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Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk Inc

EIN 11-2141197 · Patchogue, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EOC'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE A GOAL OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY BROADENING THE MINDS OF CHILDREN, REVITALIZING COMMUNITIES, AND ASSISTING FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN NEED THROUGH THE PROVISION OF SERVICES AND COORDINATION OF AVAILABLE FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND PRIVATE RESOURCES TO PROVIDE MOTIVATION NECESSARY FOR SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

Income
$36.7 million
Spending
$35.5 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
3.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 72%
Employees
818
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$712,936, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 35% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).

  • 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

    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 December 31, 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 (5)
  1. $20.7 million spent. SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (OPWDD) - A COMPREHENSIVE ARRAY OF SERVICES OFFERED FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AIMED AT CUSTOMIZING AND ENHANCING THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE BASED ON EACH PERSON'S ABILITY TO LIVE WITH INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THIS INCLUDES PERSONALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT TO HELP ENSURE THAT INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE THE GOVERNMENT ENTITLEMENTS AND BENEFITS FOR WHICH THEY ARE ELIGIBLE.
  2. $1.5 million spent. YOUTH AND ADOLESCENT SERVICES PROVIDES COUNTYWIDE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, SUPPORT, AND ADOLESCENT SEXUAL HEALTH EDUCATION SERVICES AT THE REQUEST OF OR CONTRACT WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS, COMMUNITY-BASED AGENCIES, RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS. PROGRAMMING PROVIDES SAFE ENVIRONMENTS, POSITIVE MENTORSHIPS, EDUCATION AND RECREATION FOR YOUTH, THEIR FAMILIES, AND PROFESSIONALS. PROGRAMS ENCOURAGE GOAL SETTING, SELF-EXPLORATION, LEADERSHIP, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, PREVENTION EDUCATION, POSITIVE PARENTING, COMMUNITY SERVICE LEARNING, ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND HIGHER EDUCATION.
  3. $2.2 million spent. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN'S FAMILIES (SSVF) PROGRAM - ASSISTVETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE HOMELESS, OR ARE IMMINENTLY IN DANGER OF BECOMING HOMELESS, IN OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING STABLE HOUSING. ASSISTANCE IS DELIVERED THROUGH A VARIETY OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICES INCLUDING: OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, SHALLOW SUBSIDIES, ASSISTANCE OBTAINING VA BENEFITS, ASSISTANCE OBTAINING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS, AND TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
  4. $1.5 million spent. WAY TO GROW CHILD CARE LEARNING CENTER - PROGRAM PROVIDES PEACE OF MIND TO EACH PARENT BY PROVIDING THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION. THE CENTER HAS BEEN DESIGNATED A "SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE" BY THE NATIONAL TUTOR TIME ORGANIZATION PRIOR TO LEAVING THE FRANCHISE TO OPERATE INDEPENDENTLY.
  5. $7.0 million spent. AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM / HOUSING COUNSELING PROGRAM, BOOST PROGRAM, CARE COORDINATION, COMPREHENSIVE ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY PREVENTION (CAPP), COMMUNITY BASED INITIATIVE (CBI), COMMUNITY CREDIBLE MESSENGER INITIATIVE (CCMI), FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, FORECLOSURE PREVENTION, HEALTH HOME CARE COORDINATION, HCBG PROGRAM, HOUSING COUNSELING SERVICES, HUD CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM, LEARNING AND ENRICHMENT AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM SUPPORTS (LEAPS), NATIONAL NIGHT OUT, PULASKI SCHOOL PROGRAM, RIVERHEAD MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM, SNUG, SNUG SOCIAL WORK INITIATIVE, SUFFOLK COUNTY FAMILY COURT CHILDREN'S NURSERY, TARGETED PREVENTION AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICE PROGRAM, TD BANK, TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, TEEN PARENT PROGRAM, WILLIAM FLOYD MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM, WILLIAM PACA MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT/DELINQUENCY PREVENTION (YDDP).

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 October 1967.

    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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