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Lower Eastside Service Center Inc

EIN 13-1972876 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak30 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

SEE SCHEDULE OPREVENTION, TREATMENT AND RECOVERY OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES SUFFERING FROM SUBSTANCE USE AND MENTAL DISORDERS BY PROVIDING AN ARRAY OF SERVICES SUCH AS OUTPATIENT CLINICS, RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT, PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, VOCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT READINESS PROGRAMS.

Income
$17.6 million
Spending
$21.2 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
-5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 59%
Employees
234
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$467,019, president & ceo

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: 30 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 102% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 (4)
  1. $4.7 million spent. OPIOID RECOVERY SERVICES- (ORS) PROVIDE TREATMENT AND CARE FOR PEOPLE SEEKING THE HIGHEST QUALITY METHADONE MEDICATED OUTPATIENT TREATMENT. ORS TREATMENT PLANS ADDRESS THE THINGS THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO EACH CLIENT INCLUDING: STABILIZED MEDICATION, FOOD, HEALTH, HOUSING, FAMILY, EMPLOYMENT, AND MENTAL HEALTH. ORS ENHANCES RECOVERY BY ENGAGING CLIENTS IN OUR CO-LOCATED COMPREHENSIVE CONTINUUM OF SERVICES, INCLUDING; THERAPY, VOCATIONAL SERVICES, PRIMARY HEALTHCARE, CASE MANAGEMENT, LEGAL HELP, HIV/AIDS TESTING, COUNSELING AND PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES. ORS CLIENTS QUICKLY LEARN THAT COUNSELORS ARE THEIR ADVOCATES, GUIDES, SUPPORTERS, AND TEACHERS; AND THAT OUR ENTIRE PROGRAM RESPECTS AND RECOGNIZES THEM AS INDIVIDUALS WITH DIGNITY AND MERIT.
  2. $3.9 million spent. HOUSING SERVICES- SERVICES IN BUILDING WHICH PROVIDE PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR LIMITED-INCOME AND FORMERLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS AND FOR CHRONICALLY HOMELESS FAMILIES IN WHICH THE HEAD OF THE HOUSEHOLD SUFFERS FROM A SUBSTANCE ABUSE.
  3. $2.0 million spent. THE OASAS 820 RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO OFFER A FULL RANGE OF SUBSTANCE USE HEALTH SERVICES, INCLUDING TREATMENT FOR ALCOHOL, OPIOIDS, AND OTHER SUBSTANCES. THIS PROGRAM IS ACCESSIBLE TO ANYONE NEEDING SHORT OR LONG-TERM TREATMENT, REGARDLESS OF THEIR INSURANCE STATUS. SERVICES ARE INDIVIDUALIZED AND PERSON-CENTERED, INVOLVING A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, INCLUDING DOCTORS, NURSES, SOCIAL WORKERS, AND ADDICTION COUNSELORS. THIS PROGRAM IS OFFERED IN 3 ELEMENTS: STABILIZATION: IMMEDIATE SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS. REHABILITATION: ONGOING TREATMENT AND SUPPORT FOR RECOVERY. REINTEGRATION: ASSISTANCE IN TRANSITIONING BACK TO COMMUNITY LIVING.
  4. $6.6 million spent. SHORT STAY RESIDENTIAL - $879,133 OF EXPENSES AND $252,703 OF REVENUEDUAL RECOVERY SERVICES - $1,013,551 OF EXPENSES AND $434,665 OF REVENUEMEDICAL SERVICES - $150,115 OF EXPENSES AND $26,977 OF REVENUEHIV EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES - $128,370 OF EXPENSES AND $0 OF REVENUEPREGNANT WOMEN AND INFANTS - $265,142 OF EXPENSES AND $33,884 OF REVENUEVOCATIONAL SERVICES - $284,469OF EXPENSES AND $0 OF REVENUECONTINUING DAY TREATMENT - $294,771 OF EXPENSES AND $108,718 OF REVENUEBEHAVIORAL HEALTH COLLABORATION - $187,740 OF EXPENSES AND $0 OF REVENUEOTHER - $657,215 OF EXPENSES AND $96,391 OF REVENUEMETHADONE TO ABSTINENCE - $1,407,864 OF EXPENSES AND $579,032 OF REVENUEPROGRAM 820 PWIP - $339,980 OF EXPENSES AND $37,252 OF REVENUEPROGRAM 820 OTP - $1,002,909 OF EXPENSES AND $163,161 OF REVENUE

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 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 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 June 1962.

    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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