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Projects With Care Inc

EIN 02-0730941 · New York, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceGood89 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROJECTS WITH CARE PROVIDES HOLIDAY GIFTS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND SCHOOL CLOTHING FOR CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS LIVING IN HOMELESS SHELTERS OR ENROLLED IN PROGRAMS FOR FAMLIES AT RISK OF BEING HOMELESS IN 2021, PWC PROVIDED THESE ITEMS FOR 2,300 CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
2
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$118,000, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 35% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 127% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $1.6 million spent. STOCKINGS WITH CARE: RECRUITED GIFT-GIVERS AND RAISED FUNDS TO FULFILL HOLIDAY WISH LIST FOR CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS FROM HOMELESS AND AT-RISK FAMILIES SERVICED BY SIX PARTNER AGENCIES.
  2. FIRST DAY PROGRAM: PROVIDED SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND CLOTHINGS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS FROM HOMELESS AND AT-RISK FAMILIES SERVICED BY SIX PARTNER AGENCIES TO PREPARE THEM FOR THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL.
  3. PROJECT WELCOME HOME: PROVIDE BEDS FOR EACH FAMILY MEMBER, AND EVERYTHING NEEDED FOR THE KITCHEN AND BATHROOM TO SUPPORT FAMILIES AS THEY TRANSITION OUT OF NEW YORK CITY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS INTO THEIR NEW HOME

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on March 15, 2013.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2013.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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