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Queens Community House Inc

EIN 11-2375583 · Forest Hills, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

QCH IS A MULTI-SERVICE SETTLEMENT HOUSE WHOSE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH THE TOOLS TO ENRICH THEIR LIVES AND BUILD HEALTHY, INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES.

Income
$42.4 million
Spending
$41.7 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 92%
Employees
941
Volunteers
400
Highest pay
$311,105, chief executive officer

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: 57 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 45% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

    23 of 23 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. $30.0 million spent. QCH SERVES MORE THAN 30,000 QUEENS RESIDENTS EACH YEAR THROUGH 60 PROGRAMS. OUR SERVICES SPAN THE FULL LIFEPANFROM EARLY CHILDHOOD TO OLDER ADULTHOODAND INCLUDE AFTERSCHOOL AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS, COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, ADULT EDUCATION AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, HOUSING AND BENEFITS ASSISTANCE, FOOD SECURITY INITIATIVES, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND OLDER ADULT SERVICES.
  2. $2.3 million spent. MEALS ON WHEELS: QCH OPERATES A ROBUST HOME-DELIVERED MEALS PROGRAM IN QUEENS COMMUNTIY DISTRICTS 4 &6 THAT ENSURES OLDER ADULTS WHO ARE HOMEBOUND RECEIVE NUTRITIOUS, BALANCED MEALS AND REGULAR WELLNESS CHECKS THAT SUPPORT THEIR INDEPENDENCE, HEALTH, AND SAFETY. EACH WEEKDAY, TRAINED DRIVERS DELIVER HOT MEALS PREPARED ACCORDING TO NYC AGING STANDARDS, WITH MENUS DESIGNED BY REGISTERED DIETITIANS TO MEET THE NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS. FROZEN MEALS ARE PROVIDED FOR WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS TO ENSURE CONTINUOUS ACCESS TO FOOD.
  3. $1.9 million spent. CASE MANAGEMENT: QCH HELPS OLDER ADULTS REMAIN SAFE, STABLE, AND CONNECTED THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES. SKILLED CASE MANAGERS ASSESS NEEDS, DEVELOP CARE PLANS, AND LINK CLIENTS TO CRITICAL SUPPORTS SUCH AS BENEFITS ASSISTANCE, HOME CARE, HOUSING RESOURCES, AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.SERVICES ARE OFFERED IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES AND TAILORED TO EACH PERSON'S CULTURAL AND PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES. CASE MANAGERS PROVIDE ONGOING FOLLOW-UP AND ADVOCACY, ENSURING THAT OLDER ADULTS CAN NAVIGATE COMPLEX SYSTEMS AND MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE IN THEIR HOMES AND COMMUNITIES.
  4. $1.1 million spent. OAC - REGO PARK: QCH'S REGO PARK OLDER ADULT CENTER OFFERS A WELCOMING SPACE WHERE OLDER ADULTS GATHER FOR NUTRITIOUS MEALS, SOCIAL CONNECTION, AND PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE HEALTH, LEARNING, AND INDEPENDENCE. MEMBERS ENJOY DAILY CONGREGATE LUNCHES, EXERCISE AND WELLNESS CLASSES, ARTS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT ACTIVE AGING. STAFF PROVIDE BENEFITS ASSISTANCE, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND REFERRALS TO RESOURCES SUCH AS HOME CARE AND TRANSPORTATION, HELPING MEMBERS REMAIN SECURE AND CONNECTED IN THEIR COMMUNITY.

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 August 1976.

    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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