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Rockland Opportunity Development Assoc Inc

EIN 13-3676459 · Monsey, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak35 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 34% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

ROCKLAND OPPORTUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION, INC. HAS BEEN FORMED TO PROMOTE, FOSTER, AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH WELFARE AND ECONOMIC STATUS OF THE NEEDY, ELDERLY, AND THOSE LIVING BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL. THEY ALSO SEEK TO IDENTIFY THE EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, AND SOCIAL SERVICE NEEDS OF THIS SAME CATEGORY OF THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$351,555
Spending
$396,054
Spent on programs
34%
Reserves
-24.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 64%
Employees
11
Highest pay
$46,000, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 35 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    34% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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, 2023, 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 (5)
  1. $70,975 spent. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ENGAGED IN A SENIOR CITIZENS OUTREACH PROGRAM AND SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER. THEY ADVISE THEM OF VARIOUS GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THEM.
  2. $16,575 spent. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ALSO ENGAGED IN SOCIAL SERVICE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. I.E. HOUSING, EDUCATION, HEALTH AND OTHER RELATED AREAS,
  3. $45,424 spent. THE ORGANIZATION ADMINISTERS A YOUTH PROGRAM TO PROVIDE YOUTH SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN OF RAMAPO. THIS WILL ENABLE THESE CHILDREN TO GROW UP TO BE PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND LEAD A STRUCTURED AND PRODUCTIVE LIFE.
  4. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ENGAGED IN A SENIOR CITIZENS OUTREACH PROGRAM AND SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER. THEY ADVISE THEM OF VARIOUS GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THEM. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ALSO ENGAGED IN SOCIAL SERVICE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. I.E. HOUSING, EDUCATION, HEALTH AND OTHER RELATED AREAS, AS WELL AS A YOUTH PROGRAM.
  5. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ENGAGED IN A SENIOR CITIZENS OUTREACH PROGRAM AND SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER. THEY ADVISE THEM OF VARIOUS GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THEM. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ALSO ENGAGED IN SOCIAL SERVICE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. I.E. HOUSING, EDUCATION, HEALTH AND OTHER RELATED AREAS, AS WELL AS A YOUTH PROGRAM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2023, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2023.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1993.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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