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Junior League of the City of New York Inc

EIN 13-1624066 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK, INC., IS AN ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN WHOSE MISSION IS TO ADVANCE WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP FOR MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY IMPACT THROUGH VOLUNTEER ACTION, COLLABORATION, AND TRAINING.

Income
$3.2 million
Spending
$3.6 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
6.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
8
Volunteers
2,611
Highest pay
$173,181, executive director

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: 68 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 24 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    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 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 (2)
  1. $1.4 million spent. NYJL'S VOLUNTEER TRAINING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR THE LEAGUE'S VOLUNTEERS AND NEW YORKERS TRAIN WOMEN ACROSS NEW YORK WITH AN EMPHASIS ON PHILANTHROPIC VALUES, BOARD GOVERNANCE SKILLS, AND CURRENT NONPROFIT AND COMMUNITY ISSUES. THE LEAGUE BUILDS ON VOLUNTEERS' SKILLS BY OFFERING HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS, EXPERT PANELS, COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS, AND LEADERSHIP POSITIONS THAT TRAIN WOMEN ON TIMELY COMMUNITY ISSUES AND INSTILL PRACTICAL SKILLS FOR MANAGING A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION. ADDITIONALLY, THE LEAGUE'S LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PREPARES THE LEAGUE'S VOLUNTEERS FOR FUTURE LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AT THE LEAGUE, AT OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND IN THE COMMUNITY, CREATING A RIPPLE EFFECT IN FEMALE LEADERSHIP ACROSS THE CITY.
  2. $1.2 million spent. SEE SCHEDULE ODURING 2024-2025, THE NYJL SERVES THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS THROUGH ITS COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. VOLUNTEERS DESIGN AND LEAD LESSONS, WORKSHOPS, FIELD TRIPS, AND SUPPORT SHIFTS THROUGH APPROXIMATELY 60 COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS. THE LEAGUE SERVES ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS THROUGH ON-DEMAND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS DELIVERING MEALS, TUTORING STUDENTS, SUPPORTING COMMUNITY MEALS AND FOOD PANTRIES, AND SORTING AND BUNDLING DONATIONS. THE LEAGUE WORKS ACROSS SEVERAL AREAS OF COMMUNITY AND TRAINING PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING:ADULT EDUCATION AND MENTORING: WORKING WITH ORGANIZATIONS LIKE THE ENGLISH-SPEAKING UNION, THE LEAGUE SUPPORTS CLIENTS, FROM YOUNG ADULTS TO SENIORS, AS THEY TRANSITION OUT OF FOSTER CARE, HOMELESSNESS, REHABILITATION PROGRAMS, OR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM TO FORGE A PATH TO INDEPENDENT LIVING BY DELIVERING LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOPS, COVERING TOPICS SUCH AS FINANCIAL LITERACY, JOB SEARCH SKILLS, BUDGETING, AND HEALTHY MEAL PREPARATION. AS CLIENTS FACE ECONOMIC HARDSHIPS AND HEALTH CHALLENGES AND RECOVER FROM TRAUMATIC EVENTS, THE LEAGUE'S VOLUNTEERS HELP CONNECT CLIENTS TO RESOURCES AND PROVIDE COMPANIONSHIP.CHILDREN'S EDUCATION, CULTURE, AND THE ARTS: THE LEAGUE'S VOLUNTEERS DEVELOP PROGRAMS AND TOOLS TO ENHANCE THE SOCIO-EMOTIONAL LEARNING OF CHILDREN FROM UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES. PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, SUCH AS UNION SETTLEMENT, THE LEAGUE'S VOLUNTEERS WORK WITH CHILDREN OF ALL AGES TO INSPIRE A SENSE OF CURIOSITY AND INVESTIGATION AND TO FOSTER EDUCATIONAL ASPIRATIONS THROUGH HANDS-ON SCIENCE AND ART ACTIVITIES, READING WORKSHOPS, CAREER EXPLORATION, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. IN ADDITION, THE LEAGUE'S VOLUNTEERS PROMOTE CHILDREN'S SELF-EXPRESSION THROUGH ARTS EDUCATION INCLUDING INTRODUCING CHILDREN TO LIVE MUSICAL AND THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES, CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS, AND PROMOTING VISUAL ARTS EDUCATION.CHILD HEALTH AND WELFARE: THESE PROGRAMS WORK WITH CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, AS WELL AS THEIR FAMILIES AND CARETAKERS, TO DEMONSTRATE THAT CHALLENGING LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN, GROW, AND PERSEVERE. WORKING WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS LIKE SCANHARBOR AND GOOD SHEPHERD SERVICES, THE LEAGUE'S VOLUNTEERS MENTOR CHILDREN AS THEY BUILD HEALTHY SELF-ESTEEM AND DEEPER SELF-AWARENESS, DEVELOP POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS, AND STRENGTHEN THEIR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH.CITY IMPACT: IN RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY PARTNERS' URGENT REQUESTS FOR SUPPORT, THE LEAGUE MOBILIZES VOLUNTEERS FOR IMMEDIATE, SHORT-TERM SERVICE THAT HELPS COMMUNITY PARTNERS CARRY OUT THEIR MISSIONS AND MEET THEIR CLIENTS' IMMEDIATE NEEDS, INCLUDING TUTORING STUDENTS, DELIVERING MEALS TO HOMEBOUND SENIORS, CREATING CARE PACKAGES FOR HOMELESS WOMEN, OR SERVING MEALS TO GUESTS STRUGGLING WITH FOOD INSECURITY. EVERY YEAR, THE LEAGUE INVESTS FUNDS AND VOLUNTEERS' TIME IN RESTORING PUBLIC PARKS AND COMMUNITY SPACES TO CREATE WELCOMING ENVIRONMENTS CONDUCIVE TO FITNESS, HEALTH, RECREATION, AND SOCIALIZATION.SOCIAL ACTION AND ADVOCACY: THE LEAGUE ADVOCATES FOR VARIOUS NEW YORK STATE AND NEW YORK CITY POLICIES IMPACTING WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES. THE LEAGUE PARTNERS WITH JUNIOR LEAGUES ACROSS THE STATE AND VARIOUS LOCAL COALITIONS COMPRISING COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND ADVOCATES TO PROMOTE POLICY CHANGE AND ENSURE APPROPRIATE FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS SUPPORTING WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES.

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 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 November 6, 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 June 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 1932.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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