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Polish & Slavic Center Inc

EIN 11-2285970 · Brooklyn, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SERVE THE POLISH SLAVIC COMMUNITIES OF GREATER NEW YORK THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDE MEALS, SOCIAL SERVICES, EVENTS, NATURALIZATION, LEGAL SERVICES AND POLISH SLAVIC MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS.

Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
3.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 69%
Employees
37
Volunteers
24
Highest pay
$83,411, 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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 (4)
  1. $1.5 million spent. SENIOR MEALS - PROVIDE CONGREGATE AND HOMEBOUND MEALS DAILY TO SENIORS. PSC ALSO PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR OLDER PEOPLE SUCH AS BINGO, DOMINOES, EXERCISES, DANCE LESSONS, MOVIES, DISCUSSION GROUPS, ETC. FULL-TIME SOCIAL WORKERS HELP SENIORS WITH CASE ASSISTANCE IN VARIOUS MATTERS SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS, MEDICARE, HOUSING, HEALTH INSURANCE
  2. $201,876 spent. EXTENDED SOCIAL SERVICES - OFFER INFORMATION, HELP AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING BENEFITS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS SSA BENEFITS, MEDICARE, MEDICAID, PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, FOOD STAMPS, UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT, HOUSING, AND ACCESS-A-RIDE. PSCS WORK CONSISTS OF GIVING COMPLETE INFORMATION ABOUT ALL BENEFITS,WORK CONSISTS OF GIVING COMPLETE INFORMATION ABOUT ALL BENEFITS, FILLING OUT APPLICATIONS, PRESCREENING FOR ELIGIBILITY, TRANSLATING DOCUMENTS, EXPLAINING LAWS AND REGULATIONS, AND UTILIZING PSC PHONE CONTACTS TO DIFFERENT AGENCIES OR SERVICES TO SOLVE PROBLEMS PROMPTLY.
  3. $102,350 spent. LEGAL AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES - PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES MOSTLY IN THE AREA OF IMMIGRATION. PSCS MAIN SERVICE IS THE ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS AND FAMILY SPONSORING PETITIONS. PSC ALSO ASSISTS IN NATURALIZATION PROCEEDINGS, INCLUDING FILLING OUT APPLICATIONS AND ORGANIZING PREPARATION COURSES. PSCS ATTORNEY PROVIDES LEGAL ADVICE AND PERSONAL ASSISTANCE IN IMMIGRATION MATTERS, LANDLORD/TENANT DISPUTES, CHILD SUPPORT AND DIVORCE MATTERS.
  4. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES PROVIDE THE COMMUNITY WITH CULTURAL PROGRAMS THAT CELEBRATE AND PRESERVE SLAVIC HERITAGE. PSC PRESENTS HIGH-QUALITY PUBLIC EVENTS IN A FRIENDLY, HOME-LIKE SETTING, INCLUDING MUSIC CONCERTS, ART EXHIBITS, HISTORY LECTURES, AUTHOR TALKS, AND THINK TANK FORUMS. THESE PROGRAMS SERVE NEW AMERICANS OF SLAVIC BACKGROUND AND THE WIDER PUBLIC FOR PURPOSES OF EDUCATION, SOCIAL CONNECTION, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. PSC ENGAGES BILINGUAL ARTISTS, SCHOLARS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS PROVIDES INTERPRETIVE MATERIALS AND OFFERS LOW- OR NO-COST ACCESS WITH INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION TO PARTICIPANTS. PSC UNDERSTANDS THE IMPORTANCE OF CULTURE AND HISTORY IN THE LIFE OF AN IMMIGRANT AND WORKS TO BUILD BRIDGES BETWEEN COMMUNITIES.

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 July 1973.

    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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