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United Sikhs

EIN 11-3483921 · S Richmond Hl, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceGood78 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To transform underprivileged and minority communities and individuals into informed and vibrant members of society through civic, educational and personal development programs, by fostering active participation in social and economic activity.

Income
$3.8 million
Spending
$3.1 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
13 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
43
Volunteers
23
Highest pay
$100,615, executive dir.

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

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 72% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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, 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 (7)
  1. $1.4 million spent. DHS SHELTERS: UNITED SIKHS support services at DHS shelters for individuals experiencing homelessness, including access to safe shelter, nutritious meals, security, educational resources, job readiness guidance, and assistance with school enrollment
  2. $415,442 spent. ICHRA_ International Civil and Human Rights Advocacy-
  3. $333,899 spent. CEED- Community Empowerment and Education- Provides services for Education- Covid _ Medical Services
  4. $207,624 spent. Sikhs Aid- NYS focus on general programs for advocacy, mental health, social services and economic empowerment.
  5. $111,000 spent. NYC CARE PROGRAM: As part of the public education efforts for the NYC Care Program, this work successfully helped increase awareness among eligible New Yorkers about the comprehensive health care services available to them through the program. The initiative focused on educating underserved communities about their rights and options, guiding them through the enrollment process, and providing personalized support. Additionally, it facilitated the scheduling of appointments with financial counselors to conduct eligibility screenings, ensuring that individuals received the assistance they needed to access quality, affordable health care through NYC Care.
  6. $56,600 spent. IMMIGRANT RIGHTS: UNITED SIKHS has successfully organized immigration rights workshops to educate participants on legal resources and protections, and implemented ELS pilot programs that improved language proficiency and built confidence among immigrants in navigating everyday interactions and essential services
  7. $48,285 spent. HEALTH INSURANCE: UNITED SIKHS has proudly been helping community members throughout Queens, NY gain access to affordable health insurance since 2013. Eligible community members are enrolled through the New York State of Health marketplace with the assistance from the UNITED SIKHS Navigator program free of charge.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 December 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 April 2003.

    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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