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Part of the Solution Inc

EIN 13-3425071 · Bronx, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

POTS IS A LOVING COMMUNITY IN THE BRONX STRIVING TO SERVE ALL WHO COME TO OUR DOORS. FROM MEETING IMMEDIATE NEEDS TO OFFERING LONG-TERM COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES, WE PARTNER WITH EACH INDIVIDUAL TO EMPOWER THEM TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL.

Income
$12.0 million
Spending
$10.4 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
9.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 87%
Employees
71
Volunteers
1,000
Highest pay
$214,241, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 24 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 December 31, 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. $4.5 million spent. FOOD SERVICE PROGRAMS - THESE PROGRAMS ARE FUNDED BY A COMBINATION OF INDIVIDUAL, CORPORATE, FOUNDATION, AND GOVERNMENT INCOME. IT CONSISTS OF A PANTRY SERVICE PROVIDED TO COMMUNITY RESIDENTS OF THE SURROUNDING AREA OF THE ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN BRONX, NEW YORK. THE PANTRY SERVICE PROVIDES GROCERIES AND NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO THESE RESIDENTS. THE FOOD PANTRY PROVIDED OVER 2.8 MILLION MEALS IN 2025. IT ALSO CONSISTS OF A COMMUNITY KITCHEN THAT SERVES MEALS TO ALL THOSE IN NEED THAT PASS THROUGH THE DOORS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE COMMUNITY KITCHEN SERVED OVER 250,000 MEALS IN 2025.
  2. $3.7 million spent. LONG TERM STABILITY SERVICES - THIS PROGRAM CONSISTS OF A CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (SERVED OVER 5,000 HOUSEHOLDS AND OVER 11,500 INDIVIDUALS), A LEGAL CLINIC (SERVED OVER 2,900 HOUSEHOLDS IN 2025), A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SERVED OVER 480 INDIVIDUALS IN 2025), AND A MENTORSHIP PROGRAM (SERVED OVER 570 HOUSEHOLDS IN 2025). THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP CLIENTS IN THEIR JOURNEYS FROM CRISIS TO STABILITY.
  3. $609,310 spent. DIGNITY & WELLNESS PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM CONSISTS OF A SHOWER PROGRAM, HAIRCUTS, MAIL SERVICES AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING TO ALL IN NEED. THE DIGNITY AND WELLNESS PROGRAM SERVED OVER 1,800 CLIENTS IN 2025.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 April 1991.

    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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