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Hartley House

EIN 13-1656652 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HARTLEY HOUSE HAS SERVED THOSE WHO LIVE AND WORK IN NEW YORK CITY'S HELL'S KITCHEN SINCE 1897. ITS MISSION IS TO RESPOND ENERGETICALLY AND CREATIVELY TO THE EVER-EVOLVING NEEDS OF ITS NEIGHBORS REGARDLESS OF THEIR AGE, INCOME, RACE, GENDER OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION. OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL, CREATIVE, RECREATIONAL, CIVIC AND SOCIAL SERVICES. HARTLEY HOUSE NOT ONLY REACHES OUT TO NEIGHBORS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS AND AGES, BUT ALSO FOSTERS ONGOING CONNECTIONS WITH THEM AS THEY PASS FROM ONE PHASE OF LIFE INTO ANOTHER. THE WELLBEING OF EACH GROWING, CHANGING PERSON ENRICHES OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY. EVERY NEIGHBORHOOD IS A COMPLEX WEB OF CONNECTIONS AMONG FAMILIES, FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS, BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS. STRENGTHENING THESE CONNECTIONS IS OUR MISSION.

Income
$946,315
Spending
$761,217
Spent on programs
52%
Reserves
13 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 73%
Employees
13
Volunteers
15

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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 45% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    52% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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 94% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $191,122 spent. HOME OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR ELDERS (HOPE):HOPE AT HARTLEY HOUSE CONTINUES TO PROVIDE CRITICAL SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO OLDER ADULTS IN HELL'S KITCHEN. THIS PROGRAM ENSURES THAT OLDER ADULTS REMAIN INDEPENDENT AND SAFE IN THEIR HOMES WHILE FOSTERING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND CONNECTION. THROUGH A COMBINATION OF CASE MANAGEMENT, HEALTH EDUCATION, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, AND TAILORED RESOURCES, HOPE EMPOWERS OLDER ADULTS TO LIVE HEALTHIER, HAPPIER LIVES. HERE ARE SOME HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROGRAM'S CURRENT INITIATIVES AND NEW DEVELOPMENTS:- ENGAGING WEEKLY ACTIVITIES: HOPE OFFERS FOUR DAYS OF PROGRAMMING EACH WEEK THAT INCLUDES BINGO, SALSA DANCING, TAI CHI, MOVEMENT CLASSES, AND GROUP OUTINGS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE WELLNESS AND SOCIAL INTERACTION.- ONSITE HEALTH SUPPORT: AN ONSITE NURSE PROVIDES BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS ALONG WITH HEALTH EDUCATION SESSIONS THAT RESPOND DIRECTLY TO TOPICS IDENTIFIED BY PARTICIPANTS.- TECHNOLOGY TRAINING: NEW TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT IS BEING INTRODUCED TO HELP OLDER ADULTS NAVIGATE DIGITAL TOOLS, ACCESS ESSENTIAL RESOURCES, AND STAY CONNECTED WITH LOVED ONES AND MEDICAL PROVIDERS. - SOCIAL AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS: A WIDE RANGE OF SOCIAL GATHERINGS AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY BUILDING, REDUCES ISOLATION, AND SUPPORTS EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING.
  2. $120,364 spent. CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES:THE HARTLEY HOUSE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO FOSTER THEIR LEARNING AND CREATIVE SKILLS IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT WITH THE SUPPORT OF QUALIFIED AND DEVOTED STAFF. AFTER EVERY SCHOOL DAY, CHILDREN AGES 5 TO 12 ARE ESCORTED TO THE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM UNTIL 6 P.M. DURING THIS TIME, THEY ARE GIVEN A NUTRITIOUS SNACK AND ENJOY A HEALTHY BALANCE OF PLAY, HOMEWORK HELP, ACADEMIC LEARNING, AND CREATIVE PROJECTS. THROUGH A PROJECT-BASED LEARNING COMMUNITY (LC) DESIGN TAUGHT BY A DEDICATED STAFF OF INSTRUCTORS, OUR STUDENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH AFFORDABLE, HIGH-QUALITY PROGRAMMING THAT OFFERS EDUCATIONAL, ARTISTIC, AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES. THE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM INCLUDES THE REGULAR SUPPORT OF AN ARTS CONSULTANT WHO PROVIDES HANDS-ON ARTS ENRICHMENT THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR.
  3. $80,700 spent. CREATIVE ART:OUR CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAM IS SUCH AN EFFECTIVE TOOL FOR KEEPING OUR STUDENTS ENGAGED AND INTERESTED. THE ART CONSULTANT, IN CONCERT WITH THE STAFF, ESTABLISHES A PROJECT CALENDAR WITH MONTHLY THEMES - REASONS TO GIVE THANKS, HEALTH AND FITNESS, HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD, ETC. - TO CREATE VARIETY THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR AND FOSTER THE CHILDREN'S CURIOSITY AND ANTICIPATION. WITHIN THIS FRAMEWORK, WE OFFER ART INSTRUCTION AND PROJECTS TO CHILDREN IN GRADES K-5 EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK.

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 May 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 November 4, 2026.

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