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Brownsville Community Development Corporation

EIN 11-2544630 · Brooklyn, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BCDC PROVIDES FOR AND SEEKS TO INSPIRE THE CULTURAL, ECONOMIC, MEDICAL, AND EDUCATIONAL WELL BEING OF EVERY INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY IN ITS COMMUNITIES. BCDC IS DETERMINED TO HELP REVITALIZE THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND PROVIDE ITS RESIDENTS WITH MUCH NEEDED PRIMARY CARE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND ENHANCED EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES.

Income
$35.9 million
Spending
$37.6 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%
Employees
328
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$357,204, chief medical officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 67% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (3)
  1. $30.5 million spent. CLINIC - THE CORPORATION IS A FEDERAL QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER THAT PROVIDES TREATMENT TO PATIENTS. FQHC'S PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE SET OF HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDING PRIMARY CARE; BEHAVIORAL HEALTH; CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT; PREVENTIVE CARE; AND OTHER SPECIALTY, ENABLING, AND ANCILLARY SERVICES. TO BE A QUALIFIED ENTITY IN THE FEDERAL HEALTH CENTER PROGRAM, AN ORGANIZATION MUST: - OFFER SERVICES TO ALL, REGARDLESS OF THE PERSON'S ABILITY TO PAY - ESTABLISH A SLIDING FEE DISCOUNT PROGRAM - BE A NONPROFIT OR PUBLIC ORGANIZATION - BE COMMUNITY-BASED, WITH THE MAJORITY OF ITS GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPOSED OF PATIENTS - SERVE A MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREA OR POPULATION - PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE PRIMARY CARE SERVICES - HAVE AN ONGOING QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
  2. $1.2 million spent. THE WIC PROGRAM AIMS TO SAFEGUARD THE HEALTH OF LOW-INCOME WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN UP TO AGE 5 WHO ARE AT NUTRITION RISK BY PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS FOODS TO SUPPLEMENT DIETS, INFORMATION ON HEALTHY EATING, AND REFERRALS TO HEALTH CARE.WIC SERVES - PREGNANT WOMEN - BREASTFEEDING WOMEN - NON-BREASTFEEDING POSTPARTUM WOMEN - INFANTS - TODDLERS AND CHILDREN UP TO AGE 5 2024 YTD ENROLLED - 2955ACTIVE - 2694% OF PARTICIPATION - 91.16
  3. $891,946 spent. BROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CENTER (BCRC)BMS OFFERS SUPPORTIVE LIVING SERVICES AT THE COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CENTER. WE PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO CLIENTS OF AGES EIGHTEEN TO SIXTY; THESE CLIENTS MUST BE DIAGNOSED WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND DRUG DEPENDENCY ISSUES. WE OFFER SUPPORT GROUP COUNSELING FOR ADDICTION ISSUES TO KEEP THE CLIENTS MOTIVATED DURING THE TREATMENT. WE ALSO PROVIDE SUPPORT GROUP COUNSELING SESSIONS BASED ON THE 12 STEP-APPROACH TO OFFER PEER-SUPPORT TO THE CLIENTS. THEIR REHABILITATION PROGRAM'S DURATION VARIES FROM CLIENT TO CLIENT DEPENDING UPON THE RECOVERY RATE OF THE CLIENT.BCRC IS A 21-BED COED FACILITY WITH FLOORS DIVIDED BY GENDER. THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE RESIDENTIAL FACILITY HAS COMMON AREAS USED FOR MEETINGS AND A LOUNGE WITH A TV. MEALS ARE PREPARED THREE TIMES A DAY AND CONSIST OF HEALTHY, BUT SIMPLE ITEMSLIKE CEREAL OR TOAST FOR BREAKFAST, SANDWICHES FOR LUNCH, AND A MEAT AND VEGETABLE DISH FOR DINNER.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 November 6, 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 December 2024.

    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 November 1977.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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