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Community Health Action of Staten Island Inc

EIN 13-3556132 · Staten Island, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

COMMUNITY HEALTH ACTION OF STATEN ISLAND' DRIVES DRAMATIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE HEALTH OF NEW YORKERS.

Income
$13.1 million
Spending
$12.7 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
6.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 50%
Employees
196
Volunteers
18
Highest pay
$217,033, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 83 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 35% 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 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 15 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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, 2024, 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. $4.1 million spent. SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SERVICES: OUR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SERVICES DEPARTMENT SERVES INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE DEALING WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE ON THE CONTINUUM FROM ACTIVE USERS TO THOSE ACTIVELY IN RECOVERY. WE MANAGE A 24/7 RESOURCE AND RECOVERY CENTER THAT HOSTS PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE AT VARIOUS STAGES OF RECOVERY AND WORKS CLOSELY ON CALL WITH THE LOCAL PRECINCTS AND THE DA'S OFFICE IN A CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVERSION PROGRAM FOR LOW LEVEL DRUG OFFENSES AND WITH A LOCAL HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM IN A NON-FATAL OVERDOSE INTERVENTION PROGRAM. AND OUR HARM REDUCTION PROGRAM PROVIDES ACTIVE USERS WITH NARCAN TRAINING, CLEAN SYRINGES, SUPPORT GROUPS AND INFORMATION AND MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT OPTIONS.
  2. $3.4 million spent. PREVENTION AND EQUITY PROGRAMS ARE A BROAD RANGE OF SERVICES ADDRESSING HEALTH DISPARITIES, INCLUDING TESTING, EDUCATION, PREVENTION AND ACCESS TO CARE FOR PEOPLE AT RISK FOR HIV/HCV, HYPERTENSION & DIABETES AS WELL AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BOTH IN OUR OFFICES AND IN COMMUNITY SETTINGS. HIV SERVICES: CHASI HAS A BROAD ARRAY OF HIV/HCV/STI PREVENTION. WE HAVE MULTIPLE PREVENTION PROGRAMS SPECIALIZING IN A VARIETY OF HIGH RISK TARGET POPULATIONS, INCLUDING: WOMEN OF COLOR, MEN WHO HAVE SEX WITH MEN, PEOPLE IN PRISON AND INJECTION DRUG USERS. THESE PROGRAMS DO OUTREACH INTO THE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE EDUCATION, TESTING, INFORMATION ABOUT PEP AND PREP AND LINKAGE TO MEDICAL CARE. THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM, LOCATED IN OUR OFFICES AND ON SITE AT THE STATEN ISLAND FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER, COUNSELORS HELP VICTIMS WITH THE LEGAL PROCESS, EMERGENCY HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, SAFETY PLANNING, AND TRAUMA-INFORMED COUNSELING AND CASE PLANNING. CHASI'S HEALTH EQUITY TEAM IS DEDICATED TO REDUCING THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL FACTORS LIKE RACISM AND INEQUALITY ON HEALTH OUTCOMES. OFFERING FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS, OUR OUTREACH IS FOCUSED IN PLACES WHERE WE GATHER WITH NEIGHBORS TO TALK ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF ROUTINE SCREENINGS, LIKE BARBERSHOPS, COMMUNITY CENTERS, AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS.
  3. $1.1 million spent. HEALTH CARE COORDINATION - CHASI PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO MEDICAID BENEFICIARIES WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS AND ASSISTS THEM WITH ENGAGEMENT, RETENTION AND ADHERENCE IN REGULAR CARE. CHASI'S HEALTH HOME PROGRAM IS A LONG TERM PROGRAM FOR CLIENTS WITH TWO OR MORE CONDITIONS. CHASI'S HIV CARE COORDINATION PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH HIV AND AIDS INCLUDING EDUCATION, CASE MANAGEMENT AND INTENSIVE CARE COORDINATION, INCLUDING ESCORTS TO THE DOCTOR AND DIRECTLY OBSERVED THERAPY. CHASI ALSO HAS A PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE WITH HIV/AIDS THAT ARE UNDOCUMENTED PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL GROUPS, PEER SUPPORT AND CASE MANAGEMENT. FOCUSING ON HIV+ INDIVIDUALS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID, CHASI PROVIDES A MULTITUDE OF SERVICES TO THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY OR INCARCERATED TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH OR AT RISK FOR HIV INFECTION. CHASI'S ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION IS A DIVERSION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TREATMENT NEEDS. AN INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS CONTACT WITH THE LEGAL SYSTEM SUCH AS AN ARREST ACCEPTS THE OFFER OF PROGRAM SERVICES FROM THE COURT SYSTEM. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES WITH AN EMPHASIS ON ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT IN THE COMMUNITY INSTEAD OF A JAIL OR PRISON SENTENCE.
  4. $2.5 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 May 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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