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Bergen Basin Commmunity Development Corporation

EIN 11-3199040 · Brooklyn, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT ENHANCES THE COMMUNITY BY CULTIVATING AND CHANGING THE MINDS OF TODAY'S YOUTH, EMPOWERING FAMILIES, ENCOURAGING AND SUPPORTING THE WELL-BEING OF ADULTS, AND ADVANCING THEIR PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY LIFE.

Income
$12.2 million
Spending
$12.1 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 99%
Employees
444
Highest pay
$172,759, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 96% 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 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • 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

    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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 March 31, 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 (5)
  1. $5.4 million spent. THE PROGRAMS FUNDED BY THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT FOR YOUTH AND DEVELOPMENT INCLUDED "AFTER SCHOOL" PROGRAMS IN 13 PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN BROOKLYN, NEW YORK. WE PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL AND SPORTS ACTIVITIES TO THE SCHOOLS' STUDENTS.
  2. $4.8 million spent. THE PROGRAMS FUNDED BY THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT FOR THE AGING INCLUDED PROVIDING CONGREGATE BREAKFASTS AND LUNCHES, EDUCATION-RECREATION ACTIVITIES, INFORMATIONAL ASSISTANCE AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN 9 SENIOR CENTERS IN BROOKLYN, NEW YORK.
  3. $768,432 spent. THE NYS OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES(OCFS)PROVIDED A GRANT FOR THE STAFF RETENTION.
  4. $38,623 spent. THE PROGRAM FUNDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE INCLUDED VARIOUS BEAUTIFICATION ACTIVITIES IN THE SOUTHERN PART OF BROOKLYN, NEW YORK. THE PROGRAMS FUNDED BY THE LOCAL RESIDENTS INCLUDED VARIOUS CULTURAL AND SPORTS ACTIVIES FOR LOCAL YOUTH.
  5. THE PROGRAM FUNDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE INCLUDED VARIOUS BEAUTIFICATION ACTIVITIES IN THE SOUTHERN PART OF BROOKLYN, NEW YORK. THE PROGRAMS FUNDED BY THE LOCAL RESIDENTS INCLUDED VARIOUS CULTURAL AND SPORTS ACTIVIES FOR LOCAL YOUTH.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 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 March 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 January 1995.

    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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