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Encore Community Services

EIN 13-3104293 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ENCORE COMMUNITY SERVICES IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE CARE AND SUPPORT TO OLDER ADULTS IN THE CLINTON, TIMES SQUARE, AND MIDTOWN COMMUNITIES, AS WELL AS ANY ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS WHO SEEK ASSISTANCE. OUR MISSION IS TO SERVE THOSE WHO ARE VULNERABLE, FRAIL, EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, HOMEBOUND, OR FACING SOCIAL ISOLATION. WE STRIVE TO MEET THEIR DAILY NEEDS, ENABLING THEM TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY WITH DIGNITY IN A SAFE, NON-INSTITUTIONAL, AND COMPASSIONATE ENVIRONMENT. THROUGH A COMMITMENT TO NURTURING, RESPECT, AND EMPOWERMENT, ENCORE ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OLDER ADULTS, ENSURING THEY REMAIN CONNECTED TO THE COMMUNITY AND RECEIVE THE CARE THEY DESERVE.

Income
$13.5 million
Spending
$13.3 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 90%
Employees
116
Volunteers
6,000
Highest pay
$253,366, 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: 57 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 59% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 52% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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 (4)
  1. $4.4 million spent. SENIOR WELLNESS:PROVIDE A VARIETY OF SUPPLEMENTAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO OLDER NEW YORKERS THAT ARE VITAL TO MAINTAINING AN ELDERLY PERSON'S INDEPENDENCE IN THE COMMUNITY. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE ARTS, EDUCATIONAL, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, SHOP AND ESCORT; FRIENDLY VISITING PROGRAM; TELEPHONE ASSURANCE AND CASE MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE. ALSO PROVIDED TO BOTH ON SITE AND HOMEBOUND SENIORS ARE: COUNSELING IN THE AREAS OF NUTRITION, BUDGETING, HEALTH AND RELATED PREVENTATIVE ACTIVITIES AND END-OF-LIFE ISSUES THAT MAY INCLUDE PLANNING FOR INCAPACITY, COPING WITH LOSSES, ADDRESSING DECISION-MAKING AS RELATED TO HEALTH CARE PROXIES, AND LIVING WILLS.
  2. $4.2 million spent. HOME DELIVERED MEALS PROGRAMS PROVIDES HOMEBOUND SENIORS IN COMMUNITY DISTRICTS 4,5, AND 7 WITH A DAILY MEAL, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK.
  3. $794,842 spent. MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM:PROVIDES ON-SITE COUNSELING AND AN INTEGRATED SYSTEM OF SUPPORTIVE CARE FOR ENCORE 49 RESIDENTS THAT ARE DIAGNOSED WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS IN ORDER TO LIVE SUCCESSFULLY IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED PRIMARILY BY A GRANT FROM THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE.
  4. $1.5 million spent. PROVIDES ONSITE CASE MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE FOR RESIDENTS REFERRED FROM NEW YORK CITY SHELTERS IN ORDER TO ACCLIMATE THEM TO COMMUNITY LIVING AND TO PREVENT FUTURE HOMELESSNESS. PROVIDE CATERED MEALS TO OTHER OLDER ADULT HOME DELIVERED MEAL PROGRAMS.

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 March 1982.

    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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