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Mary Mitchell Family and Youth Center Inc

EIN 13-3385032 · Bronx, 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 Mission of the organization is to improve the lives of families and youth in the Crotona section of the Bronx through programs that expand opportunities, develop leadership and build community.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
3.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 45%
Employees
15
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$101,469, executive dir.

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.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

    5 of 5 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 (6)
  1. $1.1 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES AN AFTER-SCHOOL YOUTH PROGRAM FOR NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES ATHLETIC SPORTS SUCH AS SPONSORING A BASKETBALL TEAM, SELF DEFENSE AND MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES, DANCING CLASSES AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING NUTRITION TRAINING.CHILDREN IN THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM EAT HEALTHY FOOD AND PARTICIPATE IN FITNESS ACTIVITIES AT LEAST TWICE PER WEEK. THE CENTER IS OPEN IN THE EVENINGS AND THE WEEKENDS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO SPACE FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS THAT WANT TO PROVIDE ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH OR FAMILIES IN THE CROTONA AREA.
  2. $225,156 spent. MOTHERS ON THE MOVE ACTS AS A VEHICLE FOR LOW-INCOME PEOPLE OF COLOR TO TAKE STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP IN CAMPAIGNS TO TRANSFORM OURSELVES AND OUR COMMUNITITES. MOM ENVISIONS A SOCIETY WHERE RESOURCES AND BENEFITS ARE EQUALLY SHARED, AND WHERE PEOPLE PLAY A ROLE IN COMMUNITY DECISION-MAKING IN PROPORTION TO THE DEGREE THEY ARE AFFECTED.
  3. $120,083 spent. THE BLK PROJECT SEEKS TO ADDRESS FOOD JUSTICE, PUBLIC & MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AS THEY SPECIFICALLY RELATE TO UNDER SERVED WOMEN OF COLOR THROUGH CULTURALLY RELEVANT EDUCATION, BEAUTIFICATION OF PUBLIC SPACES, URBAN GARDENING AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING. BY CREATING EASILY ACCESSIBLE RESOURCES AND ENRICHING THE LIVES OF WOMEN WHO ARE ROUTINELY OVERLOOKED AND OVERBURDENED YET SERVE AN IMPORTANT AND CRITICAL ROLE IN THE LARGER FABRIC OF SOCIETY. THE PROGRAM WILL STRENGTHEN OVERALL MENTAL AND PUBLIC HEAHT, AS WELL ELEVATE THE COLLECTIVE SELF ESTEEM OF THE LARGER COMMUNITIES THEY LIVE IN.
  4. $45,033 spent. ACCESS HEALTH INITIATIVE PROGRAM TARGETS NEW IMMIGRANTS.THE PROGRAM OFFERS CIVIC AND ENGLISH CLASSES HELD EVERY SATURDAY.
  5. $45,031 spent. LA FAMILIA VERDE IS TO SUSTAIN THE ENVIRONMENT AND CULTURE OF OUR NEIGHBORHOOD THROUGH EDUCATION, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND HORTICULTURE.
  6. $15,010 spent. LA CANASTA IS A COMMUNITY BASED RESPONSE TO POOR FOOD ACCESS AND RAMPANT DIET BASED ILLNESS IN THE BRONX. THIS PROGRMA HAS BEEN CHOSEN AS A "FOOD AS MEDICINE" PROGRAM WORKING WITH SAINT BARNABUS HOSPITAL TO CONTROL DIABETES. LA CANASTA HAS BEEN CHOSEN BY THE BRONX BOROUGH PRESIDENT TO PROVIDE HEALTHY, CONVENIENT NUTRIBUTIONAL SUPPORT FOR SENIORS IN THE BRONX.

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 1987.

    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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