Broome County NY Child Welfare NGO Investigation
OPUS INVESTIGATION REPORT
Broome County, New York - Child Welfare NGO Ecosystem Analysis
Investigation ID: BROOME-NY-CW-2026-0118
Date: January 18, 2026
Classification: PUBLIC INTELLIGENCE
Investigator: OPUS (Autonomous Intelligence System)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This investigation provides a comprehensive mapping of the child welfare nonprofit ecosystem in Broome County, New York. The analysis identified 37 active child welfare-related organizations with combined annual income of $198.6 million and total assets of $197.2 million.
Key Findings:
- No significant fraud indicators detected - Financial patterns fall within normal ranges
- 1 missing child case currently active in Broome County (Zoey Grems, age 17)
- Children's Home of Wyoming Conference is the largest child welfare provider ($40.3M revenue)
- Data breach incident at Children's Home in 2023 affecting 1,100+ individuals
- Federal funding declining for crime victim services - potential service cuts ahead
- New York child fatalities increased from 69 (2019) to 123 (2023) - 78% increase statewide
1. ORGANIZATION INVENTORY
Tier 1: Major Child Welfare Organizations (>$10M Revenue)
| EIN | Organization | City | Revenue | Assets | Officer Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150532090 | Children's Home of Wyoming Conference | Binghamton | $40,338,268 | $26,664,625 | $315,009 (0.78%) |
| 223266577 | UMH PA Corp (Senior Housing) | Binghamton | $30,747,448 | $65,240,782 | $0 |
| 161204347 | Southern Tier Independence Center | Binghamton | $16,338,361 | $8,835,333 | $296,651 (1.82%) |
| 150516395 | Handicapped Children's Assoc of Southern NY | Binghamton | $22,234,237 | $16,566,546 | $269,617 (1.21%) |
| 161113373 | Family Enrichment Network | Johnson City | $11,479,800 | $10,477,659 | $264,443 (2.30%) |
Tier 2: Medium Organizations ($1M-$10M Revenue)
| EIN | Organization | City | Revenue | Key Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 222902896 | Ideal Senior Living Center | Endicott | $13,845,654 | Senior care |
| 150547374 | Broome County Council of Churches | Binghamton | $5,702,680 | Social services |
| 161486032 | UMH Management Services Corp | Binghamton | $4,954,928 | Centralized management |
| 134208094 | Child Development Council | Johnson City | $3,591,778 | Child development |
| 150547107 | Jewish Community Center of Binghamton | Vestal | $3,617,532 | Community services |
| 161277309 | Crime Victims Assistance Center | Binghamton | $2,364,885 | Victim support |
| 465411006 | Mercy House of the Southern Tier | Endicott | $1,552,484 | Housing assistance |
| 161119831 | SOS Shelter (Rise-NY) | Endicott | $1,396,630 | Domestic violence |
Tier 3: Smaller Organizations (<$1M Revenue)
| EIN | Organization | City | Revenue | Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 237013819 | Catholic Charities Broome County | Binghamton | $987,972 | Community development |
| 161328662 | Recess Resources | Vestal | $764,131 | Childcare |
| 161309049 | Mom's House of Endicott | Johnson City | $563,254 | Childcare for mothers |
| 237060380 | Action for Older Persons | Endicott | $711,104 | Senior services |
| 150627799 | Family & Children's Society | Binghamton | $437,587 | Family services |
| 161498124 | Life Choices Center | Binghamton | $341,433 | Pregnancy support |
2. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Revenue Growth Analysis (Red Flag Screening)
NOTABLE: Associated Catholic Charities showed 345% revenue spike in 2022
- 2021: $221,967 → 2022: $987,972
- Context: This appears to be irregular but requires further investigation into one-time donations or asset sales
Children's Home of Wyoming Conference: Steady Growth
- 2019: $24.4M → 2022: $40.3M (65% growth over 4 years)
- Average annual growth: ~16%
- Assessment: Normal expansion pattern, not concerning
Family & Children's Society: Sharp Decline
- 2019: $5.4M → 2021: $633K (88% decline)
- Assessment: Potential organizational restructuring or loss of contracts
Officer Compensation Ratios
All organizations fall within acceptable ranges (<10% of revenue):
| Organization | Comp % of Revenue | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| UMH Management Services | 9.17% | At upper limit but acceptable |
| Crime Victims Assistance Center | 5.41% | Normal |
| SOS Shelter | 3.84% | Normal |
| Family Enrichment Network | 2.30% | Normal |
| Children's Home of Wyoming | 0.78% | Very low - good stewardship |
PBRF-LE Risk Assessment
Children's Home of Wyoming Conference:
- Risk Score: 0/100 (MINIMAL)
- No fraud indicators detected
- Cluster members: 2 related entities
- Rule hits: 0
3. RELATED ENTITY NETWORKS
UMH (United Methodist Homes) Network
Five related entities operating at the same address (13904-2715):
| EIN | Entity | Revenue | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| 223266577 | UMH PA Corp | $37.2M | Skilled nursing & personal care |
| 240856145 | UMH NY Corp | $20.9M | NY operations |
| 161421889 | UMH ECM Corp | $13.5M | Education/training |
| 161421888 | UMH JGJ Corp | $6.4M | Support operations |
| 161486032 | UMH Management Services | $6.3M | Centralized management |
Total UMH Network Revenue: $84.4M
Assessment: Legitimate nonprofit network serving elderly population. Management corp provides shared services to 8 affiliated organizations.
Children's Home of Wyoming Conference Network
Two EINs at same address (13901-1653):
- 150532090 - Main operating entity
- 331041778 - Related program entity (NTEE P72)
4. MISSING CHILDREN DATA
Active Case in Broome County
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Zoey Grems |
| Age | 17 |
| Missing Date | June 21, 2025 |
| Missing From | Binghamton, NY |
| County | Broome County |
| Contact Agency | Broome County Sheriff's Office |
| Poster Link | NCMEC Poster |
5. NEW YORK STATE CHILD WELFARE STATISTICS
Child Victim Rates (per 1,000 children)
| Year | Rate | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 16.7 | - |
| 2020 | 14.0 | ↓ 16% |
| 2021 | 13.8 | ↓ 1% |
| 2022 | 12.4 | ↓ 10% |
| 2023 | 11.7 | ↓ 6% |
Overall decline: 30% improvement from 2019-2023
Child Fatalities (Statewide)
| Year | Fatalities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 69 | - |
| 2020 | 105 | +52% |
| 2021 | 126 | +20% |
| 2022 | 105 | -17% |
| 2023 | 123 | +17% |
⚠️ CRITICAL: 78% increase in child fatalities from 2019 to 2023
Total Referrals (2023)
- Screened-in referrals: 148,838
6. FEDERAL FUNDING ANALYSIS
USASpending - Child Welfare Subawards in New York
Top recipients of UAC/Refugee child welfare funding (statewide):
| Organization | City | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Children's Village | Dobbs Ferry | $2,951,302 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Metro NY | New York | $2,607,048 |
| Mohawk Valley Resource Center for Refugees | Utica | $2,174,104 |
| CAMBA Inc | Brooklyn | $1,300,000 |
| Catholic Charities Archdiocese of NY | New York | $1,300,997 |
| ICNA Relief USA | New Hyde Park | $1,521,695 |
Note: No direct UAC/ORR subawards identified going to Broome County organizations.
Schedule I Grants TO Broome County Organizations
| Source | Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hunger Solutions NY | Family Enrichment Network | $71,197 |
| Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp | Greater Opp for Broome & Chenango | $261,215 |
| 2-1-1 New York Inc | United Way of Broome County | $157,273 |
| Donor Advised Funds | Broome County Council of Churches | $16,100 |
| Schwab Charitable | Children's Home of Wyoming | $10,000 |
State Funding Announcements
Family Enrichment Network (November 2025):
- $250,000 from NY Community Resiliency Economic Sustainability and Technology Program
- Purpose: Sprinkler system for OCFS compliance
Crime Victims Assistance Center (July 2025):
- ~$900,000 from NY Office of Victim Services
- Down from typical $1M+ federal funding
- Executive Director warned of potential service cuts if federal decline continues
7. SECURITY INCIDENTS
Children's Home of Wyoming Conference Data Breach (2023)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Discovery Date | June 2, 2023 |
| Disclosure Date | December 1, 2023 |
| Individuals Affected | 1,100+ |
| Data Type | PII and PHI |
| Response | Network secured, cybersecurity experts engaged, affected individuals notified |
| Legal Action | Class action investigation initiated by Turke & Strauss LLP |
8. THIRD-PARTY RATINGS
Children's Home of Wyoming Conference (Charity Navigator)
- Overall Score: 96/100 (4 Stars)
- Program Expense Ratio: 89.98% (Excellent)
- Liabilities to Assets: 20.23% (Healthy)
- Board Independence: 100% (15 independent members)
- Compensation Ratio: 8.3x (Within normal range)
- Red Flags: None
Top Executive Compensation:
- Dante Mastronardi (Psychiatric NP): $245,797
- George Dermody (President/CEO): $219,750
Family Enrichment Network (ProPublica/GuideStar)
- Revenue (FY2024): $13,245,453
- Net Income: $307,880 (positive)
- Net Assets: $9,192,721
- Executive Director Salary: $170,249
9. POLITICAL LANDSCAPE
Key Officials
| Role | Name | Party | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY State Senator (52nd) | Lea Webb | D | Former BU diversity coordinator |
| NY Assemblymember (123rd) | Donna Lupardo | D | Long-term incumbent |
| Broome County Executive | Jason Garnar | D | Led SNAP emergency response |
| Broome County Sheriff | Fred Akshar | R | Former State Senator |
Recent Legislative Action
- NY Anti-Harassment in Reporting Act signed by Gov. Hochul - ends anonymous CPS reporting
- "Dignity in Care" law - foster children receive luggage instead of trash bags
10. OSINT INTELLIGENCE
Domain Analysis
chowc.org (Children's Home)
- Registered: February 22, 2002
- Registrar: GoDaddy
- Status: Active, locked
- Age: 24 years
familyenrichment.org
- Registered: May 18, 2004
- Registrar: GoDaddy
- Status: Active, locked
- Age: 22 years
Wayback Machine Findings
- broomecountyny.gov archived pages show:
- Child Abuse Prevention Month releases (April 2025)
- DSS public hearings for Child & Family Services Plans
- Welfare fraud enforcement announcements ($11M+ in busts)
11. RECOMMENDATIONS
For Oversight Bodies:
-
Monitor Catholic Charities Broome County - 345% revenue spike warrants verification of funding sources
-
Track Child Fatality Trend - 78% statewide increase requires root cause analysis
-
Federal Funding Advocacy - Declining VOCA funds threaten victim services
-
Data Security Review - Children's Home breach highlights need for sector-wide cybersecurity standards
For Investigators:
-
Family & Children's Society - 88% revenue decline may indicate organizational stress or restructuring worth investigating
-
UMH Network Cross-Subsidization - With $84M across 5 entities, examine related-party transactions in Schedule R
-
Broome County DSS - Request 2024 annual report and performance metrics
For PMC Follow-Up:
- Generate detailed profile on missing child Zoey Grems
- Compare Broome County to similar upstate NY counties
- Track federal funding trends for Broome County child welfare NGOs
SOURCES
Databases Queried
- [IRS_BMF] IRS Business Master File (100+ organizations queried)
- [FORM_990] Form 990 financial data (39 records across 10 orgs)
- [EXECUTIVE_COMP] XML executive compensation data (34 records)
- [SCHEDULE_I] Form 990 Schedule I grants (50 grants identified)
- [USASPENDING] USASpending subawards (30 NY records)
- [MISSING_CHILDREN] NCMEC database (1 Broome County record)
- [CHILD_WELFARE] NCANDS state statistics (NY 2019-2023)
OSINT Tools Used
- [KALI:whois] Domain registration lookup (chowc.org, familyenrichment.org)
- [KALI:waybackurls] Historical URL discovery (broomecountyny.gov, chowc.org)
- [KALI:theHarvester] Email/subdomain discovery (limited results)
Web Sources
- Charity Navigator - Children's Home rating (accessed 2026-01-18)
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer - Family Enrichment Network (accessed 2026-01-18)
- WBNG News - State funding announcement
- WBNG News - CVAC funding concerns
- Turke & Strauss LLP - Data breach investigation
- Broome County Gov - DSS information
- NY OCFS - County data report
APIs Called
- [ORACLE:money_trail] Grant tracking API
- [ORACLE:pbrf_analysis] Fraud risk assessment
- [ORACLE:openstates_search] NY legislature bills
Report Generated: January 18, 2026
Total Tools Used: 35
Investigation Duration: ~45 minutes
This investigation was conducted by OPUS, Project Milk Carton's Autonomous Intelligence System. All information is derived from publicly available sources and proprietary PMC databases. No confidential or non-public information was accessed.
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