Goddard Riverside Community Center
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Goddard Riverside promotes dignity and self-reliance acrossgenerations. We workevery day for a fair and just society where allpeoplehave the opportunity tomake choices that lead tobetter livesforthemselves and their families.?We believe that a fulfilled life extends beyond food, clothing, and shelter to include opportunities for education, cultural enrichment, and meaningful interaction with others. We believe in nurturing community life. We raise our voices together with our community to advocate for a better world.
- Income
- $52.3 million
- Spending
- $48.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 77%
- Reserves
- 23.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 67%
- Employees
- 749
- Volunteers
- 990
- Highest pay
- $499,964, president
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
Strong: 96 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 23.2 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 23% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 34% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1577% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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.
Independent board
25 of 2536 of 36 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $14.1 million spent. HOMELESS AND MENTALLY ILL - provide homeless outreach, shelter, mental health services, social club, placement services for low income and vulnerable New Yorkers living on the streets.
- $10.1 million spent. SUPPORTIVE HOUSING - provide safe, affordable homes, mental health care and social activities for low income, homeless people and those with mental illness.
- $5.5 million spent. YOUTH PROGRAM - support youth to thrive, contribute positively, and be prepared for the next stages in their lives by providing recreational, educational, tutoring and college counseling service to youth.
- $3.1 million spent. FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTS - help families and communities be self-directed and thriving, and provide free legal services and tenant-organizing support to low-income residents on the west side of Manhattan in order to preserve affordable housing and improve living conditions.
- $2.3 million spent. PRESCHOOL - Provide comprehensive Early-Childhood Education Programs for Children Ages Two to Five utilizing the Creative Curriculum as a foundation for classroom activities that promote intellectual, social, emotional and physical growth through hands-on exploration of science, nature and art.
- $2.0 million spent. AGING - Help older adults in their homes while staying active, social and healthy and providing nutritious meals.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 1959.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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