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Neighborhood Association for Inter Cultural Affairs Inc

EIN 13-2995128 · Bronx, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NAICA'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY CLIENT-CENTERED HOUSING, LEGAL, AND SOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES THAT PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEW YORK. THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT AND PRESERVATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING, PROVISION OF HOUSING MEDIATION AND LEGAL REPRESENTATION, AND DELIVERY OF EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS COMMUNITY STABILITY, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, AND THE INTEGRATION OF DIVERSE POPULATIONS.

Income
$142.5 million
Spending
$147.0 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 100%
Employees
883
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$775,714, chief financial 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: 44 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 96% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 (2)
  1. $122.1 million spent. AS AN OPERATOR OF TEMPORARY TRANSITIONAL SHELTERS, NAICA CARES FOR THE HOMELESS POPULATION OF NEW YORK CITY TO SUPPORT THEM ON A SHORT-TERM BASIS UNTIL PERMANENT HOUSING IS OBTAINED. THESE SERVICES ARE NOT LIMITED TO PURELY HOUSING AS NAICA STAFF PROVIDES COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT AND REFERRALS TO OTHER RELEVANT NYC PROGRAMS, NAVIGATES ELIGIBILITY FOR ADDITIONAL PRIVATE OR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, AND MORE WITH THE GOAL OF REACHING SAFE AND REASONABLE HOUSING BASED ON EACH CLIENT'S NEEDS. ONCE A CLIENT LEAVES A NAICA SHELTER, THEY ARE PREPARED TO LIVE ON THEIR OWN IN THEIR OWN HOME.
  2. $13.0 million spent. TO PREVENT FURTHER NEW YORKERS FROM BECOMING HOMELESS, NAICA PROVIDES INCOME ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS ACCESS TO FULL LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN HOUSING COURT. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE ACTIONS TO PROTECT A CLIENT'S RIGHT TO POSSESSION, TO PRESERVE A CLIENT'S STATUS AS A RENTER, TO SEEK RESTORATION OF ESSENTIAL SERVICES WHICH CAUSED THE CLIENT TO VACATE THEIR APARTMENT, OR TO CHALLENGE RENT LEVEL SEEKING TO MAINTAIN A CLIENT'S OCCUPANCY OF THEIR APARTMENT.

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 October 1990.

    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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