Riseboro Community Partnership Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF RISEBORO COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP IS TO BUILD A CITY WHERE YOUR ZIP CODE DOES NOT DETERMINE YOUR HEALTH OUTCOMES, HOUSING STABILITY, OR ECONOMIC POWER. WE DO THIS BY IMPLEMENTING NEW AND EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE SO LOCAL RESIDENTS MAY IMPROVE THEIR LIVING CONDITIONS AND WORK TOWARD LONG-TERM SELF SUFFICIENCY.
- Income
- $80.7 million
- Spending
- $71.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 72%
- Reserves
- 9.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 63%
- Employees
- 845
- Volunteers
- 534
- Highest pay
- $641,117, former ceo
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: 73 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 9.3 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 62% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 2% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1572% 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2515 of 15 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $16.7 million spent. RB SENIORS: RB SENIORS OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF SENIOR SERVICES STRETCHING THROUGHOUT BROOKLYN. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN A SINGLE SENIOR CENTER IN BUSHWICK, PROGRAMS HAVE EXPANDED TO TEN SENIOR CENTERS & CLUBS OFFERING NUTRITIOUS MEALS, TRANSPORTATION, ARTS, EDUCATION AND RECREATION, AND MANY OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIALIZATION. OUR EVENTS BRING SENIORS FROM EVERY BACKGROUND TOGETHER TO TALK, LEARN, DANCE AND FIND MOMENTS OF JOY AND CONNECTION WITH PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. WE ALSO PREPARE AND DELIVER A NUTRITIOUS HOT MEAL TO OVER 1,800 FRAIL ELDERLY CLIENTS DAILY IN THEIR HOMES FROM NORTH BROOKLYN TO CROWN HEIGHTS AND SUNSET PARK. (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O) ACROSS 10 SITES, RISEBORO'S OLDER ADULT CENTERS AND CLUBS PROVIDE NEW YORKERS 60+ WITH A SPACE TO GATHER WITH PEERS, ENJOY MEALS, AND ENGAGE WITH ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CASE ASSISTANCE, BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER, TO-GO MEALS, ARTS & CULTURE, RECREATION ACTIVITIES, TECHNOLOGY CLASSES, NUTRITION EDUCATION, PHYSICAL HEALTH CLASSES, AND TRANSPORTATION.249 OPEN DAYS232,428 MEALS7,643 RECREATION AND EDUCATION EVENTS99,892 HEALTH PROMOTION PARTICIPANTS4,846 TRANSPORTATION RIDES11,515 REFERRALS AND CASE ASSISTANCECASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, PROVIDED IN THE HOME, CONNECT SENIORS TO NUTRITIOUS MEALS, BENEFITS ADVOCACY, HOME CARE SERVICES AND NOT LIMITED TO, COORDINATING HOME CARE, AND APPLYING FOR SERVICES. THE OVERALL GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO KEEP OLDER ADULTS LIVING INDEPENDENT LIVES, IN THEIR HOMES.249 OPEN DAYS1,421 CLIENTS SERVED22,563 UNITS OF SERVICE154 ITEMS PROVIDEDFRIENDLY VISITING: WITH THE GOAL OF COMBATTING SOCIAL ISOLATION AND DEPRESSION, VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE POSITIVE SOCIAL CONTACT AND ENGAGE IN PURPOSEFUL ACTIVITIES WITH THEIR BUDDY EACH WEEK. FOR EXAMPLE, THEY PLAY CARDS OR BOARD GAMES, READ TOGETHER, KNIT OR CROCHET.249 OPEN DAYS2,425 CONTACTSHOME DELIVERED MEALS: THE MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM PROVIDES A CONTINUOUS LIFELINE OF NOURISHING MEALS TO HOMEBOUND SENIORS ACROSS 12 COMMUNITIES IN BROOKLYN. THE AVERAGE PARTICIPANT RECEIVES 7 MEALS PER WEEK, INCLUDING HOLIDAYS. CLIENTS ARE ABLE TO CHOOSE FROM CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE MEAL CHOICES (I.E., GLATT KOSHER, CARIBBEAN)250 OPEN DAYS2,527 CLIENTS SERVED586,260 MEALS SERVED2,345 MEALS SERVED PER DAY
- $12.0 million spent. RB EMPOWERMENT: RB EMPOWERMENT PROVIDES RESIDENTS WHO FACE LONG-STANDING CHALLENGES OF HOMELESSNESS AND UNEMPLOYMENT WITH THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO THRIVE. FACED WITH THE LONG-STANDING CHALLENGES OF HOMELESSNESS AND UNEMPLOYMENT IN OUR COMMUNITY, RISEBORO EMPOWERMENT WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE RESIDENTS WITH THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO THRIVE. TODAY, OUR PROGRAMS ENCOMPASS A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES, INCLUDING: HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION THROUGH TWO OUTSTANDING HOMEBASE CENTERS, LEGAL SERVICES TO SUPPORT HOUSING STABILITY, FOOD AND NUTRITION PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS IMMEDIATE FOOD INSECURITIES, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT/ECONOMIC PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDES FINANCIAL COACHING/JOB PLACEMENT AND RE-HOUSING FROM SHELTER. (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O)LAST YEAR WE LAUNCHED OUR HOME 4 GOOD PROGRAMS WHICH WORKS DIRECTLY WITH LANDLORDS THAT WOULD LIKE TO INVEST IN MAINTAINING TENANTS HOUSED WHILE RECOUPING ARREARS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION, FOCUSING ON STABILIZING AND MAINTAINING HOUSING FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS. OUR INNOVATIVE EFFORTS EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS THROUGH TENANTS' RIGHTS EDUCATION, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND SUPPORT SELF-SUFFICIENCY. OUR DEDICATED STAFF AND AN INCLUSIVE, PERSON-CENTERED APPROACH, EQUIP EVERY INDIVIDUAL TO BECOME AN AGENT OF CHANGE IN THEIR OWN LIVES AND IN THE BROADER COMMUNITY.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT: HOMEBASE SERVICED 1,790 FAMILIES TO AVOID EVICTION AND RECEIVE AFTERCARE SERVICES AND RELOCATED OVER 1,000 INDIVIDUALS. LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDED EVICTION PREVENTION TO OVER 800 HOUSEHOLDS REFERRED THROUGH HOUSING COURT. BENEFITS NAVIGATION PROGRAM ASSISTED OVER 2,000 HOUSEHOLDS WITH ACCESS TO SNAP, MEDICAID, CASH ASSISTANCE AND CHILDCARE BENEFITS; OUR FOOD SERVICED OVER 400 COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND THE FOOD PANTRY SERVICED OVER 4,000 INDIVIDUALS.
- $10.4 million spent. RB EDUCATION: RB EDUCATION OFFERS YOUTH AND ADULTS IN NORTH BROOKLYN MORE THAN A PLACE TO GO. FOR MORE THAN FOUR DECADES, OUR EDUCATION & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS HAVE TAKEN A HOLISTIC APPROACH THAT PROVIDES YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH THE SPACE, SKILLS AND SUPPORT THEY NEED TO SUCCEED, NO MATTER WHAT THEIR OBSTACLES ARE. WE BELIEVE THAT THE INDIVIDUALS WE WORK WITH EVERY DAY ARE THE KEY TO BUILDING THRIVING COMMUNITIES FOR THIS GENERATION AND THE NEXT.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 6,850 YOUTH AND YOUNG PEOPLE SERVED1,356 YOUTH ENROLLED IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING40 ADULT EDUCATION STUDENTS RECEIVED THEIR GED DIPLOMA
- $8.7 million spent. RB HOUSING: RB HOUSING COMBINES STABLE HOUSING WITH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND FORMERLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS HAS BEEN A HALLMARK OF RISEBORO'S WORK SINCE THE BEGINNING. OUR SENIOR BUILDINGS AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING COMPLEXES ARE VIBRANT COMMUNITIES THAT ALSO LINK TENANTS TO THE UPSTREAM SOCIAL AND MEDICAL SERVICES THEY NEED TO LIVE HEALTHY, INDEPENDENT LIVES.
- $4.0 million spent. HEALTH IS A COMBINATION OF HOMECARE (HOME HEALTH), MOFFAT GARDENS ASSISTED LIVING PROGRAM, AND WELLNESS RISING. HOMECARE REPORTS ON STANDALONE OPERATION, WHILE WELLNESS RISING IS MADE UP OF A CLUSTER OF SERVICE OFFERINGS INCLUDING: DIABETES PREVENTION, ASTHMA SERVICES, FOOD PANTRY, HEALTH ADVOCACY PARTNERS PROGRAM (HAPP) AN INITIATIVE THAT AIMS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF NYCHA RESIDENTS IN MARCY AND TOMPKINS HOUSES. COMMUNITY AFFAIRS INCLUDES COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS, FUNDRAISING, EVENT PLANNING, VOLUNTEERISM, NEIGHBORHOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES, AND STRATEGIC PLANNING.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1978.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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