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Scan-Harbor Inc

EIN 13-2912963 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported a significant diversion of its assets during the year.

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

What it says it does

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Income
$25.1 million
Spending
$25.4 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 91%
Employees
879
Volunteers
267
Highest pay
$301,833, executive director

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

Fair: 63 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 56% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    28 of 28 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

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (15)
  1. $14.7 million spent. YOUTH SERVICES - THE ORGANIZATION'S AFTER-SCHOOL-TIME AND SUMMER PROGRAMMING INCLUDES SERVICES AT 14 SCHOOLS AND 9 CENTER BASED PROGRAMS IN THE BRONX AND MANHATTAN SERVING OVER 6,995 YOUNG PEOPLE. SERVICES INCLUDE ACTIVITIES THAT BUILD SKILLS, EXPAND TO RESERVE OF KNOWLEDGE FOR EACH PARTICIPANT, PROMOTE HEALTH AND FITNESS AND SUPPORT LIFE-LONG LEARNING. THESE PROGRAMS ARE SUPPORTED BY FUNDING FROM NYC DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (AFTER SCHOOL, BEACON, CORNERSTONE); AND EMPIRE AFTER SCHOOL (ESDSVP).
  2. $3.2 million spent. FAMILY PREVENTIVE SERVICES - THE ORGANIZATION'S ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN'S SERVICES FUNDED PREVENTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDED FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES TO PREVENT ABUSE AND NEGLECT. WORKING WITH 171 CLIENTS THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS ASSERTED FOSTER CARE PLACEMENTS AND RESTORED FAMILY STABILITY.
  3. $981,482 spent. SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES - THE ORGANIZATION'S OASAS FUNDED PREVENTION PROGRAMMING CONSISTS OF A COMBINATION OF EDUCATION, COUNSELING, AND POSITIVE ALTERNATIVES THAT PROVIDES STUDENTS FROM MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL WITH ESSENTIAL FACTS ABOUT THE CONSEQUENCES OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND GAMBLING AND DYNAMICALLY STRENGTHENS STUDENTS' PRO-SOCIAL ATTITUDES THAT INCREASE THEIR RESILIENCE. THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN PROVIDING EVIDENCE-BASED PREVENTION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH. IT CONTINUES TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE PREVENTION SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES THAT FOSTER POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND DISCOURAGES THE DEVELOPMENT OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE, GAMBLING, AND OTHER RISK BEHAVIORS. THE MAJORITY OF THESE STUDENTS LIVE IN THE LOW-INCOME/HIGH-RISK NEIGHBORHOODS OF EAST AND WEST/CENTRAL HARLEM AND THE SOUTH BRONX. THE PROGRAM SERVICED 130 CLIENTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. FEE FOR SERVICES' MAKING CHOICES PROGRAM MEDICALLY SUPERVISES OUTPATIENT NON-FUNDED PROGRAM. SERVICES COMPRISE OF OUTPATIENT DRUG TREATMENT & MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING. THE PROGRAM CATERS TO INDIVIDUAL, GROUP AND FAMILY COUNSELING, URINE SCREENING. FEES ARE COLLECTED THROUGH MANAGED CARE REIMBURSEMENT AND MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT. USDC AND MAKING CHOICES PROGRAMS SERVICED 93 CLIENTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.
  4. $748,897 spent. NYS OFFICE OF CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES
  5. $566,342 spent. DAYCARE/NURSERY
  6. $457,802 spent. UNITED WAY
  7. $334,478 spent. VIOLENCE PREVENTION SERVICES
  8. $280,444 spent. REACH FOR THE STARS
  9. $28,226 spent. NYS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - HEALTH AND FOOD
  10. (Expenses $ 748,897 including grants of $ 83,386)(Revenue $ 861,934) NYS OFFICE OF CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES
  11. (Expenses $ 566,342 including grants of $ 30,733)(Revenue $ 620,256) DAYCARE/NURSERY
  12. (Expenses $ 457,802 including grants of $ 73,384)(Revenue $ 507,148) UNITED WAY
  13. (Expenses $ 334,478 including grants of $ 18,713)(Revenue $ 0) VIOLENCE PREVENTION SERVICES
  14. (Expenses $ 280,444 including grants of $ 108,102)(Revenue $ 67,189) REACH FOR THE STARS
  15. (Expenses $ 28,226 including grants of $ 28,226)(Revenue $ 0) NYS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - HEALTH AND FOOD

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 January 1978.

    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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