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James Lenox House Association Inc

EIN 13-1624148 · New York, 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

JAMES LENOX HOUSE ASSOCIATION ("ASSOCIATION") PROVIDES HOUSING AND QUALITY SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO OLDER ADULTS IN TWO RESIDENCES ON MANHATTAN'S UPPER EAST SIDE: JAMES LENOX HOUSE AND CARNEGIE EAST HOUSE. THE ASSOCIATION SHARES COMMON BOARD MEMBERS WITH JAMES LENOX HOUSE INC., WHICH OWNS JAMES LENOX HOUSE, AND CARNEGIE EAST HOUSE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COMPANY, INC., WHICH OWNS CARNEGIE EAST HOUSE (CEH). THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES QUALITY SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO RESIDENTS IN ECONOMIC NEED. THE ASSOCIATION IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF CARNEGIE EAST HOUSE, PROVIDES IT WITH DIRECT SUPPORT, AND PROVIDES ITS RESIDENTS IN ECONOMIC NEED WITH RENTAL ASSISTANCE.

Income
$3.7 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
48.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
0
Volunteers
51
Highest pay
$340,270, executive director

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

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

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 48.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 46% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 152% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    25 of 25 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 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 (4)
  1. $1.1 million spent. CARNEGIE EAST HOUSE: JAMES LENOX HOUSE ASSOCIATION IS PLEASED TO CONTINUE ITS FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF CARNEGIE EAST HOUSE'S ENRICHED HOUSING MODEL, IN WHICH OLDER ADULTS RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WITH THEIR ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, THREE DAILY DELICIOUS MEALS IN A DINING ROOM, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT IF NEEDED, WEEKLY HOUSEKEEPING AND LAUNDRY SERVICES, A NURSE ON DUTY ON WEEKDAYS AND SUNDAYS, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND DIVERSE CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
  2. $305,543 spent. JAMES LENOX HOUSE ASSOCIATION PROVIDED ENRICHING DIRECT SERVICES TO ITS RESIDENTS DURING FY 25 THROUGH ITS RESIDENT SERVICES PROGRAM. THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDED EXERCISE CLASSES, MUSIC CONCERTS, A COMPUTER LAB, SOCIAL WORK STAFF, A REGISTERED NURSE WHO VISITED RESIDENTS WEEKLY, COVID-19 AND SEASONAL FLU VACCINE VACCINATION CLINICS, A FIRST-FLOOR LIBRARY WITH WELL-STOCKED BOOKS, FRAUD PREVENTION SEMINARS, WEEKLY HAPPY HOURS, AND MORE. "AILEYDANCE FOR ACTIVE AGING," OUR DANCE PARTNERSHIP WITH ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER, REMAINED A POPULAR RESIDENT PROGRAM THAT FOSTERED A SENSE OF COMMUNITY, HELPED PREVENT FALLS, AND FURTHERED RESIDENT ARTISTIC EXPRESSION.
  3. $64,092 spent. RENTAL SUBSIDY PROGRAM: JAMES LENOX HOUSE ASSOCIATION WAS PLEASED TO CONTINUE OFFERING RENTAL SUBSIDIES TO JAMES LENOX HOUSE AND CARNEGIE EAST HOUSE RESIDENTS IN ECONOMIC NEED. THIS IMPORTANT SUBSIDY PROVIDES MANY OF THESE RESIDENTS WITH THE CRITICAL FUNDS NEEDED TO CONTINUE LIVING AT JAMES LENOX HOUSE AND CARNEGIE EAST HOUSE. DURING FY25, RESIDENTS RECEIVED RENTAL ASSISTANCE TOTALING $64,092.
  4. $43,867 spent. HOUSE PROGRAM: JAMES LENOX HOUSE ASSOCIATION ENHANCED THE PHYSICAL ATTRACTIVENESS OF JAMES LENOX HOUSE THROUGH ITS HOUSE PROGRAM. THE ASSOCIATION MAINTAINED THE COMMON AREAS OF THE BUILDING - THE LIVING ROOM, BEAUTIFUL OUTSIDE PATIO AND GARDEN, HUPPER ROOM AND COMMON HALLWAYS - IN A WARM AND INVITING FASHION SO OUR RESIDENTS ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE OF LIVING AT JAMES LENOX HOUSE.

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 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 March 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 November 2000.

    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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