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Brooklyn Bureau of Community Service

EIN 11-1630780 · Brooklyn, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BCS PARTNERS WITH PEOPLE TO OVERCOME OBSTACLES ON THEIR PATHWAY TOWARD SELF-DETERMINATION (SEE SCHEDULE O).

Income
$35.1 million
Spending
$35.2 million
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 66%
Employees
718
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$297,583, president/executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 61% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 (7)
  1. $5.5 million spent. HEALTH, HOUSING, AND HOMELESSNESS SOLUTIONSTHE HEALTH, HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS SOLUTIONS PROGRAM DIVISION PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE AGED OUT OF THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM, TRANSITIONAL LIVING/SHELTERS FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, TARGETED PREVENTION SUPPORT SERVICES THAT PROVIDE LINKAGE TO HEALTHCARE FOR INDIVIDUALS STRUGGLING WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE, LACK OF ACCESS TO BASIC HEALTH NEEDS, OR ARE HIGH RISK FOR TESTING POSITIVE FOR HIV, AND MOBILE SHOWER SERVICES FOR UNHOUSED BROOKLYN RESIDENTS WHO LACK ACCESS TO BASIC HYGIENE.
  2. $4.3 million spent. FAMILIES, COMMUNITY BUILDING, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTTHE FAMILIES, COMMUNITY BUILDING AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DIVISION USES CASE MANAGEMENT FAMILY SERVICES TO ASSIST PARENTS AND FAMILIES IN ESTABLISHING STABLE AND NURTURING HOMES, REDUCE THE RISK OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT, AND PREVENT INAPPROPRIATE FOSTER CARE PLACEMENT. (SEE SCHEDULE O).THE PROGRAM DIVISION ALSO PROVIDES SERVICES TO ENABLE DISCONNECTED FATHERS TO RECONNECT WITH THEIR CHILDREN; VOCATIONAL EVALUATION, JOB TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT FOR THOSE PREVIOUSLY INVOLVED IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM; A HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY PREPARATION PROGRAM SERVING YOUNG PEOPLE DIAGNOSED WITH SEVERE EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCES; COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY CENTER PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, ADULTS AND SENIORS LOCATED IN FOUR PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS; COVID-19 OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY VACCINATION AND OVERALL COMMUNITY HEALTH; AND CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES DISPLACED BY HURRICANE IDA.
  3. $4.2 million spent. YOUTH & COMMUNITY YOUTH & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROVIDES LITERACY-RICH AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS (LOCATED IN UNDERPERFORMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS); A TRANSFER HIGH SCHOOL SERVING OVER-AGE, UNDER-CREDITED YOUNG PEOPLE; A HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY PREPARATION PROGRAM SERVING YOUNG PEOPLE DIAGNOSED WITH SEVERE EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCES; COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY CENTER PROGRAMS LOCATED IN FOUR PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS AND ONE PUBLIC SCHOOL.
  4. $4.0 million spent. AFTER-SCHOOL EDUCATION THE EDUCATION AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DIVISION PROVIDES LITERACY-RICH,STEAM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS AND MATHEMATICS) AND SEL (SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING) FOCUSED PROGRAMMING IN ITS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS (LOCATED IN UNDERPERFORMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS); CASE MANAGEMENT, POST-SECONDARY AND CAREER COUNSELING PROGRAMMING TO STUDENTS ATTENDING A TRANSFER HIGH SCHOOL SERVING OVER-AGE, UNDER-CREDITED YOUNG PEOPLE; AND 3K AND PRE-K EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION THAT USES AN EVIDENCE-BASED AND HIGH SCOPE CREATIVE CURRICULUM.
  5. $3.4 million spent. SERVICES FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THE SERVICES FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PROGRAM DIVISION PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE AND HOLISTIC PERSON-CENTERED TREATMENT, RECOVERY AND JOB TRAINING SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE LIFE GOALS OF ADULTS LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS, ALONG WITH SERVICE COORDINATION AND OTHER ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE REHABILITATION AND TO HELP PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS PROGRESS TOWARDS FULLER, MORE REWARDING AND INCREASINGLY INDEPENDENT PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS PROGRAM DIVISION PROVIDES VOCATIONAL EVALUATION, JOB TRAINING, JOB PLACEMENT AND POST-EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT TO ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. THE POPULATION SERVED INCLUDE THOSE WITH SEVERE BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT SUCH AS MENTAL ILLNESS AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND THOSE WITH LESS SEVERE MEDICAL DISABILITIES. PROGRAMS PROVIDE DAY HABILITATION, RECREATION/RESPITE, COMMUNITY HABILITATION AND RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
  6. $1.2 million spent. EDUCATION CENTERTHE BCS EDUCATION CENTER OFFERS ADULT BASIC EDUCATION (ABE) CLASSES, HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY (HSE) CLASSES, DIGITAL UP-SKILLING CLASSES, AND ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) CLASSES, AT ALMOST ALL SKILL LEVELS TO SUNSET PARK RESIDENTS. OVER 800 PEOPLE A YEAR COME TO THE CENTER FOR CLASSES, DEMONSTRATING THE GREAT NEED FOR ADULT LITERACY SERVICES IN SUNSET PARK. ALL STUDENTS AT THE EDUCATION CENTER ALSO RECEIVE ADVOCACY ASSISTANCE, AS WELL AS COLLEGE ACCESS SUPPORT, CAREER READINESS COUNSELING, AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE CREDENTIALING COURSES IN AN AREA OF THEIR CHOICE.
  7. $1.1 million spent. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROVIDES VOCATIONAL EVALUATION, JOB TRAINING, JOB PLACEMENT AND POST-EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT TO ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. POPULATIONS SERVED INCLUDE THOSE WITH SEVERE BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT SUCH AS MENTAL ILLNESS AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND THOSE WITH LESS SEVERE MEDICALDISABILITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 June 2025.

    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 June 1945.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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