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Diaspora Community Services Inc

EIN 11-3122295 · Brooklyn, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

diaspora community services is a social support service agency that empowers low income families and individuals to maximize their abilities to overcome obstacles to their well-being and self-sufficiency.

Income
$9.9 million
Spending
$9.8 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 92%
Employees
93
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$245,911, ceo

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

Fair: 57 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 63% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

    5 of 5 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 (6)
  1. $4.7 million spent. FAMILY SHELTER SERVICES - DIASPORA OPERATES 2 COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY SHELTER PROGRAM IN BROOKLYN, NY, PROVIDING SAFE, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR CLIENTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO STABILIZE FAMILIES IN CRISIS, ADDRESS IMMEDIATE SAFETY AND HOUSING NEEDS, AND CREATE CLEAR, ACHIEVABLE PATHWAYS TO PERMANENT HOUSING.
  2. $999,951 spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - DCS OPERATES 2 TRANSITIONAL INDEPENDENT LIVING (TIL) PROGRAMS (COMPREHSENSIVE SHELTER PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH WHO ARE UNHOUSED): MOTHERS GAINING HOPE HOUSE (MGH) AND THE CONNECT HOUSE. RESIDENTS RECEIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND COUNSELING TO ASSIST WITH EDUCATION AND CAREER GOALS, FINANCIAL LITERACY, HEALTH EDUCATION, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND HEALTHY PARENTING SKILLS (FOR MGH PARTICIPANTS). THE PRIMARY GOAL OF OUR TIL PROGRAMS IS TO MOVE THE YOUTH TOWARDS INDEPENDENT LIVING BY PROVIDING THEM WITH THE RESOURCES AND SKILLS TO LIVE IN THE COMMUNITY AS SELF-SUFFICIENT ADULTS.
  3. $989,501 spent. HIV SERVICES - THIS PROGRAM IS PRIMARILY FOCUSED ON COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION RELATED TO HIV PREVENTION, HEALTH INSURANCE ACCESS AND ENROLLMENT AND NUTRITIONAL ASSISTANCE AS PRIORITY AREAS. THE GOAL IS TO REDUCE HIV TRANSMISSION, PROVIDE HIV TESTING, INCREASE THE USE OF PEP/PREP (CONNECT/SAMSHA), AND ENSURE INDIVIDUALS HAVE ACCESS TO APPROPRIATE HEALTH INSURANCE (MBAP) AND SNAP BENEFITS.
  4. $817,462 spent. youth services - dcs' safe teens acting responsibility (STAR) material group home (MGH) aND TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAMS (tlp) PROVIDE SERVICES IN A COMPREHENSIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT MODEL. ACCROSS THE VARIOUS PROGRAMS, WE ADDRESS ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY PREVENTION, RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO PREGNANT AND PARENTING TEENS AND ALSO LGBT IDENTIFIED YOUTH TO DECREASE YOUTH HOMELESSNESS IN NEW YORK CITY. ALL YOUTH PROGRAMS WORK COLLECTIVELY TO ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, ACADEMIC AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING.
  5. $290,126 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS - Through our maternal health, care coordination, sexual assault and programs focusing on health insurance access, DCS uses a culturally competent approach to addressing social determinants of health.
  6. $217,040 spent. Health Care Access-Health care access is provided through the Health Homes Program, which is made up of health care service providers working together to ensure you receive the coordinated care you need to stay healthy. Once enrolled, you will be assigned your own care manager, who will help you create a care plan, schedule appointments, and connect you with the services that support your path to better health.

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 June 1993.

    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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