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East Side House Inc

EIN 13-1623989 · Bronx, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EAST SIDE HOUSE CARES FOR THE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES WE SERVE BY EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES TO LIVE MORE FULFILLING LIVES THROUGH EDUCATION, CAREER, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES.

Income
$30.0 million
Spending
$28.5 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
11.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 61%
Employees
878
Volunteers
63
Highest pay
$443,905, executive director

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

Financial health

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 60% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    27 of 27 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 August 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 (3)
  1. $12.4 million spent. EDUCATION/YOUTH SERVICES:ESH'S EDUCATION PROGRAM OFFERS TARGETED ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND ENRICHMENT TO YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY, ENCOMPASSING:1. AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS: PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AND ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE.2. SUMMER DAY CAMP: COMBINES ACADEMIC LEARNING WITH RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, FOSTERING A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES K-5 TO DEVELOP SOCIALLY AND ACADEMICALLY.3. HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NYC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, THIS PROGRAM OFFERS DROPOUT PREVENTION, COLLEGE READINESS, INTERNSHIPS, AND MORE, HELPING STUDENTS NAVIGATE THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER FUTURES.4. POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS PROGRAM: SINCE 2017, THIS INITIATIVE HAS OFFERED VOCATIONAL TRAINING IN HIGH-DEMAND INDUSTRIES, LEADING TO INDUSTRY-RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATIONS AND LIVING-WAGE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.5. SOCIAL SERVICES: AIMS TO ELIMINATE BARRIERS TO EDUCATIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
  2. $4.5 million spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD AND DAY CARE PROGRAM: THE EARLY CHILDHOOD HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM AT EAST SIDE HOUSE SETTLEMENT (ESH) PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE PRESCHOOL EDUCATION AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN. CATERING TO APPROXIMATELY 161 CHILDREN, THIS PROGRAM OFFERS A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT THAT FOCUSES ON THE COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF EACH CHILD. OUR COMMITMENT IS TO DELIVER EDUCATION AND CARE WITH THE UTMOST RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, AND DIGNITY. KEY COMPONENTS OF OUR PROGRAM INCLUDE: 1. EDUCATION COMPONENT: FOCUSES ON ENHANCING CHILDREN'S COGNITIVE AND SOCIAL SKILLS THROUGH STRUCTURED LEARNING AND PLAY. 2. FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES: ENGAGES WITH PARENTS AND GUARDIANS TO ENSURE THE WELL-BEING OF FAMILIES, PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL, NUTRITIONAL, AND HEALTH SERVICES TO SUPPORT CHILDREN'S TRANSITION INTO PUBLIC SCHOOLS. CHILDREN AGED 2-5 BENEFIT FROM A RANGE OF SERVICES THAT PREPARE THEM FOR FUTURE ACADEMIC SUCCESS.1) THE EDUCATION COMPONENT WORKS WITH CHILDREN IN ORDER TO PROMOTE THEIR COGNITIVE AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT.2) THE SOCIAL SERVICES COMPONENT WORKS WITH PARENTS/GUARDIANS TO ASSIST THEM IN MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE ENTIRE FAMILY. OUR PRESCHOOL AND TODDLER SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR CHILDREN 2-5 YEARS OF AGE. CHILDREN AND FAMILIES RECEIVE A BROAD RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL SERVICE, NUTRITIONAL AND PREVENTATIVE HEALTH SERVICES AS WELL AS SERVICES TO SUPPORT THEIR TRANSITION INTO THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
  3. $2.1 million spent. OLDER ADULTS CENTERS: ESH OPERATES THREE OLDER ADULT CENTERS IN THE MOTT HAVEN NEIGHBORHOOD, PROVIDING DAILY HOT MEALS AND A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES TAILORED TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF ABOUT 300 SENIORS EACH DAY. OUR CENTERS OFFER:HOBBY CLUBS AND SPECIAL EVENTSHOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMSGAME TOURNAMENTS AND CULTURAL TRIPS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1938.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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