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Support Center for Nonprofit Management Inc

EIN 13-3911548 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair51 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SUPPORT CENTER IS DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING NONPROFITS AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISES TO TRANSFORM THEIR LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT AND ACCELERATE POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 78%
Employees
15
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$180,842, executive directorceo

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

Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 37 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 68% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 18 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. $893,505 spent. ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE CONSULTING, COACHING & EXECUTIVE SEARCH AND TRANSITION MANAGEMENT (ESTM) THE SUPPORT CENTER DELIVERS AFFORDABLE, EFFECTIVE, OUTCOME-ORIENTED CONSULTING SERVICES TO NONPROFITS OF ALL SIZES AND SECTORS IN THE GREATER TRI-STATE METROPOLITAN AREA (NY/NJ/CT). THESE SERVICES ARE DELIVERED BY A TEAM OF EXPERIENCED CONSULTANTS WITH AN EXPANSIVE RANGE OF SKILLS AND SUBJECT-MATTER EXPERTISE. FREQUENTLY REQUESTED CONSULTING SERVICES INCLUDE STRATEGIC PLANNING, ORGANIZATIONAL ASSESSMENT, FUNDRAISING ENHANCEMENT, AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. OUR EXECUTIVE SEARCH AND TRANSITION MANAGEMENT SERVICES (ESTM) PROVIDE ALL OF THE STRATEGIC ELEMENTS TO MAKE A CHANGE IN LEADERSHIP SUCCESSFUL.
  2. $468,025 spent. GRANTMAKER SERVICES AND PROGRAMS: WE WORK WITH GRANTMAKERS - FOUNDATIONS, CORPORATE GRANTMAKERS, AND GOVERNMENT - TO PROVIDE CAPACITY - BUILDING SERVICES FOR MISSION-CRITICAL GRANTEES AND COMMUNITIES, SUPPORTING NEEDED CHANGE AND BUILDING LEADERSHIP. OUR PARTNERSHIPS WITH PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATIONS ENHANCE GRANTEE PERFORMANCES AND ENSURE ACHIEVEMENT OF CHANGE, IMPACT, AND MEASURABLE OUTCOMES. A SAMPLING OF OUR CURRENT PARTNERSHIPS INCLUDES: PSEG, CLARK FOUNDATION, JPMORGAN CHASE FOUNDATION, ALTMAN FOUNDATION AND NEW YORK STATE DISABILITIES ADVOCACY ASSOCIATION AND NETWORK.
  3. $382,932 spent. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH INDICATES THAT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IS AN ESSENTIAL MEANS TO REDUCING TURNOVER, INCREASING EFFECTIVENESS, AND STRENGTHENING ORGANIZATIONS. GREATER ORGANIZATIONAL DURABILITY IS EMBODIED IN ENHANCED SKILL BUILDING, EXPANDED KNOWLEDGE BASE, HEIGHTENED MORALE, AND INCREASED EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION AND LOYALTY. SUPPORT CENTER CONDUCTS CUSTOMIZED ONLINE AND IN-PERSON TRAININGS AND MORE THAN 80 WORKSHOPS, FORUMS, AND PANELS ANNUALLY - REACHING OVER 2000 NONPROFIT STAFF AND LEADERS TO BUILD NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP, FUNDRAISING, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, TECHNOLOGY AND BOARD BUILDING SKILLS.

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 October 13, 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 January 1997.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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