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Hanac Inc

EIN 11-2290832 · Astoria, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO DEVELOP, IMPLEMENT AND ADMINISTER VARIOUS SERVICES FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE GENERAL COMMUNITY INCLUDING SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, EMPLOYMENT TRAINING, MENTAL HEALTH, CULTURAL, CHILD CARE, HOUSING, HOME CARE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS, AND YOUTH SERVICES, TO ANY AND ALL WHO ARE NEEDY WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION AS TO RACE, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR OTHER DEFINING CHARACTERISTIC, AND TO WORK CLOSELY WITH OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS, THE CITY, STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$24.5 million
Spending
$20.2 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
9.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 87%
Employees
451
Volunteers
185
Highest pay
$200,595, 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: 83 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 50% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% 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 39% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 (5)
  1. $4.0 million spent. AGING -THE HANAC SENIOR CENTERS OFFER CITIZENS, AGE 60 AND ABOVE, AN OPPORTUNITY TO GATHER IN A CONGENIAL ENVIRONMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES THAT WILL ENHANCE THEIR ABILITY TO REMAIN ACTIVE AND INVOLVED IN THEIR COMMUNITY. THE JVL SENIOR CENTER AND ITS SATELLITE THE ARCHBISHOP IAKOVOS SENIOR CENTER ARE YEAR ROUND PROGRAMS THAT OPERATE DAILY FROM 9 AM TO 4PM WITH SCHEDULED PROGRAMMING THAT OFFER MEMBERS ACTIVE INFORMAL AND PLANNED SOCIAL ACTIVITIES; THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP NEW FRIENDSHIPS, INTEREST, HOBBIES, AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES; REFERRALS FOR SOCIAL SERVICES; AND, A DAILY LUNCHEON PROGRAM. MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PLAY AN ACTIVE ROLE IN PROGRAM PLANNING AND IN THE DAILY OPERATIONS OF THE CENTERS. THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AT EACH CENTER, IS COMPRISED OF SENIOR CITIZENS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS AND MEETS REGULARLY TO DISCUSS PROGRAMMATIC ISSUES AND TO FORMULATE NEW GOALS FOR THE PROGRAM. A STRONG EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON SERVICES TO THE FRAIL ELDERLY. THIS PROGRAM SERVICES ALMOST 50,000 MEALS ANNUALLY WITH 970 EDUCATIONAL/RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND 12 NUTRITION CLASSES. THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED THROUGH THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT FOR THE AGING; MEALS AND ACTIVITIES TO OVER 2,000 ELDERLY CLIENTS.
  2. $7.6 million spent. YOUTH SERVICES - PROVIDES AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN SCHOOLS, NYCHA'S ASTORIA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND ON SITE ON HANAC PROPERTY, TO ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS INCLUDING HOMEWORK HELP, TUTORING, ARTS AND CRAFTS, SPORTS AND CURRICULUM BASED PROGRAMMING AS WELL AS LITERACY PROGRAM TO STUDENTS IN NEED OF THESE SERVICES. YOUTH PROGRAMMING IS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS RELATED TO TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT .
  3. $1.8 million spent. RESIDENTIAL - THE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS COMMITTED TO REDUCING HEATING AND ELECTRICAL COSTS WHILE INCREASING COMFORT FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES BY IMPROVING THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF THEIR HOMES. ONCE AN APPLICANT IS DEEMED ELIGIBLE, A COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ANALYSIS OF THE APPLICANT'S HOME IS CONDUCTED. BASED ON THAT ANALYSIS AND THE FUNDS AVAILABLE, WEATHERIZATION MEASURES ARE INSTITUTED WHICH HAVE BEEN DETERMINED TO BE THE MOST COST-EFFECTIVE IN REDUCING THE APPLICANT'S ENERGY CONSUMPTION WHILE INCREASING THEIR COMFORT.
  4. $723,895 spent. ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM:- WE OFFER ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSES AT 3 SITES TWO TIMES A WEEK FOR 3 HOURS EACH. THESE CLASSES ARE FOR NON- ENGLISH SPEAKING PEOPLE. ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES CLASSES ARE DESIGNED FOR IMMIGRANTS SEEKING TO IMPROVE THEIR ABILITIES TO SPEAK, UNDERSTAND, READ AND WRITE THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE, CLASSES ARE OFFERED AT THE BEGINNING, INTERMEDIATE, AND ADVANCED LEVELS.- WE OFFER ADULT BASIC EDUCATION CLASSES FOR ADULTS WHO ARE PROFICIENT IN ENGLISH, BUT WANT TO IMPROVE THEIR BASIC READING, WRITING, AND MATH SKILLS AND HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY PREPARATION CLASSES TO STUDENTS WHO WANT TO IMPROVE THEIR READING, WRITING AND MATH SKILLS THROUGH THE CONTENT AREAS OF SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES AND LITERATURE AS EXAMINED ON THE HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY EXAM. THESE CLASSES ARE FOR PEOPLE WHO HAD DROPPED OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL AND NEVER RECEIVED THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND WHO ARE ATTENDING THESE CLASSES TO PREPARE THEMSELVES TO TAKE THE HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY EXAM, PASS THE TEST AND OBTAIN THEIR HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA. WE OFFER THESE CLASSES AT 3 SITES THREE TIMES A WEEK FOR 3 HOURS EACH.WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT:- WE HAVE 10 ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES CLASSES OFFERING BEGINNER TO ADVANCED LEVELS AND 5 ADULT BASIC EDUCATION CLASSES AND HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY PREPARATION CLASSES. - WE SERVICE A TOTAL OF 385 STUDENTS WHICH INCLUDES 160 ADULT BASIC EDUCATION CLASSES AND HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY PREPARATION CLASSES STUDENTS AND 225 ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES CLASSES.ADULT LITERACY EDUCATION:- WE HAVE 9 ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES CLASSES OFFERING BEGINNER TO ADVANCED LEVELS AND 1 COMPUTER CLASS. WE SERVICE 270 STUDENTS.DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT :- WE HAVE 8 ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES CLASSES OFFERING BEGINNER TO ADVANCED LEVELS. WE SERVICE 230 STUDENTS.
  5. $2.5 million spent. SOCIAL SERVICES - PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH ENTITLEMENTS INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES TO SENIORS, FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS AND IMMIGRANTS. SERVICES RANGE FROM SENIOR ENTITLEMENTS, FAMILY COUNSELING, HOUSING, MEDICARE PART D, IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE AND COUNSELING, CAREGIVERS SERVICES. TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1974.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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