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United Activities Unlimited Inc

EIN 13-2921483 · Staten Island, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, COUNSELING AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS IN THE AFTERNOON, EVENING AND SUMMER, FOR STATEN ISLAND TEENAGERS AND YOUNG ADULTS IN A FREE ISLAND-WIDE PROGRAM HOUSED IN PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES. ITS PROGRAMS ARE PRIMARILY FUNDED

Income
$24.4 million
Spending
$23.7 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 88%
Employees
976
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$870,000, former assoc. exec. 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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 48% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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 (3)
  1. $15.2 million spent. YOUTH AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS:THE ORGANIZATION SERVES THE COMMUNITY AND ITS YOUTH THROUGH VARIOUS FAMILY SERVICES INCLUDING DRUG PREVENTION PROGRAMS, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, SUMMER CAMPS, NIGHT CENTERS, AND COMMUNITY CENTERS.THIS PROGRAM RUNS YEAR-ROUND AND APPROXIMATELY 2,419 YOUTH PARTICIPATED.
  2. $3.6 million spent. SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM, FUNDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, IS A SIX WEEK JOB PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS YOUTH TO GAIN ENTRY-LEVEL JOB EXPERIENCE FOR GAINING LEVERAGE IN THE WORKFORCE.THIS PROGRAM RUNS DURING THE SUMMER AND APPROXIMATELY 5,238 YOUTH PARTICIPATED.
  3. $1.1 million spent. WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT PROGRAMS (WIOA):IN-SCHOOL YOUTH AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH WIOA PROGRAMS PROVIDE YOUTH WITH TRAINING, EDUCATION GUIDANCE, WORK READINESS SKILLS AND DEVELOPMENT, INTERNSHIPS, AND JOBS UPON PROGRAM COMPLETION.THIS PROGRAM RUNS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AND HAD APPROXIMATELY 130 PARTICIPANTS.

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 March 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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