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Neighbors Helping Neighbors Inc

EIN 11-3059958 · Brooklyn, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NHN PROMOTES RACIAL JUSTICE WHILE EMPOWERING LOW AND MODERATE-INCOME NEW YORKERS TO FIGHT FOR, SECURE AND MAINTAIN QUALITY HOUSING AND BUILD FINANCIAL ASSETS. NHN IS A HUD-CERTFIED COUNSELING AGENCY BASED IN BROOKLYN, NEW YORK.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
10.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 67%
Employees
9
Highest pay
$290,232, 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: 89 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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: 80 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $544,392 spent. TENANT COUNSELING, ADVOCACY, AND ORGANIZING PROVIDES ENGLISH/SPANISH BILINGUAL ONE-ON-ONE TENANT COUNSELING, AS WELL AS TENANT RIGHTS WORKSHOPS AND LEGAL CLINICS THROUGHOUT SUNSET PARK AND IN NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES. NHN ORGANIZES RENTERS LIVING IN DISTRESSED BUILDINGS TO ADDRESS UNSAFE HOUSING CONDITIONS AND/OR BUILDINGS AT RISK OF LOSING THEIR AFFORDABILITY AND COORDINATES REGULAR MEETINGS OF TENANTS WHO SHARE THEIR STORIES, LEARN ABOUT THEIR RIGHTS, AND WORK TOGETHER TO PRESERVE EXISTING AND PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY.
  2. $553,253 spent. HOME OWNERSHIP AND FORECLOSURE PREVENTION SERVICES: FORECLOSURE PREVENTION COUNSELING HELPS HOMEOWNERS FACING MORTGAGE DELINQUENCY OR DEFAULT UNDERSTAND THEIR OPTIONS AND THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS; DEVELOP A BUDGET; ASSESS THEIR FINANCES AND DETERMINE IF THEY CAN KEEP THEIR HOMES; PURSUE FAVORABLE REFINANCING OPPORTUNITIES OR APPLY FOR LOAN MODIFICATIONS; IDENTIFY SIGNS OF PREDATORY LENDING AND, IN CASES OF FRAUD OR ABUSE, OBTAIN LEGAL ASSISTANCE; ACCESS PROPERTY TAX REDUCTIONS FOR (LOW-INCOME, DISABLED OR ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS) AND RESCUE FUNDS; AND MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS THAT MAXIMIZE THEIR FINANCIAL STABILITY AND PRESERVE THEIR ASSETS. BARRIO SOLAR REDUCES BARRIERS TO SOLAR FOR LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME HOMEOWNERS. ALONG WITH PARTNERS, NHN OUTREACHES TO LOW- AND MODERATE- INCOME NYC RESIDENTS, AND LEADS INFORMATION SESSIONS TO EDUCATE PROSPECTIVE PARTICIPANTS ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF SOLAR. INTERESTED HOMEOWNERS RECEIVE AN ASSESSMENT OF THEIR PROPERTY TO DETERMINE SOLAR FEASIBILITY. IF A HOME IS DETERMINED TO BE SOLAR READY, WE GUIDE THE HOMEOWNER THROUGH INSTALLATION. THE UPFRONT COST IS SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED THROUGH TAX INCENTIVES, FORGIVABLE LOANS PROVIDED BY THE PROGRAM, AND/OR BULK PURCHASING OF PANELS FROM INSTALLERS. HOME OWNERSHIP AND FORECLOSURE PREVENTION SERVICES: FORECLOSURE PREVENTION COUNSELING HELPS HOMEOWNERS FACING MORTGAGE DELINQUENCY OR DEFAULT UNDERSTAND THEIR OPTIONS AND THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS; DEVELOP A BUDGET; ASSESS THEIR FINANCES AND DETERMINE IF THEY CAN KEEP THEIR HOMES; PURSUE FAVORABLE REFINANCING OPPORTUNITIES OR APPLY FOR LOAN MODIFICATIONS; IDENTIFY SIGNS OF PREDATORY LENDING AND, IN CASES OF FRAUD OR ABUSE, OBTAIN LEGAL ASSISTANCE; ACCESS PROPERTY TAX REDUCTIONS FOR (LOW-INCOME, DISABLED OR ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS) AND RESCUE FUNDS; AND MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS THAT MAXIMIZE THEIR FINANCIAL STABILITY AND PRESERVE THEIR ASSETS. BARRIO SOLAR REDUCES BARRIERS TO SOLAR FOR LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME HOMEOWNERS. ALONG WITH PARTNERS, NHN OUTREACHES TO LOW- AND MODERATE- INCOME NYC RESIDENTS, AND LEADS INFORMATION SESSIONS TO EDUCATE PROSPECTIVE PARTICIPANTS ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF SOLAR. INTERESTED HOMEOWNERS RECEIVE AN ASSESSMENT OF THEIR PROPERTY TO DETERMINE SOLAR FEASIBILITY. IF A HOME IS DETERMINED TO BE SOLAR READY, WE GUIDE THE HOMEOWNER THROUGH INSTALLATION. THE UPFRONT COST IS SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED THROUGH TAX INCENTIVES, FORGIVABLE LOANS PROVIDED BY THE PROGRAM, AND/OR BULK PURCHASING OF PANELS FROM INSTALLERS.

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 March 1992.

    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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