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Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health Inc

EIN 11-3185372 · Brooklyn, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DESIGN,INCUBATE AND REPLICATE COMMUNITY-BASED BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS.

Income
$4.5 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
17.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 81%
Employees
25
Volunteers
80
Highest pay
$238,597, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 35% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 103% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 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 December 31, 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 (2)
  1. $1.1 million spent. EDUCATION & TRAINING: THE INSTITUTE SPONSORS THE HEALTH SCIENCE ACADEMY FOR MINORITY MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE MIDDLE SCHOOL COMPONENT: (1) RAISES STUDENTS CAREER AND EDUCATIONAL EXPECTATIONS; (2) EXPOSES THEM TO THE VARIETY OF CAREERS IN HEALTH; (3) INCREASES THEIR AWARENESS OF HEALTH ISSUES AFFECTING THEIR COMMUNITY; AND (4) PROVIDES HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES. THE 3-YEAR, COLLEGE-LEVEL HIGH SCHOOL COMPONENT FOR STUDENTS 10TH THROUGH 12TH GRADES: (1) OFFERS 4-WEEK MODULES IN STUDY/TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS AND RESEARCH AND 10-WEEK MODULES IN HEALTH DISPARITIES AND PHYSIOLOGY; (2) ENGAGES MINORITY HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AS INSTRUCTORS AND GUEST SPEAKERS; (3) MOTIVATES STUDENTS TO BECOME ACTIVE IN ADDRESSING HEALTH DISPARITIES; AND (4) PREPARES THEM TO SUCCEED AT SCIENCE MAJORS IN COLLEGE.
  2. $1.1 million spent. COMMUNITY HEALTH: THE INSTITUTE OPERATES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTERVENTION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS: (1) IN NON-TRADITIONAL VENUES (E.G.: BEAUTY SALONS, TATTOO PARLORS) IN ORDER TO CREATE A SUSTAINABLE CORE OF LAY HEALTH ADVOCATES IN THE COMMUNITY; AND (2) FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN ORDER TO INCREASE THEIR CAPACITY TO PROVIDE CLINICAL CARE TO RACIALLY AND CULTURALLY DIVERSE POPULATIONS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 August 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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