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Neighbors Together Corp

EIN 11-2632109 · Brooklyn, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NEIGHBORS TOGETHER IS COMMITTED TO ENDING HUNGER AND POVERTY IN THE OCEAN HILL,BROWNSVILLE, AND BEDFORD-STUYVESANT NEIGHBORHOODS OF BROOKLYN. THESE ARE AMONG THE LOWEST-INCOME AREAS IN NEW YORK CITY.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
18.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
14
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$124,783, 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

Good: 70 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 37% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 50% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 (3)
  1. $574,500 spent. COMMUNITY CAF - THE COMMUNITY CAF PROVIDES FREE, NUTRITIOUS LUNCH AND DINNER MEALS TO 600 - 800 PEOPLE PER DAY TO EASE THE IMMEDIATE CRISIS OF HUNGER.IN FY 2025, THE CAF SERVED OVER 130,000 MEALS TO OVER 12,000 MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN NEED, A 13% INCREASE OVER THE PRIOR YEAR.
  2. $272,263 spent. EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM - THE EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM CONNECTS MEMBERS TO STABILIZING RESOURCES BEYOND FOOD TO ADRESS THE UNDERLYING PROBLEMS THAT LEAD TO HUNGER: HOUSING INSTABILY/HOMELESSNESS, LACK OF QUALITY HEALTH CARE, LACK OF LIVING WAGE JOBS, ETC. IN FY 2025, THE EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM PROVIDED LIFE STABILIZING SERVICES TO OVER 375 UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS, WITH OVER 220 UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING HOUSING ASSISTANCE.
  3. $250,011 spent. COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM- THE COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM ENGAGES OUR MEMBERS IN ADVOCACY AND ORGANIZING EFFORTS WHILE PROVIDING LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT,EDUCATION AND SKILLS BUILDING TO TRANSFORM PUBLIC POLICIES THAT TOO OFTEN COMPOUND RATHER THAN RELIEVE HUNGER AND POVERTY. IN FY 2025, OVER 125 LOWINCOME MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS AT THE CITY, STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LOWINCOME PEOPLE.

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 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 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 July 1985.

    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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