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Childrens Bible Fellowship of N Y Incorporated

EIN 11-1834468 · Carmel, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair56 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Our Mission is to introduce and disciple youth, individuals with special needs, and their families from the New York metropolitan area into an active growing relationship with Jesus Christ. We do this by providing retreat and discipleship ministries and encouraging involvement in a local church.

Income
$420,610
Spending
$379,027
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
3.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
10
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$25,000, chief executive officer

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 48% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 6 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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. $130,214 spent. Youth: The ministry of CBF caters to youth coming from under resourced communities of New York City. Our Carmel NY campus is a safe place for the youth to experience the beauty God created. We bring youth for single and multi-day retreats where they are involved in a variety of activities. During these retreats, relationships are built, and individuals are given the opportunity to learn about God, through teaching, small group activities, worship, and prayer. Relationships are followed-up through mentoring, online tools and resources, and programs in New York City. A key goal is to connect youth with an active relationship in the church.
  2. $91,150 spent. Special Needs: CBFNY runs a year-round discipleship ministry with an emphasis on individual who have special needs. This ministry offers single and multi-day retreats and mentoring. It is designed to cater to physically and or mentally disabled individuals. Some of the disabilities include Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Muscular Dystrophy, visual impairments, seizure disorders and Autism. Individuals gain the opportunity to develop a deep relationship with Jesus and to be with others who have special needs where they can share their struggles in as safe place. Additional online connection programs are offered to create follow-up connection throughout the year and to provide a listening ear for hurting individuals where one of their greatest desires is to be valued and heard.
  3. $39,064 spent. NYC Outreach: Our overall ministry is focused on under resourced neighborhoods in New York City. Our team works with youth through various churches, non-profits, and local schools. Our staff and volunteers connect with youth where they live in their neighborhoods. As relationships are built our goal is to try to connect these youth with the church and provide resources where they can grow and develop a resilient relationship with God. The programs we offer create opportunities for community outreach using neighborhood churches and other non-profit organizations. Connections made through city outreach help bring youth into local churches and our retreat environments at our campus in Carmel, NY.

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? 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 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 October 1959.

    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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