New York Theological Education Center
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
1. PROVIDING THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO ADVANCE THE TEACHING AND DOCTRINES OF THE GOSPEL TO LAYMAN AND SEMINARY STUDENTS. 2. AVAILING A RENEWED THEOLOGICAL FOUNDATION THAT REINVIGORATES CHINESE CHURCHES, WHILE ENDEAVORING TO PRESERVE THE CHURCH TRADITIONS AND BIBLICAL FAITH. 3. DEVELOPING THE MINISTRY OF A WHOLESOME THEOLOGICAL TRAINING AMONG ALL BELIEVERS THROUGH COOPERATING AND LIAISING WITH CHURCHES, ORGANIZATIONS AND SEMINARIES.
- Income
- $394,202
- Spending
- $336,333
- Spent on programs
- 80%
- Reserves
- -18.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 88%
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 20
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 97% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 66% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1580% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 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
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
0 of 10Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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)
- $139,824 spent. TEACHING AND THEOLOGICAL COURSES: THE ORGANIZATION PRIMARILY ENCOMPASSES THE COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION OFFERED BY THE SEMINARY, INCLUDING VARIOUS ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND DEGREE PATHWAYS. THESE COURSES ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS AT DIFFERENT LEVELS OF STUDY, WHILE ALSO PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITING AND MUTUAL STUDENTS TO PURSUE THEOLOGICAL TRAINING AND FURTHER THEIR THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION.
- $37,074 spent. MISSION AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO EQUIP AND STRENGTHEN LOCAL CHURCHES, CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATIONS, AND MINISTRY LEADERS THROUGH BIBLICAL AND THEOLOGICAL TEACHING. QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS AND MINISTRY WORKERS ARE ALSO SENT TO VARIOUS LOCATIONS TO PROVIDE ON-SITE TRAINING, TEACHING, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ACCORDING TO THE NEEDS OF LOCAL GROUPS AND COMMUNITIES.
- $91,096 spent. COMMUNITY OUTREACHING AND OTHER PROGRAMS: A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO SERVE AND ENGAGE SENIORS AND MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE BIBLE STUDY CLASSES, FELLOWSHIP GATHERINGS, COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES, AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL ENCOURAGEMENT AND PERSONAL CONNECTION.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 September 2025.
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 September 1995.
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 October 21, 2026.
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