FY24 Annual Report

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Our Mission and Vision..................................1 All Ways..................................................................... 2 360° Support........................................................... 4 Seamless Access................................................10 Long-Term Engagement............................... 16 Program Sites................................................23 Financial Report.......................................... 24 Patrons..............................................................26 Leadership......................................................32 Join Us: Get Involved................................32

Dear Friends, For more than 170 years, Children’s Aid has been a steadfast presence in the lives of New York City’s children, ensuring every young person we meet has the tools to thrive—no matter the challenges they face. This year’s annual report, All Ways, reflects our deep and unwavering commitment to providing comprehensive, wholeperson support for children, youth, and families.

In times of uncertainty, our mission remains clear: to be there in all ways, always. We don’t just address one aspect of a child’s life—we work holistically, offering education, health care, social-emotional support, and college and career guidance at every stage of their journey.

OUR MISSION

Children’s Aid helps children living 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.

With your support, we continue to meet young people where they are, breaking down barriers, and creating pathways to success.

Through these pages, you’ll see the breadth and depth of our impact: how we show up for children and families with reliability, innovation, and care. You’ll read stories of resilience, see the measurable outcomes of our work, and witness the power of a community united in purpose.

Thank you for standing with us.

Together, we are building a future where every child can reach their full potential—in all ways.

Phoebe C. Boyer

Jill J. Olson

President and CEO

Chair, Board of Trustees

OUR VISION

All children have access to the opportunities and supports they need to realize their fullest potential and lead successful, healthy, and productive lives.

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Serving children, youth, and families in all ways, always.

Children’s Aid was founded in 1853, a time when New York City offered few, if any, social services for children. As our city and nation have evolved, so have the needs of the communities we serve.

What has remained constant is Children’s Aid’s unwavering presence in the lives of young people—walking alongside them at every stage of their development.

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Today, Children’s Aid supports nearly 50,000 children, youth, and families across the city at 42 program sites concentrated primarily in Harlem, Washington Heights, the South Bronx, and northern Staten Island. Our portfolio of programs and services are designed to meet the ever-changing needs of our communities. When you support Children’s Aid, you become part of a legacy dedicated to building brighter futures for generations of New Yorkers. Your generosity sustains us through times of change and challenge, allowing us to be a trusted source of stability and opportunity for children, youth, and families in all ways, always.

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percent of families enrolled in our crisis interventions avoid foster care placements and forge a path toward maintaining strong, safe, and healthy homes.

percent of 2024 four-year graduates in our targeted programs who applied were accepted to college, as compared to 83% of NYC students city-wide.

percent of high schoolers who obtain internal referrals for behavioral health services successfully receive treatment, enabling them to take the first steps toward achieving their goals.

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360° SUPPORT

Holistic care to meet complex needs.

The challenges our children, youth, and families face are deeply interconnected—no single intervention is enough. A child who is hungry cannot focus on learning to read. A teenager navigating mental health challenges will struggle to plan for college or career. A family cannot thrive without a stable home environment.

Real, lasting change requires meeting people where they are and addressing their full spectrum of needs.

When families enter the doors of Children’s Aid, they gain a partner committed to their success. Our staff works side by side with each family to develop a tailored plan that meets immediate needs and builds long-term stability—whether that means enrolling a child in school, accessing healthcare, or connecting to job training or financial support.

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Children’s Aid provides

individualized, comprehensive, attuned support

for nearly 50,000 children, youth, and families at 42 program sites across NYC.

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FAMILY

EDUCATION

HEALTH

adoption placement and support

after-school and summer programs

at-home care

domestic violence interventions

attendance support

community- and school-based clinics

Our toolkit includes:

family engagement activities family life and sex education English as a Second Language courses food and nutrition assistance foster care placement and support foster care prevention services

Our toolkit includes:

college and career readiness college persistence support

Our toolkit includes:

case management

fitness activities food access

community schools

health insurance support

deaf and hard-ofhearing services

nutrition and health education

early childhood programs

preventive, dental, and mental health care

high school equivalency programs mentorship

housing and legal advocacy

screenings teen-targeted support telemedicine

360° Highlights 198,420 meals and snacks distributed to families facing food insecurity

22,942 individual and group tutoring sessions provided to 2,235 children and youth

26,806 medical visits made by children and youth

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Jesus Age 12

Children’s Aid Youth

Preston Sharp Children’s Aid Staff Hope Leadership Academy, Program Director

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“My son has grown in so many ways thanks to the staff and environment at Children’s Aid. This is the happiest I have ever seen him.”

— Maria, Jesus’ mother

Jesus was 11 when he entered Hope Leadership Academy in Harlem, one of our adolescent community centers. He struggled to control his emotions and responded with combative behavior. Jesus was met with warmth and understanding by our team. After a few weeks, with support in identifying and communicating his feelings in healthier ways, he began making significant progress.

Jesus’ mother credits Program Director Preston Sharp as the key to that transformation. Preston

immediately developed a close bond with Jesus by communicating openly, listening without judgment, and offering steady guidance.

He reached Jesus in ways others could not.

Jesus and Preston still check in weekly to share “some positive words.” Jesus knows he can always stop by for support or a sympathetic ear. His outlook shifted, his grades improved thanks to academic support, and he is excited to continue growing through Hope’s programs.

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SEAMLESS ACCESS

Direct connection to critical services.

Children and families in underresourced communities often face fragmented support systems, limiting access to essential education, health, and family services. Without coordinated care, our young people encounter barriers that limit their potential and long-term success.

At Children’s Aid, integration is a core priority—we aim to provide a targeted, coordinated experience for every child, youth, and family we serve. No matter how a family enters our community, our staff

quickly assess their needs and connect them with the appropriate services. Many families are unaware of the full range of programs available or how to access these resources. Working multiple jobs or nontraditional hours can also create scheduling issues for parents to get help for themselves or their children. It is our role to break down these barriers to entry and simplify the process, ensuring each family receives the resources they need to thrive.

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Regardless of how they enter the doors of Children’s Aid,

every family we serve has integrated access to all of our programs and resources.

Each family’s journey is different and below is just one example of how we can help with our portfolio of services and community connections.

CHILDREN’S AID SERVICE MAPPING IN ACTION

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Initial Contact

Deep Assessment

Having received a trusted recommendation from a neighbor with young children, a mother enrolls her two children, 2 and 3 years old, at Children’s Aid College Prep Charter School (CACPCS). She is a single parent who works as a home health aide. The family lives in the West Farms neighborhood in the Bronx, within walking distance of CACPCS.

A “Needs Assessment” meeting is set up to understand the best ways to assist this new family.

During this meeting our social worker learns that neither child has had a dental exam.

The mother also confides that despite working full-time, she is struggling to keep up with the family’s monthly expenses due to a recent rent increase.

Seamless Access Highlights 100% of children enrolled in our Early Childhood programming also received vision screenings

440 workshops and community events for youth and families enrolled in Children’s Aid services

A Comprehensive Plan

Ongoing Support

Our social worker schedules appointments for annual physicals and dental screenings for both children at our Bronx Health Center. Additionally, they arrange for the mother to receive gift cards to help her afford household items on a monthly basis and diapers are given for the younger child who is currently potty training.

As the children learn and grow at CACPCS, our staff will continue to meet with the family on a regular basis to understand and assist with their evolving needs as well as make themselves accessible in case of emergent events. The family will always have access to all of Children’s Aid’s services, such as behavioral health support, job training, food pantries, and more.

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Juliette Age 3

Children’s Aid Youth

Brenda Children’s Aid Parent

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“Children’s Aid means creating an environment where little ones can learn and explore safely and joyfully.

It’s beautiful to see her develop.”

— Brenda, mother of Juliette and Charlotte

Brenda and her two daughters, Juliette and Charlotte, started their journey with Children’s Aid at our Richmond Early Learning Center in Staten Island. The experience sparked a love of learning for the sisters and prepared them for success in kindergarten and beyond.

At the center, the girls also received dental check-ups and speech therapy—services coordinated around Brenda’s schedule to make access easy and convenient.

Brenda also worked with the Children’s Aid team to apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and secure a new home for her family.

Seeking a way to become more involved in Juliette and Charlotte’s education, she joined the center’s parent association and actively participates in school events. Brenda credits the Richmond staff for the encouragement and support that have helped her family grow stronger every step of the way.

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LONG-TERM ENGAGEMENT

A continuum of care, every step of the way.

At Children’s Aid, our commitment to children, youth, and families does not end at a single milestone.

Our support evolves as they move through different stages of life and face new challenges. No matter what the future holds, our families know they can count on Children’s Aid to stand beside them—helping them overcome obstacles and build a brighter future.

We believe that lasting impact comes from sustained engagement.

That is why Children’s Aid offers a continuum of services designed to grow with each child and family. By fostering strong, trusting relationships and staying involved for the long haul, we empower those we serve to thrive not just today, but for a lifetime.

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Cordale Children’s Aid Alumnus

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“Everyone says it takes a village to raise a child. That village is Children’s Aid, and for that, I’m forever grateful.”

Cordale came to Children’s Aid at 14, when he entered foster care and met his social worker, Maxine. He remembers the compassion and unwavering support he felt visiting her office. That feeling has been consistent for Cordale throughout his life.

During his time with Children’s Aid, Cordale visited our Next Generation Center (NGC), a South Bronx community center. There he enrolled in technology class and met Karon, his mentor. Karon recognized Cordale’s interests and introduced him to the newly

opened sound studio. This unlocked a passion in Cordale, changing the trajectory of his life.

Today, Cordale is thriving. He works full-time in an operations role and continues to pursue his passion for music and digital art. As a Children’s Aid alumnus, he stays connected by sharing his story, serving as the house DJ at program events, and giving back wherever he can. Two decades after walking through our doors, Cordale knows if he ever needs support, Children’s Aid is still just a phone call away.

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Maria Reyes Children’s Aid Staff Insurance Specialist

Maria grew up attending the Dunlevy Milbank Community Center in Harlem. It’s where she learned to swim, came to when she needed her first stitches, and built countless memories to last a lifetime. Today, she walks those same halls, not as a participant, but as the Insurance Specialist in the health clinic helping families access the care and support they need.

Maria’s title only tells part of the story.

She is known for going above and beyond—whether helping a mother enroll her three children in the Summer Youth Employment Program, connecting families with food pantries, or finding clothing for a family displaced by a house fire. While her support starts with a single need, it extends far beyond. Families know they can come back to Maria for help, guidance, or just a familiar face. The steady stream of holiday cards and photos she receives every year is a testament to the lasting impact she has made.

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“Children’s Aid gave me so much as a child. It feels good to wake up every day and now do the same for other families.”

Long-Term Engagement Highlights 3,061 youth received job training and internship experiences to prepare them for success in their careers.

241 children in foster care were placed in stable, permanent homes

through adoption, kinship guardianship, or reunification with parents.

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For over 160 years Children’s Aid has Children’s Aid is evolved alongside New York City, but committed to being our passion for serving has never wavered. Our promise remains: provide a trusted partner tailored, transformative support and meaningful advocacy at the city, state, and advocate for and federal levels. Whatever challenges arise, we will continue to stand with the New Yorkers. communities we serve.

Jeanette Frazier

Children’s Aid Staff Central Park East II, Community School Director

“It is amazing to see what a dedicated group of people can do for an entire community.”

Jeanette is the Community School Director at one of 20 community schools where Children’s Aid partners with New York City public schools to deliver comprehensive services for students and their families. For nearly 30 years, Jeanette has been with Children’s Aid, witnessing firsthand the city’s transformation and the shifting needs of its communities. Most recently, as New York experienced an influx of newcomer families, Jeanette and her team adapted quickly to make the transition as seamless as possible. They warmly welcomed the students and connected families to critical resources while also advocating on their behalf with city agencies.

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Brooklyn, Harlem, northern Staten Island, the South Bronx, and Washington Heights are among the areas in New York City that are hardest hit by poverty and its attendant challenges.

We concentrate our services in these neighborhoods where they are needed most and work hard to become trusted members of the communities we serve.

As of December 31, 2024 Bronx Early Childhood Center

The Lexington Academy

Bronx Family Services Center

Manhattan Family Services Center

Bronx Health Center and Foster Care Services

Mirabal Sisters Campus

M.S. 301 Paul L. Dunbar

Central Park East II

National Center for Community Schools

Charles Drew Campus

Next Generation Center

Children’s Aid College Prep Charter School (Gr. Pre-K-5)

P.S. 5 Ellen Lurie P.S. 8 Luis Belliard P.S. 152 Dyckman Valley

C.S. 61 Francisco Oller

Richmond Early Learning Center

Curtis High School

Salomé Ureña Campus

Drew Hamilton Early Childhood Center

• City College Academy of the Arts • M.S. 322

Dunlevy Milbank Community Center

Staten Island Family Services Center

East Harlem Community Center

Taft Early Childhood Center

Executive Headquarters

Wagon Road Camp (Chappaqua, NY)

Fairmont-Samara Campus

Whitney Young Jr. Campus

• Fairmont Neighborhood School • Samara Community School

Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School

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• Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School • I.S. 219 New Venture School

• Children’s Aid College Prep Charter School (Gr. 6-8) • C.S. 211 • I.S. X318 Math, Science & Technology Through Arts

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Brooklyn Prevention Services Center

• M.S. 319 Maria Teresa • M.S. 324 Patria Mirabal

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Brooklyn Family Services Center

Fort Washington Armory Frederick Douglass Community Center Goodhue Community Center Gospel Center

Children’s Aid Headquarters Children’s Aid Program Site

Harlem Family Services Center Hope Leadership Academy I.S. 61 William A. Morris St

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FY 2024 FINANCIAL REPORT

Every dollar entrusted to Children’s Aid is used with care and purpose to create life-changing opportunities for the nearly 50,000 children, youth, and families we serve.

On the following page are our financial highlights for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. With operating revenue of $171.8 million and expenses of $180.2 million, the year ended with an $8.4 million operating deficit. While in an economically challenging environment for vulnerable New Yorkers, especially children, our clients’ well-being continues to be our highest priority; in the case of our fiscal year 2024, we used our net assets built up over many decades in order to bolster the welfare of the children we serve.

This is why we need your assistance in continuing the incredible mission of Children’s Aid in a sustainable and responsible manner, where program expenses accounted for 83% of our operating expenses and only 17% being used to cover overhead expenses.

Visit ChildrensAidNYC.org/about/financials for the full audited financial statements and more information.

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FIVE-YEAR FINANCIAL ANALYSIS $400M $350M $300M $250M $200M $150M $100M $50M 2020

2021

2022

2023

Revenue

2024

Expenses

FY 2024 REVENUE

FY 2024 EXPENSE

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$180.2

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Government: $114.05M • 66% Contributions: $21.55M • 13% Board-Approved Use of Reserves : $14.55M • 8%

Net Assets

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Program Services

Child Welfare and Family Services: $65.68M • 36% Youth: $40.78M • 23%

Program Fees: $11.72M • 7%

Health and Wellness: $23.53M • 13%

Other Income: $9.92M • 6%

Early Childhood: $15.84M • 9% Collective Impact and National Center for Community Schools: $3.06M • 2% Support Services

Management and General: $27.61M • 15% Fundraising: $3.73M • 2%

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FY 2024 PATRONS Foundations and Individuals

An investment in Children’s Aid is an investment in the future.

Ballmer Group The Carson Family Charitable Trust Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Estate of Frank Frost The New York Times Communities Fund The Taft Foundation Anonymous (2)

Estate of Madeline Einhorn Glick Becky and Mike Goss The Gottesman Fund The Grace & Mercy Foundation Melkus Family Foundation Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Jill and Brian Olson The Pinkerton Foundation Lauren Razook Roth and John Roth Sirus Fund StriveTogether Kate Stroup and Matthew Berger John Templeton Foundation Viking Global Foundation Inc. Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz Foundation The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Inc. Leonard & Robert Weintraub Family Foundation Joseph and Laura Wortman Foundation

$250,000+

$50,000+

Bezos Family Foundation Bruges Realty Corp Charitable Remainder Unitrust Carmel Hill Fund Charina Endowment Fund Charles Hayden Foundation The Clark Foundation Beth and Ira Leventhal MacMillan Family Foundation Tiger Foundation

Allen & Company Inc. Shari and Jeff Aronson Sheila Baird Bayer Fund Frank A. Bennack, Jr. Marge and Bill Berkley Sabra Turnbull and Clifford Burnstein Celtic Football Club Foundation Ira W. DeCamp Foundation Gray Foundation The Hagedorn Fund Janet and Jon Harrington Hispanic Federation Redlich Horwitz Foundation Cathy and Christopher Lawrence

Children’s Aid is extremely grateful to the following foundations, individuals, trusts, and estates for their generous support. Amounts shown reflect gifts of $2,500 and more in fiscal year 2024.

$1,000,000+ Coleman Family Ventures Robin Hood Foundation In Memory of Melvin R. Seiden

$500,000+

$100,000+ Leslie and Ashish Bhutani Boys & Girls Clubs of America Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation Michelle and Chris DeLong 26

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Richard K. Lubin Family Foundation Estelle A. Manning Residuary Trust Amy and Charles Scharf Edith M. Schweckendieck Charitable Trusts Estate of Helene G. Shomer Estate of Herbert A. Starr Lise Strickler and Mark Gallogly Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Suzanne Waltman and Martin Friedman Wasily Family Foundation Merryl and Charles Zegar

$25,000+ Iris Abrons Heather Baker, Ph.D. and Felix Baker, Ph.D. Bank of America Foundation Landon Barretto Belden Roach Trust Anouk and Larry Berger Bloomberg Philanthropies Phoebe Boyer and Todd Snyder Susan and Frank Brown Lisa and Dick Cashin Centerbridge Foundation Citizens’ Committee for Children Elizabeth Wells Davies Trust Judy and Jamie Dimon Lisa and Mark Edmiston Family Disco Foundation Kathryn Quadracci Flores, M.D. and Raja M. Flores, M.D. Charles A. Frueauff Foundation Judith Gibbons and Francesco Scattone Russel T. Hamilton Helen Hoffritz Charitable Trust

Hope for Poor Children Foundation | Helen S. and Desmond G. FitzGerald Alexandra and Russell Horwitz Adrian H. Jackson Charitable Trust Ellen Jewett and Richard Kauffman Susan and Ronald Kaufmann Gregory E. Kerr, M.D. and David Vaucher The Klein Family Foundation Dennis H. Leibowitz Levitt Foundation Susan and Martin Lipton The Mancheski Foundation Inc. Siri and Bob Marshall Ronay and Richard Menschel Jeremy Mindich The Ambrose Monell Foundation Laurie and David Pauker Pictet Group Foundation Pumpkin Foundation | Joe Reich* PwC Charitable Foundation Eren Rosenfeld and Jack Dunne Harry & Andrew H. Rosenthal Foundation Inc. Ian A. Rosenthal Pascaline Servan-Schreiber and Kevin Ryan Sarah and Christopher Snow Stern Family Charitable Foundation Solon E. Summerfield Foundation Inc. Kelly Mahon Tullier and Hugh Johnston Jennifer and Peter Wallace Lois and Bruce Zenkel Anonymous (2)

$10,000+ Marie Abma and Dike Blair The APCP Fund The Barker Welfare Foundation Theodore H. Barth Foundation

Sandra Atlas Bass Belson Family Fund Cheyenne and David Bocchi The Bondi Foundation Derick Brown and Ron Temple Nancy Calcagnini Chapman Hanson Foundation Yolanda Ciancia Con Edison Filomen M. D’Agostino Foundation Nick De Martini Mica and Russell Diamond Nancy and John Donnelly Michaelene and Jody Durst Cathy Engelbert Tracy and Clinton Factor The Ferriday Fund Kathleen Fisher Ellen Sydney Fox Fund Estate of Fairfax C. Garthwaite Lisa Beth Gerstman Foundation Saadi Ghatan, M.D. and Courtney Carrera-Ghatan Emily Glasser and Billy Susman Goldie Anna Charitable Trust Kirill Goncharenko Maria Green Lane Katz Chani and Steven Laufer Leibowitz and Greenway Family Charitable Foundation Donna Levy and Richard Leroy Thalia & George Liberatos Foundation Inc. Celia Lin Dana and Tal Litvin Longhill Charitable Foundation Inc. Valerie and David Loo Estate of Joseph Martinson Dan Meyerson Yasmeen Mock Morgan Stanley Foundation Henry and Lucy Moses Fund Inc.

Erica Mullen and Paul Mishkin Margaret Neal and Gregory Cashman Donna and Henrik Patel The Edward and Dorothy Perkins Foundation Sarah Peterson Yesim and Dusty Philip Rite Aid Healthy Futures Betsy and Hugh Robertson Madeleine Schachter Select Equity Group Foundation Robert E. Sell Francine and Robert Shanfield Jeanne and Alex Sloane Steven Soderbergh Trust U/A for St. John’s Guild (Z. Palmer) Sunshine Foundation Lisa Timmel and David Markus TJX Foundation Jeannie Tseng and Colin Rust Venable Foundation The Ellen M. Violett and Mary P. R. Thomas Foundation George P. Wakefield Residuary Trust Susan N. Wagner Pat Wang Amy and John Weinberg Lucille Werlinich Robert W. Wilson Charitable Trust Workforce Professionals Training Institute Youth Village Anonymous (5)

$5,000+ Barbara A. Abeles Jacqueline and Scott Alfieri Andante Fund Maria and Mark Anderson Michele B. Ankuda

The Children’s Aid Annual Report celebrates gifts made during the fiscal year 2024, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. Every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of this report. Should you notice an error or omission, please accept our apologies and notify the Development Office at 212.949.4936. * Please note an asterisk next to a name indicates they are deceased.

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Chris and Sarah Snow Children’s Aid Supporters

Chris and Sarah Snow have been generous supporters of Children’s Aid for the past 18 years. As a Public Policy major in college, Chris studied the foster care system and engaged directly with youth in care—an experience that opened his eyes to the critical need for resources that help young people pursue their goals. Chris and Sarah deeply believe that “as a society, we should be giving kids opportunities,” especially when the odds are stacked against them. In addition to their loyal philanthropic support, the Snows have attended our annual Benefit, volunteered at educational events, celebrated with families at early childhood graduation ceremonies, and secured matching gifts through Chris’ employer. We are grateful for their enduring commitment to helping kids thrive.

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Cynthia Arato and Dan Weisberg Susan and Edward Babbitt The Bachman Family Charitable Fund Barbara Becker and Chad Gallant The Bahnik Foundation Amy and Ken Berkowitz Richard Besser, M.D. and Jeanne Besser John N. Blackman Sr Foundation Lynn and Douglas Borck Perri and Jeff Borck Blair Boyer Ann and Peter Case Jennifer Chu and Timothy Farrington The Charles and Margaret Clark Family Charitable Fund Steph and Jerry Coughlan Laura and Timothy Curry Deborah A. David Ellen A. Dearborn Fund Merril Delon and Harold Gunderson Peter Dimon Chris Draper Edible Schoolyard NYC Mitzi and Warren Eisenberg Lisa and Brian Enslow Amy Feinstein Susan and Leonard Feinstein Jane Veron and Andrew Feldstein Lynne Flexner The Gage Fund Inc. Judy Gallent and Scott Metzner Howard Genderson Jane and Budd Goldman Barbara Gottesman Joan Granlund Julie Guth, Ph.D. and Sebastian Guth, Ph.D. Rena and Scott Hoffman Estate of Fay Holloschutz Kaufmann Foundation Elizabeth Kipp-Giusti and Alexander Dabertin Rachel and William Knobler Michelle and Eliot Knudsen

Anthony Korner and Justin Spring Janet Kuhl and John Orberg Judy Glickman Lauder and Leonard Lauder Tiffany Le and Philippe Trouvé Jane Lebow Carol Sutton Lewis and Bill Lewis Michelle and Steven Litt Holly Daly and William Logan Karen and Sanjeev Mehra Jim Mortimer Michael A. Nash The Asha and D.V. Nayak Fund Nancy and Larry Pantirer John D. Parker* Gala Prabhu and Rajeev Bhaman Tracey and Robert Pruzan Mark P. Rankin Cory Robbins Phyllis Ross and Michael Minard Nick Roth Pamela and Richard Rubinstein Foundation Jennifer Ryan Sarah I. Schieffelin Residuary Trust The Schiff Foundation Priyanka and Matt Schneider Sharon and Peter Schuur Nikki and Brad Silver Klara and Larry Silverstein Rich Stack Sharon and John Tompkins Jane E. Turley Unalane Foundation Valley National Bank Joyce A. Vastola, Psy.D. and Ray Vastola Tracy Weller and Michael Ranson Nancy Workman and Jonathan Miller Marcie and Glenn Yarnis Cynthia Young and George Eberstadt Jessica and Todd Zander Amelia J. Zoler Anonymous (1)

$2,500+ Jennifer Abate and Doug Kentfield Suzanne and John Adams, Jr. Kim and Mark Allen Dianne Balfour and Carl Adkins Patricio Barnuevo Valari and James Beloyianis Lara and Stuart Bergen Amelia and Mortimer Berkowitz Jewelle Bickford Eunice Bigelow Georgia Boothe Bull’s Head Foundation Inc. CAL Foundation Jenn and David Clausen Cohn Giving Fund The Raymond E. and Ellen F. Crane Foundation Susan and Lawrence Daniels Barbara DeFina Norman S. Dong Caroline R. Donhauser John D. Eckstein, M.D. and Diane Eckstein Aspasia and David Eng Marcy Engel and Stuart Cobert Carol and Richard Feinstein Foundation Victoria and Josh Feltman Courtney Germaine Jill Greenwald and Gregory Adams Claire and Geoff Hauck Dave Hauck Nargis Hilal and Brian Trunzo Jack and Jill of America Inc. Yvonne T. Jackson Jill Johnson and Tom Reynolds Laura and Alan Katz Peter B. Kellner Kevin Kenny Cheryl and David Kestnbaum Margot E. Landman Alexis Levenson Noreen and Tim Marsek Nick Matarazzo Kevin McAuliffe and Katharine Frase

Jane and James McGraw Martha B. McLanahan Delara and Nikhil Mehra Shelly and Neil Mitchell Donna Morea Rocco Nicotra Louis M. Nowikas David O’Connor Steven M. Pilgrim John Rhea Robinson Foundation Frances Robinson and John Donohue Elise Romanik and John Field Elif Rosenfeld and Chris DeConti Serpil T. Rosenfeld Erin and Will Roth Andrew Sabin Family Foundation Jessica Seaton and Linda Swartz Joyce and Joel Seligman Randi and Eric Sellinger Foundation Seventh District Foundation Marybeth and Greg Sheppard Shari and Josh Soloway Lois and Arthur Stainman Peggy and David Tanner Teams Housing Development Fund Company Inc. Jan Trnka-Amrhein Susan and James Tryforos James Turner III Alan van Capelle Gaby Vogel Ilene and Ed Vroom Deepali and Sapan Vyas The Wallace Foundation Jordan Wertlieb Rosemary and Kenneth Willman Dana Zucker and Brahm Cramer Anonymous (8)

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Corporate Donors

Children’s Aid salutes our corporate donors, whose generosity advanced our mission to help children in poverty during fiscal year 2024.

9 Story Media Group Inc. AAA Northeast Accenture Alcova Capital Management All Glass and Metal Fabrication Inc. Allied Universal The Angell Pension Group A-Street Atlanta Fine Homes Bachata Underground NYC Baltusrol Golf Club Bank of America Bayer Corporation Bel Brands The Benevity Community Impact Fund Bioworld Merchandising Black Cell Group Bloomberg LP Brooklyn Boulders Cadillac Cameron Mitchell Restaurant CBRE CDW Cerity Partners Cisco Systems Inc. Citi City Winery Claremont Peconic LLC ClearRPO Inc. Cool Pool & Spa COTE Korean Steakhouse Cox Enterprises Cox Farms Virginia Inc. Dentons US LLP Derive Technologies Deutsche Bank Americas Don Quixote Redevelopment DRA Advisors LLC Dynamic Quest EcoHealth Alliance 30

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EDGE Fund Advisors EmblemHealth ESLP Management LLC Executive Attorney Service Inc. Festival Fun Parks LLC Gap GE GiGi New York GlobalGiving GoGo SqueeZ Google Inc. Grand Central Watch Greystone & Co. High Point Wealth Management LLC Hilton Capital Management HSO Enterprise Solutions LLC HUB International Northeast Ltd Hudson Edge Investment Partners Ideas On Purpose LLC Industrial Rivet & Fastener Co. J & K Grains Farms LLC Jackson Lewis PC Jefferies & Company Inc. EMG JT’s Confections Lazard Linedata Living Classy Lord Abbett Magee Landscape Matthew Westerby Dance Company Inc. Media Cause Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA) Inc. MetLife Microsoft Mitchell Martin Inc. Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation Mizzen Capital Moderna Therapeutics Montefiore Hospital Murray’s Cheese Mutual of Omaha New York Football Giants Inc. New York Mets New York Public Library

New York Red Bulls NSB Realty ONE HOPE Ovder Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler PepsiCo Pfizer Prospect Ridge PwC Right at Home Rockborn Trucking & Excavation Inc. Rucci Oil Co Inc. S&P Global Saint-Gobain Sand Cloud ShelterPoint Life Insurance Company Shenkman Capital Management Inc. Shutterfly Smathers and Branson Smith, Gambrell & Russell LLP SoJo Spa Club Splash Fit Swim Club SPYSCAPE State Farm Stich Technologies Tetragon Treeline 175 Remsen LLC TruGreen UiPath UnitedHealthCare USI Insurance Services The Vale Public House Verb Energy Vinson & Elkins LLP Visa VM Ware Western Beef Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP William Blair Winston Flowers Zola Zubatkin Owner Representation LLC Zurich Anonymous (1)

Tributes

One of the most personal ways to honor loved ones is to support an organization close to their hearts.

Children’s Aid received many thoughtful gifts in honor and memory of family and friends this past year. We have included those tributes for which Children’s Aid received gifts totaling $1,000 or more during fiscal year 2024.

Bel Brands

Children’s Aid Supporters

In Honor of Bicky Bicknell Kellner Doug Borck Jeff Borck Phoebe Boyer and Todd Snyder Moria Cappio Centerbridge Michelle DeLong Jen DeMeo Mica and Russell Diamond Russell Diamond Ron Kaufmann Janine E. Luke Jeffrey Myers Nicola Paul Lauren Razook Roth and John Roth Alan Schwartz and family Javin Trail Children’s Aid Staff at Children’s Aid The Strategy and Excellence Team Staff and Scholars of the Children’s Aid College Prep Charter School

In Memory of Melissa Bank Florence Berger Ikaika Ewer Amy Hyland Eva Jacobs Edgar R. Koerner Sol Eckstein Nadel Marc Ribaudo Melvin R. Seiden Sophia Theresa Walkiewicz

“Care” is one of Bel Brands’ core values— and their support of Children’s Aid exemplifies that commitment. Bel Brands has generously sponsored both our annual Benefit and the Iron Go!Chefs cooking competition for children. The Bel Brands team also showed up to the competition: volunteering as judges, managing logistics, and donating Bel products for families to take home.

Most recently, Bel hosted a workforce development workshop for our high school students. We are proud to partner with Bel Brands in building brighter futures for New York City children and youth.

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Board of Trustees As of December 31, 2024 Officers Jill J. Olson

Ellen Jewett Treasurer

Chair

Suzanne Waltman

Gregory E. Kerr, M.D. Beth Leventhal

Peter Wallace

Vice Chairs

Secretary Assistant Treasurer

Trustees Ashish Bhutani Russell Diamond Laurel FitzPatrick Raja M. Flores, M.D. Ivan Giraud Mike F. Goss Sebastian Guth, Ph.D. Linda S. Kao Alan E. Katz David Markus Yasmeen S. Mock

Roselly Molina Jay S. Nydick Tom Reynolds Eren Rosenfeld Lauren Razook Roth Yassaman Salas Madeleine Schachter Brad I. Silver José L. Tavarez Kelly Mahon Tullier

Chair Emerita

Sheila M. Baird Elly Christophersen Susan M. Coupey, M.D. Bart J. Eagle Mark M. Edmiston Chair Emeritus

Desmond G. FitzGerald Marshall M. Green

Lolita K. Jackson Lane H. Katz Ronald H. Kaufmann Martha Bicknell Kellner* Christopher Lawrence Janine E. Luke Felix A. Orbe Amy Engel Scharf Chair Emerita

Kevin J. Watson

Executive Leadership Staff Phoebe C. Boyer

President and Chief Executive Officer

Martin Baicker Chief Operating Officer

Georgia Boothe

Sandra Escamilla-Davies Executive Vice President

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Chief Development Officer

Sheryl Haughton Taylor Chief People and Culture Officer

Moria Cappio

Ezra Miller

Chief Financial Officer

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Caroline Gallagher

Executive Vice President Chief of Staff

Help ensure that we will always be here for New York City’s children, youth, and families.

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Trustees Emeriti Iris Abrons

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“It has been a pleasure to see Riley become a teammate and friend to her peers.”

Casper Lassiter • Children’s Aid Staff

Director of the Dunlevy Milbank Community Center

Riley Age 7

Children’s Aid Youth

When Riley first enrolled at the Dunlevy Milbank Community Center, she struggled with shyness. However, she eventually found her voice when she joined the center’s basketball training program. Through every

dribble, pass, and shot, basketball taught her to believe in herself.

Now, with newfound confidence and a strong sense of self-worth, she is ready to face any challenges, on and off the court.

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