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Bergen Beach Youth Organization Inc

EIN 11-2598350 · Brooklyn, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceGood78 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION ENHANCES THE COMMUNITY BY CULTIVATING AND CHALLENGING THE MINDS OF YOUTH, EMPOWERING FAMILIES, AND ENCOURAGING AND SUPPORTING THE WELL-BEING OF ACTIVE ADULTS AND ADVANCING THEIR PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY LIFE.

Income
$3.0 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 100%
Employees
190
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$172,759, 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

Weak: 48 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 88% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% 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

Good: 78 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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. $2.4 million spent. THE PROGRAMS FUNDED BY THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT FOR YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INCLUDE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN 5 PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND EDUCATIONAL CULTURAL AND SPORTS ACTIVITIES PROVIDED TO YOUTH. OTHER SERVICE PROGRAMS INCLUDE WEEKEND SPORTS LEAGUES, SUMMER LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS, TEEN CENTERS, SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT, NEIGHBORHOOD BEAUTIFICATION AND FIELD DAYS.
  2. $57,787 spent. THE PROGRAMS FUNDED BY THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT FOR THE AGING INCLUDE PROVIDING CONGREGATE BREAKFASTS, LUNCHES AND WEEKEND MEALS, EDUCATION- RECREATION ACTIVITIES, AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR SENIORS.
  3. $4,606 spent. THE PROGRAMS FUNDED BY LOCAL RESIDENTS INCLUDE VARIOUS SPORTS ACTIVITIES, SENIORS' HOLIDAY GATHERINGS, CONCERTS IN THE PARK, NIGHT CENTERS FOR KIDS, AND COMMMUNITY EVENTS FOR KIDS AND SENIORS.
  4. $325,437 spent. WORKFORCE RETENTION GRANT - NYS OCFS FUNDED GRANT WHICH PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE EMPLOYEES WHO WORKED WITH STUDENTS AT THE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM.
  5. WORKFORCE RETENTION GRANT - NYS OCFS FUNDED GRANT WHICH PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE EMPLOYEES WHO WORKED WITH STUDENTS AT THE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM.

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 September 1984.

    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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