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The 990 read · EIN 11-2777066 · NY · Fiscal year FY ending Jun 2025

Sco Family of Services

Sco Family of Services: CEO salary, finances and where donations go

In its own words

“Provides essential human services to persons in locations throughout the nyc metro area. We help vulnerable new yorkers meet life's challenges & help them build a solid foundation.”

Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.

Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated

Top pay
$464K Suzette Gordon, 0.2% of spending
Revenue
$266.8M 71.2% from donations and grants
Spent
$261.4M 87.8% on programs, as reported
Net assets
$4.3M end of FY ending Jun 2025
Savings
0.2 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
People
3,215 employees, 49 volunteers
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Parts I, VII, IX, X
01 · Red flags

No red flags in its latest filing.

We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.

02 · Where $1 goes · FY ending Jun 2025

Of each dollar it spent, 87.8¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.
87.8¢
Programs, $229.5M
0.5¢
Fundraising, $1.3M
11.7¢
Admin, $30.6M
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part IX, line 25
Cost to raise $1
1¢
as reported

For each dollar donated, Sco Family of Services spent 1¢ on fundraising.

Fundraising ÷ $189.9M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX
03 · What it does

What it told the IRS it spent on.

The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.

Program 1 · 32.2% of program spending $73.9M

Special needs & behavioral health services:sco provides expert care to over 5,000 children, youth and adults with special needs through a broad continuum of support, residential and treatment services that unlock potential and help them lead full and productive lives. We provide support to children and young adults with emotional disorders needed to live and function in the community. We offer highly structured residential services, crisis respite, assessment, case planning and case coordination, clinical support and treatment, community based services and in-home services for children and…

Program 2 · 12.5% of program spending $28.7M

Education and youth development servicessco's education & youth development programs help more than 10,000 young people reach their full potential. We launch youth into adulthood with support and services that address their educational, emotional, and career development needs and ambitions. We pay special attention to youth who are homeless, parenting, lgbtq, or court-involved. Our after school and summer programs provide academic enrichment and recreation for middle school students. We offer specialized schools for teens with special needs, developmental disabilities, or who are…

Program 3 · 22.2% of program spending · $666K in grants $50.9M

The organization also operated other programs during fy25 which included: shelters and homeless services:, early childhood services and family support services.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part III
04 · The savings

Net assets: $6.5M to $4.3M in 11 years.

Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2025.

Net assets at year end, $ millions
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Form 990 history via ProPublicaForm 990 (FY ending Jun 2025)
05 · Who gets paid

The 8 highest-paid people.

Reportable pay in FY ending Jun 2025, from the charity and related organizations.

Suzette Gordon
President & CEO
$463,565
Lisa Sammon
CFO
$282,155
Rebecca Lukeman
Chief Human Resources Officer
$252,611
Tara Drennen
Chief Information Officer
$235,266
Karen Abreu-Rosano
Chief Program Officer
$231,900
Juliette Mckenna
Chief Development Officer
$229,056
Yelitza Seoane
Psychiatrist
$218,519
Rasheed Frazier
Chief Program Officer
$215,967
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VII, Section A
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Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VII, Section B
06 · Questions

The questions people ask about the Sco Family of Services.

Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.

How much does the Sco Family of Services CEO make?

Suzette Gordon, President & CEO, received $463,565 in reportable compensation in FY ending Jun 2025, 0.2% of Sco Family of Services' $261.4M in spending.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VII

What percentage of Sco Family of Services donations go to programs?

Sco Family of Services reported 87.8% of FY ending Jun 2025 spending as programs, 0.5% as fundraising and 11.7% as management.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part IX

How much money does Sco Family of Services have?

Net assets were $4.3M at the end of FY ending Jun 2025, about 0.2 months of spending.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part X

Does Sco Family of Services have any red flags in its filing?

Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025)
07 · Sources and citing

Every number, traced.

  1. Sco Family of Services Form 990, FY ending Jun 2025 (IRS e-file)
  2. Sco Family of Services Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page

Amir Arani, “Sco Family of Services: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/sco-family-of-services/