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Nyack Center

EIN 13-3643372 · Nyack, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Nyack Center (the organization or the center) is a not-for-profit agency located in Nyack, New York that provides space and programs for community-building, community celebration, and community services for residents of Nyack and all of Rockland County. The Centers purposes include creating connections across social, cultural, and economic boundaries to improve the life of the community; serving groups of all kinds by providing programs for the immediate neighborhoods as well as the larger area of the Nyacks and the County at large; and nurturing and empowering children and responding to the particular needs of children and families through educational and recreational programs and events. The Center is primarily supported through government grants and donor contributions.

Income
$972,468
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 50%
Employees
50
Volunteers
70
Highest pay
$117,260, executive dir.

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

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 36% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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, 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 (8)
  1. $374,345 spent. After School ProgramThe 87 Students in our After School Program range from kindergarten to eighth grade. Children have a nutritious snack, do their homework, work one on one with tutors, and participate in Health and Wellness classes established by Rebecca and Peter Lang, like yoga, dance, art, and cooking. In response to the effects of the pandemic, the programs and activities are designed to: support our childrens socio-emotional wellbeing, give them opportunities to explore their feelings and find lasting ways to manage challenges. In collaboration with The Nyack School District, students are bused from their various schools to Nyack Center.
  2. $255,294 spent. Camp NyackFor the last 12 years, Nyack Center has contracted with The Village of Nyack to run its summer camp for children from K-6 grade. Camp runs for 6 weeks, 5 days a week from 8:30-3.Camp Nyack was housed at Marydell Faith and Life Center. Activities included free breakfast and lunch, swimming, arts and crafts, dance, art, yoga, reading, and swimming. Campers pay on a sliding scale dependent on family income
  3. $119,437 spent. Breakfast Club provides 44 children, grades K-8 with nurturing, educational and recreational activities, a nourishing breakfast and mentoring before school, from 7am to 8:15am. In collaboration with The Nyack School District, students are bused to their various schools
  4. $85,242 spent. Community ServicesThe Center serves as the location for other local projects and programs. In addition, the building is rented out for community purposes and for private functions.
  5. $64,250 spent. Teen CouncilA substance free leadership program for teenagers. A student board and one adult advisor coordinate the program and meet twice a month to plan events and activities. Free and open to all community teens. A collaborative project with O.C.A.D.A. and Nyack Public Schools.
  6. $47,049 spent. TutoringIn its third year, certified teachers provide one on one tutoring to students in our after-school program. Teachers also provide free tutoring during the school year for Middle School and High School students in the evenings, Tuesday and Wednesday. from 5:30-8pm. This is a collaboration with Nyack Public Schools.
  7. $23,197 spent. Nyack Youth CollaborativeA monthly meeting of over 40 youth services organizations in Rockland County. A series of youth forums and an employment night are run each yearthe first of its kind in Rockland County. Four different Rockland collaborative programs grew from this pilot.
  8. $21,912 spent. Summer Youth EnrichmentIn 2024, in addition to Camp Nyack, Nyack Center hosts an onsite program for up to 20 youth. Summer Youth Enrichment is open Monday through Friday for 10 weeks. The program is free with breakfast and lunch and classes include drama, dance, chess, sound production, videography, and gaming

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 July 1994.

    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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