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Federation of Italian American Org of Brooklyn Ltd

EIN 11-2507910 · Brooklyn, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FEDERATION, A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CHARITABLE COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION, HAS BEEN A LEADER IN BRIDGING THE RICH DIVERSITY OF OUR MULTI-CULTURAL COMMUNITIES BY DELIVERING FREE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO HELP IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL CHILDREN, YOUTH, FAMILIES AND SENIORS. "IL CINTRO" IS THE FIRST ITALIAN-AMERICAN MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY CENTER IN NEW YORK. WE ARE LOCATED IN SOUTHERN BROOKLYN, HOME TO ITALIAN-AMERICANS SINCE THE EARLY 1900S. IL CINTRO SERVES AS A RESOURCE FOR THE ITALIAN- AMERICAN POPULATION AND HOPES TO PRESERVE THE HERITAGE AND CULTURE OF THIS VIBRANT COMMUNITY. ONE MAJOR THEME OF IL CINTRO IS TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND DISSEMINATE A POSITIVE IMAGE AND LEGACY OF ITALIAN-AMERICAN MEN AND WOMEN. WHILE WORKING TOWARDS THIS GOAL, WE LOOK FORWARD TO STRENGTHENING THE TIES AMONG THE GENERATIONS OF ITALIAN-AMERICANS IN THE COMMUNITY AND WORKING WITH ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO SHARE THIS COMMON BOND.

Income
$8.1 million
Spending
$7.9 million
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
-13.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 68%
Employees
497
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$179,093, executive di

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: 60 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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. $2.5 million spent. II CENTRO MULTI-CULTURAL CENTER IS THE FIRST ITALIAN-AMERICAN MULTI- CULTURAL COMMUNITY CENTER IN NEW YORK, LOCATED IN SOUTHERN BROOKLYN. IT IS A MULTI-LEVEL 44,000 SQUARE FOOT FACILITY OUTFITTED WITH A MODERN, STATE OF THE ART SWIMMING POOL, A GYMNASIUM, FITNESS CENTER EQUIPMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY. II CENTRO SERVES YOUTH, ADULT, AND FAMILIES, ABOUT 3,600 OF WHOM ARE REGULAR MEMBERS. INFORMATION ON MEMBERSHIP CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.FIAOBROOKLYN.ORG. THE CENTER OPERATES DURING THE WEEK WITH VARYING HOURS: MONDAY: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM TUESDAY: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM WEDNESDAY: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM THURSDAY: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM FRIDAY: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM SATURDAY: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM SUNDAY: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE CENTER IS CLOSED ON SPECIFIC PUBLIC HOLIDAYS. II CENTRO MULTI-CULTURAL CENTER IS THE FIRST ITALIAN-AMERICAN MULTI- CULTURAL COMMUNITY CENTER IN NEW YORK, LOCATED IN SOUTHERN BROOKLYN. IT IS A MULTI-LEVEL 44,000 SQUARE FOOT FACILITY OUTFITTED WITH A MODERN, STATE OF THE ART SWIMMING POOL, A GYMNASIUM, FITNESS CENTER EQUIPMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY. II CENTRO SERVES YOUTH, ADULT, AND FAMILIES, ABOUT 3,600 OF WHOM ARE REGULAR MEMBERS. INFORMATION ON MEMBERSHIP CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.FIAOBROOKLYN.ORG. THE CENTER OPERATES DURING THE WEEK WITH VARYING HOURS: MONDAY: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM TUESDAY: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM WEDNESDAY: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM THURSDAY: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM FRIDAY: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM SATURDAY: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM SUNDAY: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE CENTER IS CLOSED ON SPECIFIC PUBLIC HOLIDAYS.
  2. $678,913 spent. BEACON COMMUNITY CENTER: THIS IS A SCHOOL-BASED COMMUNITY CENTER THAT PROVIDES AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE WEEK FOR CHILDREN. LOCATION: 99 AVENUE P, BROOKLYN NY 11204 BEACON COMMUNITY CENTER IS OPEN IN THE SUMMER FROM 8AM TO 6PM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, THE CENTER IS OPEN FROM 2PM TO 10PM, AND ON SATURDAYS, FROM 9AM TO 1:30PM. IN ADDITION, THE CENTER IS OPEN 15 DAYS WHEN SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED FROM 8AM TO 6PM. BEACON COMMUNITY CENTER SERVES ABOUT 1,500 YOUTH, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES.
  3. $562,579 spent. SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM (SAPP): SAPP IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED PREVENTION PROGRAM SPONSORED BY THE NYS OFFICE OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND PREVENTION SERVICES. IN ADDITION TO PREVENTION SERVICES, STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN VISUAL ARTS, PERFORMING ARTS, HEALTH, FITNESS AND BOARD GAMES. WE HAVE 12 SITES AND WE SERVE MORE THAN 1,000 PARTICIPANTS. THE HOURS OF OPERATION DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR DIFFER FROM SCHOOL TO SCHOOL, BUT WE ARE OPEN FROM DISMISSAL TO 3 HOURS AFTER DISMISSAL.
  4. $3.9 million spent. SEE SCHEDULE O

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 March 1993.

    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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