••
CLINICAL RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SPECIALIST
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Latest news

From global news sources

2 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$134.9M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Form filed
$129.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$131.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$120.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$114.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
News - Learning to Know Thyself — Eleanor Wefing ’23 - Hamilton College
Dec 2021
www.hamilton.edu
Form filed
$113.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Abu Dhabi New England Center for Children, NECC - e-architect
Nov 2009
www.e-architect.com

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Peer charities

Other youth development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
New England Center for Children Inc This page 86 $129.2 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 - 103 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

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 New England Center for Children Inc

What is New England Center for Children Inc?
New England Center for Children Inc is a youth development school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Southborough, United States. We at NECC believe every child with autism deserves the best services available so they can live full, productive, and rewarding lives in their community.
When was New England Center for Children Inc founded?
New England Center for Children Inc was founded in 1980.
Who leads New England Center for Children Inc?
Michael S Downey serves as CFO.
Where is New England Center for Children Inc located?
Headquartered in Southborough, United States.
What is New England Center for Children Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is New England Center for Children Inc trustworthy?
New England Center for Children Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 New England Center for Children Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 042708762.
What is New England Center for Children Inc's website?
http://www.necc.org