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Bronx House Inc

EIN 13-1739935 · Bronx, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AS A COMMUNITY CENTER, BRONX HOUSE OFFERS DYNAMIC EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH, RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS THAT ARE ENRICHING AND MEANINGFUL.GUIDED BY OUR JEWISH COMMUNAL VALUES AND TRADITIONS, BONX HOUSE WELCOMES ALL PEOPLE TO ENGAGE IN THE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEAD A BETTER LIFE.

Income
$7.3 million
Spending
$7.8 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 62%
Employees
361
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$156,075, chief executive officer

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

Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover -0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (6)
  1. $1.7 million spent. Universal Pre-K and childrens Programs The organization sponsors numerous programs for the young children of single parents and families where both parents work. The Universal Pre-K program, for three- and four-year-olds is funded by the New York City Department of Education.Afterschool Programs are for school-aged community children. The Organization also runs a variety of programs for teenagers and pre-teens. In addition, Bronx House operates 3 middle school afterschool programs in the public schools SONYC programs - funded by the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development.They also offer education and recreation SONYC programs in the summer.
  2. $1.2 million spent. Other program services The Organization maintains a fee-based Music and Dance and Drama school and provides various programs and services for children and adults. Scholarships are available.
  3. $1.0 million spent. Day camps The organizations runs four summer camp programs. The camp programs include a traditional day camp program for elementary school children,a combined traditional/travel camp program for middle school-aged children and a travel camp program for high school-aged children. The camps are based at the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds in Pearl River, New York.
  4. $771,493 spent. Other Childrens' Services
  5. $659,625 spent. Sports, fitness and aquatics The organization provides a fitness center, gymnasium and swimming pool for its members and the community. Additionally, the gym is used for sports and exercise activities.The swimming pool provides swim lessons for children and adults.
  6. $457,291 spent. Senior services In addition to its Hot Lunch program, the Organization runs a variety of programs benefiting older members of the community. Programs include fitness, arts and crafts, parties, senior computer lab and educational activities. The organization also sponsors a NORC program, which helps seniors age in place through a variety of programs and services

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 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 June 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 May 1938.

    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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