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Arab-American Family Support Center Inc

EIN 11-3167245 · Brooklyn, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ARAB-AMERICAN FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER (AAFSC) EMPOWERS IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO SUCCESSFULLY ACCLIMATE TO THE WORLD AROUND THEM AND BECOME ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. WE OPERATIONALIZE AAFSC'S MISSION BY CHAMPIONING UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING IMMIGRANTS, BY DELIVERING CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE SERVICES AND UPLIFTING COMMUNITY VOICES.

Income
$17.2 million
Spending
$16.9 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 83%
Employees
208
Volunteers
36
Highest pay
$158,095, vp of preventive service

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: 62 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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. $9.8 million spent. PREVENT - AAFSC PARTNERS WITH FAMILIES TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND KEEPS CHILDREN IN THEIR HOMES AND OUT OF FOSTER CARE. WE ALSO WORK WITH SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TO INTERVENE DURING CRISES, PROVIDE COUNSELING AND CONNECT THEM TO RESOURCES TO HELP THEM GET BACK ON THEIR FEET SO THEY CAN TAKE CARE OF THEIR FAMILIES AND RETURN TO WORK.
  2. $3.0 million spent. PROMOTE - AAFSC PROMOTES THE OVERALL WELLNESS OF FAMILIES BY CONNECTING THEM TO RESOURCES TO HELP FIND AFFORDABLE FOOD, HOUSING, AND HEALTH CARE. WE ALSO EQUIP THEM WITH TOOLS THROUGH OUR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAM TO HELP THEM COPE WITH THE STRESS THAT THE INABILITY TO PAY FOR FOOD, HOUSING, AND HEALTH CARE CAN CAUSE. WHEN PARENTS DON'T NEED TO WORRY ABOUT FEEDING, HOUSING, OR CARING FOR THEIR FAMILIES, THEIR WELL BEING IMPROVES OVERALL. IN ADDITION, LEGAL SERVICES HELP THEM NAVIGATE COURT RELATED PROCESSES.
  3. $1.3 million spent. GET READY - AAFSC PREPARES FAMILIES TO LEARN, WORK, SUCCEED, AND ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. AAFSC WORKS WITH YOUTH TO EMPOWER THEM WITH SKILLS TO GET INVOLVED WITH SOLVING PROBLEMS IN THEIR OWN BACKYARDS AND BE PREPARED TO LEAD HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1994.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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