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 President and CEO
Jill J. Olson 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.
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.
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.
FAMILY
99 percent of families enrolled in our crisis interventions avoid foster care placements and forge a path toward maintaining strong, safe, and healthy homes.
EDUCATION
HEALTH
97 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.
100 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.
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.
Children’s Aid provides individualized, comprehensive, attuned support for nearly 50,000 children, youth, and families at 42 program sites across NYC.
Our toolkit includes:
adoption placement and support
domestic violence interventions
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
housing and legal advocacy
360° Highlights
198,420 meals and snacks distributed to families facing food insecurity
EDUCATION
Our toolkit includes: after-school and summer programs
attendance support college and career readiness
college persistence support
community schools deaf and hard-ofhearing services
early childhood programs
high school equivalency programs
mentorship
Our toolkit includes: HEALTH
at-home care
case management
community- and school-based clinics
fitness activities
food access
health insurance support
nutrition and health education
preventive, dental, and mental health care screenings teen-targeted support
telemedicine
22,942 individual and group tutoring sessions provided to 2,235 children and youth
26,806 medical visits made by children and youth
Jesus
Age 12
Children’s Aid Youth
Preston Sharp
Children’s Aid Staff
Hope Leadership Academy, Program Director
“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.”
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.
— Maria, Jesus’ mother
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.
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
Initial Contact
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.
Deep Assessment
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.
“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.
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.
Children’s Aid Alumnus
“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.
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.
“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.
Children’s Aid is committed to being a trusted partner and advocate for New Yorkers.
For over 160 years Children’s Aid has evolved alongside New York City, but our passion for serving has never wavered. Our promise remains: provide tailored, transformative support and meaningful advocacy at the city, state, and federal levels. Whatever challenges arise, we will continue to stand with the 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.
PROGRAM SITES
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
Bronx Family Services Center
Bronx Health Center and Foster Care Services
Brooklyn Family Services Center
Brooklyn Prevention Services Center
Central Park East II
Charles Drew Campus
• Frederick Douglass Academy III
Secondary School
• I.S. 219 New Venture School
Children’s Aid College Prep Charter School (Gr. Pre-K-5)
C.S. 61 Francisco Oller
Curtis High School
Drew Hamilton Early Childhood Center
Dunlevy Milbank Community Center
East Harlem Community Center
Executive Headquarters
Fairmont-Samara Campus
• Fairmont Neighborhood School
• Samara Community School
Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School
Fort Washington Armory
Frederick Douglass Community Center
Goodhue Community Center
Gospel Center
Harlem Family Services Center
Hope Leadership Academy
I.S. 61 William A. Morris
The Lexington Academy
Manhattan Family Services Center
Mirabal Sisters Campus
• M.S. 319 Maria Teresa
• M.S. 324 Patria Mirabal
M.S. 301 Paul L. Dunbar
National Center for Community Schools
Next Generation Center
P.S. 5 Ellen Lurie
P.S. 8 Luis Belliard
P.S. 152 Dyckman Valley
Richmond Early Learning Center
Salomé Ureña Campus
• City College Academy of the Arts
• M.S. 322
Staten Island Family Services Center
Taft Early Childhood Center
Wagon Road Camp (Chappaqua, NY)
Whitney Young Jr. Campus
• Children’s Aid College Prep Charter School (Gr. 6-8)
• C.S. 211
• I.S. X318 Math, Science & Technology Through Arts
Children’s Aid Headquarters
Children’s Aid Program Site
Manhattan
Queens
Brooklyn
StatenIsland
Bronx
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.
FY 2024 PATRONS
Foundations and Individuals
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+
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)
$250,000+
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
$100,000+
Leslie and Ashish Bhutani
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation
Michelle and Chris DeLong
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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
$50,000+
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
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.
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.
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)
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
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
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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.
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
Bel Brands
Children’s Aid Supporters
“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.
Board of Trustees
As of December 31, 2024
Officers
Jill J. Olson
Chair
Gregory E. Kerr, M.D.
Beth Leventhal
Vice Chairs
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
Trustees Emeriti
Iris Abrons
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
Ellen Jewett
Treasurer
Suzanne Waltman
Secretary
Peter Wallace
Assistant Treasurer
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
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
Executive Vice President
Moria Cappio
Chief of Staff
Creative
Sandra Escamilla-Davies
Executive Vice President
Caroline Gallagher
Chief Development Officer
Sheryl Haughton Taylor
Chief People and Culture Officer
Ezra Miller
Chief Financial Officer
JOIN US.
Help ensure that we will always be here for New York City’s children, youth, and families.
Donate once or monthly, through your will, or by crowdfunding.
Attend our annual Children’s Aid Benefit or Golf Classic.
Run with our team in New York City’s marathon or half-marathon. Visit a site through a group tour.
Connect us with your company to develop a partnership.
Coordinate a holiday gift drive.
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
Riley
Age 7
Children’s Aid Youth
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.
