Central Family Life Center
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PROVIDE STATEN ISLAND INDIVIDUALS INCLUDING CHILDREN, SENIORS, AT RISK YOUTH AND FAMILIES OF VARYING BACKGROUNDS WITH THE NEEDED SERVICES, PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE THEIR OVERALL WELL-BEINGS.
- Income
- $6.0 million
- Spending
- $5.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 81%
- Reserves
- 2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 95%
- Employees
- 80
- Volunteers
- 13
- Highest pay
- $134,303, 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: 60 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 62% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 14% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1581% 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. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2513 of 13 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $4.6 million spent. IT OFFERS THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS AFTER SCHOOL MATTERS - conducive for many social services programs including an educational literacy program that tutors children between the ages of 5-11 years of age. TRUE 2 LIFE - treats the symptons of violence and causes of gun violence. SENIORS ON THE MOVE - hosts bingo nights and organizes various field trips. TAEKWONDO - to introduce urban youth to the world of Martial Arts so that they obtain skills that will enhance their focus, physical fitness and improve their self-esteem. YOUTH BUILD IMPACT - a champion of opportunity youth, helping build the skillsets mindsets that lead to employability, community leadership,and positive change. SPECTRUM LEARNING LAB - a computer learning program. PRINCES TO KINGS - a mentorship program focused on uplifted the young men in our community. VICTIMS OF CRIME ADVOCATES INITIATIVE -Initiative provides services and support for Crime Victims and their families. STATEN ISLAND SOCIAL CARE NETWORK - connecting Medicaid members across Staten Island and select neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Queens to free services that support health and well-being. ATLAS - to improve public safety and to enhance the capacity of community- Based organizations to serve people at the highest risk of violence. MAYORS ACTION PLAN - rooted in the belief that public safety is a collective responsibility.
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
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.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on November 15, 2012 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2012.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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