Shield Of David Inc, operating under the name The Shield Institute, is located in Flushing, NY. The organization was established in 1937. According to its NTEE Classification (P82) the organization is classified as: Developmentally Disabled Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Shield Institute employed 487 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Shield Institute is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Shield Institute generated $29.7m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $28.0m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.4%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SHIELD OF DAVID, INC. PROVIDES _EDUCATIONAL/OTHER SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INDIVIDUALS. ALSO KNOWN AS "THE SHIELD INSTITUTE" - "A NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION". OUR MISSION IS TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TO ENABLE CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO LEAD MEANINGFUL LIVES. OUR FOCUS IS ON FOSTERING EACH INDIVIDUAL'S INDEPENDENCE AS A FULL FLEDGED MEMBER OF HIS OR HER FAMILY AND COMMUNITY, AND COLLABORATING IN FAMILIES LIFE-LONG EFFORTS TO PROVIDE RICH LIVES FOR THEIR CHILDREN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION DAY SCHOOL PROGRAMS: PROVIDED TO OVER 420 STUDENTS. PRESCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDES MULTIDISCIPLINARY EVALUATIONS, MONOLINGUAL AND BILINGUAL SPECIAL EDUCATION AND RELATED SERVICES TO CHILDREN, AGES 3 TO 5 IN A CHILD CENTERED CLASSROOM SETTING. SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTION FOR CHILDREN WHO DISPLAY CHARACTERISTICS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM INCLUDE STRUCTURED TEACHING, AIDED LANGUAGE, AND PECS. PRESCHOOL ALSO INCLUDES INTEGRATED CLASSES THAT PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS TO LEARN AND PLAY WITH TYPICALLY DEVELOPING CHILDREN. ALSO, OUR SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM PROVIDES SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMMING, PERSON CENTERED PLANNING, SPEECH, COUNSELING, OCCUPATIONAL AND PHYSICAL THERAPY TO CHILDREN AGES 6 TO 21 WHO HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY.
DAY HABILITATION: FULL TIME ADULT DAY AND EVENING PROGRAMS SERVING OVER 500 CLIENTS WHERE WE PROVIDE A VARIETY OF GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL INTEREST AND LIFE GOALS. CENTER BASED AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES PROVIDE LIFE EXPERIENCES TO ENHANCE OPPORTUNITY, INDEPENDENCE AND INCLUSION IN THE COMMUNITIES. SATURDAY SERVICES PROVIDE ENHANCED OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIALIZATION, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY INCLUSION. SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE INVOLVED IN OTHER DAY ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE THEIR ABILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMUNITY. ALSO, PART-TIME SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE FOR ADOLESCENTS/YOUNG ADULTS WHO ARE AGING OUT OF SCHOOL SERVICES TO SUPPORT IN THEIR TRANSITION TO ADULT LIFE.
CLINIC & OTHER FUNDING SOURCES: PROVIDED TO OVER 2000 CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY/DISABILITIES. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE PSYCHOLOGICAL, SOCIAL WORK, SPEECH, REHABILITATIVE COUNSELING, OCCUPATIONAL, PHYSICAL THERAPY AND NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING TO INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS. SPECIALTY SERVICES INCLUDE AUGMENTATIVE COMMUNICATION, EVALUATION AND TREATMENT, EATING AND SWALLOWING EVALUATION AND TREATMENT AND PSYCHOSEXUAL ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Anita Friedman Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Aroza Sanjana Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Barry Goodman Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Beth Anishman Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Bijan Safai Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ck Lee Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Msp Networks Llc It Services | 6/29/22 | $261,067 |
The Alliance Group Llc Consultation Services | 6/29/22 | $142,268 |
Jr Speech & Language Therapy Serv Speech Language Pathologist | 6/29/22 | $113,525 |
Richard Zelhof Clinical Services | 6/29/22 | $116,500 |
Alicia Bustos Speech Language Pathologist | 6/29/22 | $108,918 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $5,304,619 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $233,110 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $36,820 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,537,729 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $24,173,918 |
Investment income | $29 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $29,711,676 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $479,707 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $479,707 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $13,896,837 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $549,240 |
Other employee benefits | $3,527,747 |
Payroll taxes | $1,323,754 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $164,324 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,122,825 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $689,601 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,782,074 |
Travel | $2,110,813 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $54,668 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $252,374 |
Insurance | $174,688 |
All other expenses | $109,291 |
Total functional expenses | $27,993,374 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $893,802 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,049,523 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $9,215,510 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $168,059 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,363,862 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $23,023 |
Total assets | $18,713,779 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,331,601 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $3,773,967 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $5,459,999 |
Total liabilities | $11,565,567 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,961,258 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $186,954 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $18,713,779 |