Turning Point Brooklyn Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
TURNING POINT BROOKLYN SERVES AS A STEPPING STONE FOR THE "AT-POTENTIAL" RESIDENTS OF GREATER BROOKLYN WHO'VE DECIDED TO SEEK WAYS TO IMPROVE THEIR EVERYDAY LIVES. THROUGH INTEGRATED HOUSING, EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS, TURNING POINT BROOKLYN PROVIDES THE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT AND QUALITY CARE NECESSARY FOR CLIENTS TO TAKE CONTROL AND TURN THEIR LIVES AROUND.VISION:OUR VISION IS TO BE AN AGENT OF SUPPORT FOR ALL THOSE SEEKING TO BUILD A BETTER BROOKLYN. WE DO THIS BY OFFERING AN INTEGRATED ARRAY OF COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES DESIGNED TO RESTORE HOPE AND HUMAN DIGNITY TO INDIVIDUALS WITHIN THE SUNSET PARK AND RED HOOK COMMUNITIES.
- Income
- $1.0 million
- Spending
- $1.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 74%
- Reserves
- -18.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 95%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 15 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 361% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 39% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 29% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1574% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
0 of 251 of 1 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.
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, 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)
- $88,326 spent. EDUCATION CENTER - THE EDUCATION CENTER PROGRAMS OFFER FREE ADULT BASIC EDUCATION/HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY PREPARATION, ENGLISH CLASSES, COUNSELING, COLLEGE AND CAREER SUPPORT SERVICES AND THE HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY TEST.
- $389,427 spent. THE OUTREACH CENTER - THE OUTREACH CENTER PROGRAMS PROVIDE COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND REFERRAL AND EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS RELATING TO HIV/AIDS AND GENERAL AT-RISK BEHAVIORS, SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASES. CRISIS INTERVENTION, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND HIV TESTING ARE ALSO PROVIDED. A MOBILE HEALTH UNIT OFFERS VAN-BASED COUNSELING, TESTING, AND LIMITED MEDICAL SERVICES DURING OFF-PEAK HOURS THROUGHOUT BROOKLYN, NEW YORK. THE MOBILE SHOWER BUS PROGRAM PROVIDES HOUSING INSECURE INDIVIDUALS WITH SHOWERS AS WELL AS CLEAN TOWELS, SHAMPOO, SHAVING KITS, SOAP, SOCKS & UNDERWEAR, TOILET FACILITIES, ACCESS TO LAUNDRY SERVICES, SNACKS, AND A SAFE SPACE. SHOWER BUS STAFF ADDITIONALLY ASSIST WITH LINKAGES TO OTHER RESOURCES, INCLUDING COUNSELING SERVICES.
- $553,144 spent. 1921 CORTELYOU ROAD IS A SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TO YOUNG ADULTS AGES 18 - 25 WHO ARE RECENTLY HOMELESS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 1993.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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