Nonprofit · EIN 04-2708762
NEW ENGLAND CENTER FOR CHILDREN INC
Tax-exempt · SOUTHBOROUGH, MA 01772
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $134,865,429 | $134,116,141 | $749,288 | $94,081,681 | $14,739,838 | $79,341,843 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $129,170,886 | $127,541,381 | $1,629,505 | $92,992,336 | $14,495,499 | $78,496,837 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,147,615
- Program service revenue
- $131,592,777
- Investment income
- $351,636
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$20,864
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$337,651
- Other revenue
- -$226,599
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,522,892
- Other salaries and wages
- $89,192,209
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $109,123,162
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $449,847
- Accounting fees
- $161,711
- Occupancy
- $8,191,138
- Travel
- $3,562,568
- Depreciation
- $2,435,057
- Program services (functional)
- $122,068,793
- Management and general (functional)
- $10,885,029
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,162,319
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $92,992,336
- Total assets, end of year
- $94,081,681
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $14,739,838
- Net assets, end of year
- $79,341,843
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $41,131,155
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,904,859
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $73,921,060
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $5,420,783
- Gross receipts
- $136,853,346
- Employees
- 1,235
- Volunteers
- 113
- Year formed
- 1980
- State of legal domicile
- MA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DARRYL AGOSTINELLI | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $513,725 | $37,430 |
| JESSICA SASSI | PRESIDENT AND CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $490,883 | $30,766 |
| MICHAEL S DOWNEY | EVP & CFO/TREASURER Officer | 40 | $451,657 | $34,105 |
| L VINCENT STRULLY JR | FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE ADVISOR Trustee or director | 40 | $294,886 | $70,952 |
| JARED T BOUZAN | CDO & CLERK Officer | 40 | $259,331 | $33,616 |
| ZBIGNIEW MASTYLO | PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER - ACE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $263,126 | $5,214 |
| JOSEPH GARBIEL | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $248,214 | $4,952 |
| DARCIE STAWINSKI | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $196,988 | $22,903 |
| HEATHER MORRISON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - SOUTHBOROUGH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $204,651 | $12,082 |
| ELIZABETH WETHERBEE KLEIN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STELLA ADU-GYAMFI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN KIM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA DUDLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STUART M ROSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN NIEDERMEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RABBI JONAH DOV PESNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NEAL J FAULKNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANIEL SAUL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHERINE FOSTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID CASTELLANI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS PACHECO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HARRY M HUTSON JR | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 12/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L VINCENT STRULLY JR | PRES,CEO(TIL 8/23)/FDR,EXEC.ADV. Trustee or director | 40 | $647,481 | $65,691 |
| DARRYL AGOSTINELLI | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $533,725 | $33,242 |
| MICHAEL S DOWNEY | EVP & CFO/ TREASURER Officer | 40 | $455,258 | $29,034 |
| JESSICA SASSI | VP (TIL 8/23)/PRES.,CEO(AS OF 8/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $422,364 | $20,116 |
| JARED T BOUZAN | CLERK AND CDO Officer | 40 | $261,192 | $28,728 |
| JOSEPH GARBIEL | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $243,783 | $4,447 |
| DARCIE STAWINSKI | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $182,335 | $21,217 |
| PEDRO POOT MATU | CLINICAL RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SPECIALIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $183,516 | $17,146 |
| KRISTIN BUCHANAN | PROGRAM DIRECTOR - GCC CONSULTING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $177,154 | $21,521 |
| ELIZABETH WETHERBEE KLEIN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STELLA ADU-GYAMFI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN KIM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISEL MACENKA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA DUDLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STUART M ROSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN NIEDERMEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RABBI JONAH DOV PESNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NEAL J FAULKNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HARRY M HUTSON JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL SAUL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE FOSTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID CASTELLANI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS PACHECO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 33 TURNPIKE RD, SOUTHBOROUGH, MA 01772-2108
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MICHAEL S DOWNEY, 33 TURNPIKE ROAD, SOUTHBOROUGH, MA 01772
- Signed the 990
- MICHAEL S DOWNEY, EVP & CFO/TREASURER
- Phone
- (508) 481-1015
- Website
- HTTP://WWW.NECC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- AAFCPAS INC
Mission
THE NECC EXISTS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, ACROSS NEW ENGLAND AND AROUND THE WORLD. THROUGH DIRECT-CARE SERVICES, EDUCATION, PARENT TRAINING, RESEARCH, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND A PATENTED TECHNOLOGY, NECC IS HELPING TENS OF THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN LEARN AND THRIVE, WHILE ALSO PREPARING THE NEXT GENERATION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS AND BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS.
Program accomplishments
- THE SEVERE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SERVES STUDENTS AGE 6 THROUGH 22 FROM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. THIS PROGRAM OPERATES 365 DAYS/YEAR AND IS DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS WITH THE MOST SEVERE CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS, INCLUDING SELF-INJURY. THESE STUDENTS RESIDE IN SPECIALLY DESIGNED GROUP HOMES WHICH ARE STAFFED WITH 1:1 (SOMETIMES 2:1) STAFF/STUDENT RATIO THROUGHOUT THE DAY AND NIGHT. INSTRUCTION IS PROVIDED BOTH IN THE RESIDENCE AND THE SCHOOL BY A TEAM OF TEACHERS, SPECIALISTS AND CLINICIANS WHO WORK ACROSS BOTH SETTINGS. THE GOAL FOR THESE STUDENTS IS TO DECREASE DANGEROUS AND SEVERE BEHAVIORS AND INCREASE THEIR ABILITY TO FUNCTION AND COMMUNICATE INDEPENDENTLY SO THAT THEY MAY MOVE TO A LESS RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR AN IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE.Expenses $58,443,256 · revenue $39,359,113
- NECC OPERATES THE MOHAMMED BIN RASHID CENTER FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION IN ABU DHABI, UAE, UNDER AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ABU DHABI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE. THE CENTER IN ABU DHABI REPLICATES ALL SERVICES AND PROGRAMS AT THE NEW ENGLAND CENTER FOR CHILDREN IN MASSACHUSETTS, INCLUDING EARLY ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION, PRESCHOOL PROGRAMMING, TREATMENT AND EDUCATION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AGE 3 AND OLDER, FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND A RESEARCH PROGRAM TO SUPPORT THE BEST CLINICAL PRACTICES.Expenses $35,945,036 · revenue $40,918,285
- NECC'S INTERMEDIATE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM RUNS 365 DAYS/YEAR AND SERVES STUDENTS WITH SELF-INJURY AND OTHER CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS THAT MAKE IT UNSAFE FOR THEM TO LIVE WITH THEIR FAMILIES. THESE STUDENTS LIVE IN GROUP HOMES NEAR THE SOUTHBOROUGH CAMPUS AND ARE STAFFED 1:1 THROUGHOUT THEIR DAY. STUDENTS IN THE INTERMEDIATE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM ATTEND THE DAY SCHOOL WHERE THEY WORK ON LIFE SKILLS, ACADEMICS, SPEECH AND LANGUAGE, SOCIAL SKILLS, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND THERAPY, AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS. THEY RECEIVE INCREASED CLINICAL AND EDUCATIONAL SUPERVISION.Expenses $12,555,203 · revenue $9,921,505
- THE RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL SERVES CHILDREN AGE 3-22 FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY WHO REQUIRE A HIGHLY STRUCTURED, 24-HOUR SETTING TO MAKE EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS. STUDENTS LIVE IN GROUP HOMES WITH OTHER STUDENTS OF THE SAME GENDER AND AGE RANGE. THEY PARTICIPATE IN SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION FOR ACADEMICS, SOCIAL SKILLS, COMMUNICATION, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION. WHILE IN THE RESIDENCE, STUDENTS FOCUS ON INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, LEISURE, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES.NECC OPERATES A LIMITED ADULT PROGRAM FOR FORMER NECC STUDENTS WHO HAVE GRADUATED THE PROGRAM BUT ARE NOT ABLE TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY. THE ADULT PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORTS TO HELP THESE INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS DEVELOP SKILLS TO HELP THEM INTEGRATE INTO THE COMMUNITY AND WORKFORCE.NECC OPERATES A VAST CONSULTING PRACTICE, INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS (AN ONLINE PLATFORM CALLED ABAPLUS), CLASSROOM EVALUATIONS AND CONSULTATIONS, AND INDIVIDUAL STUDENT EVALUATIONS AND CONSULTATIONS. NECC HAS CONSULTING PRACTICES IN 8 COUNTRIES. IN ADDITION, NECC RUNS PRIVATE PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUAL FAMILIES, OFFERING APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING A FULL RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH AUTISM.THROUGH PUBLIC SCHOOL SERVICES (PSS), NECC OPERATES PARTNER CLASSROOMS IN DOZENS OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT NEW ENGLAND. THIS MODEL TAKES THE EXPERIENCE OF NECC RESEARCH AND USES THE METHODOLOGY OF APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS SO THAT STUDENTS WITH AUTISM CAN REMAIN IN THEIR DISTRICT WITH THEIR PEERS, WHILE RECEIVING THE BEST EDUCATION POSSIBLE. THROUGH THIS MODEL, SKILLS ARE ADDRESSED IN 1:1 INSTRUCTION, SMALL GROUP SESSIONS AND INCLUSION PERIODS TO ENSURE THE ACQUISITION, GENERALIZATION AND MAINTENANCE OF NEW SKILLS.NECC DEVELOPED A PATENTED TECHNOLOGY, THE ACE ABA SOFTWARE SYSTEM, TO DELIVER THE CURRICULUM USED AT THE CENTER THROUGH ANY DEVICE WITH AN INTERNET CONNECTION. THE APP CONTAINS MORE THAN 2,200 SKILLS AND IS CURRENTLY BEING USED BY MORE THAN 13,000 LEARNERS WITH AUTISM AROUND THE WORLD.NECC RUNS AN INTENSIVE INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (IIP) FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM, AGE 3-22. THE SCHOOL IS OPEN YEAR-ROUND AND STUDENTS IN THE IIP RECEIVE A CONTINUUM OF INTENSIVE 1:1 INSTRUCTION. COMMUNICATION SKILLS, SOCIAL SKILLS, PRE-ACADEMIC AND ACADEMIC SKILLS, PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, LEISURE, ART, MUSIC AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING ARE ALL PART OF THE PROGRAM THAT IS DESIGNED TO PREPARE EACH CHILD FOR INCLUSION WHENEVER POSSIBLE. THE IIP STRIVES TO TREAT EACH STUDENT WITH A TAILORED PROGRAM TO ADDRESS THEIR NEEDS, STRENGTHS AND ABILITIES TO BRING THEM TO THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL.Expenses $15,125,298 · revenue $41,504,926
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-2708762
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $94,081,681
- Income (IRS master file)
- $136,853,346
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $134,865,429 | $134,116,141 | $94,081,681 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $129,170,886 | $127,541,381 | $92,992,336 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $131,205,445 | $117,987,884 | $87,799,446 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-2708762).
Questions about NEW ENGLAND CENTER FOR CHILDREN INC
- What is the EIN of NEW ENGLAND CENTER FOR CHILDREN INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NEW ENGLAND CENTER FOR CHILDREN INC is 04-2708762.
- Is NEW ENGLAND CENTER FOR CHILDREN INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to NEW ENGLAND CENTER FOR CHILDREN INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NEW ENGLAND CENTER FOR CHILDREN INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of NEW ENGLAND CENTER FOR CHILDREN INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NEW ENGLAND CENTER FOR CHILDREN INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NEW ENGLAND CENTER FOR CHILDREN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MICHAEL S DOWNEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of NEW ENGLAND CENTER FOR CHILDREN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 22 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $513,725 (DARRYL AGOSTINELLI, CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER).
- How much revenue does NEW ENGLAND CENTER FOR CHILDREN INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $134,865,429, expenses of $134,116,141 and total assets of $94,081,681 at year end.
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